Red City Market
A casual evening street market in Kanchanaburi offering fresh produce, snacks, and local goods.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 16:00–21:30, Fri 16:00–21:30, Sun 16:00–21:30
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
- Phone
- +66 81 253 0818
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
This open-air street market in Kanchanaburi operates on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday afternoons and evenings, drawing a largely local crowd looking for fresh produce, meat, fish, fruit, and everyday snacks. It is a neighborhood market in the truest sense — unpretentious, affordable, and reflective of ordinary Thai daily life rather than a tourist-oriented shopping experience.
Visitors can expect a relaxed outdoor atmosphere with vendor stalls selling fresh food alongside sweets, local snacks, and a modest selection of other goods. Covered dining areas on site make it easy to grab a casual meal or sample street food alongside locals. Tuesday tends to attract more vendors and a livelier atmosphere than other days, making it the most rewarding day to visit if the schedule allows.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026
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Reviews from Google
Market, Tuesday, friday, sunday fresh everything
Typical Thai outdoor market. It's here Tue's and Fri from about 3pm to 6pm or so Lots of snacks and sweets as well as fruit, vegetables,meat and fish.
Make sure you find free parking space for your car. Not many choices of stores.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 941 reviews on Google.
2GCQ+M82, Pat Ta Na Kan Rd, Tambon Pak Phraek, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, 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.
Red City Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red City Market worth visiting?
Red City Market holds a 4.0★ rating from 941 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Kanchanaburi.
What are the opening hours of Red City Market?
Red City Market is typically open 16:00-21:30 — 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 Red City Market?
The best months to visit Kanchanaburi 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: April – May (extreme heat).
Where is Red City Market located?
Red City Market is at 2GCQ+M82, Pat Ta Na Kan Rd, Tambon Pak Phraek, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
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