WONDERING ON LAND THROUGH WAT DON WAI FLOATING MARKET

Don Wai Markets is known as the center of delicacies of all sorts. Tourists can take the path within the market, lined of both sides by wooden shop-houses offering a wide variety of cooked food, as main dishes, side dishes, dessert and condiments, all available for sampling. The market is filled with visitors at weekends. They crown the path, amid the calls of shop-keepers who put their merchandise on display, with inviting appearance and appealing aroma.

These include renowned duckling in spiced brown sauce at Mr.Nap’s, Mr. O’s and several others, spiced snakehead fishmeal steamed in banana leaf wrappings at Mrs. Prathin’s, and uncountable authentic Thai dishes, delightful snacks to choose from. One can opt for noodles prepared in different styles, including the famous Phat Thai at restaurants on rafts. A wide range of Thai desserts are on offer, including the renowned palm-nut cake of Auntie Khai, and different sweetmeats hased on rice flour, coconut milk, cereal and egg. At the open space of Wat Don Wai, fresh fruits and vegetables are on sale, including young plants and flowers.