Malaysian family discovers train that runs through a market in Bangkok

By OH SEONG POR

You can actually touch the train if you stand close enough to it. — Photos: OH SEONG POR

Thailand's Bangkok is known for its markets but among the many popular ones, I find Maeklong Railway Market to be the most fascinating.

It is famous for having a train pull right into the middle of the market!

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