The Heart of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Still Beats, Despite Its Touristy Face

Buying sticky rice and mangoes from a boat vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market near Bangkok

The aroma of rich coconut milk and sweet, juicy mangoes stopped me in my tracks; someone at the Damnoen Saduak floating market was whipping up my favorite Thai dessert. Sniffing the air bloodhound-style, I wandered along the narrow canal hunting for the source of the delicious smell. Like a heat-seeking missile, a Thai boat lady … Read more