Central Udon
Air-conditioned refuge in the middle of Udon Thani, with a supermarket, a cinema and a few hours of comfort.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:30–21:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–21:00
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.
Details
- Phone
- +66 42 110 555
- Website
- www.centralpattana.co.th
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
When the afternoon heat in Udon Thani turns unreasonable, this is where everyone goes. It's a Central Pattana mall on Pajaksinlapacom Road, which tells you most of what you need to know, with multiple floors of local and international brands, a supermarket, a cinema, and food that runs from casual Thai counters to the usual international chains. Nothing about it is unique to Isaan, and that's fine. It isn't trying to be.
My advice is to treat it as a utility rather than an outing. Restock on things you can't find easily elsewhere, do the laundry-and-toiletries run, catch a film in the cold, then get back out to the night market and the lake for the parts of Udon actually worth your time. If you've got kids or you're killing an hour before a bus, it earns its place. Weekend evenings get busy, so a weekday morning is calmer if you just need to buy things and leave.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Central Udon, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minCentara UdonHotels & Resorts · 90 m · 4.4★
- 2 minThe Sports Bar & RestaurantNightlife & Bars · 190 m · 4.4★
- 2 minda SofiaRestaurants & Food · 200 m · 4.5★
- 3 minFun BarNightlife & Bars · 200 m · 4.3★
- 3 minMorning House RestaurantRestaurants & Food · 210 m · 4.8★
- 3 minBanbua Grand Udon HotelHotels & Resorts · 210 m · 4.6★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Central Udon, round out your day in Udon Thani with contrasting stops nearby.
277/1-3,271/5, Pajaksinlapacom Rd, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani, Chang Wat Udon Thani 41000, Thailand
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All within a 5-minute walk of Central Udon.
Onzon market
Preecha Market
Thai Isaan Market
Night Plaza
Central Udon: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Udon worth visiting?
Central Udon holds a 4.5★ rating from 11,041 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Udon Thani.
What are the opening hours of Central Udon?
Central Udon is typically open 10:30–21:00 — 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 Central Udon?
The best months to visit Udon Thani are December – February (Red Lotus Sea blooms Dec–Feb), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January (lotus season weekends) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (peak heat).
Where is Central Udon located?
Central Udon is at 277/1-3,271/5, Pajaksinlapacom Rd, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani, Chang Wat Udon Thani 41000, Thailand, in Udon Thani. Getting around Udon Thani: Songthaews on numbered city routes (฿10–15); Grab and metered taxis in the city.
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