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Even the most economical tourist will not remain indifferent if he visits the night market - “Night Market” or “Weekend Market” in Phuket. Another name for it is “Naka Market”.

Located in the very center of the city, the market is visited by thousands of tourists and local residents who want to buy something interesting and exotic.

In Phuket, Thais call the market “Talad Tai Rod”, which literally means market from the trunk of cars.

The name “night” is quite arbitrary, since the market does not operate at night. The market's opening hours are on weekends from 16:00 to 22:00, with the exception of open stalls even after midnight.

What can you buy

Weekend Market is conventionally divided into two parts: food - Thai delicacies and clothing - goods for every taste and budget. There are about 300 clothing tents and 100 food stalls located on the territory of the market; in order to get acquainted with the presented assortment, you will need at least three hours.

Do not neglect visiting only one half, because the range of goods that you can find on the shelves is very diverse.

Traditional Thai souvenirs, a wide variety of clothes and shoes, accessories and small household appliances, Thai cosmetic products and aromatic oils, and even pets - this is far from full list shopping you can do at the night market.

Regardless of whether you are in search of exclusive souvenirs or cheap summer clothes or just enjoying the delights of delicacies, do not forget that it is customary here and, moreover, you need to bargain.

Do not hesitate to ask for a 30-50% discount from the next seller, be sure to promise him to return in a week.

The most popular products here are offered at approximately the following prices:

• Casual clothes and shoes: T-shirts, shorts, T-shirts, sneakers, flip-flops - from 100 baht;

• Souvenir products: Buddha statues, incense sticks, lamps and lampshades, magnets, keychains, seashells will cost you about 60-70 baht apiece;

• Decorative cosmetics, perfumes, products for face and body care - from 80 baht;

• Replicas of famous brands watches – from 100 baht.

When buying souvenirs, do not forget that in Thailand there is a ban on the export of ivory products, tortoise shells, Buddha figurines larger than 15 cm, and stuffed crocodile without a special certificate.

How to get to the night market

The main landmark when searching for a market in Phuket is the Central Festival shopping center or the Central Bus Station. In a nutshell, you need to walk or drive from “Central Festival” in the direction of Chao Fah Tawan Tok Street to the first big turn, turn left and on the right side, opposite the Naka Temple, is the market. In total, the journey will take 15 minutes.

Market on the map of Phuket

From the beaches of Kata, Karon, Patong you can take a taxi. Travel time is 30 – 40 minutes. The driver just needs to say “Weekend Market” and you will be taken to the specified place. The cost of the trip is 400-500 baht one way.

• You should not buy very cheap products and food, because otherwise you risk simply throwing your purchases in the trash, moreover, ending up in the hospital with food poisoning.

• A good solution would be to visit the market from the very opening, until the crowds of tourists who have chosen this picturesque place in Phuket spoil your evening shopping. Also, you will not be forced to pay for paid parking, having managed to take a free parking space for your bike or car.

• Don't miss your chance to try as many as possible national dishes. The main thing is to choose places where you can clearly see their preparation.

• Naka Market in Phuket occupies a very large area, so rest assured that here you will find absolutely all the goods that can be found on the shelves of shops and supermarkets, at several times cheaper.

• Don't forget to bring a bottle of clean water with you in case you get sick from the variety of tastes and smells of traditional Thai cuisine, and make sure you have cash with which you will pay the sellers.

• Be careful, there are a lot of pickpockets in the market.

If you still haven’t figured out how to spend a couple of hours after the heat of the day subsides, then don’t hesitate to get on your bike, put on your comfortable shoes and don’t forget the suitcase in which you will put all your purchases.

The market on Kata Beach, which the Thais call Porpeang, Russian tourists also called the night market, although this name is not entirely correct, because it works not only in the evening, but also during the day. Porpeang is one of the most famous markets among tourists in Phuket, which is mainly due to its location on popular beach Kata. But this market was specially created for tourists, so you should not expect low prices for goods here.
In general, there are two types of markets in Thailand: daily and weekly (open 1-3 times a week). The night market on Kata Beach in Phuket belongs to the second type, as it opens only twice a week: on Mondays and Thursdays.

Where is the market on Kata Beach?

Night market on the map of Kata Beach

What will you find here

Market opening hours at Kata Beach

Fruit market on Kata Beach

As soon as guests get to the hotel and take a break from the road, they immediately want to go to the sea and soak in its warm and clear waters, and when they have swam and sniffled on the beach, they usually want to feel some kind of exotic. This exoticism can be fully experienced at any of the listed Phuket markets. There are markets on the island that operate constantly and in the same place, and there are moving markets that take place on certain days of the week.

Rawai Market, perhaps the most exotic among stationary markets - which we described below.

Rawai Seafood Market located on the beach of the same name - Rawai. The market is located on the left side of the pier and the main road. Open daily from 14:00 to 19:00. To get to the market itself, you first need to go through a row with shells, pearls and souvenirs.

Entrance to Rawai Seafood Market

After 15 meters you will see stalls with a variety of seafood. Everything is fresh and even live - mussels, oysters, various types of shrimp and fish, lobsters and much more. Fishermen go to sea in the morning to collect their catch and put it on trays by lunchtime.

Fish and shrimp (price per 1 kg)

Live crabs

Shrimp and squid

The market itself is small (literally about 10 trays), but anyone can buy the “dish” they are interested in. Immediately across the road from the stalls there are cafes where they prepare seafood according to your recipe. For cooking 1 kg, these cafes charge 100 baht, which is a very reasonable price tag by Phuket standards.

Markets on Kata

On the beach Kata There are two stationary markets:

— the clothing market is located in the center of the beach, Kata rd. is a small market consisting of a dozen or two shops with souvenirs and things for a beach holiday.

— food market on the Kata-Karon highway, Patak rd. Most hotels Kata Beach is located on the second coastline (Kata rd.), and the route is even further from the sea (the 3rd coastline turns out). If you walk along the second coastal street (a street with a sidewalk, restaurants and a wall across the road from them) from the southern end to Karon Beach and at the T-shaped intersection, where on the left there is access to the beach through a “stinky river”, turn inland of the island, that is, to the side opposite the sea and after 300m exit onto Patak rd. and across the road you will see a market with products.

The Talat Nad moving market is very popular ( Talad Nat), which is located on Patak Road opposite Hotel Beach Boutique House (near the permanent food market), open Monday and Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00.

Markets in Karon

On the beach Karon there is a clothing market Karon Plaza, which is located right on the waterfront between the Moevenpick and Hilton hotels. This market has about 20-30 shops with summer clothes, swimsuits, souvenirs, etc.

Karon Market - Karon Plaza

And also the Talat Nad moving market ( Talad Nat) is located inside the Wat Karon temple - open on Tuesday and Saturday from 14:00 to 21:00, where they sell fresh fruits, make shakes out of them into all kinds of cocktails, Thai dishes, things and souvenirs.

Patong Markets

Patong Beach has 3 main markets:

1) the central Bazaan Market, which is located on the 3rd coastal street (Sai ​​Kor Road) of Patong Beach opposite the entrance to the Jungceylon shopping center. There is an indoor market in the building, which displays things, souvenirs, flowers and products. On the top floor of which there is a food court (self-service cafe) serving Thai cuisine.

There are also many open-air stalls next to the building. They sell mainly greens, fruits, Thai dishes and all kinds of drinks.

The main building is open from 07:00 to 17:00, and the trays are open even after midnight.

Entrance to the central market of Patong - Baanzan Market

Trays at Baanzan Market

2) market on Soi Luang Wat. The newest market in Patong, which presents clothes, souvenirs and accessories, cosmetics, etc. There is also a large selection of food and fruits at reasonable prices.

How to get to the Malin Plaza market - if you come from Karon, when entering Patong, turn left (towards the sea) then after 100 m on the left there will be a sign - Malin Plaza. If you walk or drive from Patong, then you need to move along the 2nd Coastal Street to the end, 200 m after the Hard Rock Cafe there will be a fork where you need to turn left and across the road you will see the Malin Plaza sign.

Market opening hours are 14:00 - 22:30 daily.

Market in Patong Malin Plaza

3) OTOP market is a clothing market located on the second coastal street of Patong Beach, opposite the hotel

Destination Patong Hotel and Spa (formerly Courtyard By Marriott Patong). The assortment includes summer clothes, summer shoes, swimwear, accessories, cosmetics, souvenirs, etc. The market opens at 10:00 and closes after midnight.

Entrance to OTOP market Patong.

Night market in Phuket town (Nightmarket)

The most popular among irregular markets is night market in Phuket town (Nightmarket, Sundaymarket or Nakamarket). Open every Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 22:30. Located in Phuket Town in the Chaofah West Road area opposite Wat Naka Temple. You can get to the market by local Tuk-Tuk (blue bus) coming from Kata and Karon and Patong beaches, but only in one direction because... they do not operate after 18:00. But it’s better to hire a taxi and agree with the driver immediately on the price in both directions and the time he will wait for you (on average 2-3 hours).

The main highlight of the night market is the delicious street food, so don't even think about eating dinner before heading to the market. To the right of the main entrance you will see more than 70 stalls with Thai cuisine, and to the left there are many rows with clothes, shoes, souvenirs and accessories, cosmetics, aroma oils, etc. Pets are also sold here.

For example:

Sate khai – chicken skewers

Assorted rolls (from 5 Baht)

Grilled pork sausages

Rice, both white and yellow (with vegetables, meat or seafood)

Assorted desserts

And of course, the most popular “delicacy” among tourists and local residents, which is practically not sold in tourist places:

Fried grasshoppers

Fried cicadas, maggots and cockroaches nearby

We recommend consuming such exotics in moderation, since it is not clear how these grasshoppers or cockroaches were collected and it is not known whether they will be useful to you, but local residents call them powerful aphrodisiacs (substances that enhance sexual activity).

Also on the market are summer clothes of different sizes and colors, summer shoes and a lot of souvenirs and accessories:

Spankings for 59 Butt

Wristwatches from 100 Baht

By visiting the night market, you will discover “Thailand from the inside,” with its simplicity, unobtrusiveness and the smiles of local residents. Will you try a large number of dishes of local cuisine from professional chefs; it is believed that it is the makashniks who prepare the most delicious dishes. And, of course, buy an unforgettable souvenir.

Indie Market in Phuket Town

A less popular market among tourists is Indie (IndyMarket). Opened in 2010, it is perhaps the least known market in Phuket, but still worth a visit. Open twice a week (Thursday and Friday) from 16:00 to 22:30, located along Limelight Avenue Dibuk Rd, across the road from Queen Sirikit Park (Phuket Town). The market is small and is aimed mainly at Thai pupils and students. All clothes, shoes, toys, backpacks and bags, wallets and souvenirs that are sold there can be bought at very low prices, because they were made by local students and pupils. But the products presented are of high quality and original.

Entrance to the Indy Market

Handmade shoes

Keychains, souvenirs and baubles (made before your eyes)

Original toys

Eco bags and cacti

Traveling markets of the island

On most of the island's beaches there is a practice of holding moving markets called Talad Nat.

In the markets of Talat Nad you can buy food from a huge range of freshly prepared cuisine:

— kebabs of meat, shrimp, squid, octopus with various sauces;

Chicken and sausage skewers

— Thai cuisine (som tam, pad thai, khao pad kai, etc. read more in the Thai cuisine section)

Salad Som Tam

— deep-fried dishes (fried shrimp and herbs in batter, omelettes, spring rolls, pancakes, etc.)

Spring rolls

Quail eggs

– Thai sweets and drinks

A variety of jelly sweets with fruits and syrups

Also in moving markets Talat Nad Summer clothes, toys and souvenirs are sold.

T-shirts and tank tops in assortment

Below are the beaches where the market is held Talat Nad, days of the week, times and locations of these moving markets:

Nai Yang BeachYang)

Talat Nad Market ( Talad Nat) is located inside the Wat Nai Yang temple, on the road from the airport to the beach. Open on Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 20:00.

Bangtao BeachBeach)

Talat Nad Market ( Talad Nat) located opposite Cherng Talay Police Station, opening hours from 13:00 to 20:00, Wednesday and Sunday.
Talat Nad market ( Talad Nat) next to Tesco Lotus Express, open Monday and Thursday from 13:00 to 20:00.

Kamala BeachBeach)

Kamala Talad Nat Market, located behind the main road that leads towards Patog (opposite Big C), working days are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 14:00 to 20:00.
Kamala Friday Market ( Kamala Friday Market) is located opposite Phuket FantaSea and is open every Friday from 14:00 to 19:30.

Kata Beach (KataBeach)

Talat Nad Market ( Talad Nat) is located on Patak Road opposite the Beach Boutique House Hotel, open Monday and Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00.

Beaches of KaronBeach)

Talat Nad Market ( Talad Nat) is located inside the Wat Karon temple - open on Tuesday and Saturday from 14:00 to 21:00.

Chalong BayBay)

Talat Sod ( Talad sod) is located opposite shopping center Villa Mall - open daily from 06:00 to 12:00.

Rawai BeachBeach)

Talat Nad Market ( Talad Nat) is located on Soi Saliga, you need to go along Viset Road, opening hours are from 14:00 to 20:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Talat Nad Market ( Talad Nat) located opposite Friendship Beach, also on Viset Road, towards Rawai Beach, open Tuesday and Friday from 15:00 to 19:00.
Talat Nad market ( Talad Nat) near the Vijitt Resort & Spa, on Viset Road, open Wednesday and Sunday from 15:00 to 19:00.

If you want to truly understand and feel Phuket and the whole of Thailand as a whole, be sure to walk through its night markets and buy delicacies there South-East Asia, try drinks, look at souvenirs, and ask prices for other goods.

There are many night markets in Phuket, the prices will definitely please you, and the gifts purchased for your family, loved ones and yourself will remain at home as a memory of a wonderful vacation.

The goods in the markets of Phuket are eye-popping. We recommend that you hold on so as not to leave all the money there at once. But be sure to visit the famous fish market first.

Let us remind you that some night markets in Phuket operate permanently, i.e. do not change location, while others move from beach to beach or to another crowded place where there are more potential buyers.

The vast majority of night markets on the island open in the afternoon and finish their work at night. That's why they are called night markets. This is more convenient for buyers.

Patong

Patong is one of the major tourist areas in Phuket, home to four major night markets. Hundreds of thousands of tourists vacation here every year, and most of them visit these markets.

Banzaan Market

This is the largest food market in Phuket. He works on Sai Kor Road. Bazaan Market is a large two-story building that sells not only food, but also clothing, souvenirs, etc.

On the second floor of the market there is a food area where you can try local food. There are street vendors near the market offering passers-by Southeast Asian dishes, seafood, pancakes, etc.

You can pick up some goodies and have a snack right near the market, or you can go to the hotel and have a great meal there. The cost of dishes and food products will please you; it is lower than in Russia. The market is open until midnight.

The downside is that the market is extremely noisy. In Thailand, it is customary to bargain, while attracting the public to your side. Solution: buy groceries and other goods in a shopping center, but prices there are noticeably higher.

In stationary markets, prices for goods are approximately similar, with the exception of mobile markets selling on various beaches and other tourist centers: prices are higher there.

OTOP Market

You can go to this market in Patong to buy inexpensive consumer goods: swimsuits, T-shirts, shorts, flip-flops, glasses, bandanas, Panama hats, cosmetics, cases, bags, suitcases, etc. It is located on Soi Rat Uthit Street, 200.

Malin Plaza

This is a new market near Patong, on Soi Luang Wat, almost next to the beach, there is a sign with the name. You can ask the locals about the market; they are very sociable and will definitely show you the way.

Here you can buy a lot of clothes and food. Women will be pleased with the wide range of cosmetics. You can buy coconut oil, the prices are very reasonable and the quality is good.

There is a food market nearby that sells food and tropical fruits. Here you can order shrimp, octopus or urchin, and they will be cooked immediately. The market is atmospheric, you can immediately feel national characteristics Thais.

Loma Market

This market is located on Beach Road opposite the Loma Park of the same name, and sells mainly food products. Here you will buy already prepared Thai dishes, seafood, local fruits, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Kamala

This area of ​​Phuket has two night markets that sell excellent food, delicious vegetables and fruits, as well as T-shirts, skirts, jeans and shoes at low prices. These markets are small and little known, so there are less people and noise.

Kamala Talad Nat

The market operates exclusively on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is quite modest, but you will definitely find everything you need here. You can buy kebabs made from meat or seafood in the heat of the moment.

Thai fruits are available on the market at reasonable prices. Not far away, on Kamala beach there is a small subsection of this market, but the fruit there is much more expensive. The cheapest clothes are also sold here.

Kamala Talad Nat is located in the south of Kamala. It is important to note: although the market is called a night market, it actually works until 18:00. Therefore, hurry up to go to it during the day, otherwise you will not have time.

Kamala Friday Market

The market is open 1 day a week – on Friday. It is located in the north of Kamala in the middle of a palm grove. Many tourists come here, so there is much more noise from people.

Friday Market works for tourists, here you can choose the most interesting Thai souvenirs, as well as national clothes, oils, Thai medicine, etc. You will be pleased with reasonable prices for food and clothing.

To get to Friday Market, you need to move from the south of Kamala towards Surin. You can get there on foot, there are “Night Market” signs all around, although the market actually closes at 19:00.

Kata

This is another famous resort area in Phuket, where you can stroll through two night markets in search of something interesting. There are fewer tourists here than in Patong; this is a great place for those who love solitude.

Food market on the street. Patak Road

Patak Road is the main road between Kata and Karon beaches, and the market is located on it. The cost of food here is less than in Patong, because... There are noticeably fewer vacationers, and competition between traders is higher.

Clothing market on Kata

In addition to T-shirts, swimsuits, shorts and slippers, there is a large offer of souvenirs, accessories for gadgets, etc., they will be a wonderful gift for your family and friends after returning home. This market is located on Kata Road.

Talad Nat

This is a famous mobile market in Phuket. It is also located on Patak Road. There is a wonderful selection of national kebabs made from chicken, meat and seafood. Open until 21:00 on Mondays and Thursdays.

Karon

This is the southernmost tourist area of ​​Phuket, where you can see three night markets. Considering that the length of the island does not exceed 50 km, we recommend that you definitely take a ride to Karon to find out everything in detail.

Market near the Buddhist temple Wat Karon

Here a good choice clothes, summer bags and beach accessories. You can stroll around, inspecting the goods, and snack on fruits, sweets, seafood kebabs, etc.

The night market in Karon is a popular place visited by almost all tourists staying in hotels on this beach. The night market is located in the very center of Karon, near the temple. Below you will see where Karon Market is located on the map, but for now we will present a short story about this place.
The market on Karon near the Temple is not open every day - it opens only on Tuesdays and Saturdays. So don’t expect to be able to buy Thai delicacies at this market every day at a low price. The Karon Night Market offers visitors a great selection of local food and gives visitors a real insight into the local culture. This bazaar is much smaller than the similar market in Phuket Town, which opens on Saturdays and Sundays.

Night market on Karon map

Opening hours of the night market in Karon

Food at Karon Market

A Thai market wouldn't be a true Thai market without food and drink. Many tourists come to Karon Night Market just to buy local delicacies. The market's food section is located near the main entrance to the temple, and the place is almost always crowded. A visit to this market gives you the opportunity not only to try delicious Thai dishes, but also to save a lot of money. After all, where else on Karon can you buy cheap Thai sweets, sushi, fruit smoothies, fried insects, spring rolls, fresh fruit and a variety of ready-made dishes?

Overall, the night market in Karon is a must-visit for foodies and curious travelers. Still, this picturesque market is one of the central places in Karon, one of the main attractions of the area. Despite the fact that almost all products here are offered to tourists, the market on Karon near the temple has retained a real Thai atmosphere.