The Don Wai Market is situated in Tambon Bang Kratuek. Behind the Don Wai temple is a market that still retains an appearance of a market dating back to King Rama VI period. The old building is made of wood and located on the banks of the Tha Chin River. Food vendors travel by boats to sell their goods here. Agricultural produce are sold daily from 07.00-18.00. There are boats available for rent for scenic river trips. Cruising along the Tha Chin River is available at Don Wai Market by riding a converted cargo boat and a passenger boat. There are 2 cruise lines . The first one is from Wat Don Wai passing Wat Rai Khing, and Wang Pla. The second one is from Wat Don Wai passing Wat Rai Khing, Wang Pla, Wat Sanphet, Wat Decha, the police cadet academy, and the Rose Garden.

To get in Don Wai Riverside Market, you can get there via two routes.
* Travelling from Bangkok: you take the old Petkasem Road route, the entrance to Don Whai market is opposite the Elephant Show ground and Sam Phran Crocodile Farm. Or you take the route to Wat Rai Khing, when you reach the Wat Rai Khing, go on for another 10 Kms. passing also Wat Tha Put. Don Wai temple will be seen on the left.

* Travelling from Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisi route: you take the Buddhamonthon V Road until reaching the road sign to Wat Rai Khing and follow that road, keep on going for another 4 Kms. You will see the second sign to Wat Rai Khing, turn right here and go on for another 4.5 Kms, then take a left turn at the T-intersection that leads to Don Whai Market, it will on your left-hand side.

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