Samut Sakhon is the biggest producer of brine salt in Thailand. Its picturesque salt farms with its white fields, which sprawl across the border with Samut Songkhram, have provided a back drop for many holiday snapshots.
Salt farming is seasonal. The best chance to catch the view is during the dry season between January and April. Sea water is first pumped into the fields. Once the water has evaporated, layers of salt remain to be collected by the farmers.
It is best to combine this with a visit to the railway market and floating markets which are nearby.
BOOK A DAY TOUR FROM BANGKOK
Private day trips from Bangkok with start and finish in central BangkokRailway and floating markets
A great way to experience Thai farmers' way of life through local markets. A private tour from Bangkok to the Damnoen Saduak floating market, a daily market highly popular among tourists. Then, we visit the unique “Maeklong railway market” where sellers rush to fold the roof over their stalls and pack up their goods every time a train passes through. When possible we can visit the traditional Tha Kha market, one of the hidden gems around Bangkok. This market opens once every 4-5 days depending on moon phases, and also opens in the weekends. Boat tour at one floating market is included.
Markets and Tham Khao Bin cave
A private tour from Bangkok for those interested in local life, markets, and nature. The tour starts with a trip to the famous Railway Market, followed by a visit to Damnoen Saduak floating market. If possible we can visit Tha Kha floating market. Boat tour at one of the floating markets is included. Then enjoy a delicious freshly cooked Thai lunch at a good local restaurant. The afternoon is dedicated to Tham Khao Bin – Ratchaburi's most beautiful cave with amazing formations of stalactite and stalagmite that separate the cave into eight rooms.
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For travellers arriving by cruise ship in Khlong Toey portRailway and floating markets – Khlong Toey port
This tour to the railway and floating markets starts and finishes at Khlong Toey port in Bangkok. A great way to experience Thai farmers' way of life through local markets. A trip to the Damnoen Saduak floating market, a daily market highly popular among tourists. Then, we visit the unique “Maeklong railway market” where sellers rush to fold the roof over their stalls and pack up their goods every time a train passes through. When possible we can visit the traditional Tha Kha market, one of the hidden gems around Bangkok. This market opens once every 4-5 days depending on moon phases, and also opens in the weekends. Boat tour at one floating market is included.