A floating market in Hatyai? Most people have heard about Bangkok's famous floating market but not the market here in Hatyai. It a place a little outside the city limits on the way to the Big C Hypermarket. You can drive here like I did or take a tuk-tuk from the city center but be sure to negotiate the price first.
The market itself can be divided into to unique areas, by the river and riverside jetty. While the riverside area feels like a flea market with makeshift stalls and tents, the jetty, on the other hand is a virtual buffet table by the river.
(by river with stalls in the background)To get to the "floating buffet", you must go down a flight of makeshift stairs to get down to the riverside jetty. Be careful, some of the boards on thwwere loose.
(riverside jetty)
Once down there, you are spolied for choice with boats selling many Thai treats from Mango Rice, Satay, Noodle Soup to Pancakes, Local delicacies and more.
It was really hard to choose from the many variety of food that were on sale from these "sampans" or small boats. Unlike in Bangkok where the small boats go from place to place to ply their trade, these small boats are permenantly moored and just a place to do business from. One of the "hot" sellers was the drinks in special clay containers.
The drink conatiners was particularly a hit among the children visitng and your teacher, of course. You can watch me in action buying the drink from the lady in the sampan. All in all, it was an interesting outinng to the market. An experience to cherish and I would certainly come visiting again the next time I am in Hatyai.
Hope you enjoyed the news about the market.
My popcorn all ready to eat!
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