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A growing number of travelers are drawn to Thailand's newest tourism attraction, Pattaya. The floating market with food from four different areas, which you may enjoy on a boat, is the main attraction of this tourist spot.
Together with Asia King Travel, let's investigate this market!
In 2008, the "Four Regions Floating Market," often called the Pattaya Floating Market, was created to honor Thailand's rich cultural legacy. The North, Northeast, Central, and South areas of Thailand are represented, together with their customs, foods, and handicrafts. It has canals and traditional Thai architecture, drawing inspiration from the ancient floating marketplaces where merchants sell their wares from boats.
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About Pattaya Floating Market
With its array of cultural events, including musical performances, martial arts demonstrations, and traditional dances, the market has grown in popularity as a tourist destination. It has developed throughout time to combine contemporary tourism with tradition, protecting Thai history and offering a fully immersing cultural experience.
If you think the activities at the floating market are simply buying, selling, eating and drinking, then you are wrong. There are still 4 free performances taking place here every day to serve market guests, this will definitely make your visit more interesting.
Adventure with the Zipline in the air
Surely you wouldn't think of participating in an adventurous game when going to the market, right? But that is completely possible when you come to Four Regions Pattaya Floating Market. With the Zipline in the air and moderate speed, you can see the market and its entire 100,000 square meter area. This promises to be an interesting experience when you want to try new things at a market.
Thrill with Sea Boxing on the river
Sea Boxing is a form of river wrestling that has existed for a long time in Thailand. Two wrestlers will compete while balancing on a wooden platform in the middle of the river. The wrestling match will end when only 1 person remains on the platform. In addition, there are also traditional boxing performances (tap chak) and Muay Thai at different time frames.
Exciting boat racing at the end of the day
It can be said that a day at Pattaya floating market is really like going to a festival with all different forms of trading and entertainment. And especially, this market will definitely not be as gloomy as a normal market. Please stay a bit for the upcoming boat race and enjoy the last fun Pattaya floating market has for you.
Enjoy musical parade on boat
Music is always present in the space of floating markets. There is rarely any time when loud music does not come from ships or boats around here. Besides romantic buskers and peaceful traditional music, there is also musical parade on a boat by the management board of this place during early afternoon and Thai music at late evening hours.
All four areas of Thailand's delectable and varied food are crammed into the market area. It follows that visitors' fascination in the market's appetizers is understandable given how enthralled they are with the main course. The most well-known ones include pad thai, rice, fried noodles, noodle soup, and kanom jean with various curries.
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What to eat in Pattaya Floating Market
Desserts such foi thong, thong yip, and ka nom krok (coconut pancake) will also fill you up. The best way to appreciate them is to do so while just floating along the coast in a wooden boat and taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of this well-designed market district.
Your starting place, your means of transportation, and other costs like activities and admission fees can all affect how much it costs to go to Pattaya Floating Market.
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The cooler, drier months of November through February are ideal for visiting the Pattaya Floating Market since the weather is more conducive for taking advantage of the market's outdoor and water-based activities.
Best time to visit Pattaya Floating Market
It's better to visit in the morning (9 AM to 11 AM) or late in the afternoon (3 PM to 5 PM) when it's cooler outside and there are less people around. Weekends frequently align with Thai holidays and festivals, creating a lively cultural environment.
Getting to Pattaya Floating Market is easy. From Bangkok, buses, vans, trains, or taxis can take you there, with options to suit different budgets and travel preferences. Once in Pattaya city center, you can hop on a Songthaew for an affordable ride or take a taxi or Grab for a quicker trip.
Located about 10 kilometers south of Pattaya's city center along Sukhumvit Road, the market is easily accessible by following clear signage and landmarks. Plan your journey according to your schedule and budget for a hassle-free visit to the market.
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