In Ayutthaya period, Pak Klong Talad is a community. Found evidence is the building, both the temple and the various fortifications that have been built around the community. There are canals and rivers that converge to form a canal mouth. Later in the Thon Buri period. It is a meeting point for people on the water.
In the Rattanakosin era is a large fish market. From the Tha Chin River (Samut Sakhon), then passing through the Chao Phraya River. It is noted that in the reign of King Rama I, the world has been able to dig many canals since the founding of Bangkok, including "Khlong Market", a small canal next to Wat Buranasiri Matatayaram. Not in this neighborhood. The canal was excavated in 1772 during the reign of King Taksin called "Khlong Nai", both of which were marketed primarily for fish trade until the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The market is called "fish belly" in a period of transition from the fish market to the district of Lamphong Hua Lamphong instead of the fish market is converted into a market. Agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables and fresh flowers. To this day [2]
Currently, Pak Klong Market consists of 4 main markets:
1. Market for Market Organizations under the Ministry of Interior
2. Talat Yod Piman Market The private market is characterized by a long balcony along the Chao Phraya River. Has beautiful scenery There are restaurants and shopping centers.
3. Thai Agricultural Market
4. The Rama I bridge market is a night market.
The shops around Pak Khlong Talad Market are mostly 2-4 storey commercial buildings. There are various shelves and stalls selling densely. Do not include the market under the Buddhist bridge. It sells many other toys and accessories that will only be sold at night. Pause only Monday
