Life on the River: Chao Phraya River and Floating Market

European vistors used to call the Bangkok as “VENICE OF THE EAST”.  The Chao Phraya River flows through Bangkok. This river is one of major transportation means in Bangkok.

View of Chao Phraya River from boat..

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is 110 kms away from Bangkok. After reaching place, there will be 5 mins speed boat ride to reach the actual place. During this 5 mins ride, lifestyle on the river can be seen. This picture is taken while going to floating market on speed boat

Floating Market is a place where vendors sell on boats and buyers buy by sailing through boats through a small canal.

View of Floating Market

A small boy trying to sell photographs …

They sell everything from fresh fruits, vegetables to on the fly prepared fresh food

Who says only Bangalore has traffic.. see the below pic

After floating market, i went for elephant ride. Elephant ride costs around 600 baht and ride will be for 30-35 mins through jungle.

Later I went to crocodile farm. This crocodile farm is said to be one cleanest crocodile farm in the world.

Finally attended The Rose Garden Thai Cultural show..

Thai marriage cermony..

I had also attended Siam Niramit Show next day. It is one of the largest stage production in the world. It has world’s tallest stage. Show had world class performance. People who like stage shows should never ever miss this when they visit Bangkok. Although it was bit costly ( 1500 Baht ) , but it’s completely worth. Anykind of photography was prohibited in the show, so couldn’t take photos of it.