Pattaya Floating Market
Pattaya Floating Market presents itself as a new Pattaya-based tourist destination that functions to maintain Thai cultural heritage. Thai people maintain a basic lifestyle that showcases their self-sufficient habits, which are directly related to their water-based practices. Four Thai regional traditions and products connect with visitors. A boat journey through the riverfronts lets visitors experience local life while they admire the teak wood shops that represent different regions of Thailand.
The market presents handmade wood and silver goods from the North, Central, rattan furniture, woven bags, Northeast Mudmee silk and scented candles, South coconut products, and batik fabric. The market provides cultural entertainment while teaching guests about Thai culture and sustainable living practices. Visitors will find Eastern Thailand's largest freshwater pond at Pattaya Floating Market where they can discover traditional Thai wisdom through cultural experiences.
Floating Market Pattaya Timings
The Pattaya Floating Market is open daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. This allows visitors to explore the market any day of the week. During this time, you can explore the market, shop, and take a boat ride.
How to get to Pattaya Floating Market
By Songthaew and Tuk-tuk
The songthaew and tuk-tuk provide all-around transportation throughout Pattaya. Just inform the driver that Pattaya Floating Market is your destination.
By Taxi
Taxis serve all locations in Pattaya for hire purposes. The travel duration by songthaew to the market depends on the present traffic situation, but normally takes between 10 to 15 minutes.
By Motorbike
All areas of Pattaya can be reached through a motorbike taxi service within 10 minutes.
By Car
Visitors who rent a car along with directional signs to Pattaya Floating Market can drive themselves to the market directly. You can reach the market by driving a short distance from central Pattaya.
Best time to visit Pattaya Floating Market
The best time to visit the Pattaya Floating Market is between 9 am to 11 am or late afternoon from 3 pm to 5 pm to enjoy reduced heat and fewer visitors. During Thai holidays and festivals, the atmosphere in Pattaya Floating Market becomes lively because the area hosts special events and performances over weekends. The most suitable time to visit Pattaya Floating Market occurs between November and February because these months offer temperate weather ideal for both shopping trips and outdoor recreational activities, as well as boat tours.
Highlights
Traditional Thai dance and music performances bring visitors the opportunity to experience the authentic culture of the country.
The teak wood shops at the Floating Market Pattaya display products from every region of Thailand alongside authentic handicrafts and souvenirs.
Pad Thai and mango sticky rice along with coconut pancakes and fresh fruit smoothies provide the local Thai food experience.
Experience a boat ride tour of the market, which lets you see life near the river from a different perspective.
Learn about traditional Thai living and the ways of life in different regions of Thailand.