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“Samchuk market is rewarded "UNESCO" in Dec 2009 as old 100-year market.”

Samchuk Market is located in a row of trees market 2-storey, located in Riverside Suphan Buri (Tha China) and surrounded by climate of their homes as well as the story of the people in the past.

Sam Chuk has become a major tourist attraction as an age-old market restored to life by the locals. According to UNESCO, Thailand has actively participated in the awards program through a series of outstanding conservation practices. In addition to Sam Chuk Community and Old Market District, six other projects from Thailand have obtained UNESCO Heritage Awards. They include Wat Pongsanuk in Lampang province; the Crown Property Bureau Building in Chachoengsao; Amphawa Canal Community in Samut Songkham; Tamnak Yai, Devavesm Palace in Bangkok; Phra Ratchawang Derm in Bangkok; and Wat Sratong Temple in Khon Kaen.

To get there:

Sam Chuk community market is accessible through Highway 340, from Bangkok via Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi to Suphan Buri. It is located on the riverside and adjacent to the Sam Chuk District Office.

For more information, please contact the Sam Chuk Market Development Committee, tel. 0-3557-2449, 0-3550-4498, and 0-1640-3327.