Free Wave Market
An evening-only market in Bo Put that runs till midnight, so there's no rush to get there early.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 16:00–00:00
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
Doors don't open until 4pm here, and that tells you everything about how to use the place. This is an after-dark market in Bo Put, open every day of the week from 4pm right through to midnight, and it works best as somewhere to drift into once the heat has gone out of the day. Turn up at five and you're ahead of the crowd. Turn up at nine and it's still going.
What I like about it is the pace. It's open-air and casual, the kind of market you wander rather than shop with a list, grazing as you go and picking up whatever catches your eye. If you're staying near Bophut and you've had your fill of the beach road restaurants, this is a decent change of scene for an evening. If you want a big polished mall experience, it isn't that, and I wouldn't come expecting one.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Free Wave Market, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
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- 1 minGrow Brunch & BrewRestaurants & Food · 80 m · 4.8★
- 1 minFisherman's Village Night MarketMarkets & Shopping · 90 m · 4.4★
- 1 minStoners Samui FishermanMarkets & Shopping · 100 m · 5.0★
- 1 minSecret of SamuiMarkets & Shopping · 100 m · 5.0★
- 1 minThe Thai TapasRestaurants & Food · 120 m · 4.8★
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H25J+6RV, 4171, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
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All within a 1-minute walk of Free Wave Market.
Saona Collection / Bophut
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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.
Free Wave Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Free Wave Market worth visiting?
Free Wave Market holds a 4.8★ rating from 122 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of Free Wave Market?
Free Wave Market is typically open 16:00–00:00 — 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 Free Wave Market?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Free Wave Market located?
Free Wave Market is at H25J+6RV, 4171, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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