Naka Weekend Market
Weekends only, 4pm to 10pm, and the food court at the back is the reason to come.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Sat–Sun 16:00–22:00
- 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.
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Come for the food court. That's the honest verdict on this weekend market in Wichit: the shopping is fine and cheap, but the eating end of it is where people linger. Grilled seafood, chicken, beef including wagyu, salmon, plus smoothies, sodas and beer, and a dessert run that stretches from mochi to ice cream to fried potato. Prices are reasonable and most of it is cooked in front of you.
The shopping side is clothing, hats, shoes, jewellery, batik sarongs and souvenirs, and reviewers reckon it undercuts Patong and Old Town on the same tat. Haggle. Plenty of the branded goods are fakes, so buy with that understood and don't pay branded money for them. Free live shows run through the evening, and they're better than you'd expect from a market stage. The layout is wide and easy to walk, which matters once the crowds thicken after dark.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
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Pair your visit. After Naka Weekend Market, round out your day in Phuket with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
It was filled with a fantastic food court at the end, the food is amazing and diverse. The hours aren’t bad either. You can also haggle the prices if you wanna buy something. Theres fake merchandise, Thailand tourist clothes, shoes, hats, jewelry and so much more. Theres also amazing food for dinner and dessert, drinks like smoothies, water, soda, and alcohol. For dinner there’s seafood chicken, beef (even wagyu) and more. Theres also a lotta different dessert like mochi, ice cream, fried potato and sweet potato balls (my favorite) and even more. The bathrooms cost 5 baht, but food and item prices are very diverse, most people working there can understand a good amount of English, they are very used to tourists and friendly. I’d love to come back here, love this place, it’s very cheap (ofc depending on what currency your country has). 10/10 P.S they sell a lotta weed and even weed brownies if anyone is up for that. Also I mostly took pictures of the food.
This was a three-fer. First, if you like buying stuff cheap it is the place to be. Second, they had tons of good food. Lastly, they had a number of live free shows, none more impressive then a young group of musicians playing and singing 80's rock music. When shopping be careful to negotiate and not be cheated.
One of the best market to explore Thai cuisine. Vast range of food items. The souvenir is also less expensive compared to old town or normal Patong market
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Thanon Wirat Hong Yok, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat 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.
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.
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.
Naka Weekend Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Naka Weekend Market worth visiting?
Naka Weekend Market holds a 4.4★ rating from 11,965 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Naka Weekend Market?
Naka Weekend Market is typically open 16:00-22:00 — 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 Naka Weekend 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: June – September (rough seas).
Where is Naka Weekend Market located?
Naka Weekend Market is at Thanon Wirat Hong Yok, Tambon Wichit, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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