Sight guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Visiting Lan Pho Naklua seafood market
A local seafood market in Naklua where stalls sell fresh crab, prawns, squid and fish, alongside dried seafood and snacks.
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Quick answer
Lan Pho Naklua seafood market is a market in Naklua and Wongamat, Pattaya. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Market
- Area
- Naklua and Wongamat
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food and off the beaten path
- Best months
- March–April and October
About Lan Pho Naklua seafood market
A local seafood market in Naklua where stalls sell fresh crab, prawns, squid and fish, alongside dried seafood and snacks. Some vendors will grill or steam your purchases for you, and there is a small public park by the water.
Tip: Buy seafood by weight and have it cooked on the spot, then eat in the waterside park; go in the late afternoon.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Naklua and Wongamat, north Pattaya's quieter beach, seafood market and the Sanctuary of Truth.
Best time to visit Lan Pho Naklua seafood market
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- October: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 16 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- March: 33°C (91°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.
- April: 34°C (93°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Pattaya has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Pattaya itinerary visits Lan Pho Naklua seafood market on day 1, together with Sanctuary of Truth, Wongamat Beach and Walking Street.
- No. 11 of the 18 sights in our Pattaya things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
Near Lan Pho Naklua seafood market
Also in Naklua and Wongamat, so you can walk between them:
- Wongamat Beach — half a day, free
- Sanctuary of Truth — 1.5–2 hours, mid-priced
If you like Lan Pho Naklua seafood market
- Thepprasit Night Market — Jomtien, 1.5 hours
- Pattaya Floating Market — East Pattaya, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Lan Pho Naklua seafood market
Stay in Naklua and Wongamat ($$$) to walk here: north Pattaya's quieter beach, seafood market and the Sanctuary of Truth. All areas to stay in Pattaya.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Lan Pho Naklua seafood market?
Plan 1 hour. With Wongamat Beach nearby, it fits a half-day in Naklua and Wongamat.
+Is Lan Pho Naklua seafood market free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Lan Pho Naklua seafood market?
March–April and October, the quietest of the good months. Buy seafood by weight and have it cooked on the spot, then eat in the waterside park; go in the late afternoon.
+Do I need to book Lan Pho Naklua seafood market in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.