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

If you arrive at 6 p.m., perhaps only five stalls will be open and nobody will be there. If you arrive at 8 p.m., the scene will have completely changed. That's the most important piece of information you should know about this night market on the riverbank, just a short walk from the Bridge on the River Kwai – and many visitors are mistaken.

The name is misleading, by the way. There was no camp at this location, although there were prisoner-of-war camps nearby, and the theme is vague at best. What you actually get is food: cold drinks, fruit, meat skewers, and Moo Krata hotpot from the grill, which attracts most visitors. There are only a few stalls, so if you're looking for souvenirs, you should shop elsewhere. The real charm lies on the riverbank itself, with a view of the bridge, a beer in hand, and live music on some evenings.

Regulars warn that the crowd late at night is predominantly young and heavily intoxicated, and things can sometimes get chaotic. If that doesn't appeal to you, it's best to eat early, around seven or eight, and then move on.