Pattaya Markets, Supermarkets and Places to Shop
Pattaya is one of the easiest cities in Thailand for everyday shopping. Local markets, supermarkets, hypermarkets and shopping malls are spread across North Pattaya, Central Pattaya, South Pattaya, Naklua and Jomtien.
Most residents are only a short baht bus or taxi ride away from fresh food, household goods and imported groceries.
This guide focuses on practical shopping locations around Pattaya. Details such as opening hours, stall numbers and in-store services can change, so check directly with the business before making a special trip.
Local Pattaya markets
Local markets are useful for fresh produce, cooked food, clothing, shoes, household items and small everyday purchases. They can be busy, especially at weekends and in the evening.
They are often good value and are a helpful part of daily life for long-stay visitors and residents.
Thepprasit Market
Thepprasit Market is one of Pattaya’s best-known evening markets. It is located on Thepprasit Road, not far from Sukhumvit Road and the Outlet Mall area.
Visitors usually go for street food, casual clothing, accessories, shoes and general bargain shopping.
Soi Buakhao Market
Soi Buakhao Market is a convenient local market in the South Pattaya area, close to South Pattaya Road and near Friendship Supermarket. It is a useful stop for fresh food, clothing, household items and inexpensive everyday goods.
Naklua Market
Naklua has several local market areas used by residents in North Pattaya and Naklua. Sawang Fa Road and the streets between Pattaya-Naklua Road and Sukhumvit Road are known for local shopping, fresh food, fruit, clothing and household goods.
Pattaya Floating Market
Pattaya Floating Market, also known as the Four Regions Floating Market, is on Sukhumvit Road south of central Pattaya. It is more of a tourist attraction than an everyday grocery market.
Supermarkets and hypermarkets
Pattaya has a wide choice of supermarkets for imported food, fresh produce, household supplies and everyday groceries. Larger hypermarkets also sell clothes, electronics, homeware and basic appliances.
Getting around Pattaya for shopping
Most shopping areas are reachable by baht bus, taxi, motorcycle taxi or private car. Second Road, Beach Road, Central Pattaya Road, South Pattaya Road, Thepprasit Road, Pattaya-Naklua Road and Sukhumvit Road are useful reference points.