Shopping · Pattaya · Thailand
Shopping in Pattaya
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Pattaya has large modern malls, weekend night markets and beachside stalls selling clothes, souvenirs and electronics. Best souvenirs: Thai silk and cotton, Dried seafood and Thai spices and curry pastes.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 3
- Top souvenir
- Thai silk and cotton
Where to shop
Central Festival Pattaya Beach
A large beachfront mall with international brands, a cinema and a food court.
Terminal 21 Pattaya
An airport-themed mall in North Pattaya with floors named after world cities and a low-priced food court.
Mike Shopping Mall
A budget mall on Beach Road and Second Road selling clothes, souvenirs and swimwear.
Markets
Thepprasit Night Market
A large weekend night market of food, clothes and gadgets on Thepprasit Road.
Jomtien Night Market
An evening market near Jomtien Beach with food stalls, clothes and souvenirs.
Lan Pho Naklua
A local seafood and dried-fish market in Naklua.
What to buy
Thai silk and cotton
Scarves, cushion covers and clothing from shops and markets.
Dried seafood
Dried squid and shrimp snacks from Naklua, vacuum-packed.
Thai spices and curry pastes
Packaged pastes and spices from supermarkets and markets.
Wooden carvings
Small carved items inspired by Thai designs from souvenir shops.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · South Pattaya and Walking Street
Walking Street
From early evening, this street running south along the bay towards Bali Hai Pier closes to traffic and fills with neon signs, nightclubs, live-music bars, go-go bars and seafood restaurants.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Iconic
- Free
Market · Naklua and Wongamat
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.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Off the beaten path
Market · Jomtien
Thepprasit Night Market
A large weekend night market on Thepprasit Road between Pattaya and Jomtien, with rows of food stalls, clothes, gadgets and souvenirs and an atmosphere mostly geared to Thai shoppers.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
- Kids
Market · East Pattaya
Pattaya Floating Market
A purpose-built market of wooden walkways and canals on Sukhumvit Road, divided into zones for Thailand's four regions, with food sold from boats, handicrafts and cultural shows.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Kids
- Shopping
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Khao lam and Mango sticky rice. Nong Mon market in Bang Saen, north of Pattaya, and stalls at local markets. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Central Pattaya | $$ | Beach Road, Second Road and the big malls in the middle of the city |
| South Pattaya and Walking Street | $$ | The nightlife district by Bali Hai Pier |
| Jomtien | $$ | A long beach south of the hill with water sports and a relaxed pace |
| Na Jomtien | $$$ | Resorts and water parks further south towards Sattahip |
| East Pattaya | $ | Residential districts inland of Sukhumvit Road |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in THB. Tipping is not obligatory. Rounding up or leaving THB 20–100 in restaurants and tipping massage therapists and hotel staff is appreciated.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September–October; the busiest months are December–February.
- February: Makha Bucha — Buddhist holiday, alcohol sales restricted (usually February or March)
- March: Pattaya Music Festival — free outdoor concerts (has usually been held in March)
- April: Songkran — Thai New Year water festival (13–15 April), with Pattaya's celebrations usually continuing until around 18–19 April
Staying near the shops
$$ · Best for first-timers, shopping and nightlife
Central Pattaya
Beach Road, Second Road and the big malls in the middle of the city
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Pattaya?
Thai silk and cotton, Dried seafood, Thai spices and curry pastes and Wooden carvings.
+Where is the best shopping in Pattaya?
Central Festival Pattaya Beach: A large beachfront mall with international brands, a cinema and a food court.
+What are the best markets in Pattaya?
Thepprasit Night Market, Jomtien Night Market and Lan Pho Naklua.