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Saphan Lek Market

ตลาดสะพานเหล็ก

This cheap market on the banks of Khlong Ong Ang (คลองโอ่งอ่าง) is easily visited together with the Thieves' Market. It feels quite cramped as the shops are congregated around a very small pathway. The products for sale are toys and electronics, such as air guns, video games, camcorders, used cameras and accessories.

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Address: Boriphat Rd
Getting there: at the Boriphat Rd and Yaowarat Rd intersection

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