July 2, 2017: This family trip was a one-day adventure, decided on a whim. The destination: Ban Rajchan Retro Thai Market, located at Wat Pho Khao Ton in Bang Rachan District, Sing Buri Province. The market's unique charm lies in its vendors and visitors alike donning traditional Thai attire.

Our journey began in Pak Hai District, Ayutthaya Province. Using GPS, the trip took only one hour. However, if you are coming from Bangkok, the journey may take a bit longer. Nevertheless, we assure you that the destination will be well worth the trip.

Open - Close: Open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All photos were taken with an iPhone 6 and lightly edited with VSCO.

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Retro Thai Market at Ban Rajan...

The entrance is adorned with a charming archway, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere.

The entrance on the right offers horseback riding. The horses are adorable. I believe the cost is 50 baht, but I could be mistaken. I didn't dare to ride, though.

Upon entering, observe the left side where Thai costumes are available for rent, ranging from 50 to 100 baht. We did not capture a photograph of this area. On the right side, there is an archway that serves as a landmark, attracting numerous visitors for photo opportunities.

The restaurant was packed on Sunday, but there was ample seating available.

Let's go check out the food. The first stop is the lemongrass-wrapped pork with herbs. This restaurant also serves sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, which is a perfect pairing. It reminds me of the old days.

The next restaurant, Biaow Pad Thai Boran, was packed with customers. The uncle who was stir-frying the noodles said that customers had once argued about who came first and who came later, and about cutting in line. Their food is really good.

The next shop is called Baan Bai Bua, which sells rice wrapped in lotus leaves and lotus flower mieng. It is a must-visit shop.

The friendly vendor offered me a free sample of lotus flower betel nut. It was so delicious that it reminded me of the character Ji in the novel "Waves of Life".

Lotus flower salad, 30 baht per box.

Lotus leaf-wrapped rice, 30 baht per pack.

Let's check out a unique dessert and beverage shop. This shop has a brilliant idea of selling chrysanthemum tea, red water, and longan in containers made from natural materials. Even the straws are made from lotus stems! It's the first time I've seen this, and it's quite unusual.

Purchased chrysanthemum tea for 30 baht.

Most shops at the Ban Rajan Retro Thai Market sell Thai food and snacks. The vendors all wear traditional Thai clothing, making you feel like you've traveled back in time to ancient Siam.

Let's take a look at the atmosphere of the Ban Rajan Retro Thai Market.

As we strolled along, we stumbled upon the ramparts of the Bang Rachan Camp, a defensive structure built by the villagers of Rachan to protect themselves from the invading army approaching from the direction of the city of Wiset Chai Chan.

Information board: History of Bang Rachan Earthworks and Camp

Not far from the earthen mound, there is a shrine dedicated to the heroines of the Bang Rachan camp for worship. The shrine of Yai Feung, Yai Faeng, and Yai Plong, which I did not dare to photograph. I only took this picture.

Gatehouse in the style of Bang Rachan Camp, located on the side bordering the river.

At the Wat Pho Kao Ton temple, there is a sacred pond located in front of the entrance. Locals believe that pouring water into the pond brings good fortune. This belief has led to a tradition of carrying water to the pond, which continues to this day.

Time flies. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Bang Rachan villagers' heroism. Although time has passed, the descendants of Bang Rachan have never forgotten.

We must return now. We will definitely come again if we have the chance. Goodbye.

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