Pattaya Floating Market
A purpose-built canal market on Sukhumvit Road in four regional zones, open daily 09:00 to 19:00 with last tickets at 18:30, 15 to 20 minutes from central Pattaya by car.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–19:00
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Finding your way around Pattaya Floating Market
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Getting there and around
- The market is on Sukhumvit Road, about 10 to 12 km south of central Pattaya. A Grab or taxi takes 15 to 20 minutes and costs roughly ฿150 to ฿250 each way, and baht buses run along Sukhumvit Road.
- There's a large parking lot for cars and tour buses. It's open every day from 09:00 to 19:00, and the ticket office closes at 18:30.
Details
- Phone
- +66 88 444 7777
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Pattaya Floating Market, also called the Four Regions Floating Market, is a purpose-built canal village on Sukhumvit Road that opened in 2008, laid out in four zones for the North, Northeast, Central and South of Thailand. Teak houses with thatched roofs line the water, and the market counts more than 400 shops and boat vendors. Go in knowing it's a built-for-visitors version of a floating market. The boat stalls are only a modest scattering, and the shops repeat themselves after the first few hundred meters, which is why plenty of people leave disappointed.
What saves it is everything around the shopping. There are soap carving demonstrations, silk and Kashmiri carpets that shift color with the light, a traditional Thai dance show every day, a sea muay thai show, fish spas and baby goat feeding, and covered terraces mean sun or rain doesn't ruin the visit. Fried coconut pancakes are worth hunting down. A rowing-boat ride through the canals costs extra, about ฿150 to ฿200 for 30 to 40 minutes according to pickyourtrail's May 2026 guide. Late afternoon is when it looks its best, with softer light and a temperature you can walk around in. Give it two to three hours rather than the single hour a tour-bus stop allows, and haggle hard.
The market is open every day from 09:00 to 19:00, and the ticket office closes at 18:30. It doesn't publish its prices. Wikipedia gives ฿200 for foreign adults, and pickyourtrail lists ฿200 to ฿250, with children 100 to 120 cm tall at ฿100 to ฿125 and under 100 cm free, while online resellers sell e-tickets for less. It's about 10 to 12 km south of central Pattaya, 15 to 20 minutes by Grab or taxi at roughly ฿150 to ฿250 each way, and baht buses run along Sukhumvit Road. There's a large parking lot and a prayer room with garments to borrow.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
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.
The floating market was absolutely beautiful, it was so so refreshing and so calming. We went in the evening time as the sun was setting, so we had an amazing experience and got some beautiful photos and videos. The market is also pretty cool, there are variety of stuff and cool snacks and activities as well, like there was baby goat feeding and fish spa too. The floating market was really really nice and very cool and beautiful, we even go free photographs and a free gift as part of the ticket to enter and go on the boat ride. On the boat ride as well, there was a lovely Thai show. Something that bothered me was firstly, entering is pretty expensive and the boat ride was very short in comparison to the ticket price, because after the boat ride you can go to market but its shopping and spending again, however if you have time and the budget then you HAVE to go to this place no matter what. The reason it has 4 stars instead of 5 is because we faced one specific lady in one of her shops who was very rude and mean just because we asked price and didn't buy anything. However everyone else was super super sweet.
Honestly, more expensive than what it offers. There are barely any actual floating boat shops. It kinda feels like a tourist trap, although the atmosphere itself is quite nice. Most of the shops sell the same items over and over, so it gets repetitive quickly. Unfortunately, we also had a bad experience with one seller who was very rude, when we asked for the price and decided not to buy, he even threw items on our feet, which was unacceptable!! If you still plan to visit, definitely buy your tickets online first, it’s much cheaper than purchasing on-site. The atmosphere is okay, but the value for money and shopping experience could be much better. I wouldn’t prioritize this place unless you’re nearby.
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Pattaya Floating Market: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Pattaya Floating Market entrance fee?
The market doesn't publish its prices. Wikipedia gives ฿200 for foreign adults, and pickyourtrail's May 2026 guide lists ฿200 to ฿250, with children 100 to 120 cm tall at ฿100 to ฿125 and under 100 cm free. Online resellers sell e-tickets for less. A rowing-boat ride through the canals is extra, about ฿150 to ฿200.
What are the Pattaya Floating Market's opening hours?
09:00 to 19:00 every day, with the ticket office closing at 18:30. Late afternoon is the nicest time, with softer light and less heat.
How do I get to the Pattaya Floating Market?
It's on Sukhumvit Road, about 10 to 12 km south of central Pattaya. Grab or a taxi takes 15 to 20 minutes for roughly ฿150 to ฿250, and baht buses run along Sukhumvit Road. Many Pattaya day tours stop here too, though usually for only an hour.
Is the Pattaya Floating Market worth visiting?
Yes, if you go in knowing it's a purpose-built attraction rather than a working market. The boat vendors are few and the shops repeat, but the four regional zones, the daily Thai dance show, the boat ride and the food make a pleasant two or three hours, and the covered walkways make it a good rainy-afternoon pick.
Which floating market is better, Bangkok's or Pattaya's?
They're different trips. Pattaya's is a purpose-built attraction with shows, open every day, and it's the one to pick if you're already in Pattaya. Near Bangkok, Khlong Lat Mayom (Saturday and Sunday) is where Bangkok families eat on the water, while Damnoen Saduak, the one on the postcards, is ninety minutes away and exists for tour boats.
When is the best time to visit Pattaya Floating Market?
The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – October (wettest months).
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