It is true, of course, but our trusty guide had us there just in time to catch the action. You walk between the rails as you shop.
train through market thailand - ค้นหาด้วย Google"View from inside the train.
Samut Songkhram Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trains to Samut Songkram run four times a day in each direction: according to timetables published 01-07-2002, departure times are 07.30, 10.10,13.30, and 16.40. Return trains leave Samut Songkram at 06.20, 09.00, 11.30 and 15.30. The journey takes about 60 minutes. Phone No. for Mae Khlong station (Samut Songkram) is 03-471-1906.This video shows the market before the train arrives... nice. Thanks Catherine.
source: Thailand By Train: Riding the Mae Khlong Mahachai Railway