The Big Market Jomtien
Space is the selling point here. Where Jomtien Night Market has you shuffling shoulder to shoulder, this one is wide, clean and calm enough that you can wander at your own pace and find a seat without circling. That laid-back feel is why people keep going back, and why it works well with kids in tow.
Food is the reason to come, though set your expectations sensibly. It's Thai standards alongside pizza, pasta and pastry, plus insect snacks for anyone curious and grilled meats for anyone who isn't. Reviewers mention barbecue ribs around 200 baht and a big bottle of beer at 100, which tells you roughly what an evening costs. One warning worth heeding: a salmon sashimi stall drew complaints for thin slices padded out with shredded carrot at 100 baht. Stick to the grills. And be honest with yourself, some stalls sell premade food and the strip repeats itself. There's no sea view.
Live music turns up some nights, along with an open-air film screening and an animal petting booth.
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Reviews from Google
Nice place for a walkabout. Stall include insect delicacy to succulent pork ribs. Plenty of things to see and do including an animal petting booth to a open air movie screening. Very family friendly friendly and good clean fun
Charming, neat and clean night market. Much less crowded than the Jomtien Night Market. I liked that. Food offering for such a market for me was complete. Thai range of foods as well as pizza and pasta stalls and pastry. Don't expect culinary highlights, but this is not why you visit such a market. Plenty of drink stalls and plenty of seating available to spend a stressless evening.
A short strip of food stalls with no sea views. Clean and spacious but the food offerings are repetitive and mostly premade. Good place if you want outdoor space with tidbits and beers.
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The Big Market Jomtien: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Big Market Jomtien worth visiting?
The Big Market Jomtien holds a 4.5★ rating from 1,309 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of The Big Market Jomtien?
The Big Market Jomtien is typically open 16:00-01:00 — 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 The Big Market Jomtien?
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 The Big Market Jomtien located?
The Big Market Jomtien is at VVFQ+4C7, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
Location Info
VVFQ+4C7, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailandwww.facebook.com/thebigmarketjomtien?mibextid=ZbWKwLVisitor 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.
Nearby Places
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Pattaya Floating Market
A paid-entry, purpose-built market that's photogenic at sunset but light on actual boat vendors.
Pattaya Floating Market Gate No.4
A canal-side floating market in Pattaya offering Thai street food, souvenirs, and boat rides daily from 9am to 7pm.
Jomtien Night Market
An open-air food court by the beach where the menu runs from Thai classics to Indian curry and churros.
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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