Let Yourself Bloom : Pak Khlong Talat

Pak Khlong Talat, the leading flower market in Bangkok, comes in a painter’s palette of colours – orchids of every hue, garlands of marigold, birds of paradise, bouquets of roses from Chiang mai, Chrysanthemums, and the florid, ceremonial ornaments know as Bai Si, constructed from banana leaves and crowned with flowers.

What many travelers do is buy special flower box there, spray the flowers before boarding, put moist tissues around them, and carry them on as hand luggage. It’s a great way to save money and make a dazzling arrival.

The market is Busy during the day and at night, but it’s really blooming in the early morning hours when vendors are setting up shop and the streets are filled cars and trucks full of flowers.

This area, near the Chao Phraya , is a wonderful way to cool down after a day of overheated shopping in Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown, famous for its gold shop, street markets , and Chinese-style temple. Some tours of the canals in the vicinity also include the market as a sweet-smelling stopover in their itineraries. After a visit here, you’ll feel as a daisy.