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Top Charoen, Central Pattaya Road

Top Charoen on Central Pattaya Road is a practical branch of Thailand's largest optical retail network for glasses, lenses and a free vision screening.

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Quick facts

Listed branch
175/2-3 Central Pattaya Road
Listed telephone
038 361 226

Details

Central Pattaya branch

Address

175/2-3 Central Pattaya Road

Telephone

038 361 226

What the chain offers

Vision screening

Free vision screening is advertised by Top Charoen

Products

Eyewear, prescription lenses, contact lenses and accessories

Chain context

Network

More than 2,000 branches nationwide, according to The Nation

On site

Facilities

  • Vision screening
  • Eyewear and lenses
  • Contact lenses

A practical central Pattaya optical stop

This mapped record corresponds to Top Charoen’s listed Central Pattaya Road branch at 175/2-3, with telephone 038 361 226. Pattaya City lists the branch among its Pattaya locations and describes the business as an optical retailer with a broad range of frames and lenses. The page still does not provide a reliable current opening timetable, so call before making a dedicated trip.

Top Charoen is not a small local shop: The Nation reported in April 2026 that the company has more than 2,000 branches nationwide. That makes it a straightforward option for replacing ordinary glasses or contact lenses when a visitor wants the predictable choice of a large Thai chain. Pattaya City’s listing says that its Pattaya locations offer a free computerised examination.

What to do before ordering

Bring an existing prescription or the old glasses if possible, then ask whether the required lens type and frame size are available at this branch. For a simple replacement around central Pattaya, this is the branch to try first. Skip a retail optician if there is eye pain, injury, flashes, sudden loss of vision or another medical concern; those need a clinic or hospital assessment instead.

Do not assume that a free screening means every prescription or lens can be supplied immediately. Confirm turnaround, total price and any adjustment policy before paying. The available sources establish the branch address, phone number and chain services, but not a live inventory, clinical service list or current hours.

Before you go

The honest take

Practical context to consider before you choose.

  • Call before travelling if you need a same-day service or a particular lens type.
  • The listed opening hours have not been independently confirmed for this run.
Sources checked · 2

These are the pages used to check this guide. Opening hours, prices and other details can change after the recorded access date.

  1. Pattaya City: Top Charoen Optical locations · accessed
  2. The Nation: EssilorLuxottica takes stake in Top Charoen · accessed

Frequently asked questions

Where is this Top Charoen branch in Pattaya?

The branch is listed at 175/2-3 Central Pattaya Road, with telephone 038 361 226. That address is the useful starting point for the mapped Central Pattaya record; call before travelling because current branch hours were not confirmed in this run.

What can shoppers buy at Top Charoen?

The Pattaya listing describes Top Charoen as an optical retailer with a broad range of frames and lenses. It does not give a live stock list for this branch, so bring your prescription or ask about the frame and lens options available that day.

Does Top Charoen offer an eye test?

Top Charoen advertises a free vision screening with an optical specialist. A screening is not the same as a medical eye examination, so use an eye clinic for pain, sudden vision changes or other medical symptoms.

Is Top Charoen a local independent optician?

No. It is part of a national optical retail network with more than 2,000 branches, according to The Nation. That scale makes this branch a sensible first stop for travellers who want a familiar chain rather than a one-off shop.

Who should use the Central Pattaya Road branch?

It suits visitors replacing everyday glasses, contact lenses or frames while staying around central Pattaya. Skip it if you need specialist medical assessment rather than retail optical help, and contact a clinic instead.

Location

175/2-3 Central Pattaya Road, Pattaya

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