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Visit Oh Poi Market (Ratchaburi)
Presentation Oh Poi Market
Oh Poi Market is a community market open only on weekends, located along the Phachi stream in the Suan Phueng district of Ratchaburi, an area particularly renowned for its nature and mountains. It is also a region where communities of Karen origin live. With its bamboo stalls and bucolic setting, it lacks no charm! The atmosphere is really nice, often even featuring music played on traditional instruments.
The word Oh Poi comes from the Karen language and is generally translated to convey a sense of rest / relaxation. The market highlights local products, food, and crafts, featuring plenty of bamboo structures and packaging using natural materials.
Monks on bamboo rafts
There is a moment not to be missed at Oh Poi Market: in the morning, monks arrive on bamboo rafts down the stream to receive offerings from visitors. This generally takes place around 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM. Afterwards, offerings and prayers are held on the riverbank.
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Guide to visit Oh Poi Market
Free admission
Open Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as well as on certain public holidays
The monks on rafts generally arrive around 7:30 AM
How to get to Oh Poi Market ?
Oh Poi Market is located in Suan Phueng, a part of Ratchaburi province that is not really served by public transport. You need a vehicle to get there. From Bangkok, expect about a 2.5-hour drive.
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