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Visiting 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.
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Quick answer
Thepprasit Night Market is a market in Jomtien, Pattaya. Allow 1.5 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Market
- Area
- Jomtien
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, after dark, shopping and kids
- Best months
- March–April and October
About 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.
Tip: Go on Friday or Saturday evening, arrive hungry and try grilled seafood, fried insects if you dare, and coconut ice cream.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Jomtien, a long beach south of the hill with water sports and a relaxed pace.
Best time to visit Thepprasit Night 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 Thepprasit Night Market on day 2, together with Koh Larn (Coral Island), Khao Chi Chan and Pattaya Beach.
- No. 12 of the 18 sights in our Pattaya things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Pattaya with kids.
Near Thepprasit Night Market
Also in Jomtien, so you can walk between them:
- Jomtien Beach — half a day, free
If you like Thepprasit Night Market
- Lan Pho Naklua seafood market — Naklua and Wongamat, 1 hour
- Pattaya Floating Market — East Pattaya, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Thepprasit Night Market
Stay in Jomtien ($$) to walk here: a long beach south of the hill with water sports and a relaxed pace. All areas to stay in Pattaya.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Thepprasit Night Market?
Plan 1.5 hours. With Jomtien Beach nearby, it fits a half-day in Jomtien.
+Is Thepprasit Night Market free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Thepprasit Night Market?
March–April and October, the quietest of the good months. Go on Friday or Saturday evening, arrive hungry and try grilled seafood, fried insects if you dare, and coconut ice cream.
+Do I need to book Thepprasit Night Market in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Thepprasit Night Market good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Pattaya. Pattaya packs a wide range of family attractions into easy reach of Bangkok: water parks, an aquarium, an illusion museum, a botanical garden, an open zoo and easy island trips.