The quick answer
Night markets are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to eat well in Thailand. Most open around 16:00–17:00 and run until 22:00–midnight, and a few Bangkok markets stay open until about 01:00. Some run every night, while others, like Chiang Mai's and Phuket Town's walking streets, happen on one evening a week.
This guide covers 16 markets we could confirm are operating in 2026 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and Krabi. Several have changed recently: Jodd Fairs moved from Rama 9 to Ratchada, the Train Night Market Ratchada reopened in March 2026, and Talad Neon near Pratunam is listed as permanently closed.
Hours come from recent guides and can change on public holidays, Buddhist holy days and rainy nights. If you are travelling just for one market, check its Facebook page or Google Maps listing on the day.
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Cheap, cooked-to-order dishes you will find at almost every market. Prices are typical for 2026.
Moo Ping
Pork marinated in garlic, coriander root, palm sugar and soy, then grilled over charcoal on bamboo sticks. Most people eat it with a small bag of sticky rice.
How to order it: Buy two or three skewers with sticky rice as a cheap first bite while you walk the market.
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Gai Yang
Marinated chicken grilled slowly over charcoal. It comes from Isan in northeast Thailand and is served with a tangy chilli dipping sauce.
How to order it: Order it with som tam and sticky rice. This is the classic Isan trio and it is easy to share.
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Som Tam
Shredded green papaya pounded in a mortar with lime, fish sauce, palm sugar, tomatoes, peanuts and fresh chillies. It is sour, salty, sweet and hot at the same time.
How to order it: Say "phet nit noi" (a little spicy) if you don't want it made at full Thai heat.
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Pad Thai
Rice noodles fried in a wok with tamarind, egg, tofu or shrimp, bean sprouts and peanuts. Stalls usually cook each plate to order.
How to order it: Before eating, add lime, chilli flakes and sugar to taste from the condiment caddy.
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Pla Muek Yang
Whole squid or squid skewers grilled over charcoal and served with green seafood sauce made from chilli, lime and garlic.
How to order it: Pick a stall with fresh-looking squid on ice and a steady queue, then eat it hot off the grill.
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Khanom Buang
Small, thin crepes folded like tacos and filled with meringue-like cream and either sweet orange threads or a savoury shrimp-and-coconut topping.
How to order it: Buy a few, because they go soft quickly and are best eaten straight away.
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Khao Niao Mamuang
Ripe mango slices with sticky rice soaked in sweet coconut milk and topped with crunchy mung beans. Ripe mango is easiest to find from about March to June, but most markets sell it all year.
How to order it: Look for stalls that cut the mango when you order rather than pre-packing it.
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Khao Soi
Egg noodles in a coconut curry broth, topped with crispy fried noodles and served with pickled mustard greens, shallots and lime. It is the signature dish of Chiang Mai.
How to order it: Order it at Chiang Mai's Sunday or Saturday walking streets or at Chiang Mai Gate, then add the sides to taste.
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16 night markets by city
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and Krabi, with the days each market runs.
Jodd Fairs Ratchada
Bangkok · Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng – MRT Thailand Cultural Centre (Exit 4)Hundreds of food stalls in one place. The market moved here from its original Rama 9 site in 2025.
- What to eat
- Grilled seafood, moo ping, som tam and mango sticky rice. Expect queues at the popular stalls.
- Tip
- Open: Daily ~17:00–01:00. Older guides still list the Rama 9 address, which has closed. Go to Ratchada, a 2-minute walk from MRT Exit 4.
Train Night Market Ratchada (Talad Rot Fai Ratchada)
Bangkok · Behind Esplanade Ratchadaphisek – MRT Thailand Cultural Centre (Exit 3)The well-known Ratchada market reopened on its original plot on 27 March 2026, after The One Ratchada closed there in May 2025.
- What to eat
- Grilled seafood, moo ping, som tam, pad thai, mango sticky rice, plus mala and hot pot stalls.
- Tip
- Open: ~17:00–01:00 (most sources say daily, some say Tue–Sun). Check the market's Facebook page before a Monday visit. It is a short walk from Jodd Fairs, so you can visit both in one evening.
Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin
Bangkok · Srinakarin Rd, Prawet (behind Seacon Square) – MRT Yellow Line Suan Luang Rama 9 + 10 min walkThe original train market, with vintage stalls, beer bars and live music.
- What to eat
- Moo kata (table-top barbecue) and seafood grilled on portable grills at your table.
- Tip
- Open: Thu–Sun ~17:00–01:00. It is far from central Bangkok. A Grab costs roughly 300–500 ฿ each way, so the Yellow Line is cheaper. Many stalls open late, so go after 19:00.
Yaowarat (Chinatown) street food
Bangkok · Yaowarat Rd – MRT Wat MangkonNot a single market but a street where carts and shophouse kitchens serve food every evening.
- What to eat
- Grilled seafood at T&K Seafood (4pm–midnight), guay jab (peppery rolled-noodle soup) at Guay Jab Ouan Pochana, grilled squid and mango sticky rice from the carts.
- Price
- Seafood 150–400 ฿ at T&K; guay jab 60–80 ฿; grilled squid 40–60 ฿
- Tip
- Open: Evenings, best after 18:00, busiest ~19:00–20:00; many stalls close Mondays. Bring 20 and 50 ฿ notes. The main strip quietens after 22:00, but side sois such as Soi Texas keep serving seafood until midnight.
Sunday Walking Street (Tha Phae Gate – Ratchadamnoen Rd)
Chiang Mai · Ratchadamnoen Rd, Old City – Tha Phae Gate to Wat Phra Singh (~1.1 km)Every Sunday the main road through the Old City closes to traffic and fills with craft and food stalls.
- What to eat
- Khao soi, sai oua (northern sausage), mango sticky rice, coconut pancakes; temple-courtyard food courts at Wat Phan On and Wat Pan Tao.
- Price
- Most dishes 30–70 ฿; khao soi ~50–70 ฿; sai oua from ~40 ฿
- Tip
- Open: Sun ~16:00–22:00/23:00. Arrive around 16:30–17:00, before the 18:00–20:00 peak. Bring cash, because ATM queues at Tha Phae Gate get long. At 18:00 the national anthem plays and everyone stands still for about 90 seconds.
Wualai Saturday Walking Street
Chiang Mai · Wualai Rd, south of Chiang Mai Gate (silversmith quarter)A Saturday street market in the silversmiths' quarter, quieter than the Sunday market.
- What to eat
- Grilled skewers, sai oua, khao soi, sticky rice and sweets; sit-down food in the courtyards of Wat Sri Suphan and Wat Muen San.
- Price
- Most dishes 30–70 ฿
- Tip
- Open: Sat ~17:00–22:00 (stalls set up from 16:00). The busiest time is 18:00–20:00. Almost all stalls are cash-only.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar & Anusarn Market
Chiang Mai · Chang Klan Rd, ~700 m east of Tha Phae Gate (Anusarn at the south end)Open every night, with a partly covered food area at Anusarn that works on rainy evenings.
- What to eat
- Grilled seafood picked by weight, pad thai, som tam, khao soi.
- Price
- Anusarn seafood-court plates mostly 80–180 ฿ (10% service charge at central stage tables)
- Tip
- Open: Daily ~17:00–24:00. Food prices are fixed, but souvenir prices vary a lot between stalls, so compare before you buy.
Chiang Mai Gate Market (Talat Pratu Chiang Mai)
Chiang Mai · Bumrung Buri Rd, at Chiang Mai Gate (south moat)A local food market that runs in the morning and again at night, mainly for food rather than shopping.
- What to eat
- Khao kha mu (stewed pork leg on rice), khao soi, curry over rice, grilled chicken with sticky rice.
- Price
- Khao kha mu 50–60 ฿; khao soi 40–60 ฿; curry rice 40–50 ฿
- Tip
- Open: Daily ~04:00–10:00 and ~18:00–24:00. On Saturdays, eat here before or after the Wualai market, which starts just south of the gate.
Phuket Town Sunday Walking Street (Lard Yai)
Phuket · Thalang Rd, Phuket Old TownEach Sunday evening, Thalang Road's restored Sino-Portuguese shophouses become a pedestrian food street.
- What to eat
- Southern Thai street food: grilled skewers, noodle dishes, regional desserts, fresh fruit.
- Tip
- Open: Sun ~16:00–22:00. Arrive close to 16:00 for shorter queues, because the street is full by 18:00. Show your driver the Thai name ถนนคนเดินหลาดใหญ่.
Chillva Market
Phuket · 141/2 Yaowarat Rd, Phuket Town (~10 min drive north of Old Town)A night market built from shipping containers, with flea-market and fashion stalls Thursday to Saturday.
- What to eat
- Grilled seafood, pad thai, moo ping, mango sticky rice, bubble tea and desserts.
- Tip
- Open: Mon–Sat ~17:00–23:00 (closed Sun). Go after 18:00. Thursday to Saturday is busiest. Stalls are cash-only. From the beaches, the drive is 30–45 minutes.
Naka Weekend Market
Phuket · Wirat Hong Yok Rd near Wat Naka, ~3 km south of Phuket TownA large weekend market for clothes and souvenirs, with live music on stage at 19:00.
- What to eat
- Grilled seafood (prawns, fish, lobster), tropical fruit, mango sticky rice, banana pancakes.
- Tip
- Open: Sat–Sun ~16:00–22:00. Bargain for clothes and souvenirs but not for food. Traffic jams after dark, so parking on the roadside is easier than the main lot.
Banzaan Market
Phuket · Sai Kor Rd, Patong – behind Jungceylon mallPatong's fresh market, where you can buy seafood downstairs and have it cooked at the food court upstairs.
- What to eat
- Pick prawns, squid, fish or lobster and have them grilled, steamed or cooked in a Thai sauce.
- Tip
- Open: Daily ~06:00–24:00 (evening food carts outside). Ask the price per kilo and the cooking fee before you order. Come in the morning for the best choice of fruit and seafood.
Thepprasit Night Market
Pattaya · Thepprasit Rd near Sukhumvit junction, south Pattaya (towards Jomtien)Pattaya's largest weekend night market. On weekdays a smaller version runs.
- What to eat
- BBQ seafood, grilled pork skewers, roast duck over rice, papaya salad, mango sticky rice, coconut ice cream.
- Tip
- Open: Fri–Sun ~17:30–23:00 (reduced on weekdays). Arrive before 19:00 and go to the food section first; the best seafood and duck stalls run low by about 21:00.
Jomtien Night Market
Pattaya · Kwan Mueang Rd, Jomtien (beach across the road)A smaller food market open every night, with communal tables and a children's playground.
- What to eat
- Thai grills and seafood, fresh fruit smoothies (also Indian, Mexican and burgers).
- Tip
- Open: Daily ~17:00–23:00. Go right at opening time, and on a weekday if you can. Tables are communal and fill up at peak times.
Krabi Town Walking Street
Krabi · Maharat Soi 8, beside Vogue Mall, Krabi TownA weekend food market on a closed road, used by local families as much as visitors, with a music stage.
- What to eat
- Khanom jeen (rice noodles with curry), grilled fish and squid, roti, southern-style fried chicken.
- Tip
- Open: Weekends from ~17:00 (Fri–Sat; some guides add Sun). Busiest around 19:30–22:00. Beer is not sold in the market itself. Seating is limited and shared.
Ao Nang Night Market (Ao Nang Landmark)
Krabi · Ao Nang beach road, Landmark complex near the 7-Eleven at the north endA beachside market a minute's walk from the sand, open every night.
- What to eat
- Grilled prawns, squid and whole fish, pad thai, fried rice, mango sticky rice, fruit shakes.
- Price
- Most dishes 60–150 ฿
- Tip
- Open: Daily ~16:00–23:00 (fills up after 18:00). Bring cash, because most vendors don't take cards. From Krabi Town, a songthaew takes 20–30 minutes.
We only list markets with a recent source confirming they operate; Talad Neon (Pratunam) is listed as closed and left out. Places checked as of October 2026; hours change, so check before you go.
Tips
- Bring cash in small notes (20 and 50 ฿). Most food stalls are cash-only, and ATM queues near popular markets get long after 18:00.
- Arrive early. Food queues are shorter in the first hour, and popular stalls can sell out by around 21:00.
- Food prices are fixed and usually posted, so don't bargain for food. Bargaining is normal for clothes and souvenirs.
- Choose stalls with a steady local queue, food cooked to order in front of you, and seafood kept on ice.
- Bring a small bag for leftovers and purchases, and some tissues or wet wipes, since napkins and seating are limited.
- In Chiang Mai, everyone stops and stands still when the national anthem plays at 18:00. Drinking alcohol on the Sunday Walking Street road itself is banned.
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Download FeedMii freeFrequently asked questions
What is the best night market in Bangkok?
It depends on what you want. For food choice close to the centre, Jodd Fairs Ratchada and the Train Night Market Ratchada are next to each other near MRT Thailand Cultural Centre and open until about 01:00. For vintage stalls and table-top barbecue, Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin runs Thursday to Sunday. For street food, Yaowarat (Chinatown) near MRT Wat Mangkon is busiest from 19:00 to 20:00.
Is Jodd Fairs still open in 2026?
Yes, at a new location. The original Rama 9 site closed, and Jodd Fairs now operates on Ratchadaphisek Road, about a 2-minute walk from MRT Thailand Cultural Centre Exit 4. Recent guides list it as open daily from about 17:00 to 01:00.
Is the Ratchada Train Night Market open again?
Yes. Talad Rot Fai Ratchada reopened on 27 March 2026 on its original plot behind Esplanade Ratchadaphisek, open from about 17:00 to 01:00. Most sources say it opens daily and a few say Tuesday to Sunday, so check before a Monday visit.
Which night market in Chiang Mai is best for food?
The Sunday Walking Street on Ratchadamnoen Road has the most food stalls, and the temple courtyards along it serve northern dishes like khao soi and sai oua. On Saturday, go to the Wualai walking street. On other nights, try Chiang Mai Gate Market (from about 18:00) or the Anusarn food area at the Night Bazaar.
What night markets are open in Phuket on which days?
Phuket Town's Lard Yai walking street is on Sunday from about 16:00 to 22:00. Naka Weekend Market runs Saturday and Sunday from about 16:00 to 22:00. Chillva Market is open Monday to Saturday from about 17:00 to 23:00. In Patong, Banzaan Market behind Jungceylon is open daily, and you can have seafood bought downstairs cooked upstairs.