Strolling Rom Hub Market and Tasting Samut Songkhram Rice Flour Soup

Strolling Rom Hub Market and Tasting Samut Songkhram Rice Flour Soup with mr.hotsia

If you ask me, mr.hotsia, what I like about Samut Songkhram, the answer is “Rom Hub Market” and Samut Songkhram rice flour soup. This is not an ordinary market but a market located on a railway track. When the train passes, the market umbrellas are quickly folded. It’s an amazing sight that’s rare to see in Thailand.

I arrived in Samut Songkhram early in the morning and stayed in Amphawa, which is the preferred spot for most tourists because it’s close to Amphawa Floating Market and has a chill atmosphere by the canal. But this morning, I took a ride to Rom Hub Market, a morning market on the Mae Klong-Ban Laem railway line, open from 5 AM to 5 PM. This market has a unique charm unlike any other I’ve visited because when the train passes, the market pauses, and the umbrellas covering the stalls are folded immediately. I’ve watched the train schedule and felt it’s like a natural show. The train leaves Mae Klong at 6:20 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 3:30 PM. The train arrives at Mae Klong at 8:30 AM, 11:10 AM, 2:30 PM, and 5:40 PM. These are the times I eagerly watch the quick actions of the vendors at Rom Hub Market.

Walking through this market is not just about browsing goods; you’ll experience the real life of locals with fresh seafood, seasonal fruits, and rare local foods like traditional Thai desserts, Mae Klong mackerel chili paste, and my favorite, “Samut Songkhram rice flour soup” at a small shop beside the market.

Samut Songkhram Rice Flour Soup, 10 Baht a Bowl, a Repeat Order from mr.hotsia

I passed by a rice flour soup shop where the aroma of broth and spices immediately reached my nose. It costs only 10 baht per bowl. I ordered one bowl. The taste was mild and the broth rich, unlike the rice flour soup in Bangkok. It had crispy pork and fresh pork blood, perfectly enhancing the flavor. I enjoyed eating while watching people shopping at Rom Hub Market. It was very enjoyable.

If you visit Samut Songkhram, don’t forget to try the Samut Songkhram rice flour soup atSamut Songkhram Rice Flour Soup Shopnear Rom Hub Market. This simplicity and affordable price are the charm I, mr.hotsia, like the most.

Connecting Life and Markets in Samut Songkhram

Rom Hub Market is not far from Amphawa Floating Market, which I have written about in the articleNight Tour of Amphawa Floating MarketThe charm of Amphawa and Samut Songkhram that I feel is the variety of markets. From the night floating market with canal-side music, chill-style restaurants and bars, to Rom Hub Market, a morning market with authentic local character. Not far away is Tha Kha Floating Market, a traditional floating market that still preserves the local lifestyle and boat trading culture firmly.Tha Kha Floating Marketwhich I have recommended for those who want to experience a truly traditional floating market atmosphere.

Many might think that visiting Samut Songkhram is just about floating markets or eating by the canal, but actually, there are many interesting stories and lifestyles here, such as boat rides through coconut plantations, watching the coconut sugar making process, or even tasting the famous Mae Klong mackerel chili paste atMae Klong Mackerel Chili Paste with Broken Neck, Authentic Samut Songkhramwhich I have experienced myself.

Strolling Rom Hub Market with a Unique Atmosphere

Rom Hub Market is highly unique because it is located directly on the railway tracks. When the train passes, vendors quickly fold their umbrellas and pack up to let the train pass safely. It has become a popular photo spot for tourists. Sometimes I, mr.hotsia, visit this market many times because the atmosphere here is full of the locals’ sincerity and simplicity, which is rare nowadays.

Besides food and fresh products, Rom Hub Market also offers souvenirs, sweets, and daily necessities sold by locals, making the market walk fun and a true learning experience of the railway-side trading culture.

Easy Trip from Amphawa to Rom Hub Market

If you stay in Amphawa like me, traveling to Rom Hub Market is easy. You can take a songthaew or motorcycle taxi within 30 minutes. Rom Hub Market is open daily from 5 AM to 5 PM. If you want to see the train passing in the morning or later, you can plan your visit according to the train times I mentioned.

After strolling Rom Hub Market and recharging with Samut Songkhram rice flour soup, I usually go back to Amphawa Floating Market in the evening because there are canal-side restaurants, a nice atmosphere, and live music to enjoy. If you want to know Amphawa Floating Market from a different perspective, I recommend reading the articleNight Tour of Amphawa Floating Marketthat I have written.

Summary from mr.hotsia

“Rom Hub Market” is one of the attractions I, mr.hotsia, want everyone to experience personally. It’s not just a market selling goods but a market full of stories and lifestyles perfectly connected with the nature and history of Samut Songkhram. The affordable yet delicious Samut Songkhram rice flour soup is a simple dish that makes my trip more complete.

If you love exploring markets deeply, tasting local food, and want to see a market with a unique charm, Rom Hub Market in Samut Songkhram will definitely not disappoint you.