Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

The boat trip is the main reason for the visit. For 50 baht, you get a complete circumnavigation of the island on the river, including two temples – and according to most, that's what people talk about most afterward. The market itself is located on stable floating platforms in front of the district office in Bang Khla, Chachoengsao, and revolves mainly around food: fish dishes for which locals queue, Thai desserts, snacks, and affordable prices, as it's not a tourist bus stop.

Don't expect the size and spectacle of the large floating markets near Bangkok. It's small, leisurely, and often not crowded—and that's precisely its charm. You can sit with your food by the water without feeling rushed. However, the quality varies from vendor to vendor, and some visitors found the food bland or cold. So, pay attention to where the Thai families are queuing and order from them. There's a Thai massage parlor near the entrance if the heat becomes too much. The midday sun on the platforms is very intense, though.