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    theTripPacker •  September 01 , 2014

    Pattaya Floating Market: 4 Regions in 1 Location

    Although Pattaya is better known for its ‘dark’ side, it is a different city during the day. Pattaya is home to many attractions and activities such as Nong Nooch Garden, Underwater World, and now the Pattaya Floating Marketthe largest man-made floating market.

    Pattaya Floating Market has been opened since November 2008. It is Pattaya’s latest attraction, and occupies 23 Rais (37,000 square meters).

     

    AS the Thai name suggests, the market is divided into 4 separate parts. Each part represents one of the four regions of Thailand: Northern, Central, North-Eastern, and Southern. The market brings together the best of each region, including products and traditions.

    Paddle boats are on standby to ferry visitors around the compound to visit the Thai-style teak wood buildings. The entire compound is linked by a network of canals, bridges, and a number of different sized islands with exotic plants and trees. The boat cruise is for foreigners to experience first-hand the way-of-life of riverside living. Visitors can admire Thai architecture at the same time. Water vendors move with their paddle boats from dock to dock offering their unique taste of freshly cooked traditional Thai dishes and desserts.


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    theTripPacker •  September 01, 2014
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    theTripPacker •  September 01 , 2014

    The floating market also animates the area with cultural performances native to the four regions of the country. You will get to see dances, martial arts demonstrations, water boxing, and many more. New additions to the Pattaya Floating Market include amphibian-boat rides, an agricultural rice field demonstration, authentic house-boats for home stay. 


    There are more than 110 shops on the premises. Wood carvings, silks and cloth weaving, Thai herbs and herbal products, and OTOP products are just some of the few things available for sale. Don’t forget to visit the ‘Nueng Siam Woodcarving Museum’. The museum has rare pieces of crafted teak over 200 years old. Inside is also an impressive and beautiful carved image of the elephant god Ganesha.

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    theTripPacker •  September 01, 2014

    Editor's Comment

    • Strong point:
    • The market has products and food from all four regions. Performances are also based on the traditions of each region. Foreign visitors will be able to experience Thai culture from all regions in one location.
    • Weak point:
    • The market is very much oriented to foreigners. The market is nothing new to Thais. Be careful when walking across bridges, some can be pretty steep.
    • Conclusion:
    • Pattaya Floating Market does a good job at bringing together food, products and traditions from all four regions of Thailand. There is plenty to see, eat, and do while you are here. While there is nothing exceptional about a floating market for Thais, foreigners will enjoy this as something new.
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    theTripPacker •  September 01 , 2014

    General Info

    Address : 51/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvit-Pattaya Rd., Bang Lamung District, Chonburi

    GPS : N12 52 4.32, E100 54 17.16

    Contact no. : 038 706 340 Fax : 038 076 800

    E-mail : info@pattayafloatingmarket.com

    Website : www.pattayafloatingmarket.com

    Opening Hours : 10.00-24.00 Everyday

    Best Time : Early morning or late afternoon; the heat is less intense.

    Highlight : The biggest man-made floating market that gathers the best of the four regions of Thailand.

    Activities : Boat cruise/ Shopping/ Sight-seeing/ Dining/ Watch performances

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    theTripPacker •  September 01 , 2014

    How to get there

    Drive past Pattaya Tai Rd. on Sukhumvit Rd. towards Sattahip for about 10 kilometers. The market is on your left.

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    theTripPacker •  September 01, 2014