Thailand is known for its many night markets, which provide a special experience for tourists. One of the successful markets is the night market of Hua Hin. The market is located in the heart of things, in the city center, between Petchkasem Road and the railway line. It spans the length of one street that is closed to vehicular traffic, so pedestrians can walk around it freely. Every day around 18:30, the market comes alive as the local merchants set up stalls and display their wares - clothing, souvenirs, furniture, art, electronics and pretty much anything you will need during your trip.
It is not a huge market, like the one in Bangkok or in Chiang Mai, and the goods sold there are not unique to the place. However, the selection of products in the market is not small at all, the prices are relatively cheap and this is one of the main attractions of Hua Hin, so you should not miss a visit to the place. The lively atmosphere, the crowds of visitors and the strong smells are definitely a good way to spend a pleasant evening during your trip to the city.
In addition, the market is a great place to have a delicious and cheap dinner. Throughout the market you will see many stalls of seafood and juicy fish lying in ice containers. These will be fried for you on the spot according to your request, as well as routine Thai foods such as Pad Thai and less routine ones such as fried insects... Some of the stalls offer seating and alongside the meal you can sip a refreshing cocktail or a cold beer.
For the benefit of lovers of cheap shopping, the market offers a variety of fake brand products, for example such as Chanel bags or Adidas sweatpants. This is alongside simple and authentic items such as jewelry, photos, CDs, swimwear and more.
The stalls in the market begin to fold towards 23:00 p.m. If you want to continue your night trip, the nearby Prapokklao Street has a lively and happy atmosphere as well as quite a few good bars, shops and restaurants that operate into the night.
