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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Damnoen Saduak Floating Market?

59%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 59% Kids-Friendly: Kids like fruit tasting, straw-hat shopping and short boat jams, yet reliable child-size life jackets are uncertain, walkways lack railings, and only a few basic paid toilets serve the entire market.

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Positives:

  • Cultural immersion: Children watch vendors paddle fresh produce and learn about traditional market life.
  • Interactive fun: Kids can hand money to sellers and feed fish from the boat.

Challenges:

  • Crowded pathways: Narrow wooden walkways fill quickly, making stroller use and navigation tricky.
  • Limited restrooms: Basic toilets cost ~20 THB each. No changing tables or private nursing rooms.
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What is Damnoen Saduak Floating Market?

  • A century-old floating market on the Khlong Damnoen Saduak canal system southwest of Bangkok
  • A traditional waterborne marketplace featuring rows of wooden boats serving as mobile stalls for local produce, handicrafts, and goods
  • A network of narrow waterways and wooden walkways shaded by tropical vegetation, preserving the character of 19th-century Thai water markets

What is so special about Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for with kids?

  1. Hands-on boat ride for the whole family
  2. Sample kid-friendly Thai snacks on the water
  3. Colorful stalls offer fun photo moments
  4. Learn simple bargaining with local vendors
  5. Dry season visits ensure cooler, comfortable mornings

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time for a boat ride, snack tasting, and browsing stalls without rushing.

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Kids-Friendly Activities in Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Family Boat Ride:

Share a 20–30 minute paddle boat through narrow canals lined with wooden vendors.

Tip: Seat kids between adults and ask the rower to point out fruit and vegetable stalls.

Kid-Friendly Snack Tasting:

Try coconut ice cream, grilled bananas, and mango sticky rice cooked on floating boats.

Tip: Bring wet wipes and small bills (25–50 THB) so kids can handle payments.

Conical Hat Try-On:

Let children try colorful straw hats sold on the boats for fun photos.

Tip: Negotiate hats for around 50 THB and snap quick portraits before hats get wet.

Handmade Souvenir Hunt:

Browse wooden puzzles, hand-painted fans, and small crafts on side canals.

Tip: Teach kids simple haggling by offering 10 THB under the asking price.

Early-Morning Visit:

Explore with fewer crowds and cooler air before the market closes around 2 PM.

Tip: Arrive by 7 AM to find space for strollers and avoid midday heat.

When is the best time to visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Bangkok, Thailand)?

Plan visits in the dry season (November–February) for cooler mornings and stable canal levels. Avoid heavy rains in May–October when boats may stall.

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Reviews of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (Bangkok)

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Connor Gan

Connor Gan

Jun 2025

Damnoen Saduak is part tourist trap (beads scheme, petting pet monkey for Baht), but also a very cool and efficient tourist location. Everything runs like clockwork — from the boat queues to the vendors perfectly positioned to upsell mango sticky rice mid-paddle. People complain about the prices, but honestly, if you’re visiting on holiday and the Baht isn’t exactly crushing your home currency… w...

Azwan Tay

Azwan Tay

Jun 2025

Our visit to the Floating Market began around 1:00 PM, where we promptly secured two boats for 2500 baht, eager to immerse ourselves in the unique atmosphere. We came primarily for the cultural experience, understanding that the prices for goods here tend to be higher than elsewhere. A crucial tip for any visitor: engage in spirited bargaining until you reach a price you're comfortable with. Regar...

Mary

Mary

May 2025

In my opinion this was my first experience in something like this the truth was a lot of fun the fact of going in a boat and going to markets in which if you wanted you could stop, although honestly the prices were overpriced in food and also in accessories or memories. we paid 3k vats and although it seems expensive to me it was worth it approximately 3/4 hours in total and they gave us a complet...

Hiram-Hazel Bourne

Hiram-Hazel Bourne

May 2025

It was a pleasant tourist experience to try once. Some of the vendors are very pleasant. We enjoyed the one hour boat tour which was THB1000 for five people. The goods being sold were repetitive, cheap (but overpriced) mass-produced trinkets. It’s not a true crafts market with homemade products. Some vendors claimed to have homemade wares. It was a bit disappointing, if I’m honest. However, the co...

Eldar

Eldar

May 2025

This is a great place to visit if you're interested in seeing a floating market. While these markets have largely shifted from their original purpose to cater to tourists, it's still fun to take a small cruise on the canals. So if you are passing near then it is worth stopping otherwise don't waste your time. In my opinion, it's even better if you avoid using a long tail boat.

Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Family boat ride (20–30 min)THB 300
Snacks and drinks for 4THB 200
Souvenirs (hats, puzzles)THB 300
Total EstimatedTHB 800

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

  1. Arrive at opening: Get there by 7 AM to beat crowds and cooler temperatures.
  2. Bring essentials: Pack water, sunscreen, wet wipes, and use a sling or carrier instead of a stroller.
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Map of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Address: Damnoen Saduak, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand

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About Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Phone Number

+66 85 222 7470

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