Ban Pong Railway Market

Ratchaburi, Thailand

A traditional railway station market where vendors still ring bells to warn of approaching trains, maintaining customs from the 1920s.

About this place

This active railway market operates daily from 5:00-10:00 AM along the State Railway tracks near Ban Pong station. Vendors quickly move their goods when the morning freight trains pass through around 7:30 and 9:15 AM. The market specializes in locally-made kanom krok and fresh sugarcane juice pressed on vintage hand-crank machines. Arrive via the 6:47 AM train from Bangkok for the full authentic experience.