9 Best Night Markets in Thailand
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The best night markets in Thailand bring streets and squares to life once the heat of the day begins to fade. Under strings of lights, you can watch craftspeople at work, uncover vintage treasures, sample regional dishes, and browse everything from handmade designs to playful souvenirs. Music and performances often provide the soundtrack as you make your way between the stands.
No two market nights are quite the same. Some stretch through historic old towns, others specialize in antiques or artisan crafts, while larger bazaars can keep you shopping and eating well into the evening. Read on for our pick of Thailand’s night markets and what to seek out at each one.
9 Best Night Markets in Thailand
- Train Night Market Srinagarindra
- Greenway Night Market
- Fisherman’s Village Night Market
- Tha Pae Walking Street
- Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Phuket Weekend Market
- Phuket Walking Street
- Krabi Town Night Market
- Cicada Market
1. Train Night Market Srinagarindra
Bangkok’s after-dark vintage treasure hunt
Good for: Shoppers, Nightlife
Train Night Market Srinagarindra is a treasure hunt on a huge scale, with vintage dealers and collectors taking over warehouses and open-air stalls after dark. Slip into a faded denim jacket, flick through crates of old vinyl, or choose a piece of brightly colored mid-century furniture to take home. Keep digging for retro signs, old cameras, toys, and memorabilia, or even vintage action figures, antique metal trains, and French chandeliers.
The vintage styling continues beyond the stalls, with old motorcycles, neon signs, and retro motoring memorabilia woven around the market. Take a closer look at the classic-car displays too, where polished American automobiles turn parts of the site into an informal motoring museum. Read more
Location: 51 Srinagarindra Road, Nong Bon, Prawet, Bangkok 10250, Thailand
Open: Thursday–Sunday from 5pm to 1am (closed from Mondays to Wednesdays)
Phone: +66 (0)8 1827 5885
Train Night Market Srinagarindra
2. Greenway Night Market
Hat Yai’s fashion-forward evening market
Good for: Shoppers, Nightlife
Greenway Night Market is one of Hat Yai’s go-to spots for an evening wardrobe update. Search the secondhand racks for vintage and branded pieces, switch to the fashion stalls for contemporary streetwear, then finish the look with shoes, jewelry, or a new bag. If you fancy a change on the spot, pull up a chair at one of the inexpensive nail-art stands for a fresh manicure.
Dinner has its own dedicated space at the Greenway Food Station, a vast food court with more than 1,000 menu items. Try southern Thai specialties, grilled seafood, or crispy fried chicken, then continue to nearby ASEAN Night Bazaar if you want to extend the evening with more shopping and a large halal-food selection.
Location: 1406/3 Karnjanavanit Rd, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 5 pm to 10 pm (Closed on Monday)
Phone: +66 81 990 6553
Greenway Night Market
3. Fisherman’s Village Night Market
Handmade finds on Koh Samui’s waterfront
Good for: Couples, Shoppers
Fisherman’s Village Night Market takes over Bophut’s old seafront lane, threading market stands between restored Chinese-style teak shophouses and the beach. Try a silk scarf around your shoulders, choose a handcrafted leather accessory, or peruse handmade jewelry and wood carvings created for an easy-to-pack reminder of Koh Samui. Artists, musicians, and street performers join the vendors as the pedestrianized road fills for market night.
Follow the aromas toward the food stands for freshly grilled prawns and squid, spicy Thai curries, or skewers of chicken satay, then cool down with a fresh tropical-fruit shake. Head down to Bophut Beach afterward and finish the evening with a walk along the sand beside the illuminated village.
Location: Tambon Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Daily from 6 pm to 10 pm
Fisherman’s Village Night Market
4. Tha Pae Walking Street
Chiang Mai craftsmanship across the Old City
Good for: Food, Shoppers
On Sunday evenings, traffic disappears from Ratchadamnoen Road and Chiang Mai’s Old City becomes one long marketplace. Between Tha Phae Gate and Wat Phra Singh, artisans unroll Lanna textiles, display intricate silverwork, and hang painted paper umbrellas and lanterns above their stands. Look closer for contemporary pieces too, including bamboo designs and natural skincare made by younger Thai makers.
Even the temples become part of market night, with several courtyards turning into pop-up food courts. Slip through the gates when hunger strikes and order sai ua, northern Thai sausage packed with herbs and spices, or khao soi, coconut curry noodles crowned with a tangle of crispy noodles.
Location: Rachadamnoen Rd, Si Phum, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Open: Sunday from 5 pm to 10.30 pm
Tha Pae Walking Street
5. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
Chiang Rai’s nightly showcase of Lanna culture
Good for: Photo, Shoppers
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is a particularly good place to bring home craftsmanship from northern Thailand. Marvel at embroidered bags and textiles inspired by Akha, Karen, and Hmong traditions, admire intricate silverwork, or choose a piece of carved teak or lacquerware for your home. Thai silk and other handcrafted accessories fill the compact lanes around the central food court.
Make the cultural performances part of your evening too. The central stage hosts Lanna folk music and traditional dances, including fon lep, the graceful northern Thai fingernail dance performed with long metal nail extensions. Order northern dishes such as nam ngiao, a spicy tomato noodle soup, or gaeng hung lay, a fragrant pork curry, and watch a performance over dinner.
Location: Tambon Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 6 pm to 11 pm
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
6. Phuket Weekend Market
Phuket’s combination of vintage finds, handmade crafts, and local music
Good for: Shoppers, Nightlife
Also known as Naka Market, Phuket Weekend Market packs an enormous amount of shopping beneath its lanes. Dig into the secondhand section for pre-owned clothes and curious home finds, switch to breezy beachwear for your next island day, then see the crafts by Phuket’s small makers. The roof covering much of the bazaar is particularly welcome when one of Phuket’s tropical downpours rolls through.
Try Hat Yai-style fried chicken, crisp and fragrant beneath a scattering of fried shallots, or pla pao, whole fish encased in salt and grilled over coals. As you eat, let the sound of guitars and live vocals lead you between several stages, where Phuket musicians perform throughout the evening. Read more
Location: Wirat Hong Yok Rd, Phuket Town, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Saturday and Sunday from 4 pm to 11 pm (Closed Monday–Friday)
Phuket Weekend Market
7. Phuket Walking Street
A taste of Phuket’s trading heritage
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Phuket Walking Street, known locally as Lard Yai, revives Thalang Road’s old trading role every Sunday evening. Beneath the pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses, seek out small-scale sellers offering student-made crafts, vintage pieces, and artwork, while school bands and buskers perform along the traffic-free street. The market has also expanded onto neighboring Phang Nga Road, adding another stretch of creative stands to explore.
Don’t miss the chance to taste Phuket’s distinctive Hokkien and Peranakan influences. Try oh tao, a crispy, sticky oyster omelet, or loba, fried pork offal served with a sweet-spicy dipping sauce. For dessert, cool down with o-aew, a refreshing jelly served over shaved ice. Read more
Location: Thalang Rd Old Phuket Town, Tambon Talat Yai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Sunday from 4 pm to 11 pm
Phuket Walking Street
8. Krabi Town Night Market
A colorful celebration of Krabi creativity
Good for: Couples, Shoppers
Krabi Town Walking Street puts the work of southern Thai makers alongside the weekend food stalls. Slip into a colorful batik shirt or dress, compare handmade leather bags, or pick out pearl jewelry for an easy-to-pack souvenir. Local artists display paintings and other artwork, while the cooking stands tempt you with Krabi flavors such as khao yam, a southern rice salad tossed with herbs, toasted coconut, and tangy budu sauce.
The central square becomes a performance space as acoustic musicians take the stage and student groups present Thai dance and traditional music. Afterward, walk down to the nearby Krabi River promenade to see the distinctive Khao Khanab Nam limestone formations rising across the water.
Location: Maharaj Rd Krabi, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Open: Friday–Sunday from 5 pm to 10 pm
Krabi Town Night Market
9. Cicada Market
Hua Hin’s garden of art and design
Good for: Couples, Shoppers
Cicada Market brings artists, designers, and craftspeople together in a leafy garden setting in Hua Hin. Original illustrations and paintings hang alongside handcrafted silver jewelry, ceramics, and leatherwork, while portrait artists capture faces in quick sketches and caricatures. The Cicada Art Factory takes the creativity indoors, with rotating exhibitions spanning painting, sculpture, illustration, and photography.
Sample cuisine from the dedicated food area, then settle into the open-air amphitheater for an evening of music, theater, or dance beneath the garden’s mature trees. Be sure to have a go yourself at one of the changing workshops, which can include painting, ceramics, and jewelry-making.
Location: Nong Kae, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand
Open: Friday–Sunday from 4 pm to 11 pm (Closed Monday–Thursday)
Cicada Market
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