The best markets of Pattaya – For shopping, dining, and culture

The Pattaya Night Bazaar Market is a covered market that offers a rather relaxed and more laid-back shopping experience.  Local vendors usually spend the majority of the day setting up their stalls for the night sales, during which you can buy items such as souvenirs for extremely affordable prices. The Pattaya Night Bazaar can be easily reached from hotels such as the likes of Avani Pattaya Resort with ease.

Probably the busiest and most visited night market in Pattaya, Thepprasit Road Night Market offers shoppers an extensive variety of inexpensive goods to choose from. The market is open to the public over the weekend (Friday evening to Sunday evening) and routinely attracts a rather large crowd on every one of these days. Apart from shoes, handbags, clothes and other items, the market is filled with food stalls and kiosks serving the most delicious and authentic Thai food. This market is located on No.18 Thepprasit Road, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150.

Other popular Pattaya things to do include paying a visit to the Pattaya Floating Market. A large and rather famous market in the country, this particular spot has a wide range of lovely, handcrafted souvenirs, delicious foods and deserts that be enjoyed to your heart’s content. Visitors can take in everything the market offers via foot or boat. The structure of the Pattaya Floating Market has been built in the traditional Thai year and exudes a rather homely vibe.

Located along Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya, Jomtien Night Market is a popular shopping destination for tourists and locals alike! And while it’s not as crowded and big as its neighbour, Theprasit Night Market, Jomtien Night Market has its own charm. The market is open seven days a week and offers a great range of local products at great prices. Plus, there are several food and beverage stalls that one should absolutely check out!

Located on Pattaya-Na Kluea Road, Naklua Market is not your typical tourist market selling souvenirs and handicrafts. It’s a local market that sells fresh seafood for astonishingly cheap prices. Often most vendors will even offer to BBQ the seafood you purchased onsite! Additionally, there are several popular seafood restaurants just adjoining the market. Paying a visit to this market promises to be a memorable experience as it offers you the opportunity to indulge in fresh seafood while experiencing the daily lives of the locals.

Situated in the very heart of Pattaya, this particular market is a great place to explore especially if you are keen to sample local fruits and learn more about the local cuisine. The market is open to the public seven days a week from 5 pm to 10.30 pm daily.