Wat Takian Floating Market

Despite the “Wang” (palace) in this page’s URL, Wat Takian is a floating market, not a royal residence — the Thai name, ตลาดวัดตะเคียน, translates directly as “Wat Takian Market.” It runs along Khlong Bang Khu Wiang and Khlong Bang Rang Nok in Bang Kruai, next to the temple it’s named for, in Nonthaburi.

Vendors paddle canoes loaded with seasonal fruit, moo palo (soy-braised pork), boat noodles, and herbal drinks up and down the canal, while land-side stalls fill in with snacks, grilled skewers, and a queued Isaan sausage stand locals rate as one of the market’s best. Short scenic boat rides run along the two canals past old wooden houses and riverside greenery. The adjoining Wat Takian temple has its own quirk: a passage lets visitors duck beneath the ordination hall to pay respects to a Buddha image inside, alongside statues of revered local monks.

Insider Tip: Weekdays are quiet, with far fewer boats out — come Saturday or Sunday morning if you want the market at full swing, food boats included.

Watch out: This isn’t a polished tourist market — paths can be narrow and the canal-side boards uneven, so watch your footing, especially with kids in tow.

The market runs daily, roughly 08:00-16:00, though hours can shift with vendor turnout — weekday mornings sometimes wind down earlier than weekends. There’s no entry fee; you pay only for food or a boat ride. By car, look for the soi marked “Wat Takian” near a 7-Eleven off the main road in Bang Khu Wiang, then follow it about 1.5 km to the temple.

For a bigger canal-market day out nearby, Ko Kret pairs pottery workshops with its own food stalls, and Sai Noi Floating Market is another Nonthaburi canal market worth comparing.