The Oh Poi Market is a weekend market located on the banks of the Phachi Stream in the Suan Phueng district of Ratchaburi, an area renowned for its natural beauty and mountains. It is also home to communities of Karen origin. With its bamboo stalls and idyllic setting, the market exudes a unique charm. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and music is often played on traditional instruments. The word "Oh Poi" comes from the Karen language and means something like peace and relaxation. The market primarily offers local products, food, and handicrafts, with many stalls made of bamboo and packaging crafted from natural materials. A special experience at the Oh Poi Market: Every morning between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., monks arrive on bamboo rafts and float down the stream to collect offerings from visitors. Afterward, offerings and prayers are performed on the riverbank.

Free admission. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on certain holidays. The monks usually arrive by raft around 7:30 a.m.

The Oh Poi Market is located in Suan Phueng, a part of Ratchaburi province with limited public transportation. You will need a vehicle to get there. The journey from Bangkok takes approximately 2.5 hours.

How to get there

How do you get to Oh Poi Market? Oh Poi Market is located in Suan Phueng, a part of Ratchaburi province that is not well served by public transportation. You will need a vehicle to get there. The journey from Bangkok takes approximately 2.5 hours.