Yai Mak Market
A nightly open-air market on Jomtiensaineung Road offering street food, fresh seafood, drinks, and casual shopping from 3 PM to 3 AM.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 15:00–03:00
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.
Details
- Phone
- +66 61 995 1419
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Situated on Jomtiensaineung Road in the Jomtien area of Pattaya, this open-air night market operates every day of the week from 3 PM until 3 AM, drawing a mixed crowd of locals, tourists, and a notably international clientele. Visitors should be aware that while the market has a traditional flea market and shopping element — clothing stalls, tourist shirts, and everyday goods — it functions primarily as a food court environment, with a significant portion of the vendors and atmosphere catering to Russian-speaking visitors rather than offering a strictly traditional Thai market experience.
Food and drink are the main draw. Expect a wide selection of ready-to-eat Thai dishes, grilled seafood, pad Thai, noodle stands, and fresh tropical fruits. The venue is noted for being clean with plenty of seating, decent live music, and a relaxed atmosphere. It is accessible by Baht bus for around 10 baht, and most of the surrounding area is walkable. Compared to the nearby Jomtien Night Market, the atmosphere here is generally considered quieter and less crowded.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026
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Reviews from Google
I think this place is cool. It's clean. Plenty of seats. Many choices of food and seafood is fresh. Music is good. The singer has good voice, not lousy. You definitely can find something to eat and find something to drink. Taste of food, you just have to take the bet, just try to buy small amount of you like it then you buy more. But so far so good, at least the place and the seat is clean, I am happy and easily have a good time. I was there alone, eating alone. I didn't feel I was lonely at all.
A small but very nice market,mostly good price food and drink and a few clothes stalls to buy tourist shirts and clothes.i had a freshly cooked chicken pad Thai which was very tasty,some pork and chicken bbq on sticks,freshly cooked and coconut 🥥 ice cream and a 🥤 strawberry 🍓 and banana 🍌 smoothie for 230 thbs, very good value..
Not as lively as the Jomtien night market but it probably suffers from being further down the beach road. I only knew about it because I saw it on Instagram. It is worth a visit.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 885 reviews on Google.
Jomtiensaineung Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Yai Mak Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yai Mak Market worth visiting?
Yai Mak Market holds a 4.4★ rating from 885 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of Yai Mak Market?
Yai Mak Market is typically open 15:00–03:00 — 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 Yai Mak 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).
Where is Yai Mak Market located?
Yai Mak Market is at Jomtiensaineung Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
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