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Saphan Pla Night Market

A small night market on a working fishing pier, sea breeze included, seafood the reason to go.

4.2(293)Hua Hin Fishing Pier · 3 min walk
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Plan your visit

Hours
Thu–Sun 17:00–23:00
Getting there
Hua Hin Fishing Pier
3 min walk

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
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday17:00–23:00
Friday17:00–23:00
Saturday17:00–23:00
Sunday17:00–23:00

Why go, and how to do it well

Set your expectations before you go and you'll have a good night here. This is a small market strung along a working fishing pier, not a sprawling bazaar. Blue tents, yellow tables and chairs facing open water, people fishing a few meters away, a live band some evenings. If you've only got one market night in Hua Hin and you want scale, the town's main night market will serve you better. If you want sea breeze and something that feels like local life rather than a tourist attraction, come here.

Seafood is the point. Reviewers rave about grilled squid, scallops, grilled jellyfish, tom yum thick with prawns and mushrooms, deep-fried shisamo, and fresh longan juice that tastes nothing like the tinned stuff. Prices sit in the middle, cheaper than a restaurant, dearer than the seafood market down the road. Vendors get consistent praise for being warm and cheerful, which counts for a lot.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reviews from Google

Nice local night market! Really unique as this is the first time I visited a night market sited at the pier. Breezy and lots of street food spoilt for choices and quite cheap as well. Worth visiting it but take note it's a weekend market. Can try the tom yum soup and it had 5 big prawns with mushrooms in it, grilled jellyfish and scallops were out favourite. We also bought a longan drink which is real longan, not the canned type and bought deep fried shisamo fish, grilled squid and sausages.

Saphan Pla Night Market is unlike any other night market in Hua Hin. Located at the far end of a working fishing pier, it offers a striking blend of local life and quiet seaside charm. As you walk past the fishing boats and approach the pier, you’ll notice a simple but atmospheric setup: rows of blue tents selling grilled meats, seafood, snacks, and drinks, and a line of bright yellow tables and chairs facing the open sea. It’s all very casual—plastic stools, handwritten signs, the scent of seafood grilling in the air—and yet the setting makes it feel special. The market isn’t large, and it doesn’t try to be. There are no crowds pushing past souvenir stalls, no loud music, no commercial gloss. Instead, you’ll find families and couples sitting peacefully by the water, watching the sky turn pink over the horizon while nibbling on skewers or sipping cold drinks. Despite the market’s modest size, there’s enough variety in the food to make it worth the visit, and prices are noticeably lower than in the more tourist-centric parts of town. It had rained just before we arrived, so the ground was still glistening, adding a reflective quality to the whole scene. The air smelled of sea salt and grilled squid. A few vendors chatted with each other, while others quietly scrolled on their phones between customers. It felt local in the best sense—not a market trying to impress outsiders, but one that simply exists for people to enjoy the evening. This is a place you come to when you’re not in a rush. The mood is slow and serene, and the views—especially of the lights starting to flicker on at the Hilton in the distance—are lovely. If you’re after an authentic and peaceful end to your day, this is where you want to be.

It was okay, it's on the pier, you can see people fishing and there's loads of seafood vendors, prices are not too cheap but not too too expensive, but if you find a local seafood restaurant or if you go to the seafood market it's a lot cheaper

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HXG5+2JM, Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand

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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.

Saphan Pla Night Market: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saphan Pla Night Market worth visiting?

Saphan Pla Night Market holds a 4.2★ rating from 293 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Hua Hin.

What are the opening hours of Saphan Pla Night Market?

Saphan Pla Night Market is typically open 17:00–23:00 — 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 Saphan Pla Night Market?

The best months to visit Hua Hin are November – 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: October (wettest month).

Where is Saphan Pla Night Market located?

Saphan Pla Night Market is at HXG5+2JM, Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (green, along Phetkasem Road to Khao Takiab); Motorbike taxis.

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