The Tha Kha floating market is considerably less well-known than its neighbors Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa, and while it appears more modest, it is all the more peaceful. Some say it is more traditional and authentic. Originally open only a few times a year on unpredictable dates, calculated according to the lunar calendar, the Tha Kha market is now open every weekend. You won't find any souvenir shops here; the vendors mainly sell fruits and vegetables, as well as food prepared on the boats. However, you can hire a local for a rowboat trip. This allows you to discover the market canal and the surrounding waterways with their wooden houses and even a palm sugar factory. It's a much more authentic tour than what's offered at the Damnoen Saduak floating market. Tha Kha is more relaxed to visit, as it remains untouched by mass tourism. It's a good alternative for those who want to experience Thai floating markets but avoid the crowds. The very small Tha Kha floating market, situated on a canal stretch of barely 200 meters, is a morning market.

The floating market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 2 pm.

A tuk-tuk ride from Damnoen Saduak to Tha Kha (about 10 km) costs around 200 THB. A car with a driver costs 500 THB. The driver will take you there, wait for you (so you can take the boat tour, which I highly recommend), and then bring you back. It's best to ask at your hotel or guesthouse in Amphawa for details. There used to be songthaews (shared taxis) that departed from Samut Songkram or passed by house number 325 on the main road in Amphawa and went to the Tha Kha market. However, they weren't easy to find as everything was written in Thai (20 THB) and they didn't run very frequently (only once an hour). Apparently, they haven't been going to the Tha Kha floating market since the post-COVID pandemic recovery. Therefore, I recommend hiring a tuk-tuk to take you to the Tha Kha floating market, wait for you, and then bring you back or take you to another market.

How to get there

How do you get to the Tha Kha floating market? A tuk-tuk ride costs about 200 THB for the 10 kilometers from Damnoen Saduak to Tha Kha. A car with a driver costs 500 THB. The driver will take you there, wait for you (and you can take the boat tour, which I highly recommend), and then bring you back. It's best to ask at your hotel or guesthouse in Amphawa for details. There used to be songthaews (shared taxis) that departed from Samut Songkram or passed by house number 325 on the main road in Amphawa and went to the Tha Kha market. However, they weren't easy to find if you didn't know the area, as everything was written in Thai (20 THB), and they didn't run very frequently (only once an hour). Apparently, they haven't been going to the Tha Kha floating market since the post-COVID pandemic recovery. Therefore, I recommend that you hire a tuk-tuk to take you to the Tha Kha floating market, wait for you, and then bring you back or take you to another market.