The Fascinating Maeklong Railway Market: Where Trains and People Coexist.

During our journey from Bhutan to the Maldives, we made a brief stopover in Bangkok for 48 hours. Our main objective was to indulge in some of Thailand's renowned cuisine. Apart from culinary delights, we also had a couple of must-see sights on our itinerary for Bangkok. Our first stop was the Maeklong Railway Market, also known as the "umbrella pulldown market." Located atop an active railway line, this unique market witnesses trains passing through a few times a day. It's fascinating to see hundreds of people shopping in the market while the stalls are set up on the railway line. As the train approaches, the market folds away, making way for the train to pass through. And within seconds, as the train disappears, the market springs back into action, bustling with activity once again - Maeklong Railway Market, Samut Songkhram region, Thailand