Don Wai floating market is located in Samut Phran district, Nakhon Pathom in Central Thailand. This market is opened early in the morning and would fully close by mid afternoon. It is situated next to a river. There are many varieties of items available in Don Wai market. Compared to the usual market, it has …
The lotus flower have a significant symbolism in Buddhism. In a muddy lake, the lotus flower rises above the impurities and dirt to bloom into a beautiful flower. Therefore, regardless of who we are, we have the capacity to rise above our challenges and limitations. Above are lotus plant being sold in the Don Wai …
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Chinese New Year is celebrated by Thai Chinese. However it is not as elaborate as the CNY celebration in neighboring countries of Malaysia and Singapore. Recalling last year, there was a huge festivity mood in Thailand, with elaborate decorations in Bangkok’s Yaowarat (Chinatown) and shopping complexes selling various items in preparation of CNY. Chinatown was …
Tang Mo is quite a popular Thai brand of clothings started by a company called Suika. They have about 65 outlets spread around various PTT petrol stations nationwide in Thailand. Tang Mo means “watermelon” in the Thai language and it is used as a brand and label on their products. View a Shorts video I …
In Thailand, the place that is most alive with festive mood would be the Bangkok Chinatown (Yaowarat). At night, it is beautifully lighted with various street vendors selling CNY decorations and food: As you head towards the outer towns, the festivity is less elaborate and celebrated by the Thai Chinese in a lower scale. There …
At Don Wai floating market, I came across a stall that also sells Snow Skin Lotus paste dessert. But the way the dessert is made- it really resembles the snow skin lotus paste mooncakes…. even though I noticed the owner did not market it that way. This dessert, according to the Facebook page is fully …
Don Wai Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำดอนหวาย) is quite a well known floating markets among locals located at Nakhon Pathom province. When you go there, it is not exactly a floating market but it is a market located next to the river. Update: The last time I visited the store, a young man who could speak good …
