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Khlong Damnoen Saduak

Coordinates: 13°30′N 99°55′E / 13.500°N 99.917°E / 13.500; 99.917
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Khlong Damnoen Saduak
Typical atmosphere of Khlong Damnoen Saduak in the phase of Damnoen Saduak floating market
Specifications
Length35 km (22 miles)
History
Construction beganMongkut's reign
Geography
Start pointSamut Sakhon
End pointSamut Songkhram
Connects toTha Chin and Mae Klong rivers

Khlong Damnoen Saduak (Thai: คลองดำเนินสะดวก, pronounced [kʰlɔ̄ːŋ dām.nɤ̄ːn sā.dùa̯k]) is a canal in western central Thailand. It links the Tha Chin and Mae Klong rivers, and has a length of approximately 35 km. The canal was built by order of King Mongkut. It was finished in 1868.

The most famous site along the canal is the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. At the mouth of the canal to the Mae Klong is the catholic Nativity of Our Lady Cathedral, the principal church of the Diocese of Ratchaburi.

13°30′N 99°55′E / 13.500°N 99.917°E / 13.500; 99.917