Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market
This is where Hua Hin does its actual shopping, and that's the whole appeal. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, hot food ready to take home, and a few vendors selling live fish for garden ponds. Prices are low, bulk buying is possible, and by every account the number you're quoted is the same one a Thai shopper gets. That last point matters more than people admit.
Doors open at 2pm and it runs to 8pm, seven days a week, so there's no market day to plan around. I'd aim for late afternoon, once the hot food stalls are properly going and the heat has dropped a bit. Regulars who've been coming for years keep coming back for the same reason: the produce is good and it stays good. If you cook where you're staying, or you just want Thai food that hasn't been sweetened into submission by a supermarket, it's worth the trip.
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Reviews from Google
Good local market with a lot of daily fresh produce at a good price. You can go there as a foreigner without getting stared at, people are friendly and polite, and they don't increase the price because you're a foreigner. Quality is always very good and prices are low. Can be a bit muddy when it rains and if you're tall you may have to bend a little, but you get the best deals there and the atmosphere is relaxed and pleasant.
Very large local market that sells fresh vegetables, meats, fish, hot foods and live fish for your ponds at home. Cheap prices with the availability to bulk buy. 👍🏽👍🏽
Great Place. Great prices, nice people. Love the Variety of goods and produce. Prices are Very Fair.
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Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market worth visiting?
Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market holds a 4.4★ rating from 509 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Hua Hin.
What are the opening hours of Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market?
Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market is typically open 14:00-20:00 — 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 Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market?
The best months to visit Hua Hin are March – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – November (rainy season).
Where is Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market located?
Dinosaur Ruam Suk Market is at Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (blue, along main roads); Motorbike taxis.
Location Info
Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand+66 96 398 8323www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063479773410Visitor Information
Best time to visit
March – August
Avoid: September – November (rainy season)
Rainy season
September – November
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers)
Getting there
Minivan from Bangkok's Victory Monument (~3.5 hrs). Train from Hua Lamphong station (~4 hrs, scenic). I'd go with a private car.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (blue, along main roads)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Bicycle rental
- •Grab available
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
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.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
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One night a week only, and it's the locals doing their shopping rather than a tourist show.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
March – August
Avoid: September – November (rainy season)
Rainy season
September – November
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers)
Getting there
Minivan from Bangkok's Victory Monument (~3.5 hrs). Train from Hua Lamphong station (~4 hrs, scenic). I'd go with a private car.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (blue, along main roads)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Bicycle rental
- •Grab available