Maeklong Railway Market Market
The Maeklong Railway Market - nicknamed Talad Rom Hoop, the 'umbrella pulldown market' - is a bustling fresh market built right on a working railway track, where vendors sweep aside their awnings each time a train rolls through.
Maeklong Railway Market at a Glance#
Address: Kasem Sukhum Rd, Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand
Hours: Daily ~06:00-17:00; train passes several times daily
Admission: Free
About Maeklong Railway Market#
Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hoop) is a fresh-food market in Samut Songkhram, about 70 km south-west of Bangkok, famous for straddling an active railway line. Several times a day a train inches through the market, and stallholders calmly retract their awnings and pull back baskets of produce moments before it passes, then restore everything the instant it has gone.
The spectacle draws crowds, but it remains a genuine local market selling seafood, fruit, vegetables and spices. It is usually combined with the nearby Amphawa Floating Market on a day trip from Bangkok.
How to Get to Maeklong Railway Market#
The market is in Samut Songkhram (Mae Klong), about 70 km south-west of Bangkok - roughly 1.5 hours by car or minivan. Minivans run from Bangkok’s Southern (Sai Tai Mai) area and near Victory Monument; you can also take the quirky branch-line train via Mahachai. Most visitors come on a guided day trip combined with Amphawa.
Tips for Visiting Maeklong Railway Market#
- Check the train timetable (about eight passings a day) and arrive before a scheduled train to see the awnings pulled back.
- Stand well clear of the tracks and follow the vendors’ cues as the train approaches.
- Combine it with the Amphawa Floating Market, a short drive away, for a classic day trip.
- Go on a weekday morning to avoid the biggest tour crowds.
Best Time to Visit Maeklong Railway Market#
Time your visit around the train schedule (roughly eight passings a day) - the awning ‘pulldown’ is the whole point. Mornings are cooler and less crowded, and the cool season (November-February) is the most comfortable. Weekends are busiest.
Weather & Climate near Maeklong Railway Market#
Maeklong Railway Market's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1040 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.
