Best Markets & Night Markets in Pattaya
What are the best markets and night markets in Pattaya?
Six markets and night markets in and around Pattaya, Thailand, compared on rating, price and area. Thepprasit Night Market is the highest rated at 4.5★ from 6,111 Google reviews, with Lan Pho Na Kluea Market close behind at 4.4★. All of them are in Pattaya. Most entries carry a first-person verdict from Rob, who lives in Pattaya.
Pattaya's markets are where the city is at its most likeable, and most of them only come alive after about four in the afternoon. They split roughly into three kinds: the sprawling night bazaars built for browsing, the food-first markets where you go to eat rather than shop, and the floating market aimed squarely at visitors. Prices at the better ones are marked rather than negotiated, which takes the edge off.
| Place | Rating | Price | Area | Known for |
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| Thepprasit Night Market | ★ 4.5 | — | Pattaya | Huge, cheap street-food selection is the standout draw |
| Lan Pho Na Kluea Market | ★ 4.4 | — | Pattaya | Impressive variety of fresh seafood, much of it still alive |
| Pattaya Beach Market | ★ 4.4 | — | Pattaya | Food-court layout with huge variety, from grilled seafood to roasted crocodile |
| Rompho Market | ★ 4.3 | — | Pattaya | Cheap barbecue and grilled food is the highlight, with fried pork ribs often recommended |
| Runway Market | ★ 4.3 | — | Pattaya | The parked aeroplane and Ferris wheel are the big draw and a favourite photo backdrop |
| Pattaya Floating Market | ★ 3.9 | — | Pattaya | Lively atmosphere with plenty of photo opportunities and boat rides |
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“The night market I actually send people to — a huge, mostly-local weekend sprawl of street food, cheap clothes and knock-off everything, best Friday to Sunday evenings. Come hungry and graze rather than shop; the food alley is the real reason to go. Bring cash and small notes.”
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“A small beachside night market laid out like a food court, and the fixed, clearly listed prices are the whole selling point — no haggling, no tourist mark-up, no wondering what you'll be charged at the end. Everything from grilled seafood to roasted crocodile if you're curious. Live music at weekends, and cheaper than eating on Beach Road proper.”
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“Jomtien's everyday market, and worth the trip for one thing: the cheap grilled food, with the fried pork ribs the pick of it. Don't expect a produce market, because the stalls lean towards what foreign residents buy. Seating is almost nonexistent, so plan to take it away. Sunday evening is when the mini square runs as a night market.”
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“A night market with a full-size aeroplane parked in the middle and a Ferris wheel over the top, which tells you it was built for photographs as much as for food. The street food is cheap and plentiful all the same. It sits opposite the Alcazar, making it the obvious place to eat before or after the show. Stalls vary, so pick the busy ones.”
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“More polished tourist attraction than working market, but it's a pleasant, shaded couple of hours and the boat-noodle stalls are the real draw. Go for the food and the photos, haggle on the handicrafts, and skip the paid add-ons. Late afternoon is cooler and prettier than the midday coach crowds.”
Common questions
- What are the highest-rated markets and night markets in Pattaya?
- Thepprasit Night Market (4.5★), Lan Pho Na Kluea Market (4.4★) and Pattaya Beach Market (4.4★), on Google rating. The night market I actually send people to — a huge, mostly-local weekend sprawl of street food, cheap clothes and knock-off everything, best Friday to Sunday evenings.
- How many markets and night markets are covered in this guide?
- Six, chosen and written up individually rather than scraped from listings. Ratings and opening hours come from Google and are refreshed periodically; the verdicts are Rob's own.
- When was this list last updated?
- September 2026. It is maintained by Rob, who lives in Pattaya, and revisited as places open, close or change.
Top of our list: Thepprasit Night Market, rated 4.5★.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026