Night markets in Thailand offer an unforgettable holiday experience, as well as a fantastic opportunity for some discount shopping. Every market throughout the country features an amazing selection of local street snacks and meals, unique handcrafted items, cheerful vendors and, of course, a wide array of fake designer goods. Whether for your family tours in Thailand or your honeymoon tours in Thailand, visit the night markets will take you a difference experience.
Each of the best night markets in Thailand offers something different, whether it’s a special kind of goods, exceptionally low prices, special cultural shows or amazing food. It’s justifiably listed as one of the must-try experiences in the Land of Smiles.
- Rot Fai Market, Bangkok
There are 2 Rot Fai Markets in Bangkok, but the biggest and best is found just behind Seacon Square Shopping Mall, on Srinakarin Soi 51. It’s divided into 3 sections: Market Zone, Warehouse Zone and Rod’s Antiques. The Market Zone is what you would traditionally think of as a night market in Thailand, only bigger, with over 2,000 stalls selling anything from fashion to homeware. The Warehouse Zone and Rod’s Antiques are the really interesting parts, selling unique second-hand goods, hobbyist items like old cameras and bikes, collectables and memorabilia.Read more
Open: Thursday to Sunday from 5pm to 1am (closed from Mondays to Wednesdays)
2. Khaosan Road, Bangkok
Khaosan Road is one of Bangkok’s well-known backpacker districts where college students tend to stop off on their way to and from the southern islands and northern cities.
At night the area is buzzing with music, clubs, bars, and restaurants. It is also a great place to shop as there are over 500 market stalls and shops.
With stiff competition between stalls and backpackers on a budget, the prices for clothes and souvenirs at the Khaosan Road nigh market are generally lower than any other night market in Bangkok.
Open: every day 4pm to 12am
3. Cicada Market, Hua Hin
Cicada Market is all about art, handmade crafts and good times in Hua Hin. With an open-air market concept, it brings together the towns artistic talents and those who wear ‘freedom of expression’ on their sleeves. Besides the crafts market, you’ll also find an art gallery, beer garden and live music. The night market is packed on weekends, usually with visitors from Bangkok.
Open: Friday to Monday from 4 pm to 11 pm; Tuesdays 4 pm to 12:30 am
4. Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street, Chiang Mai
The Tha Pae Sunday Walking Street extends across the majority of Chiang Mai’s Old City, from the eastern gate to the entrance of Wat Phra Singh – a length of a little over 1 km. Calling it a “walking street” is a slight inaccuracy because, being so popular, it’s practically impossible to get up to any speed higher than a slow shuffle in places. You’ll find a mix of street snacks, clothes and handicrafts, as well as a very friendly atmosphere along the length of Ratchadamneon Road.
Open: Sunday from 5pm to 10.30pm
5. Fisherman’s Village Walking Street, Koh Samui
This market is a mecca for both tourists and locals. The streets are lined with summer clothing, traditional Thai clothes, watches, wallets, religious ornaments, swimwear, and much more.
If you find yourself short of clothes and you only want to spend a couple of hundred baht ($5.00 to $10.00), then the Fisherman’s Village night market is a must!
Open: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5pm to 12am
6. Naka Market, Phuket
Naka Market is also referred to as Phuket’s weekend market or in Thai, Talad Tai Rot. It is one of the island’s largest markets.
Most Thais go there because it sells a good selection of secondhand goods. However, it also has another section to it where you will discover all the usual items you would expect to find at a night market in Thailand such as t-shirts, pirated DVDs, copy t-shirts and football kits, and of course plenty of Western and Thai food.
Open: Saturday to Sunday from 4pm to 11pm
7. Krabi Town Walking Street, Krabi
Krabi Town Walking Street spreads along Soi Maharaj 8 and across the 2,000-square-metre plaza right behind Vogue Department Store in downtown Krabi. With around 50 stalls selling a wide range of products and street food, it draws an incredibly large crowd for such a small area.
This weekly event is most notable for the wide variety of wares available, from the usual T-shirts and elephant pants to handmade leather handbags, gardening tools and pearl jewellery. It allows you to get a glimpse into southern Thailand life and discover local artisans, who often come here to present their products.
Open: Friday–Sunday from 5:30pm to 10pm
8. Phuket Walking Street, Phuket
Phuket Walking Street remains one of the best because of its beautiful setting, right in the heart of Phuket Old Town. The colourful buildings of Thalang Road provide a backdrop to the even more colourful performers and vendors, with traditional music alongside contemporary dance and stunt acts. While it’s one of the smallest walking street night markets in Thailand, it’s a great place for buying unique souvenirs and street snacks at low prices.
Open: Sunday from 4pm to 10pm
9. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar, Chiang Rai
The Chiang Rai Night Bazaar covers 4 city blocks, presenting among the most remarkable range of cultural and local crafts. What you’ll find here is a range of hill-tribe crafts, such as knitted scarves, embroidered bags, silver jewellery, bedspreads, wallets, fashion accessories and artworks, along with the usual choice of T-shirts, electronics and knock-off designer goods. It also has 2 outdoor stages for cultural performances and a beer garden/food court, where you can grab a quick snack or a sit-down meal. Vendors start to set up their stalls at around sunset, but it doesn’t get busy until after 7pm.
Open: Daily from 6:30pm to 11pm
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