Klong Phadung floating market generates Bt60m
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced Thursday that the Klong Phadung Krung Kasem floating market fair that was held for 18 days had generated Bt60 million.
BMA’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Department chief Pranee Satayaprakob said about 200,000 people visited the temporary market from February 12 to March 1.
Pranee said the BMA’s Bangkok Brand shop had earned some Bt12 million in sales.
Five markets from four districts sent selected vendors to join the floating market fairs and this has resulted in their becoming known to a wider public,” she added.
The five markets are Nanglerng Market from Pomprap district, Wat Thong Market from Bangkok Noi district, Wat Nimmannoradee Market from Phasi Charoeng district and Hua Takeh Market and Luang Paeng Market from Lat Krabang district.
