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“Gong Khong Market This market is the place to head to for a complete Ayutthaya shopping experience.”

Gong Khong Market, Ayutthaya

Located at Ban Sang Som, Moo 5, Bang Pa-In Road, Phanan Choeng Temple (next to Ban Len Temple), Tambon Nok Luang, or 11 kilometers from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, it is an interesting retro market.

"Kong Khong Market" is also known as "Ban Sang Som", which looks like a large group of Thai houses. That maintains the ancient Thai architecture conspicuously Everyone can really experience the old atmosphere of the Ayutthaya period. And meet the Thai way of life in the past that has been revived to preserve Thai culture.

In the past, the area of the Ban Sang Som was a Khanon checkpoint. (Former tax checkpoint) and is a place where various kinds of goods are traded. Both are products from the community and products from the city or from other cities. From the word "Kong Khong Market" is a term used to call the market in ancient times. Has been with Ayutthaya for a long time Vendors sit on the ground selling their products, so people who come to shop have to "bend over" to browse the products they are interested in. The bow of the Thai people is polite and gentle, a gesture that shows humility. The trading image is full of tenderness. And full of friendly hospitality between buyer and seller.

Products available in the market will have many products to choose from, including fresh, dry, savory, sweet, and many kinds of fruits, whether it's Sai Bua, Fang Jee, Peanut Pancakes, Mue Kaeng Phanom, Thong Yib, Thong Yod, Fang Chee, Tan. Grilled chicken, pork satay, duck noodles Enjoy a long walk through souvenir shops with community performances that are held almost throughout the day. The highlight of this Gong Khong market is Preserving traditions and folk ways There are food and local products that are hard to find.The vendors will dress in real Thai costumes to preserve the Ayutthaya way of life. The owner of the place said that This market was established to generate income for the elders of the community. (In order to have an income), the market will not collect any fees at all, just dress in Thai clothes is enough. (I heard that, would you like to try going to Kong Khong Market?)

This bent curve market Open every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.