Pattaya's floating market offers a wide variety of goods and food, reflecting the lifestyles of Thailand's four distinct regions. These can be categorized as follows:
• Regional specialties (from the four regions of Thailand):
• Northern Thai: Khao Soi (curry noodle soup), Sai Oua (northern Thai sausage) and Nam Prik Num (green chili dip).
• Northeast (Isan): Som Tum (papaya salad), grilled chicken and sticky rice.
• Central: Boat noodles, Hoy Tod (crispy oyster omelet), Pad Thai and fresh palm juice, served from traditional vendor boats.
• Southern cuisine: Khao Yam (Southern style rice salad), Khanom Jeen Nam Ya Tai (Southern style rice noodles with spicy fish curry) and Roti.
• Seafood: Grilled seafood dishes, such as grilled squid.
• Snacks and Thai desserts: Traditional Thai sweets and a wide selection of street food, including exotic options such as fried insects or grilled crocodile meat.
• Clothing and apparel: Traditional cotton clothing, modern fashion and Thai-style outfits can be rented for waterfront photoshoots.
• Bags, leather goods and woven goods: fabric bags, crocheted bags and woven shoes.
• Handicrafts and souvenirs: wood carvings, folk art, Thai silk, silverware and handmade collectibles.
• Thai nationals: Free entry! (Simply show your ID card at the ticket counter)
• Foreigners: An entrance fee will be charged (the regular price is approximately 200 THB);
Prices on online platforms start at around 120 THB.
Additional fees for activities (if applicable):
• Rowboat trip: Approximately 180–300 THB (depending on the package)
• Performances at the Ruean Siam Theatre:
• Rental of Thai costumes for photoshoots / activity packages: From approx. 300–500 THB
Address of the Pattaya Floating Market
• Address: 451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvit Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150
• Opening hours: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Telephone: 088-444-7777
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