On the bus this morning. Our first stop will be Maeklong Railway Market about 60 km from Bangkok.
Morning traffic in Bangkok. Motorcycles, cars, trucks and buses.
Lots of morning traffic, but we are amazed at the number of motorcycles and how well, motorcycles, cars, trucks and buses all easily share the road. I, Zeb the Duck, never saw an accident and no signs of road rage. Maeklong Market is located on a narrow street, but a train passes through the market 8 times every day. Here we are.
Train going through market
There really is a train going right through the market. On the left, you can see an awning is folded back so the train can pass.
Train leaving market
Another view of the train as it leaves the market. The train station is near the market. The train travels from Bangkok to this market and back to Bangkok. The one way train ride takes about one hour, driving takes about 90 minutes.
Train gone. Business are usual now.
Here humans can purchase food wrapped and ready to take for lunch. You may notice the awnings are now covering the train tracks. The sun in tropical Bangkok is very hot, so shade is needed. Also notice how very close the train tracks are to the shops.
Fresh meat available here
Fresh meat is ready to purchase and cook. I, Zeb the Duck, am happy to help, but nobody seems to want my advice.
Probably alive
Some of the food is still alive. That is really fresh.
Fresh fish
Fresh fish is always the best. A nice selection here.
Probably squid
I think this is squid, but I’m not really sure. Looking down the train tracks.
Train tracks very close to items for sale.
Remember, 8 times every day, displays are moved off the train tracks and awnings are folded back to let the train pass. Then everything is replaced for easier shopping. We were only here at the market about 30 minutes, but there is much to see and purchase. We also saw souvenirs and household items. Mom purchased some silk scarves. Leaving the market, the next street looks just like any city in Thailand.
Just another town in Thailand. Almost.
We thought it was great seeing a train go through the market. Not something I saw before. We hope you see the train market also.
Colorado Traveling Ducks 
This is a wonderful sightseeing trip! Bet the duckies are lovin’ it!
Ducks and humans had a great time.
This is one of the craziest markets I’ve ever been to. Only in Thailand! Glad you got to go!
My third time in Bangkok and this is the first time I ever heard of it. Crazy and wonderful.
Interesting – I have not seen it on my tours.
Third trip and first time I ever heard of this. Was not on itinerary, but our guide was very insistant that we see it. So glad we saw train going through market.
Tracey arrives in Thailand today.
How exciting. I believe she will love it.
It amazes me that the streets are so crowded yet there was no road rage or accidents. I wish people were more like that around here! 😉 Looks like a great place for souvenirs!
We love Thailand. So many different things to see. Both in stores and out in streets. People we met were so kind and gracious. Great place to visit.
I hope everyone’s very alert when the train is passing by. That’s a bit too close for comfort.
It is entirely too close for comfort. All within easy touching distance: moving train, people, goods being sold, everything. But things are moving slowly, and everybody seems to be watching. No worry, no fear, no daredevils. Just all works well. Amazing.
I suppose the locals are used to the train’s timetable.