Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Come for the food court. That's the honest verdict on this weekend market in Wichit. Shopping is good and cheap, but the food court is the real draw. Grilled seafood, chicken, beef (including Wagyu), salmon, plus smoothies, sodas, and beer, as well as a huge selection of desserts from mochi and ice cream to fried potatoes. The prices are fair, and most dishes are prepared right in front of you.

The shopping area offers clothing, hats, shoes, jewelry, batik sarongs, and souvenirs. According to critics, the market is cheaper than Patong and the Old City, offering similar trinkets. Haggling is essential. Many brand-name items are counterfeit, so buy with this in mind and don't pay full price. In the evenings, there are free live shows that are better than you'd expect from a market stage. The market is spacious and easy to navigate, which is especially important as it gets crowded after dark.