Friday, January 28, 2011

TARAT NUM THA KHA



The Tha Kha Floating Market is where local people meet to exchange theirgoods in the traditional way, at the only remaining site on the Mae Klong River. They agree to meet six days a month, on the 2nd, 7th and 12th days of the warning and the waxing moon. The market comes alive from about 7 am. to early afternoon. By late morning, the river is filled to the brim with boats of all sorts. Some travel from the neighbourhood in the Mae Klong Basin, Ratchaburi and Don Manora. The scene is hectic and fascinating when renowned fruits of Amphawa such as pomelo and lychee are in season.

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