Chillva Market
Phuket Town's weeknight market, Monday to Saturday 17:00 to 23:00, with container shops, live bands and cheap food. Closed on Sundays.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00
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.
Finding your way around Chillva Market
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Getting there and around
- Chillva is on Yaowarat Road (no. 141/2) in the Ratsada area of Phuket Town, about ten minutes north of the Old Town by car or Grab.
- From Patong, Kata or Karon it's a 30–45 minute drive. There's parking on site, but it's tight on busy evenings.
Details
- Phone
- +66 99 152 1919
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
This is the one that saves your weeknights. Naka only runs on Saturday and Sunday and Old Town's Lard Yai walking street only on Sunday, so if you're in Phuket Town on a Tuesday with an evening to fill, come here. Chillva is open Monday to Saturday from 17:00 to 23:00 and closed on Sundays. It's on Yaowarat Road in the Ratsada area, about ten minutes north of the Old Town by car or Grab.
The layout is rows of shipping containers turned into shopfronts around an open seating area, with live music most nights from about 19:00, and the band is as much of a draw as the shopping. The shops lean toward independent fashion, vintage, accessories and plants, and from Thursday to Saturday a flea-market section adds more stalls. The food is cheap even by Phuket Town standards, with grilled seafood, pad thai, moo ping, mango sticky rice and bubble tea, plus a lemon and honey tea that reviewers put at around ฿35 and keep going back for. It reads as a market Thai people actually use, not one built for tour groups.
Entry is free and the stalls take cash, so bring small notes. There's parking on site, but it's tight on busy evenings and a Grab is easier. From Patong, Kata or Karon it's a 30 to 45 minute drive, which makes this a Phuket Town evening rather than a trip from the beaches. Turn up close to 17:00 if you want a seat before the band pulls a crowd, and on a Sunday go to Lard Yai instead.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
The lemon tea with honey is amazing, especially for just 35 baht a must try. Most of the food here is reasonably priced and worth it. There’s a large public area with live band music, which creates a great atmosphere, plus plenty of souvenir shops to walk around and explore. Compared to other places, I think this spot is definitely worth visiting. It truly feels like a real night market, not a tourist trap.
Chillva Market was such a nice experience! The atmosphere is really cool and lively. There are so many handmade products, souvenirs, and unique little shops perfect for walking around and finding something special. The food options were very interesting and exotic, but we personally didn’t risk trying them. Overall, a great place to visit for the vibe and shopping. Highly recommend!
I'm in love with Chillva Market. We have eaten here regularly and bought many things. It has a wonderful atmosphere and lots of friendly people. ❤️
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Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, 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.
Chillva Market: Frequently Asked Questions
What days is Chillva Market open?
Monday to Saturday, 17:00 to 23:00. It's closed on Sundays, when Old Town's Lard Yai walking street on Thalang Road (16:00–22:00) is the evening market instead.
Is Chillva Market or Naka Market better?
They cover different nights. Naka is the big weekend market on Saturday and Sunday; Chillva is the smaller, more local weeknight one, with container shops and a live band. Both are worth an evening.
Do I need cash at Chillva Market?
Yes. Entry is free, but the stalls take cash, so bring small notes.
Is Chillva Market worth visiting?
Chillva Market holds a 4.4★ rating from 10,229 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Phuket.
When is the best time to visit Chillva Market?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).
Where is Chillva Market located?
Chillva Market is at Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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