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Damnoen saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. Every day many Thai and foreign tourists travel here to shop, eat, and absorb the atmosphere of Thailand's water markets have been like this for over 100 years. Damnoen Saduak is the straightest and longest canal in Thailand. The canal was built on the royal initiative as King Rama of Thailand wanted to link the Mae Klong River with Chinese river ways to support transportation and trade.  The canal is 32 kilometers long and has more than 200 branches. Floating Market's popularity grew to new heights in 1971-1973 when the river was full of farmers on their boats selling their wares. And that is the way trade is performed in this area until today. Most visitors who come to Thailand want to visit a floating market and many of them will end up here. The large number of flower and fruit sellers who trade directly from their small wooden boats is just one of the visual highlights of the Damnoen Saduak floating market Old ladies cook the food right on their boats, and hand dishes to you to eat. Pad Thai, spring rolls, fried rice, and Chinese-style dumplings are all on the menu. The dishes range in price from 10 to 70 baht per order. Close to the Floating Market, you may be cajoled by the boat pilot into visiting a few other detours nearby. Make sure you go early here so you can experience the market, see all shops and eat the local food. 8 AM to 11 AM is the best time to visit the floating market.