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Then · Before · Now
Then
From a mining town port to a riverside market space
The current market's founding year has not been found; old-town context: 1782 (พ.ศ. 2325)·early 20th century
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Available evidence describes the history of the Takua Pa town area and the pier, rather than specifying the exact origin of this riverside market. Takua Pa has been a port town and a centre for goods exchange since ancient times, before growing from tin mining and water trade. The old town is situated in a location surrounded by rivers on three sides, making it suitable for navigation, trade, and town defence.
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When mining slowed, the pier became a memory and was then revived
Around the 1970s·2019 (พ.ศ. 2562)
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The area was later revived as a community market under the name “Takua Pa Riverside Market, Ruam Jai Pracharat.” A Department of Internal Trade document prepared on 31 January 2019 (พ.ศ. 2562) places it beside Wat Yan Yao and gives its Saturday opening hours as 15.00·20.00. No evidence has been found that the market was directly affected by the 2004 tsunami (พ.ศ. 2547) or registered as a historic site under the market's name.
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A Saturday canal side market that brings old town memories back to life
2569 / 2026
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The market is located in the old town landscape featuring Chinese and Sino-Portuguese buildings. Riverside activities by the municipality still appear in planning documents, such as almsgiving along the river next to Wat Nikornwararam (Wat Yan Yao), and the Ministry of Culture lists a seafood festival specifying the market as the venue. However, the name of the agency or person directly managing the market has not been verified, nor have permanent restoration projects for the market itself in 2026.
Mines gradually closed, town shifted from a mining hub to an old town
Local historical sources note that prosperity from mining declined after the mines gradually closed, and the river became shallow due to mining sediment.
The Ministry of Culture's cultural calendar lists the Takua Pa Seafood Festival at the riverside market, although accessible pages do not clearly show the event dates.
Travel to the riverside area or Sri Takuapa Road near Wat Yan Yao. Sources suggest using local hired vehicles or motorcycle taxis from the Takua Pa bus terminal.
Travel to the riverside area or Sri Takuapa Road near Wat Yan Yao. Sources suggest using local hired vehicles or motorcycle taxis from the Takua Pa bus terminal.
What is the history of this place?
The market is named 'Takua Pa Riverside Market, Ruam Jai Pracharath' in the Must-See Pracharath Market project and is located on the canal-side road next to Wat Yan Yao.
What are the highlights to see?
Stalls sell local sweets, regional food, OTOP products, and goods from Takua Pa. The market sits beside the canal·Takua Pa River, making it suitable for riverside views and photography. User reviews say students sometimes perform live music.
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กรมการค้าภายใน กระทรวงพาณิชย์ (Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce)
