The Chao Phrom Market is bustling throughout the day, but especially in the mornings. Even at dawn, it's a hive of activity. It's the largest fresh market in Ayutthaya, offering not only food, meat, fruits, and vegetables, but also clothing and amulets. If you've never visited a local market in Thailand, you should definitely go and wander through its lanes. And why not pick up some snacks or fruit? The market's name comes from the Phra Phrom Idol House (dedicated to the god Brahma) on Naresuan Road. The market is just a two-minute walk from the Chao Phrom Market pier, from where you can take a boat across the river to Ayutthaya Railway Station. On the other side of the market, towards the city, is a bus station with minibuses and other small buses, mainly serving Bangkok and Suphanburi.

The Chao Phrom market is primarily a morning market, making it particularly pleasant for browsing in the early morning hours. As the day progresses, the number of stalls decreases, though some are only open at certain times, while others remain open all day. Therefore, there are no fixed opening or closing times, but almost all stalls and shops close after 8 pm. Mornings are thus the best time to visit.

The Chao Phrom market in Ayutthaya is located on Naresuan Road, at the intersection with U-Thong Road. If you are staying near the train station or on Farang Street, it is very close and easily reachable on foot. Otherwise, you can take a tuk-tuk.

How to get there

How do I get to the Chao Phrom Market? The Chao Phrom Market in Ayutthaya is located on Naresuan Road, at the intersection with U-Thong Road. If you are staying near the train station or on Farang Street, you are very close and can easily reach the market on foot. Otherwise, you can take a tuk-tuk.