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Sapphaya Old Police Station Market (ตลาดโรงพักเก่าสรรพยา ) Sapphaya District | Chainat

Sapphaya Old Police Station Market (ตลาดโรงพักเก่าสรรพยา ) Sapphaya District | Chainat

Sapphaya Old Police Station Market, a famous market in Chainat, boasts a unique identity that still retains its old-world charm. Importantly, it's a green market, free of plastic and foam, and environmentally friendly. Enjoy a wide variety of local foods, including Khanom Kong, Khanom Wong, and Pla Het. Besides strolling through the market, don't forget to visit the police station building, which gives the market its name. It's over 100 years old.
Sapphaya Old Police Station Market is a charming old community and market located in Sapphaya District, Chainat Province, along the Chao Phraya River. It was once a major trading center, thriving thanks to water transportation.
A key highlight of this community is the Sapphaya District Police Station building, built during the reigns of King Rama IV and V and winning the Outstanding Architectural Preservation Award in 2018.
Information about the Walking Street Market (Green Dee Market)
Opening Hours: Open only on the first Saturday and Sunday of every month
Time: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Market Features: This retro walking street market (known as Green Dee Market) promotes arts, culture, community products, and local food, along with environmental conservation.
Activities and Attractions
In addition to the walking street market, the community also offers activities for visitors to experience traditional lifestyles (open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; activities may incur a fee; please inquire for more details). These activities include:
See and Photograph: The 117-year-old police station building and street art reflecting community life.
Learn to Cook Traditional Dishes: such as Kui Li Sesame Candy (a traditional dessert from the reign of King Rama VI) or traditional floating rice crackers.
Crafts: Try Weaving Water Hyacinths.
Prayers: Wat Sapphayawatthanaram to pay respects to Luang Pu Fueng. and a rare image of the Buddha prostrating before the royal corpse.
Don't miss the delicious food and delicacies.
When visiting the Sapphaya Old Police Station Market, try the famous local dishes of Sapphaya, such as:
fermented fish curry with palm sugar, fermented fish salad, sangkawad fish curry, handmade Teochew noodles (Auntie Nok's shop), and floating rice crackers.
Address: Sapphaya Subdistrict, Sapphaya District, Chainat Province
Coordinates: https://goo.gl/maps/GXCxBw3pbs93xTDz7
Open: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM