Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market
Pick your river prawns from the tank, hand them to a restaurant, and eat them twenty minutes later.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 06:00–18:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Come here for the prawns. This is a working wet market that happens to be very good at one thing, fresh river seafood, sold live from tanks at prices that make the tourist-facing riverside places look silly. The system is simple. You choose your kung mae nam, or fish, or whatever else is thrashing about in the tanks, then take it to one of the on-site restaurants and they cook it Thai style while you sit down. Reviewers rate the cooking highly and note the restaurants are clean and air-conditioned, which matters more than you'd think after an hour of walking around in the heat.
The rest of it is snacks, sweets, fruit and kanom, plus Roti Sai Mai near the entrance, the spun sugar in a thin pancake that Ayutthaya is known for. Don't come expecting river views or old ruins. It's a market for people doing their shopping, and that's the appeal.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Nice local market with lots stalls freshly made snacks, sweets, kannom, fruits & local specialty, Roti Sai Mai over the entrance. Ambience was good. We went at around 6pm which was crowded but the market seems like closing at around 8pm. We came to this market for fresh river prawns, Kung Mae Nam as googled this is a place with lots of choices but surprisingly found the outside area have quite a lot to buy. I think this place is good to go if you want rather local and inexpensive seafood
Seafood and shrimp market in this area. Crowned during weekend but on weekday is quiet. Parking are available around its market.
Besides its local market vibe, no river, nature, or anything Ayutthaya is, this market is specialized in fresh river prawns. There are so many types of fresh seafood to fit your taste and budget. Most importantly the price is very reasonable for immediate cooking at the place of your choice.
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41/1 ตำบล หันตรา Tambon Han Tra, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market worth visiting?
Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market holds a 4.3★ rating from 3,847 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Ayutthaya.
What are the opening hours of Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market?
Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market is typically open 06:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market?
The best months to visit Ayutthaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: August – October (flooding risk).
Where is Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market located?
Ayutthaya Central Agricultural Market is at 41/1 ตำบล หันตรา Tambon Han Tra, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand, in Ayutthaya. Getting around Ayutthaya: Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins); Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate).
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