Bangkok. The capital of thailand. Is a city of contrasts. The tall glass buildings look like any other modern city. But behind them is a place where life hasn't changed for over 100 year - the canals built in 1866 by the king of thailand. These canals are home to many. Thai people who still live and work there today. There are four floating markets around bangkok. And the oldest and most popular is in the town of damonen saduak .
This market opes every day form 6.30 a.m. It's best to shop early and go by water taxi. After 9 a.m. The tourist buses arrive, and it's much too busy.
It's a colourful, noisy, fascinating place. Old ladies with huge hats sit in small boats. Filled with tropical fruit and vegetables, fresh coconut juice and local food. Did you miss your breakfast? Then just call a seller for a bowl of hot soup. He'll get it form a cooker at the back of his boat!