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Lamai Night Plaza

A small open-air night market on Lamai Beach Road, better suited for a casual meal than serious shopping.

3.9(57)
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Hours
Daily 10:00–22:00

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Details

Full opening hours
Monday10:00–22:00
Tuesday10:00–22:00
Wednesday10:00–22:00
Thursday10:00–22:00
Friday10:00–22:00
Saturday10:00–22:00
Sunday10:00–22:00

Why go, and how to do it well

Located on Thanon Had Lamai in Koh Samui's Lamai Beach area, this compact open-air market serves primarily as a food court and casual browsing spot for visitors staying in the surrounding beach district. It operates daily from 10:00 to 22:00, making it accessible throughout the day and into the evening.

The food offering is the clear highlight here, with visitors noting standout dishes including fresh barracuda among the dining options. The shopping side of the market skews heavily toward tourist souvenirs, and the overall footprint is small enough that most visitors cover the entire space in under fifteen minutes. It functions more reliably as a place to grab a meal than as a destination for local goods or unique finds.

Travelers with expectations of a large, bustling night market with a wide variety of vendors may find Lamai Night Plaza underwhelming. It is best approached as a convenient, low-key dining stop rather than a primary attraction. Those staying in the Lamai area will find it a practical option for an evening meal without needing to travel far, but visitors seeking a more extensive market experience may want to pair it with other shopping and dining destinations on the island.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026

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Reviews from Google

I love this place

A very tiny night market. We didn't spend a lot of time here. After one little walk around we left for an other place

Worst nightmarket in Thailand They only sell those very tourist souvenirs A very small place, it only took us 10 mins to finish walking

A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 57 reviews on Google.

F27V+VHG, Thanon Had Lamai, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

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Lamai Night Plaza: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamai Night Plaza worth visiting?

Lamai Night Plaza holds a 3.9★ rating from 57 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed, so check recent visitor feedback above to see if it fits your plans.

What are the opening hours of Lamai Night Plaza?

Lamai Night Plaza is typically open 10:00–22:00 — 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 Lamai Night Plaza?

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 Lamai Night Plaza located?

Lamai Night Plaza is at F27V+VHG, Thanon Had Lamai, Tambon Maret, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84310, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.

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