Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

Maeklong Railway Market

A market built on an active railway track in Samut Songkhram, where vendors pull back their awnings when the train passes.

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Maeklong Railway Market, Thailand

Maeklong Railway Market is famous for its stalls set up directly on the tracks. When a train approaches, vendors fold back their awnings and move their goods, then reopen once it has passed.

What to expect

A working fresh market with seafood, vegetables and fruit, plus a spectacle each time the train arrives.

What to eat

Grilled seafood, fruit, local snacks and regional dishes from small cafes nearby.

Visitor tips

  • The train passes several times a day; check the current timetable.
  • Stay behind the safety line and follow vendor instructions.
  • Combine with Amphawa floating market.