Where is the night market in Phuket? Phuket markets - clothing, food, night and moving. Handmade shoes

Markets in Thailand are not only a place where retail transactions for the purchase and sale of goods take place, but also an entire culture. The markets are always full of life, in which local residents are directly involved; here they shop, eat, buy ready-made food to take home, communicate and just spend time.

Almost every beach in Phuket has its own night market. These markets operate outdoors (also called street markets) in the evening and are intended for leisurely strolls, small purchases of beachwear, souvenirs and other trinkets, and the enjoyment of street food, rather than larger purchases.

The night market in Karon is also a popular place visited by almost all tourists.

Market location, how to get there

The Night Market Karon is located in the center of the “tourist” Karon, on the territory of the Wat Suwan Khiri Khet temple. The market is called the Karon Temple Market.

We live in Phuket Town and regularly visit the largest and most inexpensive night market in Phuket. On excursions we hear how the guides recommend the Naka Market night market. They promise low prices and a large selection of everything vacationers need - Thai food, souvenirs, clothes, Thai cosmetics and accessories.

Naka market, Phuket Town

Naka Night Market is located on the outskirts of the town, about 1 km from the Central Festival. Here you can really buy souvenirs and clothes at normal Thai prices without beach markups. It is always crowded, stuffy and hot, but at the same time lively and noisy. The smells overwhelm each other. The cycle of food, clothing, cosmetics, shoes, souvenirs, bags, underwear. Even dogs, rabbits, cats and hamsters are sold to anyone.

Walk, choose, roll your eyes

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What are the prices at the Phuket night market?

The prices on the online market are very favorable, they don’t break your pocket and encourage you to buy more and more necessary and not so necessary things. Women's shorts for 100 baht. Do you need T-shirts and warm blouses for the fall? Come and buy everything for 150! You can also buy glasses for 100 baht in Phuket.

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Just last weekend I bought myself two high-quality pencils. One for lips, one for eyebrows. All together it came out to 120 baht ($3.5).

Thai and Korean cosmetics

The market is so big that you will need more than 2 hours to walk around it slowly and see everything. Or you can hang out here even longer, staying for dinner in one of the street cafes.

Review of prices for Thai food

We come to the night market every weekend. We buy rice, kebabs, chicken, sweets, my favorite strawberry shake and sometimes fruit.

Phuket Weekend Night Market

Kebabs 10 baht, chicken legs 20-25 baht, sausages and sausages 10-15 baht, rice 5-10 baht. Slava can have a hearty dinner here for 30 baht ($1)

Slavin's favorite kebabs for 10 baht. Quail eggs for me for 20 baht


Affordable prices for fish


Pizza for 60 baht


Donuts, rings, cupcakes - all for 10 baht


If you want a cake - a piece for 70-90 baht

Shopping on Kata

Kata Fresh Produce Market (Kata Porpeang Market) is one of the busiest markets on the west coast of Phuket. There are two types of markets in Thailand: Talad Nad is open twice (sometimes three times) a week, and Talad Sod is open daily. These are beautiful places for walking, but Talad Nad has the slight advantage of being more authentic. Kata Porpeang - Talad Nad Market.

Kata Fresh Market is located on Kata Road opposite Chaba Phuket Resort - on one of the roads connecting the "upper" Patak Road with Club Med Road. Roughly speaking, it is a large L-shaped market, located on a piece of unused land with plenty of parking. If you want to walk around here, don’t wear something light-colored, there’s a lot of water and dirt, and when it’s dry there’s a lot of dust. It's hot during the day and the market only cools down when the sun goes down.

As you enter the market, you'll find a second-hand clothing section on the left, while on the right you'll be greeted by stalls selling new clothes, mainly women's jeans and T-shirts, as well as a collection of sexy lingerie. You can also find a complete collection of men's leather belts from brands such as Gucci, Billabong, Armani and Boss. Further on, you will find yourself in the children's clothing section, which is located next to a cosmetics stand, which, in turn, is located next to a collection of religious artifacts, where you can find medicinal juices and skin products.

So, you get the idea that there is little logic to the way the Kata Fresh Food Market is laid out, but wait... the food aisles are about to begin and the air is filled with delicious aromas and smells. A good tip is not to eat before coming to the Kata Fresh Food Market. You will be overwhelmed by the smell of fried chicken, duck, grilled fish, crabs, clams, squid, spring rolls (cooked in front of your eyes). They sell Thai sausages and, of course, countless fresh tropical fruits.

Among the highlights of this market are ringing melons, soft and flexible mangoes, bananas, pink apples, coconuts, pineapples of all sizes (in Phuket, pineapples are a delicacy), papaya, hairy rambutan, pomelo, mangosteen, jackfruit, the delicate taste of longana, and even more the delicate taste of Lychee, and of course you can find much more fruit here, but it all depends on the season. You can even find grapes and regular apples here at the right time of year.

In the L-shaped recess, just after the row of wonderful green vegetables, you will enter gadget territory, with electronic toys, speakers, headphones, etc., which will quickly give primacy to pearls and bracelets, textiles, towels and bed linens, and fashionable bags. There will be an elephant section - themed friezes along with hundreds of wooden elephants of all sizes.

The list of what you can buy at the Kata Fresh Market is endless, you just have to move on and embrace it. Here you will be surrounded by a friendly, cheerful atmosphere without pushiness, just jokes and polite suggestions. And this in a calm and peaceful atmosphere without the pulsating irritability that is sometimes common in other markets. Although some prices are clearly marked, it is still worth trying to bargain. Just do it with a smile. There is one rule here, please do not bargain for food, fruits and vegetables.

The best time to visit is after five o'clock in the afternoon, when the market is not so crowded, but if you plan to buy fresh vegetables, it is better to go to the market in the middle of the day. Market opening hours are supposedly from 11:00 – 21:00, but the market doesn't actually open until 16:00 on Mondays and Thursdays.

Working hours: every Monday and Thursday from 11:00 to 21:00.

Location: on Kata Road opposite Chaba Phuket Resort.

Night markets are specially created for those who do not like to walk under the scorching sun. They are called night machines conditionally, due to the fact that they work in the dark. They open before sunset and are open until 10-12 pm. Agree, it is much more pleasant to be here in the dark. Believe me, the heat from the grills and braziers will be enough for you.

There are many night markets in Phuket. Almost every beach will provide you with at least 1-2 rows of food and clothing. It is with the onset of darkness that brisk trade begins here. But we will tell you about the largest and cheapest weekend night market - Naka.

Where is the market

It is located in Phuket City. Approximately 1 kilometer from the shopping complex "Central Festival".

We don’t know the exact address of the night market in Phuket, but the description will be quite enough. If you have any problems, just tell the taxi driver "night market" and they will take you where you need to go.

Location on the map

If you look at the map, look for Wirat Hong Yok Rd. It houses the beautiful Thai temple Wat Nakaram. And right opposite the temple there is a night market.

If you come to the Central Festival, you can take a walk to the market. To do this, go south along Chao Fah Tawan Tok Rd to the intersection with Wirat Hong Yok Rd and turn left.

You will have a temple on your left and a market on your right. Walk for about 10-15 minutes.

Working hours

Naka is a weekend market. Open only on Saturdays and Sundays. There is very little trade here on weekdays.

• Opening hours – from 16 to 21-23.

Some merchants close early, so don't delay your visit.

How to get there

The easiest option is a taxi. In the form of a closed car or tuk-tuk, auto-rickshaw, or even a bike (for those traveling alone).

You can also reach various beaches by public transport. Focus on "Central Festival" or ask when entering the bus "night market".

What to buy

We warn you right away, if you don’t like markets, you shouldn’t come here. Have you ever been to "Vietnamese" market or on "a la Cherkizon". About the same thing, but rather flavored with the specific smells of food and incense.

It has everything your heart desires, from gadgets and watches to different types of cuisine. You shouldn’t expect to buy something expensive and serious. For such purchases, go to. On the market you will most likely buy a cheap fake.

But there is a sea of ​​inexpensive clothes and shoes here. You don’t have to carry suitcases of things with you, but buy everything here. Prices for T-shirts, flip-flops, shorts, skirts start from 200 rubles. You just need to take into account that Thais are small in both height and build. Therefore, it is difficult to find things in large sizes.

Women will be pleased with the choice of cosmetics - Thai and Korean. The reviews are not bad. But you need to look at the quality. They also sell underwear, bags, leather goods (mostly leatherette), souvenirs and even pets. Do not take children to these departments, because they will definitely want to buy a hamster or puppy. And then you will have problems with veterinarians and customs.

All this is located in the covered part of the market. The open part offers gadgets, everything for them, watches, jewelry, costume jewelry, bags, CDs and electronics.

Don't expect a 200 baht watch or jewelry to be branded. But many people like to shop from Chinese online stores where the prices are the same. And here every thing will find its buyer.

A huge sector of the market is food. Here you can have a very satisfying and inexpensive meal. Kebabs, sushi, pastries and cakes, fried noodles, rice with fillings, fish, seafood, meat, pancakes, fried insects and much, much more. All this is generously flavored with spices and smells incredibly delicious.

Here you will find a variety of fruits, already peeled and cut. And what delicious fresh juices? Be sure to try it.

However, not everyone likes this cacaphony of aromas. Look carefully at the appearance of the dish and the smell from the plate. Some complained that they received rotten food.

You should not eat sushi or cakes that have been in the heat for several hours.

Helpful information

Pepper, which Thais add to all their dishes, is a natural antiseptic. Therefore, eat spicy food. Literally "to your health". Just count on the strength of your stomach.

Since the market is located far from the sea, it is quite stuffy here even in the evening. Especially in the covered part of the market. When going here, take a bottle of clean water with you so that you can drink, wash your hands or wash your face if necessary.

Take only cash and preferably more small bills. This will make it more convenient to pay and not wait for change. By the way, which may not exist.

The situation with crime in Thailand is not bad, but still follow basic security measures and do not leave your wallet, bag, or gadgets unattended.

When you arrive in Phuket, visit the Naka night market. Here you will feel the full Thai flavor.

Have a nice trip!

The Kata market is located deep in the area on the main road, Patak Rd, leading from the Chalong area and Phuket town. Not far from the market there is a Makro supermarket. We stopped by this market hoping to grab a bite to eat, but ran away within 5 minutes. Fruit costs the same as in stores, food looks unappetizing and there is a kind of stench everywhere.

Market on Kata

Fruit market on Kata

The market on Kata is quite small and not only fruit. As I said, it is located away from the beach. You can easily walk here in about 15 minutes. The only thing this market on Kata can be useful for is to buy fruit at normal prices. Well, as normal, it’s cheaper than on the beach, but in large stores the prices are about the same. Well, since there are no shops on Kata except Makro, the only thing left to do is buy them at the fruit market. In addition, there is a chance to bargain.

Fruit market at Kata Beach

Fruit prices depend on the season. For example, in winter, mangoes can cost 100-140 baht per 1 kg, and in summer the same mangoes are sold for 40-50 baht/kg. So there is no point in listing prices in the article. In addition to fruit, there are also vegetable rows, ready-made food and a couple of rows where a small fish market is located. Meat is also sold there by weight. We didn’t dare go there without gas masks, even for the sake of the article.

Where can I order a transfer from the airport?

We use the service - KiwiTaxi
We ordered a taxi online and paid by card. We were met at the airport with a sign with our name on it. We were taken to the hotel in a comfortable car. You've already talked about your experience In this article.

Vegetables at the market cost the same as in supermarkets

Market on Kata Beach on the map

Opening hours: from 7 to 19.30
Opening days: daily
Coordinates: 7.824878, 98.301634