The Pattaya Floating Market, which is also called the Four Regions Floating Market, is one of the city’s most popular cultural sites. With busy canals, wooden boats, and floating vendors, it perfectly captures the charm of Thailand’s old riverside life. The market is very big and shows off Thai culture with a mix of food stalls, craft shops, art shows, and live performances. Visitors can enjoy a lively mix of shopping, eating, and entertainment, whether they walk or take a boat. This unique cultural centre is a great place for families, couples, and people travelling alone to spend time.
Location & Directions
The market is located at 12 Sukhumvit Rd, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand. The market is only about 10 kilometres from the centre of Pattaya, so it’s easy to get there for a day trip.
The easiest way to get there is by taxi or tuk-tuk. Drivers know exactly where the market is. By Songthaew a cheap way to get there from the centre of Pattaya. Talk about or agree on fares ahead of time. Visitors can drive right up to the entrance and park nearby on Sukhumvit Road.
Timings
The market is open every day from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Mornings and afternoons are the best times to check out shops and food stalls that are open.
Things to Buy
- Handcrafted Souvenirs: There are lots of stalls in the market selling beautiful handmade things like pottery, wooden carvings, and bamboo items. Each piece shows off Thai art, so they make great gifts or keepsakes.
- Traditional Thai Clothes: Stores sell Thai dresses, sarongs, and silk fabrics in a lot of different colours. These are great if you want to wear traditional clothes for pictures or bring home real Thai clothes.
- Crafts and Art: You can buy paintings, carvings of fruit that are very detailed, and decorative items that are hand-painted. You can even buy art that was made right there by many artists.
- Snacks and treats from the area: You can get edible souvenirs like dried fruits, coconut candies, and herbal teas. You can bring the tastes of Thailand home with these snacks.
- Jewellery and other things: Stalls also sell handmade jewellery, silver jewellery, and other fun trinkets that make great, cheap gifts.
