Located on Sukhumvit Road, just before Jomtien Beach, is Pattaya's floating market, also known as the Four Regions Floating Market. Although clearly a commercial venture, it feels more traditional than many other floating markets that have sprung up in Thailand in recent years. Almost everything here is made of wood and bamboo, giving it a more rustic feel than its counterparts in Ayutthaya and Hua Hin, to name a few. Especially in the afternoons, there are regular events: Thai boxing on a beam, Thai dance performances on the water, and so on. You can also rent a boat and take a roughly 30-minute trip through the market's canals. Besides souvenir shops, clothing, and handicrafts, there are, of course, restaurants and small stalls cooking on their boats, offering all sorts of Thai specialties. If you've never visited a floating market before, you should definitely give this one a try. While it may not be the most interesting floating market in the country, it's still a pleasant place to relax, shop, and eat. Please note that the Dinosaur Adventure Park is located directly opposite on the other side of the street.

Entrance fee for foreigners: 200 THB. Open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Website: www.pfm4.com. Bus schedule here: Pattaya Beach Bus Service

Depending on your departure point, you can reach Pattaya's floating market by songthaew. Alternatively, you can use the Pattaya Beach Bus Service (Tel.: 038 706 340). The buses stop at the bus station, Walking Street, Jomtien, and the floating market (5 buses daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM). You can find the timetables here: Pattaya Beach Bus Service

How to get there

How do I get to the Pattaya Floating Market? Depending on your starting point, you can reach the floating market by songthaew (shared taxi). Alternatively, you can use the Pattaya Beach Bus Service (Tel.: 038 706 340). The buses stop at the bus station, Walking Street, Jomtien, and the floating market (5 buses daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM). You can find the timetables here: Pattaya Beach Bus Service