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Then · Before · Now
Then
From a mining town port to a riverside market space
No founding year has been found for the present market; old-town context: 1782 to the early 20th Buddhist 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 to 2019 (B.E. 2520 to 2562)
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In the later period, the area was revitalised in the form of a community market under the name "Takuapa Riverwalk Ruamjai Pracharat". A Department of Internal Trade document with data as of 31 January 2019 (2562 BE) specified its location next to Wat Yan Yao (a local temple) and opening hours on Saturdays from 15:00 to 20:00. Evidence has not verified if the market was directly impacted by the 2004 tsunami or registered as a historical 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.
The Department of Internal Trade states that the market is located on the canal-side road next to Wat Yan Yao and opens on Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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.
Data Sources
Name
Type
Date accessed
Link
กรมการค้าภายใน กระทรวงพาณิชย์ (Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce)
Official agency
2026-09-07
Open source ↗ Original source offline · checked 8 Sep 2026
