Patong Night Market. Background information about the Night Market. Chalong Bay Pier

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Markets in Thailand are not only a place where retail transactions for the purchase and sale of goods take place, but also an entire culture. The markets are always full of life, in which local residents are directly involved; here they shop, eat, buy ready-made food to take home, communicate and just spend time. Almost every beach in Phuket has its own night market . These markets operate outdoors (also called street markets) in evening time

and intended more for leisurely walks, small purchases in the form of beachwear, souvenirs and other trinkets, as well as enjoying street food, rather than designed for larger purchases.

The night market in Karon is also a popular place visited by almost all tourists.

Market location, how to get there

The Night Market Karon is located in the center of the “tourist” Karon, on the territory of the Wat Suwan Khiri Khet temple. The market is called the Karon Temple Market. The easiest way to get to the market is to follow Patak Rd from the roundabout, past numerous cafes and restaurants, straight to the first turn. At the turn, with right side

roads, and a temple will be located. A bus passes by the market on the route “Kakron - Kata”.

Market work

The night market in Karon is open to the public every Tuesday and Friday. It begins its work when the heat subsides; there is no exact time when the market starts, depending on the weather, if the sky is cloudy, then traders can start work earlier, if it is too hot, then a little later. The first tents appear at approximately 16:00. The market starts working fully around 16:30 - 17:00.

Most tourists visit the market when it gets dark and there is nothing to do on the beach, this is around 19:00.

Market

On the territory of the temple, traders set up tents from which there is a lively trade.

The main part of the market territory is occupied by tents with clothes, bags, shoes, various souvenirs, oils, cosmetic products and all sorts of things, mainly aimed at tourists. But tourists, and also local residents

There is a lot of prepared food in the market, and the prices are somewhat lower than on the streets of Karon. Just for this reason, at least once, it is definitely worth visiting the night market in Karon.

There are various vegetables and fruits on the market, both in kilograms and cut into pieces in small packages. By the way, prices for fruits at the market were more expensive; on the streets of Karon we found fruits cheaper. But coconuts are cheaper.

Juices and fresh juices

You choose a glass of fruit, and they will make you a fresh juice from the contents, although they will add ground ice from a large vat. This ice and water doesn't look very nice. We preferred to buy fresh fruit.

Snacks and skewers are prepared in front of you and immediately sold: meat, fish, sausages, soy and meat balls, tofu skewers, etc., there is a wide variety. Fried shrimp and other various snacks.

There are large shrimp on a skewer that cost only 15-20 baht. Many people confuse them with real shrimp. We have repeatedly heard people standing near such shrimps and say: “Wow, these shrimp are so cheap, let’s get some.” Stop! These are not shrimp! These are ordinary crab sticks made in the shape of shrimp. Also, inexpensive Thai shrimp rolls contain crab sticks.

The market offers smoked fish, chicken, ribs, shrimp, eggs, donuts, pancakes, French fries, salads, rice with various toppings and other snacks, as well as all sorts of Thai brews, the name of which we didn’t even know

Rolls. These are the rolls, they taste very good, they are fresh. There is boiled rice inside, all the filling is on top. It can be anything: fish, eggs, algae, shrimp, octopus, caviar, salads, crab sticks... there are many variations. The cost of one roll is from 8 to 10 baht, soy sauce and wasabi included. Come up, take a plastic container and fill it with how many rolls you want, after which they will count them for you and pay based on the quantity. If you take the 10th - 11th as a gift))

Clothing markets in Phuket are the place where you can buy inexpensive clothes and at the same time feel the local flavor. As usual, in Thailand, next to any markets there are food stalls where you can try Thai dishes, snacks and sweets. This way you will kill two birds with one stone.

Visit markets the better, who are tight on funds and for whom it will be expensive to spend money on branded items that are sold in shopping centers. Things there can be of quite high quality, produced by a Thai company and not a counterfeit of a well-known brand (replica).

The main markets in Phuket are concentrated in and on Patong, Karon and Kata. Let's talk a little about each of them.

Weekend Market

It has a bunch of names - Weekend Market, Phuket Night Market, Night Market, Naka Market. The last name is often used by Thais. When asked what “Naka” means, the answer was “It’s untranslatable.” This is a type of polite respectful form, the same “kha” and “crab”, which are added, for example, when greeting (“savadikha” for women, “savadikrab” or “savadikap” for men).

As the name implies, Weekend Market is open only on weekends, from approximately 16-17 pm to 22 pm. The time is approximate, because... some tents open around 16, others later. It's the same with closing.

The night market is the most popular in Phuket. People come here for inexpensive shopping and to have fun in the company of friends and dine in one of the many impromptu restaurants under open air. The food is only Thai, there are no European dishes. The choice is quite large and they often sell things that you won’t find in other places (for example, scrambled eggs made from small quail eggs, probably, or cane juice that will be squeezed right in front of you). There is also a huge selection of sweets that are not available in stores. In general, you will become fully acquainted with Thai culinary delights. You can also buy fruit here.

But the main thing on the market is the racks with clothes, shoes, accessories, backpacks, bags, souvenirs, and CDs. There are both counterfeits of well-known brands (replications) and higher quality products from local manufacturers. T-shirts and flip flops start at 100 baht. There are also second-hand items, but not often. The area is quite large; here you can immerse yourself in shopping for an hour or two.

The Weekend Market is located in Phuket Town, near the Central Festival shopping center, on Virat Hongyok Rd.

Read the article for more information.

Chatuchak - flea market

Chatuchak Market is the most unusual in all of Phuket. IN Russian Internet there is so little and vague information about it that it is not possible to understand what they are selling there. It is usually described as follows: “Phuket also has its own Chatuchak market, similar to the one in Bangkok, only smaller.” That's all the description. Nothing is really clear, right? In fact, it is too strong to say that “he is smaller.” It is really smaller, ten, if not twenty times. There are only a few rows, 80-100 meters each.

So, what is Chatuchak in Phuket like? This swap meet They also sell second hand goods here. Moreover, you can find a lot: both modern and really ancient. The first includes clothes and shoes (for example, T-shirts for 30 baht), mobile phone chargers, camera batteries, adapters, cables and even bicycles. But you can also find ancient antiques: old gramophones, irons, lamps (which are at least 50-70 years old), coins, photographs of the past and much more. And if Thais come for the first things (shoes, clothes), then foreigners are interested in antiques. If you dig around, you can find a unique thing that you won’t find anywhere else.

The market also has a small food court where you can grab a bite to eat. There are not many people - either lovers of antiquities or poor Thais looking for cheaper goods “hang out” here. By the way, there are trays with new clothes and shoes, but there are not many of them. Therefore, this market can be safely called a flea market.

Chatuchak is often incorrectly labeled as . They write that it is located near the old bus station, on Phang-Nga Street. But if you drive along it, you won't see any market, just ordinary houses, and at the end, where it intersects with Surin Street, there will be a gas station. To find the market, you need to enter from Surin (about 100 meters from its intersection with Phang-Nga. There will be a Thai food court immediately in front of you, and the bazaar itself will be behind it. It is not visible from the road. Open only on weekends, from about 17 to 22 hours

Indy Market

Indie Market - a little-known market and there is practically no information about it in Russian. It cannot be called popular among tourists, since it is small and aimed at Thai youth. And the products themselves are mostly made by schoolchildren and students, who sell them themselves. You can buy clothes, shoes, original toys and backpacks with the word Phuket written on them, glasses, bags, wallets, unusual souvenirs and all sorts of small things like hairpins and bracelets. Prices are low.

In the central part of the bazaar there is a small platform where groups sometimes perform and small performances are held. During our visit there was a guy performing there juggling bottles. There is a food court with shawarma for 50 baht and Thai dishes.

The Indy Market is open only on Thursdays and Fridays, from 4 pm to 10 pm. It is located on Dibuk Rd, across the road from Queen Sirikit Park and almost at the entrance to.

Markets in Patong

Clothing markets in Patong will allow you to shop inexpensively without leaving this town. There are plenty of places where clothes, shoes and souvenirs are sold. There are shopping arcades on the beach street, as well as on two parallel ones. One of the main points is located just behind the JungCeylon shopping center (across the road), next to.

Another market in Patong is called Patong Plaza and is located on the same road that leads to Karon Beach, only to the south. Even further away there is a small Outlet Market. There are others as well.

In principle, the range of goods is similar: clothes, shoes, bags, souvenirs, etc. In general, you won’t have any problems with shopping; Jung Ceylon alone has a huge selection of everything.

Night markets and shops on Phuket island

Local markets are often good for bargaining for big deals, weird and wonderful souvenirs and gifts. However, why waste a whole day on this, which could be spent on the beach? Wandering around the busy market square under the scorching sun will have you completely sweating within seconds! This is where night markets come in handy.

Opening only after the heat of the day has passed, night markets have their own charm and are often accompanied by street performances and music. Hot food vendors also do a brisk trade, so this beautiful place, where you can dine, get acquainted with authentic Thai food and enjoy the coolness at the same time. There aren't many night markets, but each one offers something special. We have selected the 5 best night markets in Phuket that are worth visiting.

The weekend market (known locally as Naka Market), located on Chao Fa West Road just outside Phuket Town, not far from the Central Festival, is a fascinating array of goods, souvenirs, pirate goods, live animals and lots of local food.

It's worth a visit even if you don't plan to buy anything. If you ask, “What do you have for sale?” They will answer you: “Depending on how much free time you have,” since the list of goods is simply endless.

Phuket Pedestrian Street is the most famous attraction in the Old Town. It is also often called Lardyai (talaad yai), which means "big market" in the southern Thai dialect. This market first opened its doors in October 2013. It is located on the picturesque Thalang Road, right in the middle of the historical Sino-Portuguese district.

In Phuket Town on Dibuk Road, the Indy Market opens twice a week, known locally as "laadploykong" ("the market where you find the goods you need"). It is also a place where locals, especially teenagers and young adults, come to socialize and enjoy live performances.

One can say about this market that it is small and clean. It runs parallel to Limelight Avenue, and starts next to the popular Lemongrass Restaurant. It will take 15-20 minutes to go through it, and this is another distinctive feature of it.

Malin Plaza Market in Patong offers reasonable prices and an impressive range of souvenirs, and next to it, more cool places There are restaurants around that offer a taste of local cuisine. Although in general this is not the case popular place, like a Weekend Market, but still worth a visit.

The most popular and largest market in Phuket is the night market, it has more than 400 food stalls and stalls. The The market is open only on weekends from 16:00 to 22:00, it is also called Sunday Market and Naka Market. The market attracts many tourists who want to buy inexpensive things, try local cuisine and experience the flavor of Thailand.

Market description

Initially, the night market was intended for local residents, but over time it began to be visited more and more by tourists. However, despite this, the market has not lost its flavor and prices have not become higher.

There is a wide selection of clothes here: T-shirts, flip-flops, sundresses, tops, shirts, trousers, skirts and more. A large assortment of women's, men's and children's items.

There are also a lot of different shoes, bags, hats. A large number of The stalls are filled with all sorts of accessories: watches, jewelry, sunglasses, belts.

In addition, you will find many Thai souvenirs and natural cosmetics. And those who love technology can buy here mobile phone, speakers, headphones and much more.

The night market even has an animal corner selling pets.

For children, the market has inflatable slides and carousels.

Even if you don't want to buy anything, I still recommend visiting the night market, where you will become more familiar with the culture of Thailand. National music is playing at the market, colorful lights are on, there are a lot of local and unusual food, mixed smells - all this will give you new impressions and will remain in your memory for a long time.

Prices

The cost of goods on the market is quite low, but nevertheless no one canceled the auction. Not all products have price signs, so the sellers themselves invite you to start haggling with them, thanks to which you can reduce the initial cost by 30-50%.

At the night market you can buy a T-shirt for 100 baht, flip flops for 50 baht, replica brand watches for 100 baht, a wallet for 80 baht, and so on. Food here is also cheap: seafood kebabs for 10 baht, fruit from 20 baht, a plate of rice with meat or shrimp for 60 baht.

There is a wide selection of things, products and dishes at affordable prices. Just take plenty of cash with you, as the market does not accept cards.

How to get there?

If you get there on your own, then your landmark will be the Central Festival shopping center, from there you need to go towards the Chalong ring, turn left at the first turn, then drive two hundred meters to the turn and turn right and you will see the market.

You can also get to the market by taxi or tuk-tuk.

If you want to truly understand and feel Phuket and the whole of Thailand as a whole, be sure to walk through its night markets and buy delicacies there South-East Asia, try drinks, look at souvenirs, and ask prices for other goods.

There are many night markets in Phuket, the prices will definitely please you, and the gifts purchased for your family, loved ones and yourself will remain at home as a memory of a wonderful vacation.

The goods in the markets of Phuket are eye-popping. We recommend that you hold on so as not to leave all the money there at once. But be sure to visit the famous fish market first.

Let us remind you that some night markets in Phuket operate permanently, i.e. do not change location, while others move from beach to beach or to another crowded place where there are more potential buyers.

The vast majority of night markets on the island open in the afternoon and finish their work at night. That's why they are called night markets. This is more convenient for buyers.

Patong

Patong is one of the major tourist areas in Phuket, home to four major night markets. Hundreds of thousands of tourists vacation here every year, and most of them visit these markets.

Banzaan Market

This is the largest food market in Phuket. He works on Sai Kor Road. Bazaan Market is a large two-story building that sells not only food, but also clothing, souvenirs, etc.

On the second floor of the market there is a food area where you can try local food. There are street vendors near the market offering passers-by Southeast Asian dishes, seafood, pancakes, etc.

You can pick up some goodies and have a snack right near the market, or you can go to the hotel and have a great meal there. The cost of dishes and food products will please you; it is lower than in Russia. The market is open until midnight.

The downside is that the market is extremely noisy. In Thailand, it is customary to bargain, while attracting the public to your side. Solution: buy groceries and other goods in a shopping center, but prices there are noticeably higher.

In stationary markets, prices for goods are approximately similar, with the exception of mobile markets selling on various beaches and in other tourist centers: prices there are higher.

OTOP Market

You can go to this market in Patong to buy inexpensive consumer goods: swimsuits, T-shirts, shorts, flip-flops, glasses, bandanas, Panama hats, cosmetics, cases, bags, suitcases, etc. It is located on Soi Rat Uthit Street, 200.

Malin Plaza

This is a new market near Patong, on Soi Luang Wat, almost next to the beach, there is a sign with the name. You can ask the locals about the market; they are very sociable and will definitely show you the way.

Here you can buy a lot of clothes and food. Women will be pleased with the wide range of cosmetics. Can buy Coconut oil, the prices are the most reasonable with good quality.

There is a food market nearby that sells food and tropical fruits. Here you can order shrimp, octopus or urchin, and they will be cooked immediately. The market is atmospheric, you can immediately feel national characteristics Thais.

Loma Market

This market is located on Beach Road opposite the Loma Park of the same name, and sells mainly food products. Here you will buy already prepared Thai dishes, seafood, local fruits, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Kamala

There are two night markets in this area of ​​Phuket that sell great food, delicious vegetables and fruits, as well as T-shirts, skirts, jeans and shoes low prices. These markets are small and little known, so there are less people and noise.

Kamala Talad Nat

The market operates exclusively on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is quite modest, but you will definitely find everything you need here. You can buy kebabs made from meat or seafood in the heat of the moment.

Thai fruits are available on the market at reasonable prices. Not far away, on Kamala beach there is a small subsection of this market, but the fruit there is much more expensive. The cheapest clothes are also sold here.

Kamala Talad Nat is located in the south of Kamala. It is important to note: although the market is called a night market, it actually works until 18:00. Therefore, hurry up to go to it during the day, otherwise you will not have time.

Kamala Friday Market

The market is open 1 day a week – on Friday. It is located in the north of Kamala in the middle of a palm grove. Many tourists come here, so there is much more noise from people.

Friday Market works for tourists; here you can choose the most interesting Thai souvenirs, as well as national clothing, oils, Thai medicine, etc. You will be pleased with reasonable prices for food and clothing.

To get to Friday Market, you need to move from the south of Kamala towards Surin. You can get there on foot, there are “Night Market” signs all around, although the market actually closes at 19:00.

Kata

This is another famous resort area in Phuket, where you can stroll through two night markets in search of something interesting. There are fewer tourists here than in Patong; this is a great place for those who love solitude.

Food market on the street. Patak Road

Patak Road is the main road between Kata and Karon beaches, and the market is located on it. The cost of food here is less than in Patong, because... There are noticeably fewer vacationers, and competition between traders is higher.

Clothing market on Kata

In addition to T-shirts, swimsuits, shorts and slippers, there is a large offer of souvenirs, accessories for gadgets, etc., they will be a wonderful gift for your family and friends after returning home. This market is located on Kata Road.

Talad Nat

This is a famous mobile market in Phuket. It is also located on Patak Road. There is a wonderful selection of national kebabs made from chicken, meat and seafood. Open until 21:00 on Mondays and Thursdays.

Karon

This is the southernmost tourist area of ​​Phuket, where you can see three night markets. Considering that the length of the island does not exceed 50 km, we recommend that you definitely take a ride to Karon to find out everything in detail.

Market near the Buddhist temple Wat Karon

Here a good choice clothes, summer bags and beach accessories. You can stroll around, inspecting the goods, and snack on fruits, sweets, seafood kebabs, etc.