The concept for the cattle market came form cow and buffalo contests which were held on the Buddhist Sabbath, when people abstained from using the beasts for labor, and later changed the tradition to the exchange and purchase of the animals.
"Tuesday for trading cow; Wednesday and Sunday for trading buffalo" The cattle Market at Thap Than District takes place aon a vast area of land. Approximately 1000-2000 cattle are brought to be traded on the fixed days. on any given day, several million baht changes hands. It is considered that largest cattle market in the country
The bargaining and deal-making start early in the morning and last until around 11 am or noon. this is another colorful activity that you shouldn't miss.
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