Pattaya Floating Market: Culture, Food, Boats & Shows

The Pattaya Floating Market is a copy of the traditional floating markets in Thailand such as the Amphawa Floating Market near Bangkok. But even though this floating market is a copy it is still quite an experience to experience if you have never been to a floating market before.

Representing the four major regions of Thailand

Pattaya’s floating market represents the four major regions of north, south, central and north-east Thailand. Each part has its own cuisine, traditions and art. There are an awful lot of food stalls and stores selling souvenirs and trinkets. If you like culture, shopping and good food you can wander around this beautifully designed market for hours. Fortunately you don’t have to walk everything and you can use the free train that takes you to the different zones.

Of course you can also view the colorful market from a boat that you can rent on site, it is after all a Floating Market! There are free shows to watch such as Thai Boxing, traditional dance and music performances.

General information Pattaya Floating Market

Entrance ticket: 200 baht or 1,000 baht including all extras such as ziplining, a boat tour, photo in Thai costume and so on. The different activities can also be booked separately at the Pattaya Floating Market itself.
Open: Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 – 20:00 hours.
How to get there: A cab from Pattaya costs about 300 baht one way.
Location: Google Maps

Tip

Are you an experienced driver and used to driving on the left? In Pattaya, you can rent a car for as little as €25,- per day. This is convenient if you plan to explore a lot and this can save you a lot of money.

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