Night Markets in Pattaya

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The five worth your evening, and which nights they run

Pattaya's night markets range from a 500-stall weekend giant on Thepprasit Road to a small air-conditioned bazaar open all day. Two are weekend-only, which catches people out.

Here is the list of 5 Night Markets in Pattaya

1. Pattaya Night Bazaar

Pattaya Night Bazaar
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Located opposite the Central Festival Pattaya Beach, the Pattaya Night Bazaar boasts a treasure trove of goods and is among the most popular street markets in the city. With more than 250 stalls and shops, this enclosed Thai street market has gained a cult status among shopping enthusiasts, both locals and tourists. Unlike other street markets in the city, Pattaya Night Bazaar is set in a permanent air-conditioned structure.

2. Jomtien Beach Night Market

Jomtien Beach Night Market

The Jomtien Beach Night Market in Pattaya is a popular and bustling night market located near Jomtien Beach. It features numerous stalls and vendors selling a wide range of products like local handicrafts, trinkets, hats, beachwear, and sunglasses. Unlike a typical market, you’ll love it because of the party vibe it has. The loud music and cheap cocktail drinks are the real draws here. It is very famous among young locals and tourists. Here you’ll find a variety of cuisines not just Thai, at very reasonable prices. The market is conveniently situated near Jomtien Beach, which is a quieter and more family-friendly alternative to the bustling Pattaya Beach.

3. Pratumnak Night Market

Pratumnak Night Market

A compact evening market on Pratumnak Hill, a short way from Marina Golden Bay, known locally as the Russian market for the pelmeni and blini sold alongside the Thai food. Fresh fruit, juice and shake stalls dominate, with boutique clothing and shoes behind them. It runs late, it is close to the Pattaya and Jomtien hotels, and it is much smaller and calmer than Thepprasit.

4. Thepprasit Night Market

Thepprasit Night Market

Thepprasit Night Market is one of the biggest and most popular places for shopping in Pattaya and, therefore, can get quite crowded. It is also known as ‘Kankheha Thepprasit Market’. It has over 500 stalls selling a wide variety of goods such as t-shirts, shorts, skirts, jewelry, shoes, makeup, toys, plants, handbags, hats, sunglasses, watches, mobile phones, cosmetics, electronics, first copy designer items, trinkets, souvenirs, and even pets! The real catch here is the food stalls selling mouth-watering traditional Thai cuisines, juice centers, and dessert stalls.

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5. Bua Khao Night Market

Bua Khao Night Market

Bua Khao Night Market is a bustling indoor-outdoor complex of shops selling trinkets, local produce, and delicious street food daily till late into the night. Tourists love Bua Khao for its reasonable nightclub prices. The main kiosks are filled with vendors and stalls offering flowers, jewelry, fresh fruits and vegetables, handicrafts, tote bags, long pants, and therapeutic foot massages.

Markets fill an evening; the coast fills the day. Night markets in Thailand compares these with Bangkok and Chiang Mai, and islands near Pattaya covers the obvious day trip out of town.

This post was published by Muhammed Salih

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FAQs on Night Markets in Pattaya

Which is the biggest night market in Pattaya?

Thepprasit, with something over 500 stalls. It runs Friday to Sunday evenings and covers clothing, electronics, cosmetics and a large food section. It is also the most crowded, so go early rather than at nine.

Which markets are open every night?

Pattaya Night Bazaar opposite Central Festival is open daily and is air-conditioned, and Bua Khao runs daily from late morning until late at night. Thepprasit and Jomtien Beach are the weekend ones.

Which market is best for food?

Bua Khao for everyday Thai street food at local prices, and Thepprasit for the sheer range once you get past the clothing stalls. Jomtien Beach Night Market leans towards drinking and international food rather than Thai.

Is Jomtien Beach Night Market worth it?

If you want the atmosphere more than the shopping. It is loud, cheap and aimed at a young crowd, with music and cocktail stalls alongside food from several countries. Jomtien itself is quieter and more family-friendly than Pattaya Beach.

Should I bargain in Pattaya's markets?

Yes, at the clothing and souvenir stalls, where opening prices are set high for tourists. Aim for roughly two thirds. Food stalls and the fruit sellers are fixed price.

When do the markets open and close?

Most run from about 17:00 to 22:00 or 23:00. Pattaya Night Bazaar and Bua Khao open far earlier in the day, so they are the fallback if you want a market before sunset.

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