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The Freshest Seafood in Bangkok at the Taling Chan Floating Market
Published by Mary Chong, Writer
Country: Thailand 
The Experience
Crossing the Chao Praya River to the Thonburi side of Bangkok you will find the Taling Chan Floating Market, a series of longboat kitchens tied to the pier. Have a seat at one of the low tables in the section of the “kitchen” that you wish to eat from, and one of the waitresses will approach you. You can order the ordinary phat tai found throughout Thailand, but when near the river it’s nice to eat from the river itself. The freshest of seafood is served here, such as squid, crab, fish, shrimp and snails. If you aren’t sure what you want to eat, do a walk around first to see what's cooking on the various boats and what the other patrons are eating before you order. It’s easy to get carried away as everything looks and smells so good, and the prices are very reasonable.
A popular item on the longboats of the Taling Chan Floating Market tables seems to be the snakehead fish stuffed with herbs, salted, and then grilled. Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain of the Travel Channel television show “No Reservations,” ate this very item when he visited here. Not only is the fish popular for eating, but it’s also popular for feeding! There is a stall where you can purchase bread to feed the many fish that are found swimming right next to the pier. It’s quite the sight to see children feeding the hungry fish as they get “fattened” up for someone’s plate.
Look out for the Taling Chan Floating Market center stage where entertainment is performed throughout the day, and across from the stage is an information desk where tours of the local area can be arranged. These long-tail Taling Chan Floating Market boat tours take you through the canals surrounding the market, and will also take you to a local orchid garden and snake temple. It is quite a scenic ride as you will get to see the stilt homes of the locals and receive some insight into how they live and work along the river.
When to Go to Taling Chan Floating Market
Take public bus number 79 from Central/Siam BTS station. From the main road, walk down the street towards the Chao Praya River and through the stalls selling garden supplies and plants. This will take you to the main attraction: the floating market and its delicious food!
Odds n' Ends
Washroom facilities are available, but bring hand sanitizer with you.
If sitting on a mat at a low table to eat doesn't sound comfortable, there are tables and chairs away from the river near the entrance to the market.
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