Where to find Phuket night markets?
Night markets in Phuket are always fun; from the popular Chillva Market to the giant Naka Weekend Market or the Sunday Walking Market in Phuket Town, almost everyone loves to browse the incredible array of local food and snacks, and the many things you don’t really need but are fun to take back to your hotel or even back home.
Night markets in Phuket are intense, colourful, surprising, fascinating, puzzling, smelly, messy, confusing and overwhelming. But night markets all have one thing in common, and they offer a unique glance at the daily life of Thai people, rich, poor or just like you and me, making it one of the popular things to do in Phuket.
1. Phuket Sunday Street Market
Location: Phuket Town |
Phuket Walking Street weekend market, also called ‘Lard Yai’ by the locals, is now the most popular attraction in Phuket City. This weekend, the street market was an instant success, denoting a need for something to happen on Thalang Road, the historical part of town. Night markets are not new to Phuket City. The old Naka Weekend Market on the outskirts of the city, near Central Festival, has always been very popular, but the Phuket Walking Street is more creative. Read more
Location: Phuket Town
Address: Thalang Road, Phuket Town
Open: Sunday 5 pm – 9 pm
2. Chillva Night Market Phuket
Location: Phuket Town |
Chillva Market is the best young night market in Phuket. Everyone loves those night markets and Thai teenagers more than everyone else, especially with this new trend of using old containers! Every town in Thailand seem to have a surprising amount of those weekend markets, and they are always busy. Read more
Location: Phuket Town
Address: 141/2 Yaowarat Road, Phuket Town (Between Tesco Lotus and Phuket Town)
Open: Thu – Sat from 5 pm – 11 pm – Closed on Sunday
3. Naka Weekend Night Market
Location: Phuket Town |
Naka Weekend Market (Naka Market) is the name tourists give to this overgrown Phuket town night bazaar, while Thai call it ‘Talad Tairod’, which means ‘Car Boot Sale’. ‘Naka Market’ seems to be the most popular name lately. ‘Phuket Chatuchak’ is also a reference to Bangkok’s enormous weekend market. So many names for one single market! Read more
Location: Phuket Town
Address: Thalang Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Phuket Town 83000
Open: Saturdays and Sundays, 4 pm to 9 pm
4. Malin Plaza Patong
Location: Patong Beach |
Malin Plaza is a relatively new night market at the southern end of Patong Beach. It succeeded where other night markets failed because they kept in mind that food is the magnet that makes people come in the first place. It applies to shopping malls just as well. Read more
Location: Patong Beach
Address: 162/51-52 Prachanukhro Road, Patong Beach, Kathu District, Phuket 83150
Open: Daily 2 pm – 12 am
5. OTOP Night Market
Location: Patong Beach |
OTOP, an acronym for ‘One Province, One Product’ once translated, was initially designed as a local market to promote the handicrafts of each province of Thailand. This idea didn’t last very long, and today, the Patong OTOP market mostly sells many copies, fake stuff and souvenirs you don’t even need. What is more interesting is the food street and the small beer bars in the back. Read more
Location: Patong Beach, opposite Hard Rock Cafe and Hooters
Open: Daily 10 am till late – Food Street: 5 pm till late
6. Kata Night Market
Location: Kata Beach |
The Kata Night Market is a large but lesser-known market located amidst buildings and hotels at Kata Beach. Despite its hidden location, it has become popular for its variety of cheap food and dishes sold in numerous small stalls. The market operates like a food court, where you can choose your food and drinks by browsing through the different vendors and then pay, collect your order, and sit at any available table.
Open: 2 pm -11 pm, daily
Address: Muang Patak Rd, Tambon Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100
7. Karon Temple Market
Location: Karon Beach |
The Karon Temple Market only opens twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, and is so popular that people have started to plan their evenings around that event. Night markets have always been popular in Phuket and Thailand, but a Temple market sounds much more exotic. Besides, Karon Beach lacks attractions, so the fair is always a welcome breeze of fun. Read more
Location: Karon Beach
Open: Every Tuesday and Friday – 4 pm to 10 pm
8. Fun Friday Avenue Market
Location: Bangtao Beach |
Fun Friday Avenue Market is a small weekend market popping up every Friday evening at Boat Avenue on the way to Phuket Laguna. It’s modest in size but fun to visit if you stay in the Bangtao Beach area. Night markets are part of Thailand’s life; wherever there is a market, there is a crowd and lots of food! Read more
Location: Bang Tao Beach
Open: Every Friday – 5 pm to 10 pm
9. Phuket Indy Market
Location: Phuket Town |
A fun, young and creative little corner in Phuket Town, the Phuket Indy Market is tucked in a small lane off Dibuk Road, just next to the Limelight Avenue Mall and not far from the well-known Raya Restaurant. Read more
Location: Phuket Town
Address: Limelight Avenue, Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Open: Wednesday to Friday, 4 pm – 10 pm
10. Karon Plaza
Location: Karon Beach |
Karon Plaza, also known as Karon Bazaar, is a popular bazaar located on Beach Road in Karon Beach. It is a bustling shopping centre that offers a wide range of goods and foods to tourists. The plaza is situated in a prime location, just a few minutes walk from the beach, not far from the Karon Circle, and is easily accessible by foot, car, or motorbike. It is a colourful and vibrant place with vendors selling an array of products such as clothing, souvenirs, jewellery, handicrafts, and accessories.
Location: Karon Beach
Hours: 10 am – 11 pm
11. Kor Jaan Market
Karon Plaza is a shopping and dining hub located in Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand. It is a popular destination for tourists looking for souvenirs, clothing, accessories, and other items. While prices may be high, bargaining and searching for deals can help you score some great finds at a reasonable price.
In addition to shopping, Karon Plaza is also known for its wide range of dining options. There are several restaurants and food stalls in the plaza, offering a variety of Thai and international food. The prices for dining at Karon Plaza are reasonable, making it a great place to grab a meal while on a budget.
Location: Phuket Town
Address: Kra Road, Phuket Town 80110
Open: 10 am – 11 pm, daily
Entrance: free
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See also
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Fast Facts about Phuket Markets
🛍️ Sunday Market: | Sunday Walking Street Market |
🛍️ Weekend Market: | Naka Market |
🛍️ Weekday market: | Chillva Marlet |
🛍️ Night market in Patong: | Malin Plaza |
🛍️ Night market in Karon: | Karon Temple Market |
🛍️ Night market in Kata: | Kata Night Market |
🛍️ Night market in Bang Tao: | Fun Friday Boat Avenue |