A Train Runs Through It: Thailand’s Most Dangerous Market
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In Samut Songkhram, about an hour outside Bangkok, is Maeklong Railway Market, one of the largest produce and seafood markets in Thailand. But beyond the selection of fresh fruit and fish, the market has become infamous for one thing—the train that runs directly through it. In 1905, the Maeklong Railway built a commuter train line through the center of the popular market. But rather than move, the vendors adapted to the new conditions, working around the train that passes through eight times a day, seven days a week.\n\nSUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb\n\nThis story is a part of our Flavors series, where we do so much more than play with our food. Come with us as we dive into deliciously different and tastefully off-beat stories in the culinary world.\n\nGot a story idea for us? Shoot us an email at hey [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com\n\nFollow us behind the scenes on Instagram: http://goo.gl/2KABeX\nMake our acquaintance on Facebook: http://goo.gl/Vn0XIZ\nGive us a shout on Twitter: http://goo.gl/sY1GLY\nCome hang with us on Vimeo: http://goo.gl/T0OzjV\nVisit our world directly: http://www.greatbigstory.com