Pattaya, Thailand

Best places to shop in Pattaya

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Pattaya — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Central Festival Pattaya Beach

The beachfront mall — international and Thai chains, a large food court and a cinema, directly on Beach Road.

Where: Mall
Map: Open in Maps
Best time: Daily 11:00–23:00
Cost: Mid-range

2. Thepprasit Night Market

Pattaya's biggest night market — clothing, luggage, phone cases, street food and a large secondhand section.

Where: Night Market
Map: Open in Maps
Best time: Friday to Sunday, 17:00–23:00
Cost: Budget
Tip: The food section at the back is where residents eat and is markedly cheaper than the stalls along the entrance.

3. Terminal 21 Pattaya

A themed mall with each floor styled as a different city, plus a large food hall priced near street level. As much an attraction as a shop.

Where: Mall
Map: Open in Maps
Best time: Daily 11:00–23:00
Cost: Budget–Mid
Tip: The Pier 21 food court on the top floor uses a stored-value card and is among the cheapest sit-down eating in central Pattaya.

4. Jomtien Night Market

Smaller and more local than Thepprasit — produce, cooked food and everyday clothing along Jomtien Second Road.

Where: Night Market
Map: Open in Maps
Best time: Nightly from about 17:00
Cost: Budget

5. Mimosa and Floating Market

The Pattaya Floating Market on Sukhumvit — four regions of Thailand represented in stilted wooden shops selling crafts, snacks and souvenirs from boats and walkways.

Where: Market
Map: Open in Maps
Best time: Daily 09:00–20:00
Cost: Mid-range

Watch outEntry is charged, then boat rides, costume hire and photo spots are charged separately on top. Confirm what the entry ticket actually includes at the gate.