Last Updated on November 11, 2025 by Sam
Bangkok is home to some iconic floating markets, which means the lesser-known Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is often overlooked by tourists. Despite this, the market is conveniently located much closer to downtown Bangkok than the more famous Amphawa Floating Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The market isn’t as busy with boats as you may expect, but it offers a more authentic experience while allowing you to avoid the hordes of tourists found at the more popular markets. If you’re looking for unique things to do, then it’s definitely worth adding Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market to your Bangkok itinerary. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market Information
Address: 30/1 หมู่ที่ 15 Bang Ramat Rd, Bang Ramat, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170.
Opening hours: Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Closed Monday–Friday, except public holidays.
How To Get to Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Public Transport
There’s a free floating markets shuttle bus, which makes it a lot easier to get to Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market using public transport. The shuttle bus departs from Bang Khun Non MRT Station, which is located on the MRT Blue Line.
If you aren’t near an MRT station on the Blue Line, you may need to take another line and then change, or do part of your journey via the BTS Skytrain. Alternatively, you can take a taxi.
The free shuttle bus departs from exit 3 of Bang Khun Non MRT Station, and stops at Song Khlong Floating Market, Taling Chan Floating Market, Southern Bus Terminal, Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Flower Market Thailand, and Wat Saphan Floating Market.
Free shuttle buses only run on weekends, with departures around every 20–30 minutes from 9:00 AM until the last bus at 4.30 PM. If you download the Viabus app, you can search for the route ‘4 floating market shuttle bus’ to get live updates of exactly where the buses are.
As the shuttle bus is free, you’ll only need to pay for your journey to and from Bang Khun Non Station. Public transport is cheap in Bangkok, but the price will obviously depend on where exactly you’re coming from.
The accessibility of Khlong Lat Mayom makes it one of Bangkok’s best floating markets. Although the market is located in the city’s Taling Chan District, make sure not to confuse it with Taling Chan Floating Market.
Taxi
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is around a 20–30 minute drive from downtown Bangkok, depending on traffic. In contrast, if you want to visit Amphawa Floating Market or Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, then expect the journey to take around 1½–2 hours each way when you factor in traffic.
A taxi from Bangkok City Centre to Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market should cost around 200 baht one-way. It’s best to book your taxi through Grab, as that way you know exactly how much you’ll be paying.
If you take a taxi or tuk-tuk from the street, make sure to agree a price in advance, as drivers will often try to overcharge unsuspecting tourists.
As long as you have mobile data you should be able to easily book a Grab to take you from the market back to the city centre. Despite being a little way outside of the city, there are normally lots of drivers around the area, so getting back shouldn’t be a problem.
The easiest way to have mobile data for your trip is to get an eSIM. We recommend checking out the great eSIM deals with Airalo, so that you can stay connected and easily book taxis during your time in Thailand.
Best Time To Visit Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is only open on weekends and public holidays, with opening hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. It can get quite busy, so we recommend visiting earlier in the day so that you can explore the market when it’s quieter.
If you don’t fancy an early start then it’s a good idea to visit Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market at around lunchtime. There are plenty of food stalls selling delicious local dishes for extremely reasonable prices, so it’s ideal if you’re looking for a good value lunch!
Although the market can get quite busy at times, in our experience it was more busy with local tourists. Unfortunately, it can be quite hard to avoid the crowds as the market is only open a few days a week, and so it’s regularly busy from around 10:00 AM onwards.
Boat Trip at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
One of the highlights of visiting Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is the chance to take a boat tour around the surrounding canals. These boat trips range from one to two hours, and should cost no more than 100 baht per person.
Not all of the boat trips follow the same route, but you will get to see more of the floating market. Other potential stops include a temple, an orchid farm and a local homestay. If you have a preference, make sure to check where you’ll be visiting before paying for your boat trip.
These tours are a nice way to see a different and much calmer side to Bangkok. With a bit of luck, you may even see an Asian water monitor lizard swimming about during your boat ride.
Boat trips at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market don’t run always run to an exact schedule. Some boats leave on the hour but some only leave when they’re full, so you may want to take a look around and see what suits you best. If you don’t fancy waiting, you can always pay more for a private tour (typically around 600 baht), but make sure to agree a price in advance!
Tips for Visiting Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Food and Drink: Like many of the markets in Southeast Asia, there’s plenty of food and drink on offer at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market. It’s a great place to sample some of Thailand’s must-try dishes at an affordable price, and the food is cooked right in front of you too. It’s worth having a wander around to see what’s on offer and trying a dish or two!
Boats: If you’re hoping to see hundreds of boats and floating stalls then you’ll be disappointed. Although it’s a floating market, you may only see around 5–10 floating stalls.
We didn’t know what to expect on our visit and thought there may have been a few more boats. Despite that, we still really enjoyed the atmosphere and the boat trip around the canals, so we recommend visiting Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market during your time in Bangkok.
Haggle: As with a number of markets in Asia, be prepared to haggle if you want the best deal and price at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market.
Other Floating Markets in Bangkok
If you’re hoping for a busier floating market, then you may want to consider visiting either the Amphawa Floating Market or the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Generally speaking, both markets are a bit more touristy. They’re also further outside of Bangkok City Centre, with the journey taking around 1½–2 hours one-way.
It’s possible to arrange a floating market tour from Bangkok either in travel agencies or by booking online. We recommend booking via Get Your Guide, as you can check reviews in advance and know exactly what you’re paying for!
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tours start from as little as 800 baht through Get Your Guide. These tours also include a stop at the unique Maeklong Railway Market, situated alongside a railway line, as its name suggests.
If you’d prefer to visit the Amphawa Floating Market, prices start at 1,300 baht and typically include a stop at the Maeklong Railway Market and a firefly boat tour too.
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