Pak Khlong Talat is a market in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, that sells flowers, fruit,
and vegetables. It is the primary flower market in Bangkok and has been cited
as a "place of symbolic values" to Bangkok residents. Though the
market is open 24/7, it's busiest before dawn, when boats and trucks arrive with
flowers from nearby provinces.
The market accommodates both consumers and wholesalers and has a wide variety of customers. Many local florists and flower lovers visit the market in the early morning hours to stock their shops and houses for the coming day...
The market has a long history. During the reign of Rama I (1782 - 1809), a floating market took place on the site of the modern Pak Khlong Talat. By the reign of Rama V (1868 - 1910),
it had changed to a fish market. The fish market was eventually converted to today's produce market, which existed for over 60 years. Eventually, the market's focus has shifted from produce to flowers which range
from local species (e.g. jasmine, chrysanthemum, gerbera, orchids, roses) to imported species (e.g. tulips, snapdragons, iris, lisianthus, delphinium).
Props and accessories for flower arrangements are also plentiful, whether vases, flower pots, floral foam, ribbons, florist wire, twigs or all kinds of decorative leaves imaginable. If one visits the market, one will be able to see the pretty Thai florists and flower arrangers working on delicate garlands and intricate displays.
Props and accessories for flower arrangements are also plentiful, whether vases, flower pots, floral foam, ribbons, florist wire, twigs or all kinds of decorative leaves imaginable. If one visits the market, one will be able to see the pretty Thai florists and flower arrangers working on delicate garlands and intricate displays.
Street portrait photographs of Bangkok's beautiful florists in Matt Hahnewald's
Street portraits from Bangkok's floating markets in Matt Hahnewald's
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