Shopping in Pattaya
Discover 22 markets, shops, and shopping spots in Pattaya, Thailand. From local markets to specialty stores — curated from real traveler tips.
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Central Festival
One of the largest malls in Asia. It is the best shopping mall in the region and now attracts customers from all over, adding to the traffic chaos of Beach Rd. Fashion, electronics, health & beauty, kids activities and food are all here. With the obligatory cinema complex and bowling alley on the top floor, this mega-mall is styled on the big Bangkok destination shopping areas like Siam Paragon. The Food Loft has the best view of the bay and great variety at reasonable prices. The anchor store is Central Department Store itself, offering high-end designer labels from abroad and Thailand. A supermarket and budget food hall is in the basement. Enter from Soi 9, Pattaya Beach Rd or on Second Rd after the new View Talay complex. Easy to find, just look for the traffic jams.
Daily, 11:00-23:00 -
Tuk.Com
A predominantly IT mall. In the basement is a Tops supermarket, a food court, and various other (mostly clothes) shops as well as a spare parts department that sells a variety of electronics (e.g., transistors) and other parts (e.g., washing machine lint filters), and the ground floor hosts an assortment of regular shops. However the upper floors are almost exclusively mobile phones (1st floor), computer software and MP3/video CDs (4th floor), and computers and handheld electronics (2nd/3rd/5th floors). Prices are significantly higher than in Bangkok though.
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Pattaya Beach Books
Both branches of this book shop have a huge selection of used English language books and magazines. Magazines around 50-60 baht, paperbacks 140-160 baht, hardbacks 180+ baht. If you buy a book here and then return it in good condition, you'll get a credit of 50% of the original price towards your next purchase.
1F, P.S. Plaza, 369 Moo 9, and 316/137 Moo 10, Soi Buakhao Daily, 10:00-20:00 -
Star Books
A well designed paperback exchange, large selection of used and new, mostly priced around 100-240 baht. Fresh coffee and tea. If you buy a book here and then return it in good condition, you'll get a credit of 50% of the original price towards your next purchase.
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Jeremy's Bookshop
An immaculate library-style English language paperback exchange, large selection, mostly priced around 100-250 baht. If you buy a book here and then return it in good condition, you'll get a credit of 50% of the original price towards your next purchase.
383/111 Soi Chaiyaphum Daily, 09:00-22:00 -
Mike Shopping Mall
The ground floor has many small stalls selling clothing, tourist souvenirs and many other inexpensive items; above that there's a department store; on the 5th floor there's a food court; and up on the roof (10th floor) there's a public swimming pool.
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Canterbury Tales Cafe, Guesthouse & Bookshop
Probably Pattaya's largest second hand bookshop. It's run by an Englishman called Dave. Also has a cafe restaurant and rooms for 500-800 baht. The cafe at the front is a popular meeting place with expats, mostly from UK, US and Australia.
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Tea Village
Very good tea, more than 80 flavours and they also sell more than 6 flavours of coffee beans. Prices on herbal teas start from 39 baht per 100 grams, on green Oolong tea from 70 baht, coffee 30 baht per 100 grams.
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P.S. Plaza and Tops supermarket
A Tops supermarket and a cooked food outlet occupies most of the ground floor; billiards, books, massage, and a handful of other shops on the first floor; and P.S. Bowling on the second floor.
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Jo Fishing Tackle Shop
Small/mid-size shop absolutely packed to the gills(!) in a well-organised fashion with all manner of fishing tackle, owner doesn't speak much English, but is very friendly and helpful.
259/42 Moo 5, Soi Pothisan Daily, 08:00-20:00 -
D.K. Book Mart
A medium-size bookshop with lots of English titles, including a sizeable cookbook section and a worthwhile selection of second-hand paperbacks at 99 baht.
09:00-00:00 daily -
SE-ED
This store has several branches, at Big C, South Pattaya Rd; Carrefour, Central Pattaya Rd; Tesco-Lotus, North Pattaya Rd; Tesco-Lotus, Sukhumvit Rd.
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The Market Pattaya
This market is a little lonely, but some evenings it has students giving music or dance performances on a small stage.
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Bookazine
There are many branches of Bookazine, including those at Central Festival Centre; Royal Garden Plaza; and The Avenue.
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Book Variety
Many branches, at Big C, South Pattaya Rd, Carrefour, Central Pattaya Rd; Tuk.Com (Com City).
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Swan Book Shop
A large selection of second-hand foreign language paperbacks, mostly priced 100-180 baht.
210/6 Soi Buakhao M-Sa 09:00-21:00 -
Soi Buakhao Market
Daytime on Tuesdays and Fridays; plus an evening market further along the same road.
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Gems Gallery
One of several "World's Biggest" jewellery stores, this one also has a theme park.
555 Moo 6, North Pattaya Rd Website -
Thepprasit Market
You can find the cheapest books in Pattaya at this night market.
F-Su 18:00-00:00 -
Narai Art Gallery
A local crafts shop which doubles as a nice restaurant.
Soi 6, Phratamnak Rd -
Made In Thailand Night Bazaar
Despite the name, it is also open in mornings.
on Second Rd near Soi 10 08:00-23:00 -
KC Gallery
The best and biggest art gallery shop.
Walking St
Travel tips by Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0). Verify opening hours before visiting.
Shopping Guide for Pattaya: Markets, Stores & Souvenirs
Shopping in Pattaya is one of the best ways to experience local culture beyond the usual tourist trail. Whether you're browsing open-air markets for fresh produce and local specialties, hunting for antiques in backstreet shops, or looking for handcrafted souvenirs to bring home, Pattaya's shopping scene has something for every kind of traveler.
This guide lists 22 shopping spots in Pattaya sourced from Wikivoyage — the community travel guide written by real travelers. These are the shops, markets, and stores that visitors actually recommend to each other.
Shopping Tips for Travelers in Pattaya
- Visit markets early for the best selection at Pattaya's food and craft markets.
- Carry local cash — many independent vendors and market stalls prefer cash over cards.
- Check opening days — many specialty shops in Pattaya are closed on Sundays or have limited weekend hours.
- Ask about local products — the best souvenirs are made locally, not imported for tourist shops.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shopping in Pattaya
Where to shop in Pattaya?
Pattaya has 22 curated shopping spots including markets, specialty stores, and local boutiques. This guide covers the best places to shop in Pattaya, from open-air markets to specialist shops. Use Nomax to connect with fellow travelers who can share shopping tips.
What souvenirs to buy in Pattaya?
The best souvenirs from Pattaya are locally produced food and drink, handmade crafts, books about the city, and artisan goods. Markets are the best place to find authentic products. Check listings in this guide for specialty shops and markets in Pattaya.
Are there markets in Pattaya?
Yes, Pattaya has several markets in this guide including food markets, antique fairs, and craft markets. Opening days and hours vary by market — check individual listings before visiting.
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