




A taste of Thailand at Amphawa
This market town in Samut Songkhram has transformed in recent years from a sleepy backwater into a vibrant destination. Today, visitors throng the embankments on both sides of a canal off the Mae Khlong. Some sit on the steps eating noodles prepared on boats. Others dine at stalls, down Kafae Boran (Thai traditional coffee) from quaint old cafés, and munch on bagged delicacies while browsing through the clothes, jewelry, and other products on sale. Restored teak shop houses expand the choice of activity, from massage to traditional music shops. Many market visitors end their trip after dusk with a ride to see the fireflies.