For a proper Thai night-market night out, Thepprasit Night Market is the big one — a sprawling weekend bazaar near Jomtien where the food stalls fire up, the racks of clothes go on for aisles, and locals and tourists browse shoulder to shoulder into the evening. It’s cheap, chaotic in the best way, and one of the most reliably fun free things to do in Pattaya after dark.
What to expect
The market sits on Thepprasit Road, just off Sukhumvit, and unfolds as a big grid of stalls under lights and tarpaulins. Broadly it splits into two: food and everything else.
The street food is the headline act. Expect grills loaded with seafood, satay and meat skewers, bubbling woks of pad thai, som tam pounded to order, sushi trays, fresh tropical fruit, Thai desserts, fresh juices and the odd tray of fried insects for the daring. Snacks start from just a few dozen baht, so you can graze your way around for the price of a single restaurant main.
The shopping covers the classic Thai-market spread: clothing, shoes, bags, sunglasses, phone cases and accessories, toys, souvenirs, and no shortage of knock-off brands. Prices are low and gentle haggling is expected — smile, offer a bit less, meet in the middle.
Days and hours — the crucial bit
The single most important thing to know: it only runs on weekend evenings, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, roughly 17:00–23:00. Turn up midweek and you’ll find an empty car park. Aim to arrive around 6 to 7pm, when most stalls are open and the food’s hot off the grill but the crowds haven’t peaked.
Good to know
- Entry is free — you only pay for what you eat and buy.
- Bring cash. Most stalls don’t take cards, and small notes make haggling and snacking easier.
- Go hungry. The food is the best reason to come, so save your appetite.
- Getting there: Take a songthaew, Grab or taxi — it’s a short hop from central Pattaya or Jomtien Beach. It gets busy, so allow a little extra time for transport on the way out.
Who it’s for
Thepprasit suits anyone who loves street food, people-watching and a bargain — families, couples, groups and solo browsers alike. It’s hot, crowded and a bit hectic, so if you want calm and comfort it isn’t that. But for a cheap, authentic, sensory Thai evening — eating your way down the aisles with a bag of finds in hand — it’s the biggest and best night market the Pattaya area has, and it costs nothing to walk in.
Recorded facts, FAQs & qualifications
Recorded short hours
Daily · 17:00–22:30
Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings, roughly 17:00–23:00
More at-a-glance details
- Known for
- Thai street food · Drinks and smoothies
More planning notes
- The market opens only in the evening
- The food zone is open-air and not air-conditioned
- Prices, payment methods and opening attendance are controlled by individual stalls
- Shared seating is limited relative to the number of food vendors
- Older guides describing weekend-only operation conflict with current Google and Apple daily schedules
The details
Contact
+66 96 882 7019
https://www.facebook.com/thepprasitmarket/?locale=th_TH
On site
Facilities
- Open-air night market
- Food-and-drink zone
- Shopping zone
- Beauty-service stalls
- Other-service stalls
- Parking
- Shared seating
- Evening operation
- LGBTQ-friendly listing attribute
- Large multi-vendor layout
Listing details
- Type
- market
- Tickets
- Free entry
- Hours
- Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings, roughly 17:00–23:00
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Updated
- July 2026
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Highlights
- One of the largest night markets in the Pattaya area
- Excellent, cheap Thai street food across dozens of stalls
- Clothes, shoes, gadgets, souvenirs and knock-offs to browse
- A lively, local-flavoured weekend atmosphere
Insider tips
- It runs Friday to Sunday evenings only — don't come midweek
- Go hungry and bring cash; many stalls don't take cards
- Arrive around 6–7pm when it's buzzing but not yet packed
Frequently asked questions
What days and times is Thepprasit Night Market open?
It's a weekend market, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, roughly 17:00 to 23:00. It doesn't run midweek, so plan your visit for one of those three nights. Aim to arrive around 6–7pm for the best balance of open stalls and manageable crowds.
Is there an entrance fee?
No — entry is free. You only spend on what you eat and buy, and prices are low: street-food snacks from a few dozen baht, and clothing and souvenirs that are cheap and open to gentle haggling.
What can I buy and eat there?
Food is the big draw — grilled seafood and meats, pad thai, som tam, sushi, insects for the brave, fresh fruit, desserts and drinks. Alongside are stalls of clothing, shoes, bags, phone accessories, toys, souvenirs and plenty of knock-off brands.
Where is it and how do I get there?
It's on Thepprasit Road, just off Sukhumvit Road near Jomtien. Take a songthaew, Grab or taxi — it's a short ride from central Pattaya or Jomtien Beach. Bring cash, as most stalls don't accept cards.
Sources checked · 3
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- Pattaya Unlimited — Thepprasit Weekend Night Market · accessed
- Traveloka — Thepprasit Market, Pattaya · accessed
- Google rating · accessed