About this experience
The 115,200-square-metre Pattaya Floating Market is lined with Thai-style teakwood houses. The best way to explore the market showcasing three World War II amphibious vehicles is by taking a boat that can carry five to eight passengers. You may opt to visit the Thai Folkways Village and browse local products for sale. You will also witness performances from the Long Trail Drum Floating Parade, as well as contemporary Thai music, sea boxing, ancient boxing, and bowl-rowing racing.
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What to expect
Arrive at the Floating Market
~30 min travelMake your way from Pattaya city — approximately 30 minutes by car or taxi — and redeem your ticket at the entrance.
Explore the market by boat
At your own paceBoard one of the five-to-eight-passenger boats and weave through the teakwood stalls to shop for handicrafts, silverware, and textiles.
Long Tail Drum Floating Parade
10:00 – 11:00The day's first major performance winds through the market's waterways — a lively curtain-raiser best watched from the water or the main walkways.
Contemporary Thai Music & Sea Boxing
11:30 onwardsNorth-East Stage performances run from late morning, while the Southern and Northern Boxing Stages host sea boxing bouts on the slippery bar across the afternoon.
Ancient Boxing (Tap-Chak) & Thai Music Band Parade
14:00 – 15:30The Central Stage hosts traditional Tap-Chak boxing at 14:00, followed by the Thai Music Band Floating Parade circling the market from 14:30.
Evening performances & Bowl-Rowing Race
From 17:00The day closes with a final Thai music set, an evening Thai Music Band Parade, and the Bowl-Rowing Race at the Dulala Stage.
Know before you go
- Standard ticket prices do not apply during Thai national holidays, festivals, New Year, or Chinese New Year — special rates will be charged.
- Performance showtimes and stage locations may change without notice; confirm on arrival.
- Children 119 cm and below enter free on admission-only tickets; the child rate applies to bundle tickets.
- All children must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
- Transport to the market is not included — allow around 30 minutes from central Pattaya.
- Bring cash for food, drinks, and any shopping beyond your ticket inclusions.
Meeting point
Pattaya Floating Market, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, Thailand
The market is approximately 30 minutes from central Pattaya by car or taxi. Present your mobile ticket at the entrance gate for scanning — no printout required.
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- Mobile ticket (screenshot or app)
- Cash for food, drinks, and any additional purchases
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. A mobile ticket on your phone is accepted at the entrance gate.
How do I get to the Floating Market from Pattaya?
The market is roughly 30 minutes from central Pattaya by car or taxi. Transport is not included in the ticket price.
Are children charged full price?
For admission-only tickets, children 119 cm and below enter free; children 120 cm and above pay the adult rate. For bundle options (amphibious ride, zipline, Folkways Village), children 119 cm and below pay a child rate, infants 11 months and under enter free, and children 120 cm and above pay the adult rate. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Are the performance times guaranteed?
Showtimes and locations are correct at the time of listing but can change without prior notice. Check the schedule boards on arrival.
Does the standard price apply on public holidays?
No. Ticket rates are not valid during Thai national holidays, festivals, New Year, or Chinese New Year — special rates apply during those periods.
What is the difference between the ticket options?
The admission-only ticket covers market entry and all live performances. The bundle ticket adds an amphibious vehicle boat ride, a zipline, and entry to the Thai Folkways Village. Both options are available in standard and January-onwards pricing tiers.