Four Regions Floating Market

Pattaya's floating market covers a hundred thousand square metres and gathers more than a hundred and fourteen shops and traders set on the water or on pontoons. It is divided into four sections, each representing a region of the country, the north, north-east, centre and south, with the matching architecture, crafts and food.

You cover it on foot along the walkways and by rowing boat for the water section. The stalls offer crafts from all four regions and, above all, a great deal to eat: noodles, skewers, coconut desserts, and more unexpected specialities such as grilled crocodile. Cultural shows are staged every afternoon on a central stage.

It is a reconstruction rather than a historic market, and makes no secret of it. The appeal lies in the concentration: two hours here cover what would otherwise take weeks of travel. Bring cash, as most traders do not take cards.