SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market
Timing is everything here. It opens at 10am and runs to midnight, but people who turn up at 9:30 in the evening have found it half asleep, and weekday afternoons can be emptier still. This is a newer open-air food market and it hasn't filled out yet, so expect vacant units alongside the working stalls. Come closer to 10pm and you get the version worth coming for: decorated throughout, proper seating areas, some entertainment, Thai food at Thai prices rather than beach road prices.
The fish tank foot spa is the odd standout, 100 baht for an hour and the tanks kept clean, filters running. Entrance is free and there are toilets on site. One thing to flag honestly: at least one Thai reviewer felt local customers were served slower than the Chinese and Korean tables, and that ended in a bad exchange with staff. Service seems inconsistent rather than uniformly poor, but it's worth knowing.
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Reviews from Google
I went to try the fish in the tanks foot spar I highly recommend this place . I noticed the fish tanks are all spotless the filters all working the glass like new . One hour foot soak only 100 Baht . Very relaxing and well worth a try . I went about 5.30 pm . Have many fish tanks . Check my photos out .
Was there on weekdays not many people and shop. Just newly opened street market. Not many shops around 20%, seem still empty market
This is the worst place in Pattaya. We come and sit every day and ask you to pay for something. We always pay. We complain a little bit when we call to order something or if you're Thai, it's like they don't want to do it. When Chinese or Koreans come running to receive it, they ran it so fast And today was really bad. They told me I wasn't satisfied and didn't have to come and sit there anymore. Go somewhere else. Okay, that's right. The staff set up the place first and it was really good. When the new staff came, it wasn't great. But most importantly, the staff was really bad!!!!!
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SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market worth visiting?
SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market holds a 4.0★ rating from 121 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market?
SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market is typically open 10:00-00:00 — 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 SmileLand Pattaya Street Food 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: June – October (rainy, rough seas).
Where is SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market located?
SmileLand Pattaya Street Food Market is at 155 5 Phettrakul Rd, ตำบล หนองปรือ Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
Location Info
155 5 Phettrakul Rd, ตำบล หนองปรือ Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand+66 64 962 5926Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
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.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island