Pattaya floating market : one of the most attractive markets in Thailand
Although Pattaya floating market is a new built market opened to the public in November 2008. But it is built in the traditional way. Most of the shops are made of wood. In Thai language this market is called “Talad Nam Si Pak”. It means four region floating market.And like its name, this floating market is divided in 4 part, which represents the 4 regions of Thailand; Northern-, Southern-, Central- and North-Eastern (Isan) region. In each part you will find the famous products of that region. Most products here are handmade.
If you go to the northern part, you will find wood carving, silver products, native clothes and paper umbrella. In the Isan part you will get to see scented candles, backrest pillow and mudmee silk. In southern part, there are many products made of coconut and wooden ships models. And in the central part you will be offered with wicker furniture and traditional handmade accessories.
Not only are the products that are different in each region, but the structure of the buildings also different. If you observe the roof carefully, you'll find that they are different. Each region has its unique style.
Ah and what makes me love this floating market and want to go there again and again is the food that are being sold there. Especially the sweets, there are so many traditional sweets here, and you have to tried all of them. You will love them and want to eat them till your belly explodes XD
And now you must think, a floating market must have boats, right? Yes, there are more than 80 paddle boats here to take you through the canal around the market. You can choose if you're going to paddle yourself or let the staff do it and you just sit there and relax.
In addition to the products and foods that you can buy here, there are special shows like Coconut-Shell Dance, Dance of the Colorful Torches, North Dance and Kalasin Beauty Dance. Each dance represents its Region. But what I think is the highlight of this place is the sea boxing show. It is really exciting and many of you will like it, especially the male ones.
Oh and you don't have to wake up early to come to the market because this floating market is opened from 10 am – 24 pm. Pattaya floating market isn't the only floating market in Thailand, but it surely is one the most beautiful. So if you come to Pattaya, don't miss this.