Pae Mai Tuesday Market
Tuesday is the whole point here. This market runs once a week, 3pm to 10pm, and if you're in Hua Hin on any other day you're out of luck. What you get in return is an evening market that hasn't been sanded down for visitors: residents stopping by after work, vendors selling the sort of practical things people actually need, and food priced for people who eat here every week rather than once on holiday.
The mix is broad. Cheap Thai street food, fresh produce, clothes, household bits, small crafts. For anyone travelling on a budget, the food stalls are the real draw, and eating your way along a row of them beats a restaurant meal for both cost and interest. Come early, around 3pm or 4pm, and it's calm with the produce still at its best. Come after 6pm and it fills up, which is when it's more fun but harder to move.
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Pae Mai Tuesday Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pae Mai Tuesday Market worth visiting?
Pae Mai Tuesday Market holds a 4.4★ rating from 1,865 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Hua Hin.
What are the opening hours of Pae Mai Tuesday Market?
Pae Mai Tuesday Market is typically open 15:00-22:00 — 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 Pae Mai Tuesday 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 Pae Mai Tuesday Market located?
Pae Mai Tuesday Market is at 3/107 ถนน คันคลอง Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (blue, along main roads); Motorbike taxis.
Location Info
3/107 ถนน คันคลอง Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand+66 95 770 8995Visitor 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.
Nearby Places
Hua Hin Day Market
A working wet market where locals do their shopping, so go early and go hungry.
Chatchai Market
A working morning market where Hua Hin actually shops, loud, pungent and finished by mid-afternoon.
Hua Hin Bird Chili at Night Market
A lively night market stall in Hua Hin known for fresh seafood, cocktails, and authentic Thai street food.
Hua Hin Night Market
Grilled seafood, roti and souvenir stalls on a closed street, best hit after 7pm when everything's up.
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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