Pattaya Floating Market

Pattaya floating market was a very enjoyable cultural place. During sunny days or rain you can hide under the teraces and observe local craftmanship. Particularly we watched hand made soap carving skills and beautiful silk and wool scarfs and carpets from Kashmir. Very special about these carpets is thei double coloring depending on angel of light hitting the . You can also enjoy view on canal boats and colourful souvenirs. I tried the local fried coconut pancakes. There are also different cultural happenings based on local schedule in ticket office. We visited the market twice in late morning and benefited from almost uncrowdy shopping streets and shops. Accessible by free shuttle bus for guests of Pattaya Marriott hotel.

I loved this place. We had an hour to explore but the was no where near enough time. (We went there on a tour) Wide variety of things to buy. I was able to grab a couple dresses and some souvenirs for my family and friends. We had some almonds that were delicious and a couple fruit smoothies. We also had a traditional Thai meal...eggs, seafood soup (with the entire shrimp including the head) and another, I think, it was soup...but very spicy. When we first got there, the took us to the other side on a boat, it was like Italy. *fun fact* there is no toilet paper nor paper towels in the bathrooms. So be prepared to let everything air dry....lol But definitely go.

Actually this place is not on our original plan as we would like to visit damnoen saduak floating market next day. Entrance at thb200/adult and thb100/child. Would be cheaper if buy online but have to buy a day earlier. We didn't take the boat ride. There are thai cultural dance and sea muay thai show. Thats differentiate this floating market from others. Musolla with prayer garments available. Managed to bargain the goods for 35% only. Parking space available. We spent about 3 hours here.