Phuket Patong night market on the map. Night market in Patong

There are many markets in Phuket and they are all different, but there is no need to necessarily go around them all in search of the best. On the island, most of the markets are similar to each other, chances are that the one located near your hotel is as good as the largest bazaar in Phuket.

All Phuket markets can be roughly divided according to their operating hours and the goods that are sold there. Let's talk about these features.

When are local markets open:

• ordinary - as a rule, they work every day from morning to night, the place of their trade is constant, as constant as their assortment and traders;
• night - after about 17:00 hours (local time) the night market life of the island begins to come to life, during the day in their place there can be anything or nothing, with the arrival of evening the place is transformed into a living, seething organism;
• Weekend markets are the most incomprehensible (for me) markets in Phuket, in most cases they are similar to our fairs, where they sell all sorts of things, the time of such fairs is either the end of the week, or some Thai holiday.

What they sell in the markets:

• fish - there are several really large and recognized fish markets on the island, but fish in Phuket can be bought not only at them;
• fruit - these are perhaps the most common markets in Phuket, the choice exotic fruits highly dependent on the season;
• clothing - in the clothing markets of Phuket you can buy anything, but beware of counterfeits, especially if the price of the product is significantly lower.

Phuket Night Markets

I would like to particularly draw your attention to the night markets and tell you about them in more detail. Thai night markets are an amazing invention that fits perfectly into the tourist concept of Phuket and are undoubtedly one of the attractions of the island.

When it’s hot and sunny outside, there’s little need for bazaars (all the people are on the beaches and feel great). But after sunset, people come from the beaches and begin to randomly wander around, and then you come across a night market that is ready to satisfy all your needs.

Almost any item you can buy on the street requires a desperate bargain. Asians love bargaining and will willingly play this interesting and funny game with you. Some prices for goods can be halved, but there is one unspoken rule - “Don’t haggle if you don’t buy”; in all other cases you should haggle, that’s what markets are for.

Markets in Patong

In Patong you can find several good markets, some of them are night and work until late (which in Phuket until about 23:00), the most popular: Banzaan, Malin Plaza, OTOP.

Location of Patong markets on the map

Pay attention to this map, it shows that all trade is located in the southern part of the tourist area of ​​​​Patong.

Banzaan Market

The most colorful market in Patong is Banzaan, which is located directly opposite the large Muay Thai stadium. To make it easier to find Banzaan, you should focus on the huge shopping complex Jungceylon; any local resident will tell you about its location; right behind the shopping center there will be a noisy road and the Banzaan market.

The opening hours of the Banzaan market are from 9:00 to 19:00, but after 19:00 a night market with a lot of stalls and an abundance of all kinds of Thai delicacies begins to operate on the square in front of Banzaan. In addition to ready-made food and fruits, they sell clothes and counterfeits expensive watches and other electronics under the Apple brand.

If you walk along the same street in a southerly direction (towards Karon Beach), you will find a stationary clothing store where you can buy everything you need, from cheap T-shirts to expensive Thai cosmetics.

Malin Plaza Market

Next to the Hard Rock Cafe is the most new market Patong - Malin Plaza. At this bazaar you can buy standard set tourist (clothes, souvenirs, beach accessories, cosmetics, etc.), there is also a good choice tropical fruits and Thai spicy food from makashnits. Be sure to bargain.

Finding Malin Plaza in Patong is very simple, you should take the second street (line) towards Karon, pass the Hard Rock Cafe and after a hundred meters turn left at the fork.

OTOP Market

OTOP is open from morning until night, the choice here is quite standard, the assortment is also quite ordinary: clothes, shoes, swimsuits, accessories, cosmetics, souvenirs, etc. He seemed very bland and uninteresting to me, so I can’t say anything special about him.

You can find OTOP at the nearby Holiday Inn on Rat-U-Thit Street.

Markets on Karon Beach

On Karon you can also find several places that sell all sorts of sundries and of course delicious Thai food, be sure to visit the temple market - this amazing place Karona.

Location of markets on the map of Karon

Temple market on Karon

Among the features of the markets in Karon, I would like to note the bazaar near the temple (Wat Karon). I learned about its existence completely by accident.

I agreed with a friend to meet in the evening near the temple, in the hope that there would be few people there and we would quickly find each other. Arriving at the appointed time, I didn’t recognize the place; it looked more like some kind of “Oktoberfest” in Germany and certainly not a calm temple.

All free place next to the temple it was occupied by merchants, loitering tourists and other vacationers (you wouldn’t find anyone in such a crowd), bright spotlights illuminated all this action brighter than the daytime sun.

The market around the temple on Karon is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 14:00 to 20:00, be sure to visit this amazing place, only parking can be a problem (I parked right behind the temple, but parking is difficult there too). Finding this place is very simple, you turn off the roundabout and move deep into the residential area of ​​​​Karon, after about 500 meters there will be a temple, you are all there.

Karon Bazaar and Karon Plaza

Another trading place on Karon is located right on the beach street next to five-star hotels. The market is more like many tents under one roof; I didn’t find anything particularly valuable in them, but you can buy the most necessary things for a tourist here (souvenirs, clothes, cosmetics, etc.).

Markets on Kata

In my opinion, there is only one decent market in Kata - the food market on the Patak rd road; all other places can be safely ignored.

Location of Kata Beach markets on the map

We are talking about Kata Beach; I didn’t find any markets on Kata Noi. Trading places are located in the very center of the village, on the sides of busy roads.

Clothing market in Kata

The clothing market on Kata is located on Kata rd., almost in the center of the beach. The choice here is modest, and the bazaar itself consists of twenty shops containing only souvenirs and the most popular beach accessories.

Food market in Kata

Finding this non-tourist market in Kata is quite difficult, but if you have the desire and perseverance, everything will definitely work out. The food market is located next to the road (highway) Patak rd, which connects Kata and Karon, but the market itself is located a little to the side (see map) and the Lotus Express store can serve as a reference point.

The selection of tropical fruits is good, and you can and should bargain here. Opening hours from 7:00 to 19:00

Night market on Kata

Next to the Kata food stationary market (opposite Hotel Beach Boutique House) operates a moving market, Talad Nat, which is open on Monday and Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00.

I can’t say anything about it, since I have never been able to catch this market in working condition.

Rawai's best fish market is located in one of the non-tourist areas of Phuket. The Rawai area is not so popular with tourists, there are no beautiful beaches and other tourist attractions, but the selection of fresh fish here is very good.

Why is Rawai Fish Market considered the best? The answer to this question is simple, because all the seafood in this place is the freshest (some sea creatures still move their gills and can bite, be careful) and they are sold by the fishermen themselves (or one of their families). Sometimes this place is called the market of sea gypsies, whose village is located in close proximity.

Getting there and finding the fish market is very easy, you should come to Rawai Pier. Next to the pier there will be a shopping area, which consists of fish and tourist markets. There is a good selection of all kinds of tourist souvenirs (wood products, shells, pearls, etc.)

All seafood at the Rawai fish market is obtained by the community of sea gypsies living here, for whom the sea is the only means of survival (fishing, excursions for tourists). Please do not confuse the local sea gypsies with ours, there is nothing in common between them. Translated from Thai, the word that is pronounced when talking about sea gypsies sounds like “Chao Ley” (Chao Ley), its meaning is approximately the following: “People living in the sea”. Once upon a time, sea gypsies led a “nomadic” lifestyle, actively moving between islands, but in Lately many of them lead a “sedentary” lifestyle and still engage in fishing and sincerely love the sea, no matter how harsh it may be to them.

Finding your way around the city is not very easy; looking for something on your own is even more difficult. It's unlikely that my map will help you much. During your search, ask locals for directions.

Phuket Town Main Market

This market is located in the very center of Phuket Town and has many names (Sunday Market, Naka Market, Weekend, etc.). The market is located near the Naka Temple, and is open every Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00.

The market has a huge number of shops of different types, here you can buy everything from high-quality counterfeits of branded jeans to live hamsters and snakes. Pay attention (how could you not) to the huge row of makashniks where you can taste the most delicious Thai delicacies; all kinds of worms and grasshoppers are also available in abundance.

Thalang Fair

Every Sunday from 16:00 to 22:00 Thalang Street becomes pedestrianized and this Chinese-Portuguese area turns into a real fair under open air. There is no abundance of fake iPhones and fake Raybans, but here you can order your portrait from street artists or just wander along the cozy and well-kept multi-religious pedestrian street. The local authorities decided to add some shine to Talang Street and hid all the piles of wires from the poles underground, I think this is a great sign.

Indie Market Phuket Town

The Indy market is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 16:00 to 22:00. Why this market is called Indy and why it is classified as a market, the answers to these questions remain unclear to me. Most likely, the name Indy comes from the English word independent, but this is just my guess.

The indie market is more like a “folk art fair”, but instead of boring and standard crafts, there are bright and funny works of local teenagers. Almost all Indy Market products are self made, which are made quite well.

The market is non-standard and is a kind of club of interests with the opportunity to communicate with like-minded people, and interests can be very different, from embroidering national patterns to learning new breakdancing moves, which is very popular in Phuket.

Hipster market

Shillwa Market, or simply “Shill” as local hipsters call it, is Phuket’s newest market and clearly breaks away from the usual image of the island’s Asian markets. Old shipping containers, brightly painted in unusual colors for containers, have been turned into trendy bars, Italian Vespa scooters and other hipster gadgets have turned this place into something new and stylish.

The abundance of goods is huge, the prices are quite affordable, there are practically no tourists, but there are many bars and delicious Thai food, which is served and served in amazing ways, sometimes there are concerts at the market. If you're in Phuket Town, be sure to stop by here. I recommend coming on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 17:00 to 23:00.

Have a nice holiday in Phuket and profitable shopping.

A short tour of the Phuket markets.

Many tourists claim that it is the markets of Phuket that provide the opportunity to completely immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Thailand, see it from the inside, and experience the culture and way of life.

If you belong to this group, then on a tropical island, in addition to a lasting tan from exotic beaches, you can bring home suitcases full of purchases made at many local markets.

Swap meet

Chatuchak, a flea market in Phuket that consists of several 100-meter rows, is not particularly popular among visitors to Thailand. Antique lovers will be surprised.

At the flea market you can buy retro equipment, radios, jewelry, trinkets, dishes, and children's toys. New things: extension cords, adapters, batteries for mobile phones And so on.

On the market big choice goods of folk craftsmen - embroidered tablecloths, panels, images of Buddha. If you are diligent, you can find centuries-old coins on the counters.

The market is open on Saturday and Sunday on Surin Street in Phuket Town.

The fish market in Phuket, which is called the sea gypsy market, offers visitors a large assortment of seafood. It is located in the south of the island, in the Rawai region. The entrance to the market is framed by souvenir shops, which are full of products made of wood, shells and pearls.

These are dishes, bracelets, boxes, curtains, Buddhist figurines.

There are products made from half-meter shells. It is worth recalling that you need to be extremely careful with personal belongings, since descendants of gypsy families live near the market.

The seafood market in Phuket is open from 13.00 to 22.00, but it is better to visit it in the late afternoon, around 17.00. At this time, sailors bring fresh catch: perch, tuna, sailfish, king mackerel, black marlin, shrimp and other marine life.

The restaurants opposite the market will serve you excellent food. a fish dish from the products you brought. There is a pier near the gypsy market where you can go fishing on your own.

Fruit market

In order to enjoy all the variety of fresh tropical fruits, you need to visit the fruit market in Phuket called Downtown Market. All fruits are brought directly from plantations and farms.

At the market you can buy: durians, mangosteens, rambutans, lychees, watermelons, etc. As well as nuts, candied fruits, dried fruits. For an additional fee of 30 baht, merchants will prepare fresh juice from your purchase.

Market prices are quite reasonable, starting from 20 baht per kg. Works around the clock.

Clothing markets

To walk the streets of Thailand, you should visit the indoor clothing market in Phuket (Market Expo), which is open 24 hours a day. It is located on Tilok Uthit 2 Road, near Thavorn Grand Hotel.

It is distinguished by reasonable prices, as it is designed for local residents.

There are cheap markets in Phuket that cater to the local population. The most famous among them is located between Big City and Peach garden cicle. They offer clothes, shoes, and groceries here. Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday.

Market on Kata

A kilometer from the seashore, on Patak Street, there is a market mainly intended for islanders. They do not sell items familiar to tourists here.

The advantage of the market is that dairy, meat, and fish products are the freshest.

The market operates daily, from early morning to 20.00. Only seafood traders have a working day only until noon, since the ice in which the goods are located quickly melts.

On the embankment between the Moevenpick and Hilton hotels, around Temple Wat Karon, there is a stationary clothing market (Karon Plaza). The market is small - 20-30 shops selling summer clothes, swimsuits, souvenirs, and fruit.

Also, for exotic lovers, Thai dishes will be prepared here. Since trade took place in the very center of the resort area, the market is fully adapted to the needs of travelers.

Patong Markets

There are three stationary markets on the shore. The central and largest is the two-story indoor market Bazaan Market, located behind the Jungceylon shopping center.

Clothes, shoes, souvenirs, flowers and their arrangements, as well as food are presented here.

On the 2nd floor of the building there is a self-service Thai cafe. Near the market, in several rows there were trays with fruits, herbs, vegetables, national dishes and drinks. The market building opens its doors from 07:00 to 17:00, and the stalls are open longer - until midnight.

The beach boasts a new market, Malin Plaza, located on Soi Luang Wat, near the hotel of the same name. Vendors offer everything from scooters to beach gear. Here, as in other tourist markets of the Kingdom, you can enjoy exotic food.

The market is open every day from 14:00 to 22:30. Prices are reasonable, fruits are overpriced.

Moving markets

The Thais call these markets in Phuket Talad Nat. The range of products presented there is wide, but there are even more ready-made dishes. At the markets, guests are treated to meat and fish kebabs, deep-fried foods, as well as national dishes.

Location and opening hours of the island's moving markets:

To Nai Yang Beach. The market is located inside Wat Nai Yang, on the road from the airport to the beach. Open on weekends from 14:00 to 20:00.

On Bangtao beach. Two markets. The first is located opposite Cherng Talay Police Station, opening hours from 13:00 to 20:00, Wednesday and Sunday. The second - next to Tesco Lotus Express - opens on Monday and Thursday from 13:00 to 20:00.

On Kamala beach. There are a couple of moving trade points located from time to time. Kamala Talad Nat, located behind the main road that leads towards Patong Beach, working days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 14:00 to 20:00. Kamala Friday Market - opposite Phuket FantaSea - open every Friday from 14:00 to 19:30.

On Kata Beach. They organize outdoor trading on Patak Road, opposite the Beach Boutique House hotel, on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 21:00.

On Karon beach. The traveling market is held on Saturdays and Tuesdays at Wat Karon. Opening hours: 14:00 - 21:00.

On Rawai beach. Three retail outlets. The first one is located on Soi Saliga, opening hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 14:00 to 20:00. The second, located opposite Friendship Beach, is open Tuesday and Friday from 15:00 to 19:00. The third, near the Vijitt Resort & Spa hotel, on Viset Road, open Wednesday and Sunday from 15:00 to 19:00.

In Phuket, as in many tourist areas of Thailand, trade is very developed. Local residents do not miss the opportunity to earn money by selling tourists the exotic items for which they come to the Asian resort. In addition to shopping centers, a large number of small shops selling souvenirs, food, jewelry and beach paraphernalia, Phuket has a large number of markets, each of which has its own theme and characteristics.

One of the most suitable places, in order to experience the atmosphere of the Thai market. Here you can buy almost everything, from local delicacies to expensive clothes and handmade souvenirs. Despite its name, this market is more of an evening market, as it is open only until half past ten and only on weekends. This market is located in the Chaofah West Road area, near the Wat Naka temple. is a great place to try delicious Thai delicacies at rock-bottom prices. There are about a hundred food outlets here, where Thai fast food dishes are prepared right in front of customers and sold to everyone for almost pennies.

A large segment of the market is occupied by shopping arcades with textile and cosmetic products, souvenirs and various Thai accessories. Among other things, you can buy pets at the night market. Here you can find both ordinary animals and very rare specimens.

Karon Beach Market

Located in the northern part of Karon beach, on the territory of the Wat Karon temple. The market consists of covered clothing rows “Karon Plaza”, three dozen shops with textile, souvenir and beach products. Inside the Wat Karon temple itself, on Thursdays and Tuesdays from 2 pm to 8 pm, there is a mobile market Talad Nat, which offers a large selection of fruits, Thai dishes and all kinds of souvenirs. Shopping at the market here can be combined with a visit to a Buddhist temple, getting in touch with Thai traditions.

Kata Beach Market

This market is called the "fruit market" of Phuket. It is also located on the embankment, near the Karon market. Here you can try and purchase exotic ones (such as mangoes, rose apples, tangerines and many others) in a large assortment and affordable prices. Like many other markets, prepared foods are also sold here.

The fruit market is located on Patak Street, leading to Karon Beach. The market is small and absent from most maps. As a guide, you can take the Tesco Lotus Express supermarket and the Locanda restaurant.

The market on Kata Beach is open daily from early morning until evening. Fruit prices may vary depending on the time of year.

Markets on Patong Beach

There are three large markets in the Patong Beach area. Among them:

1) BazAan MArket. The main market of Patong Beach. Located on the third coastal street Sai Kor Road, near shopping center Jungceylon.

Bazaan Market is a two-story building, on the ground floor of which there are shopping arcades with clothes, souvenirs, food and flowers. On the second floor of the building there is a self-service food area with large selection local cuisine. The market is open until 17:00. The stalls near the main building are open until late at night.

2) . Another market recently opened on Patong Beach. The assortment is approximately the same as at Bazaan Market: clothes, cosmetics, souvenirs, fruits. The market is open from 14:00 to 22:30. Malin Plaza is located on the coastline, at the southern end of Patong Beach, near Hard Rock Café Phuket.

3) OtOp Market. A small clothing market located on the promenade in the southern part of Patong Beach. The market's assortment is aimed mainly at beach tourists. Presented here wide choose summer clothes and shoes, swimsuits and swimming trunks, beach accessories, cosmetics and souvenirs. The market is open from 10 am to midnight.

Fish market

On Rawai beach there is a market specializing in the sale of fish and seafood. The market is located on the left side of main road beach leading to the pier. Presented here the widest range fresh fish and all kinds of seafood delicacies.

In addition to fruits, other food products are also presented here, such as meat, fish and other food products. Downtown Market is open from early morning until midnight. On weekends the market is especially active.

floating market

In May 2016, the first floating market in Phuket and the largest in the south of Thailand, Phuket Floating Market, began operating. The floating market is located on the lake, in the central part of the island, in the Kathu area, next to the Phuket Wake Park and not far from the Loch Palm golf club.

It is obvious that the island of Phuket is one of the most attractive sea ​​resorts peace. More than 12 million people visit the island every year. In addition to magnificent beaches, a warm climate and excellent Thai cuisine, the island of Phuket also attracts tourists with excellent shopping conditions. Come and see for yourself.

They start working after 6 pm. This gives you the opportunity to soak up the gentle sun during the day, and then go shopping after the heat subsides.

Naka market

The largest night market in Phuket is located in the center of the island, near the shopping center " Central Festival"and is called "Naka ​​Market". It is open only on Saturday and Sunday, from 16:00 to 22:00. Geographically, the market is divided into two parts: indoor and outdoor, but the list of goods sold here is endless.

Immediately near the main entrance you will see rows of prepared food. Here absolutely everyone can find something edible for themselves, as the choice of dishes is simply huge. Prices start from 10-15 baht for a kebab, 30-40 baht for a full dish.

The market has stalls selling fresh fruit. In some places they are sold pre-cut. And lovers of something extreme can even try fried insects if they wish.

It is best to visit the Phuket Town night market around 8-9 pm. It is at this time that the peak of trade occurs, which means that the range of goods will be maximum.

Karon Temple Market

Night market in Phuket – great option for tourists who do not have the opportunity to visit " Naka market" It is located near the sea coast, on the territory of a Buddhist temple. Traders open their stalls twice a week - on Saturday and Tuesday, from 16:00 to 22:00.

The market area is small, but you can buy absolutely everything here. Clothes, shoes, souvenirs, jewelry, bags, fruits, vegetables - and this is not the whole list. Prices may be a little higher than the island's main market, but are quite affordable. Karon Temple Market visited not only by tourists, but also local residents, because here you can have a hearty meal.

Porpeang Market

Porpeang is a night market on the popular beach of Phuket. The concept of “night” is not entirely correct for it, since the first traders start working in the morning and close their tents closer to 9-10 pm. The market was created specifically for tourists, so expect low prices not worth it here.

The main range of goods is souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, religious artifacts and Thai cosmetics. There is also a separate food area. For those who come to the market for a hearty dinner, it is best to visit it from 5-6 pm, at which time local chefs begin preparing their “culinary masterpieces.”

Porpeang is located on Kata Road and is open twice a week - Monday and Thursday.

Night market in Patong

The most popular night market in Phuket is located on Patong Beach and is called OTOR. Its opening was approved by the Thai government in order to create new jobs and generate income from goods locally produced. Shopping arcades are located next to the hotel " Holiday Inn Phuket».

Opening hours are from 10:00 to 23:00 daily; during the daytime the market is not particularly popular among tourists. They sell inexpensive clothes, jeans, swimsuits, bags, and souvenirs here. Product prices are low, and in most cases you won't even have to haggle to get the seller to be generous.

The selection of goods in the tents is not much different; after going through 2-3 rows, you will understand that it is pointless to go further. The market area also features numerous bars serving cold beer and local delicacies.

There is another market in Patong - Banzaan. It is more modern and practically does not resemble Thai bazaars. Open every day from 9:00 to 20:00. But at the same time, it is also classified as nocturnal. In the evening you can buy various food here. Due to the fact that the market is located in the heart of Patong, it is regularly visited by crowds of tourists. Prices are some of the highest on the beach.

The Kata market is located deep in the area on the main road, Patak Rd, leading from the Chalong area and Phuket town. Not far from the market there is a Makro supermarket. We stopped by this market hoping to grab a bite to eat, but ran away within 5 minutes. Fruit costs the same as in stores, food looks unappetizing and there is a kind of stench everywhere.

Market on Kata

Fruit market on Kata

The market on Kata is quite small and not only fruit. As I said, it is located away from the beach. You can easily walk here in about 15 minutes. The only thing this market on Kata can be useful for is to buy fruit at normal prices. Well, as normal, it’s cheaper than on the beach, but in large stores the prices are about the same. Well, since there are no shops on Kata except Makro, the only thing left to do is buy them at the fruit market. In addition, there is a chance to bargain.

Fruit market at Kata Beach

Fruit prices depend on the season. For example, in winter, mangoes can cost 100-140 baht per 1 kg, and in summer the same mangoes are sold for 40-50 baht/kg. So there is no point in listing prices in the article. In addition to fruit, there are also vegetable rows, ready-made food and a couple of rows where a small fish market is located. Meat is also sold there by weight. We didn’t dare go there without gas masks, even for the sake of the article.

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Vegetables at the market cost the same as in supermarkets

Market on Kata Beach on the map

Opening hours: from 7 to 19.30
Opening days: daily
Coordinates: 7.824878, 98.301634