Revival on the water's Edge
The Bang Noi floating market has been given a complete renovation in anticipation of a return to its glory days of decades past
Published: 16/05/2010 at 12:00 AM
Newspaper section: Brunch
Bang Noi floating market in Bang Khonthi district of Samut Songkhram province is not far from the much more famous and crowded Amphawa floating market, but it seems a world away. The smaller market at the head of the Bang Noi canal has a much more relaxed pace, though the municipality office of Tambon Kradang-nga is making an effort to promote it as a weekend tourist destination.
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"Our policy is to help locals earn more and promote tourism in a sustainable way," said Mayor Somphop Rattanaphaiboon.
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