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Maeklong Market

Short answer: The Maeklong Railway Market in Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand, sits on the tracks of the Maeklong Railway. When a train approaches, vendors fold their awnings and pull goods back from the rails; once it passes, they reopen within moments.

The market sells fresh produce, seafood and local food and is a popular tourist stop. The footage shows a train passing through the market.

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What should you know about Maeklong Market?

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  1. Samut Songkhram Province.

    DD-370-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Location)

  2. Trains pass several times daily.

    DD-370-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Trains)

Video transcript: Maeklong Market: Several Times a Day, a Train Rolls Straight Through This Market

Did you know, the Maeklong Railway Market, located in Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand, is renowned for its unique setup, where a train passes directly through the bustling market multiple times daily. Vendors swiftly retract their goods and awnings to allow the train to pass, then promptly resume their positions, creating a captivating spectacle for visitors. This market offers a variety of fresh produce, seafood, and local delicacies, providing an authentic glimpse into Thai culture and daily life. NOW YOU KNOW!

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Several times a day, a train rolls straight through this market. Vendors pull back their awnings and goods, then set up again.

  1. Exhibit A

    Location

    Samut Songkhram Province.

  2. Exhibit B

    Trains

    Trains pass several times daily.

  3. Exhibit C

    Awnings

    Vendors fold awnings.

  4. Exhibit D

    Goods

    Seafood and produce.

  5. Exhibit E

    Tourism

    Popular with visitors.

Questions people ask about Maeklong Market

Which country?

Southeast Asia.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Location) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

What passes through?

On the tracks.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Trains) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

What do vendors fold?

Umbrellas.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Awnings) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

Which province?

West of Bangkok.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Goods) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

What is sold?

Fresh food.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Tourism) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

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  1. Which country?

    1. Thailand
    2. Vietnam
    3. India
    4. Peru
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    Answer: A. Thailand Southeast Asia. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Location) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

  2. What passes through?

    1. A train
    2. A river
    3. A parade
    4. Buses
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    Answer: A. A train On the tracks. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Trains) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

  3. What do vendors fold?

    1. Awnings
    2. Tables only
    3. Tents
    4. Flags
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    Answer: A. Awnings Umbrellas. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Awnings) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

  4. Which province?

    1. Samut Songkhram
    2. Bangkok
    3. Chiang Mai
    4. Phuket
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    Answer: A. Samut Songkhram West of Bangkok. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Goods) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

  5. What is sold?

    1. Produce and seafood
    2. Cars
    3. Phones
    4. Furniture
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    Answer: A. Produce and seafood Fresh food. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Tourism) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market

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Easterling, Marcus. "Maeklong Market." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-370, last updated Nov 13, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/maeklong-market/

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