Nang Loeng Market

By Thailand 2026 Annual Meetings Team

15 Aug 2025

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Talat Nang Loeng – Bangkok’s First Land Market

The Birthplace of Thailand’s First Land Market

Nang Loeng Market is Bangkok’s very first land-based market, opened in 1900 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It was established in response to the city’s expansion and the development of land transportation routes. The Nang Loeng area soon became a bustling commercial hub and community center for Thai, Chinese, and Mon residents, retaining traces of its architectural heritage, traditional lifestyles, and authentic flavors with timeless charm.

A Market Filled With People’s Stories

Nang Loeng Market is not just a place to buy food and household goods—it’s a living museum filled with over a century of human stories. Old wooden buildings, hand-crafted Thai desserts passed down through generations, and community shrines still stand amidst the transformations of the modern city.

Key Highlights Not to Miss: (Important highlights that you must not miss)

Traditional Thai desserts such as Khanom Talai (steamed coconut dessert), Khao Niew Kaew (sweet sticky rice), and royal-style Khao Chae (rice in jasmine-scented water).
Famous long-standing dishes including S. Rungroj’s braised duck, Nang Loeng beef noodles, and original-style red pork rice.
The Chalerm Thani Theater, a wooden building from the reign of King Rama VI—though no longer in operation, it remains an important cultural landmark.
Shrines such as the Prince of Chumphon Shrine and the Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine, revered by the local community.
A rare “hometown” atmosphere in the heart of the capital.

Why Nang Loeng Market Is Worth Visiting

Because this is the “soul of the city”—alive with laughter, the calls of vendors, the aroma of Thai desserts, and the unhurried lives of its people. Nang Loeng is not merely a physical location, but a “feeling” of authentic Thai warmth you can truly experience.

Travel Tips for Nang Loeng Market

Recommended time: 8:00–11:00 AM for both natural light and freshly made food.
What to wear: Comfortable, breathable clothing suitable for walking around the market.
What to bring: Cash, Drinking water, a camera, and a small bag for convenience.
Tip: Don’t hesitate to chat with the shop owners—some recipes trace back to royal kitchens or noble households of the past.
Popular photo spots:
- The wooden market entrance sign
- Chalerm Thani The old Theater
- Traditional Thai dessert shops inside wooden buildings
- Shrines tucked away in small community alleys

How to Get There

BTS: Get off at Ratchathewi Station, then take a taxi or tuk-tuk (about 10 minutes).
MRT: Get off at Sam Yot Station (Exit 1), then walk about 15 minutes.
Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat: Get off at Phan Fa Pier, then walk to Nakhon Sawan Road (about 10 minutes).
Bus: Routes 4, 6, 7, 36, 53, 73 via Nakhon Sawan Road (near Pimanthip School Alley).
Private car: Park on Lan Luang Road or in parking areas near Pimanthip School, then walk into the market.