Neung Khet Ancient Market
History
Neung Khet Ancient Market is an old market aged over 130 years. The name came from a canal, which cut through it. It was formerly known as "Tha Kai intersection" because Tha Kai canal from Padrew split into the field. Later, the government dug Neung Khet canal from San Saeb canal to connect with Tha Kai canal and the market was cut by a canal and Neung Khet canal thus becoming an intersection, which later was the center of trade. Originally, this market area was mostly occupied by Chinese and Chinese descending Thai who were engaged in trading on this center of water trading especially, rice, tea, oil, and fresh produces. However, with the changing means of transportation, this market was declining leaving only some old houses and the way of life along the canal. The mayor of Neung Khet municipality thus began to revive the traditional trading of this market by having the villagers traded along the canal again. As a result, it created income for people in the community as well as preserved traditional culture. Neung Khet Ancient Market has also been established as Chachoengsao tourist attraction.
Address : 5/1 Moo 9, Khlong Nakhon Neung Khet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province 24000
Contact : 038-592035 , 081-1539919
Time : Saturday-Sunday, and public holidays 09.00-16.00
Journey : From Chachoengsao city, take Route 304 Chachoengsao-Minburi for about 30 km., entrance for Neung Khet Ancient Market is on the right, make a u-turn to enter the market.
Highlights !!
A canal passing through the heart of the market
A canal passing through the heart of the market
Highlights of this market that attract tourists include a canal passing through the heart of the market making the area with shops on both sides of the canal. It also offers a rare view water intersection. Good food here is a bargain for example, cost for a noodle bowl is only 10 baht. Another highlight of the market is traditional row houses, which were pleased to walk around. Moreover, the interior of Khlong Nakhon Neung Khet museum with wooden row shops displays a brief history of the Nakhon Neung Khet community. And inside the market area is situated the Tai Chi Ea Shrine and the Poon Thaw Kong Shrine, the holy sites that were built alongside the market by ancestors of the people in this area so they can pay homage to.
Address : 5/1 Moo 9, Khlong Nakhon Neung Khet Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province 24000 Time : Saturday-Sunday, and public holidays 09.00-16.00