Thepprasit Night Market Pattaya: Complete Visitor Guide

It is the type of place that embodies the essence of Pattaya, in terms of colour, chaos, fun, food and lots of personality. The market is open on weekends only (Friday-Sunday), and it is a popular one among local people and tourists. Along Thepprasit Road, you will find rows of stalls with sellers of all types of merchandise, the best fashion and accessories, the handmade decorations, and inexpensive footwear.

To food lovers, sizzling grills, freshly-fried seafood, bubble teas, mango sticky rice and Thai desserts are the paradise of this market. It has a festive air of a street carnival - musicians playing, families shopping, and people taking photos of anything special.

It is a multi-purpose attraction perfect to go to with couples, families, solo travellers, budget shoppers, and foodies. Perfect for couples, families, solo travellers, budget shoppers, and foodies, it’s one of Pattaya’s most versatile attractions.

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One of the largest and oldest local markets in Pattaya is Thepprasit Night Market. The market operates on weekends and consists of over 500 stalls classified into themed lanes: fashion, food, electronics, pets and lifestyle, beauty products, plants, accessories and even bizarre entertainment areas.

Its expertise is in the affordability of everything. There will be clothing options between 100 and 150 THB, souvenirs between 40 THB and higher and food costs that are lower than a cafe coffee. This market is often visited by several travellers after sightseeing on Pattaya beaches or other cultural places, as it is the ideal place to visit at the end of the day to complete a trip.

Endless Food Lanes: Imagine grilled squid, chicken skewers, crispy pork, Thai pancakes, sushi trays, dim sum, baos, waffles, coconut ice cream, seafood platters, fresh fruit juices and so on. Worth visiting just to have the aroma!

Fashion & Lifestyle Shopping: Fashion tops, dresses, Thai designer t-shirts, shoes, wallets, cute things, cosmetics and even collections influenced by Korea, pocket-friendly prices.

Local Thai Souvenirs: Artisanal candles, candles with a smell, elephant decorations, wooden carvings, magnets, Boho jewellery - ideal presents to your friends back home.

Gaming & Pet Section: Claw machines, pet products, fish booth, plants, and gardening tools — a special niche that children and families enjoy.

Live Music & Chill Vibes: Local artists, jovial salesmen, and lights all around, and the familiar weekend atmosphere that makes Pattaya such a great place to visit.

1. Street Food Paradise in Pattaya: The most recognised food centre in Pattaya - from Thai standards to fusion tastes.

2. Affordable Fashion Finds: Classy items, weekend wear, bathing suits, etc.

3. Handmade Craft & Souvenir Zone: Real local goods that get meaningful souvenirs.

4. Entertainment & Fun Activities: Adorable games, small booths and live colored music.

5. Instagram-Worthy Corners: Plates of colourful foods, neon lights, and stalls busy with people ideal photography.

• Location: Thepprasit Road, South Pattaya.
• Minimum operating days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Opening Hours: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Suggested Duration: 2–3 hours
• Best Suited: Food enthusiasts, groups, couples, low-end travellers, families.

Combine your visit with attractions close by:

• Pattaya Floating Market
• Jomtien Beach
• Pattaya Walking Street
• Terminal 21 Pattaya
• Pattaya Night Bazaar

1. Try Authentic Thai Street Food: Begin with grilled seafood, followed by pancakes, desserts and drinks.

2. Shop Trendy Clothes & Accessories: Men, women and teenage affordable fashion.

3. Bargain for Souvenirs: The sellers are approachable and negotiable.

4. Explore the Pet & Plants Section: Specialised area selling of fish, plants and pets.

5. Enjoy Live Music & Chill: The marketplace is enhanced by the vibrant weekend atmosphere.

• Best Time: 6:00 PM -8:00 PM (cool weather, with live food stalls in high operation)
• Weekends: Light to heavy traffic
• Shopping and having fresh food are easy when people arrive early.
• Evening peaks can be avoided, in case you want a less active browsing.

From Bangkok

• Taxi/Car: ~2 hours
• Bus: At the Ekkamai or Mochit bus terminal to Pattaya Bus Station.
• Private Transfers: It is offered by Pattaya tour operators.

Within Pattaya

• Baht Bus: Most affordable
• Motorbike Taxi: Good for short runs.
• Grab Taxi: Convenient app-based ride

• Bring cash; cash is the preferred mode of payment in most stalls.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Go to 3-4 food stalls, everything is good.
• Negotiate in a polite but respectful manner.
• Watch your items during rush hours
• Keep hydrated (drink plenty of stalls around)
• Get here early when you wish to go through everything in harmony.

• Grilled squid
• Spicy Thai sausages
• Shrimp skewers
• Crispy pork belly
• Mango sticky rice
• Thai bubble tea
• Coconut ice cream
• Sushi boxes
• Fried chicken bites
• Fresh fruit smoothies

The meals here are cheap, delicious and freshly prepared. It offers one of the best food experiences in Pattaya.

• Trendy T-shirts
• Handmade bags
• Local snacks
• Wooden handicrafts
• Natural skincare products
• Cute stationery
• Artwork & posters
• Thai spices
• Boho accessories

It is all low-priced and thus ideal for filling the stock of gifts.

Morning: Jomtien Beach or Sanctuary Of Truth.

Afternoon: Pattaya Floating Market.

Evening: Visit Thepprasit Night Market Pattaya to have food, shopping and night life.

It is ideal on a lazy but fun day.

• It presents the local Thai culture in its purest form.
• Perfect in terms of low cost, quality shopping
• People who love food are offered an enormous choice of freshly cooked local snacks.
• Fabulous with evening adventures with friends, couples or family.
• A place you cannot afford to miss when you want to have a local feel of Pattaya.
• Make weekend memories you will never forget.

1. Dine down the street at food booths.
2. Go shopping for Thai souvenirs.
3. Enjoy live performances
4. Play small games and shop at crazy stalls
5. Take Instagram-worthy photographs everywhere.

Thepprasit Night Market Pattaya is not simply a market but a trademark of a weekend, a food heaven, a bargain hunter’s heaven and a fun night out in Pattaya. Be it on a date with your loved one, it is during this night market that you spend time with your family or even when you are alone, you get to add some colour and a touch to your Thailand holiday.

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