When it comes to shopping, Thailand, and especially Pattaya, this is the place. From luxury brands to unique handmade antiques, you can find everything here. In Pattaya there are many large shopping centers, local markets and lively streets that will offer you everything you can think of and at affordable prices - clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, spices, works of art and more. The advantage of Pattaya for shopping enthusiasts is that everything is close and accessible, and is found almost everywhere you visit the city. So that you don't get confused by the huge variety, we have prepared for you the complete guide for successful shopping when visiting Pattaya.
what to buy?
Thai silk
In Pattaya you can find high-quality silk products - scarves, shirts, bedding, tablecloths, bags, etc. In addition, if you have a talent for sewing, you can purchase raw silk fabrics and design them at home as you wish. Prices vary and depend on quality of course. While imitations will cost around 100–300 baht per product, pure silk can climb up to prices of thousands of baht. You can find the products in the many malls of Pattaya and there are also well-known stores such as Jim Thompson and-Queen Thai Silk, who specialize in silk and are considered high quality and reliable.
wood products
Wooden sculptures, carved pictures, jewelry and even special furniture, are just a part of the range of woodwork that can be bought in the markets of Pattaya. Local professionals usually prepare the wooden products and sell them at relatively cheap prices, depending on the quality and size of the product. Recommended places to look for such souvenirs are Lukdod shop The reputed night markets of Pattaya.
Cosmetics and aromatherapy
The souvenir shops, markets and shopping malls of Pattaya have a selection of fragrant and quality products, locally produced and at affordable prices. Body oils, candles, soaps, peelings, body and face creams and the list goes on. There are several well-known brands, as well as traditional and home-made products. The prices, of course, vary accordingly.
Clothing and fashion accessories
In Pattaya there is a large variety of clothing products of all kinds. Printed shirts, jeans, swimwear, shoes, hats and more, in a local market or in a fancy brand store in the mall (quality and prices will vary accordingly). A recommended and well-known store in the city is Pomelo shop, which offers trendy and cheap items that won't embarrass the big fashion chains. In addition, near the beaches you can find colorful and beautiful jewelry and bags, at ridiculous prices.
Gems
Pattaya has a special museum-gallery that displays a wide collection of gems and crystals from all over the world. It offers visitors a selection of luxury jewelry for purchase. The place is called The World Gems Collection and is located at 98 North Pattaya Road. If you are interested in seeing more of the shiny products, also check out the gallery atNorth Pattaya Road. If you want to save, you can find similar products in the local markets, where you can also bargain on the prices.
Thai spices and sauces
If you are a fan of Thai cooking and want to practice it at home, there is no better place to purchase the ingredients than in Thailand itself. You can find the spices, sauces and everything needed for Thai cuisine in the simple supermarkets, as well as in the great markets of Pattaya: Thepprasit Night Market and-Pattaya Night Bazaar. Needless to say, the prices are incredibly cheap (certainly more than what you can find in Israel).
Recommended markets in Pattaya
Pattaya Floating Market (Four Regions Market)
Floating markets are a popular attraction in Thailand and certainly Pattaya also has one. The boats in the market are suitable for up to 4 people and are rented for a fee, usually for half an hour. In the floating market you can pedal to your heart's content and browse among the authentic stalls that will sell you traditional Thai products. The complex is divided into 4 different areas, according to the geographical origin of the goods sold - North, North-East, Central and South Thailand. Of course, there is also plenty of Thai food in the market, in hundreds of food stalls that will offer you delicacies such as Pad Thai, noodles and more. In addition, on a tour of the market you can enjoy occasional cultural performances, which will make you experience Thailand at its best.
Location: Moo 12, Sukhumvit-Pattaya Road, NongPrue Sub-district.
Operation time: Every day, 9:00–20:00.
Thepprasit Night Market
A lively market held on weekends and is one of the most popular attractions in the area. This is a huge and mass market, with over 500 diverse stalls that will sell you anything you can dream of - fashion items, cosmetics, toys, plants, electronics and even pets. The street food stars in this market, with a host of dessert stalls, smoothies and Thai food that will make you drool.
Location: Thepprasit Road, Jomtien.
Operation time: Friday-Sunday, 5:00–23:00 p.m.
Pattaya Night Bazaar
A large and popular market, open every day of the week, throughout the day. Unlike most markets, this is an indoor and air-conditioned complex, perhaps that is why it is also popular with the local residents. The prices are slightly more expensive than the other markets, but it is definitely possible and worth haggling over them. In addition to the multitude of goods you are used to seeing in Thai markets, here you can find many tailors who will be happy to design clothing items for you as you see fit.
Location: Moo 10, Bang Lamung District.
Operation time: Every day, 11:00–23:00.
Jomtien Beach Night Market
A lovely market that has a favorite location - near Jomtien beach. Many visitors come to it as part of a visit to the beach that bears the same name. In Jumitan's market you can shop and hang out - unlike a regular market, there is a lot of loud music, alcoholic drinks and a party atmosphere that young people love.
Location: Jomtien Beach.
Operation time: Every day, 5:00–23:00.
Soi Buakhao Market
A lively and extremely busy market, and also a good place to buy souvenirs and gifts to take home with you. The market offers a wide variety of goods in different departments, in the open air. In case the shopping spree makes you hungry, the place is surrounded by many cafes, shops and restaurants.
Location: Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District.
Operation time: Every day except Mondays, 9:00–17:00.
Naklua Fish Market
A market dedicated entirely to products from the sea. If you are a fan of fish and seafood, you can have a fine and delicious culinary experience at the market. The prices are cheap and worthwhile and the goods are juicy and of high quality, some would even say that this is the best place in Pattaya to buy and taste delicacies from the sea. You can buy fresh products that were caught that morning from the sea, and grill them yourself in the barbecue area outside the place. If you are not sure of your culinary abilities, don't worry - you can also purchase delicious and prepared food on the spot.
Location: Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District.
Operation time: Every day except Mondays, 9:00–17:00.
Recommended shopping centers in Pattaya
Central Festival Pattaya
The Central Festival is one of the largest and most popular malls in the area. The place is relatively new, it opened in 2009 and very quickly became a favorite shopping center for both tourists and locals. It is a spacious and tall building, located right on the Pattaya coastline. It contains over 300 different shops and has an innovative and beautiful design, including water fountains and statues scattered throughout the floors.
The mall contains the best global brands: Zara, H&M, Victoria's Secret and more, alongside prestigious designer stores such as Giorgio Armani and Clavin Klein. The view from the glass windows of the building, along with the multitude of shops, make the shopping experience particularly enjoyable. You should consider buying branded electronic products such as: Apple, Samsung, Canon, etc., which are offered at cheaper prices than usual. Besides many shops, the place contains attractions such as cinema and bowling alleys, a video game complex and an amusement complex for toddlers. The food court of the mall is huge and diverse, it contains cuisines from all over the world, a buffet, fast food and bars.
Location: Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Road, South Pattaya.
Operation time: Every day, 11:00–23:00.
Royal Garden Plaza
An innovative shopping center with a special design that you cannot miss, with a colorful and large airplane above it. The place is part of the chain of Ripley's museums (a famous American TV program that was broadcast in the past - "Believe it or not"). The museum contains interesting exhibits such as realistic wax dolls (among other celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and David Beckham), a huge model of the Titanic made entirely of matches, a 4-D cinema and a host of other attractions that will get your adrenaline pumping. Beyond that, you can find all the major brands in the mall, alongside local stores and a rich complex of fast food and cafes.
Location: 218 Pattaya Beach Road, South Pattaya.
Operation time: Every day, 11:00–23:00.
Outlet Mall Pattaya
An outlet mall that contains the best brands. You will find various items there at big discounts of up to 70%. In addition to the surplus complex, the mall has a whole section of ordinary and luxury stores. Undoubtedly, this is a very profitable place for shopping and a paradise for every shopaholic.
Location: Moo 12, Thepprasit Road, on the street corner of Sukhumvit Road.
Operation time: Every day, 10:00–22:00.
Mike Shopping Mall
A modest and smaller mall, with fewer prestigious brands, but with a wide selection of different products at affordable prices. In addition to global fashion chains such as Nike, the mall has many local shops and stalls where you can purchase cheap and authentic items. On the roof of the place there is a swimming pool which you can enter for a nominal fee, next to it there are street food and drink stalls.
Location: Moo 10, Pattaya Second Road, South Pattaya.
Operation time: Every day, 11:00–23:00.
Mimosa
A spacious shopping complex in the open air, built in a colorful and modern design. This is a good place for a romantic date, photos for the family album or a night out as it looks a bit like a European city - musical water fountains, ancient buildings, windmills, canals and other magical architecture, which will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale. There you will find over 300 different shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and stalls.
Every day of the week there are fun musical shows. They last about 40 to 50 minutes, at 17:00 p.m., 19:00 p.m. and 20:30 p.m. For the benefit of the children, the complex has an attractive amusement park, which includes a zoo and a cinema in 6 dimensions.
Location: Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Na Chom Thian, Amphoe Sattahip.
Operation time: Every day, 11:00–21:00.
Central marina
A shopping center located in the north of the city, also known by its previous name - the Central Centre. The place has a green yard with rich and colorful vegetation. The first floor looks a bit like a market and contains many traditional stalls and familiar Thai shops. The upper floors are full of well-known brands and fashion chains, along with gadget shops and electronics products. The food court here is also very diverse and includes cuisine from all over the world, alongside cool bars. Besides that, the mall has an interactive cinema in 6 dimensions. In addition, nearby there is a huge and well-known supermarket - Big C supermarket complex, which is an integral part when visiting the place.
Location: Moo 9, Pattaya Second Road, North Pattaya.
Operation time: Every day, 11:00--23:00.
The Avenue Pattaya
A beautifully designed shopping center, built around a large water fountain. There you will find many factory and surplus stores, alongside well-known brand stores. In addition, there is a large fast food complex, buffets (try the Oishi Buffet which offers the best Japanese food in the area), bars as well as a large cinema with 8 screens and karaoke halls.
Location: Moo 10, Pattaya Second Road, South Pattaya.
Operation time: Every day, 10:00–22:00. The cinema is open until the wee hours of the night.
One Tambon, One Product (OTOP)
A unique shopping center built at the initiative of the local government and containing products that came from thousands of small places in Thailand (villages and towns). This is a huge complex, where you can find every product you can think of. Beyond a rich shopping experience, you can feel good about yourself, as it is a contribution to the economy of the poor places in the country.
Location: Pattaya North Road, Naklua.
Operation time: Every day, 10:00–22:00.
Tukcom IT Centre
A shopping center that is a paradise for gadget lovers. There are over 200 different stores in the place that will sell you electronic products of every kind. Each floor is dedicated to a different area - the first floor for cell phones and related accessories, the floors above contain computers and related equipment, cameras and office equipment. Unlike normal shopping malls, here it is common to haggle over the prices and beware of imitations and fakes.
Location: 8 Moo, 10 South Pattaya Road, Bang Lamung.
Operation time: Every day, 10:00–21:00.
Harbor Pattaya Mega-Fun Mall
According to the name of the place, it is not difficult to understand that this is an experiential and fun shopping center for the whole family. Besides a bunch of shops where you can buy everything you need (and don't need) and many western food chains that we all know like KFC and Starbucks, the place has quite a number of complexes for children (and adults) - amusement parks, video games, extreme activities and various facilities, so it's quite safe You will not be bored.
Location: Central Pattaya Road, Bang Lamung District, near Foodland Supermarket.
Operation time: Every day, 10:00–21:00.
