Pattaya Floating Market, Pattaya

A trip to Pattaya is incomplete without a tour of its famous floating market. The Pattaya Floating Market is one of the biggest spectacles in Thailand, where hundreds of vendors park their boats on the water, selling a multitude of items that are unique to Thailand and Pattaya. The market is divided into four distinct sections- north, south, central and north-east- where each zone displays, sells and curates different aspects of Thai life and culture.

Guests and visitors during the Thailand trip can visit this market rent out a boat with a driver and explore the famous Pattaya floating market. Apart from being a market for souvenirs and utilities, the Pattaya floating market is also a center of art and culture. Here, you can check out some incredible specimens of local architecture, museums, and even art exhibitions and performances. This is also one of the best places to sample the local cuisine of Thailand from the many food shops that are there.

• Indulge in a once in a lifetime opportunity to paddle through the 100000 square kilometer river market that is packed with more than 114 shops and water vendors.
• Get to shop souvenirs from a wide range of traditional stalls and relish delectable local snacks from many eateries.
• Come across beautiful wood carvings, traditional Thai apparel, handmade clocks and much more.
• Indulge in being a part of the cultural shows to get a dose of the unique and amazing Thai Tradition.

The easiest way to reach Pattaya Floating Market is by hiring a private cab or a Blue Cab that will not only take you to the floating market but give you a tour of all the important attractions in Pattaya.

However, if you are looking for a relatively cheaper travel option, then you can hitch a ride on a songthaew, which is a white baht bus, which departs from the south side of the Sukhumvit Highway. From there, it is a 5km journey to the Pattaya Floating Market that costs about 10-20 THB.

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The best time to visit the Pattaya Floating Market is between November and March, which is the winter season in Pattaya. The dry tropical climate of Thailand will allow you to enjoy the gifts of the floating market and its views without the heat of summer and the storms of monsoon hampering your plans.

The market remains crowded through most part of the day, but that shouldn’t stop you from having a good time. If you are interested in photography and sightseeing, you must visit during the sunset hours to catch the beautiful light in the market.

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Places to Eat in Pattaya Floating Market

1. Street food at the Pattaya Floating Market: It is impossible to avoid the local food found at the Pattaya Floating Market. Of the 114 stalls in the market, a lot of them sell a variety of local curries, soups, snacks and delicacies. You can get all the authentic local Thai food you have been looking for, all in one place.

2. Red Coral Lounge: Head to the Red Coral Lounge that is posh and luxurious for a meal, in contrast to the local street food in the premises of the floating market. It is an incredibly beautiful eatery with a sweeping view of the surrounding water and landscape, facing the sunset. It is a casual dining place where you can enjoy pastries, chocolates, cocktails, snacks and much more.

3. Poo Pen: Thai cuisine is incomplete without its seafood, and one of the best places where you can taste the seafood is in Poo Pen. They source their produce locally every morning, which means every dish is as fresh as possible and tastes equally delicious.

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Tips for Visiting the Pattaya Floating Market

1. Make sure you travel light when you are in the market. The more belongings you have on your person, the more chances you have of losing them. You are also likely to buy more stuff at the market, so keep your belongings to a minimum to keep track of them.

2. Since it is a floating market located on the water, you must wear waterproof shoes and keep your belongings in bags that are waterproof.

3. The people of Pattaya are very particular about their cleanliness, so visitors are not allowed to litter.

4. The best way to tour the market is by hiring a boat that is operated by a local man, even though there are wooden walkways between the shops.

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