# Maeklong Market (DD-370)

> The Maeklong Railway Market in Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand, sits on the tracks of the Maeklong Railway. When a train approaches, vendors fold their awnings and pull goods back from the rails; once it passes, they reopen within moments. The market sells fresh produce, seafood and local food and is a popular tourist stop. The footage shows a train passing through the market.

- Department: Locations (also People)
- First published: 2024-11-13
- Last updated: 2024-11-13
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/maeklong-market/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-370-F01**: Samut Songkhram Province. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Location))_
- **DD-370-F02**: Trains pass several times daily. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Trains))_

## Write-up

Several times a day, a train rolls straight through this market. Vendors pull back their awnings and goods, then set up again.

1. **Location**: Samut Songkhram Province.
2. **Trains**: Trains pass several times daily.
3. **Awnings**: Vendors fold awnings.
4. **Goods**: Seafood and produce.
5. **Tourism**: Popular with visitors.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: Maeklong Market: Several Times a Day, a Train Rolls Straight Through This Market

- Duration: 23.9 s · Published: 2024-11-13
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/DCUcbFQppgh.mp4

### Transcript

Did you know, the Maeklong Railway Market, located in Samut Songkhram Province, Thailand, is renowned for its unique setup, where a train passes directly through the bustling market multiple times daily. Vendors swiftly retract their goods and awnings to allow the train to pass, then promptly resume their positions, creating a captivating spectacle for visitors. This market offers a variety of fresh produce, seafood, and local delicacies, providing an authentic glimpse into Thai culture and daily life. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Which country?**  
A: Southeast Asia. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Location) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market)_

**Q: What passes through?**  
A: On the tracks. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Trains) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market)_

**Q: What do vendors fold?**  
A: Umbrellas. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Awnings) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market)_

**Q: Which province?**  
A: West of Bangkok. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Goods) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market)_

**Q: What is sold?**  
A: Fresh food. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Tourism) · Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Maeklong Railway Market](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maeklong_Railway_Market)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Maeklong Market." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-370, last updated Nov 13, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/maeklong-market/