Bang Nam Pheung floating market should probably be called a 'riverside market' as like many others it only has a few boats parked along the banks, with most of the stalls on solid ground. But with the success of the famous Damnoen Saduak or more recently Amphawa, this popular type of market is flourishing all over Thailand and every village near a river has its own version.
Bang Nam Pheung is located in an unusual loop of the Chao Phraya river nicknamed 'the Green Lung of Bangkok', a surprisingly untouched area clearly visible from the sky and still covered with vegetation despite being so close to town. If your vision of a floating market is a canal crowded with a fleet of wooden boats, this might not be what you have in mind. A complete contrast to touristy Damnoen Saduak, Bang Nam Pheung is a real local market with a lot of interesting food and sweets to try. Whilst it doesn't offer the usual photo opportunity, it still has a plenty of charm.
Bang Nam Pheung floating market is not vast, but still large enough to entertain you for a morning and signs of further expansion clearly show the success of the place. Exploring the narrow lanes and meandering under very large trees is very enjoyable compared to the over-heated narrow constructions found in other markets. People are very friendly, especially if you are daring enough to sample any of the interesting looking dishes on display. For travellers, it's always fun to try to imagine what this object or that lotion can be used for and Bang Nam Pheung market is definitely full of surprises!