Pak Khlong Talat night market was once a large fish market where fish were sent directly from Tha Chin River, Samut Sakon province by Chao Phraya River. Later, it was changed into a market where vegetables, fruits and fresh flowers were sold. Nowadays, Pak Khlong Talat market consists of four main markets namely Marketing Organization market which belongs to Ministry of the Interior, Yod Pimarn market, ICP flower market and Buddha Yotfa market which all three belong to the private sectors. Pak Khlong Talat market is at the fourth rank from top ten flower market around the world. It is also the third biggest orchid flower market in the world. The market is located around Chakrapetch road where there are many stalls along Chao Phraya River to Maharat road and around Ratchaburana temple, Rajini School and Suan Kularb School. During the daytime, it is a fresh market while in the evening, there is every kind of flowers both planted in Thailand and imported. These flowers are sold at low prices such as Holland roses, classic pinks, lisianthuses, lilys, tulips, granddioruses and orchids. Moreover, there are flower arrangement service and flower arrangement equipments for sale. There are minor ornamental flowers used in a vase or bouquet, colorful papers and bows. Therefore this is also a center where flowers are sold in retail and wholesale price.
Distance from Siriraj Hospital: 3.7 Km.
