@jinabaobina: ‼️AVOID THE SCAM‼️Read caption for more details 📍 Damnoen Floating Market I was really looking forward to this experience because it’s been all over my For You page, but I definitely encountered some surprises along the way. 1. Avoiding the Scams: When we arrived, I had no idea what was going on. I thought we were at the main entrance since I’d never been here before. It felt odd that the area was so empty, especially compared to the lively scenes I’d seen in videos. The man who approached us was very aggressive, insisting that the only way into the floating markets was by boat and that cars couldn’t go inside. If you’re new here, like I was, this setup could easily trick you. The boat ride itself takes around 30 minutes to reach the actual floating market, so you’d be charged for at least two hours. The prices at this spot were way higher than at the actual floating market too 2. Setting Expectations: I expected the market to be packed, but it was surprisingly less crowded, which was nice. When you’re on the boat, the market itself is small, with a short strip of vendors selling food. Once you pass through, you can’t turn around, so you’ll have to circle back if you want to return to the food area. I recommend ordering everything you want the first time to avoid paying for an extra hour on the boat. 3. Time Considerations: I was only in Bangkok for three days, so visiting the floating market turned into a day trip. Traffic was heavy on the way back, and it took us nearly three hours to return. If you’re in Bangkok for an extended stay, the floating market is definitely worth experiencing. But if your time is short, consider whether it fits with the rest of your plans. The food was solid—not mind-blowing, but definitely enjoyable. The real highlight was being with friends and trying something completely new together. I’m really glad I went, but it wasn’t quite what I expected, and I didn’t anticipate nearly getting scammed. This video is mainly to give you a heads-up so you can avoid the same experience—I know I would’ve fallen for it if my friend hadn’t been there. #thailand #thailand🇹🇭 #thailandtiktok #travelthailand #floatingmarket #bangkok #bangkokthailand

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aquariusthingzz
V ᥫ᭡ Life and Recos :
Naaah! You guys shoukd try visiting Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market! Just 1hr from BKK!
2024-11-19 04:38:41
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eel_yaj
Eelyaj :
Yeah that’s a definitely tourist trap
2024-11-14 12:44:07
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adventuresofjenandamanda
adventuresofJenn&amanda :
If you go again go to this one • KHLONG LAT MAYOM FLOATING MARKET non tourist and a must see
2024-12-08 17:27:16
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justincase241
Justin Case :
It’s not really worth it. I was not impressed.
2024-11-11 20:43:14
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shanebrandt24
ShaneBrandt24 :
@ShaneBrandt24:How much did the boat driver charge? Cause a taxi driver hooked us the first day in Khaosan road😬. My mom and I weren't even used to Thai Baht yet, and ended up paying like 6000.
2024-11-23 12:44:49
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yellobutterflies
Butterflies :
I had a similar experience. They told me to rent a boat in order to go to the floating market. My family thought that it was too pricey. About 20 minutes, they gave up and we found it ourselves
2024-11-12 04:03:03
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callejeraimportada
Belle 🐕‍🦺 & Sofi 💁🏽‍♀️ :
SAME! We took a cab to the train market, he offerd to wait and take us to the floating market and we agreed then drove us to that parking lot where they wanted to charge us 4x the price
2025-01-11 13:22:42
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emmadiamandis
Emma :
Do you recommend instead of getting there yourself booking a guided tour? to handle transport, avoid scams, etc
2024-11-13 02:04:43
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roslynrupnaraine
roslynrupnaraine :
We paid 3000 for the boat ridearoun the market. We did not realized we had to pay that much
2024-11-29 17:48:04
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noelianailedme
Licensed Nail Tech 💅🏼⭐️ :
What part of Thailand is this in? I was just there and didn’t see this.😭 I was in Phuket
2024-11-11 19:31:43
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alyssiatx
Alyssia :
I got scammed big time 😂 but had fun
2024-11-25 03:51:04
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ej_kulot_salot
ej_kulot :
same here.. I dont want to go back in the floating market.. 😂😂 so expensive..
2025-01-06 02:17:26
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sharaaan11
Sharaaan :
glad I saw this, and will avoid it when I visit. rather eat at a normal good place in the city
2025-01-05 00:08:05
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arn0m
Arn0m :
There are so many floating markets! Some are for tourists and some are for locals! Find local friends and enjoy the local markets of the Thais to dive into the culture
2024-12-14 15:51:18
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mrsjoannefranco
Joanne Franco :
I don’t remember it being 2 hours each way.
2025-01-09 09:30:20
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xoxo_lauren_nicole
Lauren :
How do you get to the real entrance.I had a friend who never found it. They just got on a scam boat that never brought them. 🥺
2024-12-30 20:58:44
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salazaramirez815
SalazaRamirez815 :
There’s no other floating market near Bangkok that’s the closest one?
2024-11-13 02:30:42
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joobajoob
joobajoob :
How did you get them to go to the other entrance?
2024-11-11 19:22:10
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gaptoothclown
GATO MIAU MIAU :
AMERICANS NEXT TOP MODEL
2024-11-11 19:15:51
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dangphuongnam57
dangphuongnam57 :
This is a floating market for tourists, while the real floating market is much further, and usually open really early in the morning
2024-12-14 07:25:32
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brunomilano
brunomilano :
Did it twice and is super cool ,I don’t get the comments say is not worth it 😂😂,but I went as a tourist and not wanna be influencer 😂😂
2024-11-14 07:21:28
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cultureboy.travels
CultureBoy :
I went there last week and I'd say it was well worth it. The experience alone was worth it. Not like you can just up and do something like that everyday.
2024-11-14 02:16:11
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zdrasvytche_
🌞🌚 :
What if I have to use the restroom
2024-11-11 20:27:38
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britzi06
Brittany❤ :
I’m missing out on life 🥺 I would definitely go!
2024-11-11 18:29:03
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a.traveling.love.affair
Tara | A Traveling Love Affair :
it's definitely worth visiting. I enjoyed it. but yes, it's a whole day tour with the train market too
2024-11-12 00:42:26
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