When Rails Double as Stalls: Thailand’s Bizarre Yet Fascinating Bazaar

2025-07-30 18:26:42

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(Mae Klong Railway Market. /CFP)

 

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(A train passes through the Mae Klong Railway Market. /CFP)

 

About an hour’s drive southwest of Bangkok lies the unique Mae Klong Railway Market. Built along an active railway track, this market sees several trains pass through daily. Vendors line both sides of the tracks, displaying fruits, vegetables, seafood, spices, and more, with umbrellas stretched over the rails for shade. Amid the bustling crowds, trains roll through uninterrupted.

 

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(As the train approaches, vendors retract their awnings and move their goods to clear the tracks. /CFP)

 

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( A train slowly makes its way past the stalls and vendors. /CFP)

 

When a train approaches, a warning sounds. In a matter of seconds, vendors swiftly pull back their awnings and move their goods aside, clearing the track with practiced ease. The train then crawls through at a snail’s pace, brushing past stalls and thrilling onlookers. As soon as it passes, everything is quickly put back in place—the market resumes as if nothing happened.

 

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(This street-side spectacle, where people and trains move in harmony, has drawn countless visitors and made Mae Klong Railway Market one of Thailand’s most unforgettable travel experiences. /CFP)

 

Mae Klong Railway Market is more than a place to shop; it’s a daily performance where the ordinary meets the unexpected. Here, steel rails and human warmth coexist, showcasing the resilience and charm of Thai culture.

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