hundred-year market

Updated February 15, 2023

hundred-year market

Map of Centennial Market

Baan Mai Market Overview

An old market located along the Baan Pakong River in Chachoengsao Province, east of Bangkok.

Baan Mai means "new house" and was named after the house that was destroyed by fire and rebuilt about 100 years ago during the reign of King Rama V.

Today, the market is known as "Hyakunen Ichiba" (100 Year Old Market), keeping its name.

Stores selling traditional sweets and sundries line both sides of the narrow aisle, making it look like a busy fair.

Dining at the restaurant facing the river is also enjoyable.

Hours: Most stores are open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Access(1) By train - Take a train bound for Chachoengsao from Krungthep Station and get off at Choungsao (takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes). (2) Take the No. 8 Songteo train going to the left with your back to the station on the street in front of Trung Thao Station (about 10 minutes' ride).

(2) Take the Lot Tu (minibus) - East Bus Terminal (Ekamai) to Chachoengsao (takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes). From the last bus terminal, take Songteo No. 8 (yellow line on a white car body) to Baan Mai Market (about 15 minutes).