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Thai-style Markets

Thailand is famous for its open-air markets with small stalls selling a myriad of products, mostly locally made, and often what one would consider a handicraft. Pattaya has less of this type shopping than most of Thailand's major tourist destinations, but Thai-style markets do exist. Thepprasit Market on Thepprasit Road near the junction with Sukhumvit Road is Pattaya's version of a weekend market. It has over 500 stalls offering food and a variety of goods. On Tuesdays and Fridays, Soi Buakhao Market, sometimes called the Tuesday/Friday Market, sets up on the corner of South Pattaya Road and Soi Buakhao. In the evenings a small market appears further along South Pattaya Road. The Made in Thailand Night Plaza found on Second Road near Soi 10 is a warren of small shops offering a variety of locally made products each day from 08:00-23:00. The Market Pattaya on Second Road near Soi 5 opened with high expectations and visions of becoming another Chatuchak, but the vision has never been realized. It is very quiet most evenings.
Specialty Shops
Art Galleries

Many local artists have original paintings to sell. In addition, they will often turn a precious photograph into a painting for you at a fraction of what it would cost elsewhere. The galleries tend to cluster together. Several can be found on Pattaya Second Road and on Pattaya Naklua Road. What they have to sell usually represents good value for money.

Bollini Gallery
215/6 Moo 10
Pattaya Second Road
0-3842-3754

C.W. Tavich
59/1-2 Moo 10
Phratamnak Road
Phratamnak Hill
0-3842-9418

Jaran Gallery
216/57 Moo 10
Pattaya Second Road
0-3842-7792

Royal Galleries
179/103 Moo 5
Pattaya Naklua Road
Naklua
0-3842-7328-9
Gems and Jewellery

Thailand is noted for its gems and hand-made jewellery. Care must be taken when shopping to avoid a scam. Never buy gems from someone on the street or allow a tout take you to a store offering 'bargains'. At best what you purchase will be over-priced; and in extreme cases, gems on offer will be fake. If you are shopping for expensive items, shop only at established and reputable shop, preferably those that are members of the 'Jewel Fest Club', an organization sponsored by the Tourist Authority of Thailand and the Thai Gem and Jewellery Traders Association . In addition to gems, probably the best bargains to be found in Thailand are the costume jewellery items sold by vendors on the street. Earrings, in particular, represent good value for money.

H. Sengs International Gems
Pattaya Beach Road
South Pattaya
Tel. 0-3842-2430

Imperial Jewelry
325/1-3 Moo 10
Soi Pattayaland 2
Tel. 0-3842-1966

Tom's Gems
239/2 Moo 10
Pattaya Beach Road
Tel. 0-3842-2811

World Gems Collection
98 Moo 6
North Pattaya Road
Tel. 0-3841-2333
Handicrafts

Every visitor to Thailand wants to return home with some of the country's wonderful handicrafts. Baskets, jewellery, handbags, wall-hangings and more are sold on almost every street corner and virtually all malls, shopping centres and Thai markets. There are also numerous boutique shops in Pattaya that specialize in handicrafts and antiques.

Kalad
7 Moo 8
Intersection North Pattaya Road/Sukhumvit Road
North Pattaya
Tel. 0-3841-3551

Lukdod Shop
209/10 Moo 6
North Pattaya Road
North Pattaya
Tel. 0-3842-8357
Tailors

Pattaya, like every tourist centre, in Thailand is loaded with tailors. Most are capable of good, but not spectacular work. The result, however, is often slipshod because it is done so quickly. If you insist on at least two fittings and don't expect to get your clothing back in 24 hours you will get a better result. Also, it is best to avoid tailors who offer incredibly cheap deals. It can't be done without cutting corners. Here are some tailors that have been recommended by Pattaya residents.

Classic Tailor
215/25-26, Moo 10
In front of Royal Garden Plaza
Pattaya South Road
Tel. 0-3842-6840

Giovani Collection
215/15
Pattaya South Road
Tel. 0-3841-3404

Jim's International
216/48
Central Shopping Arcade
Pattaya 2nd Road
Tel. 0-3872-0761

Lord's Tailors
131/2 Moo 10
Walking Street (Beach Road)
South Pattaya
Tel. 0-3842-9640
Thai Fabrics

Hand woven silk is one of Thailand's great bargains. If you are interested in buying silk to take home, it is best to do a little research before making the plunge. Although Pattaya is not the best place in the Kingdom to purchase silk, there are several shops with a wide selection at reasonable prices. Also don't forget Thailand's hand woven cotton: unique and colourful, it adds class to any garment.

Baan Chiang Thai Silk
78/54 Moo 9
Big C
Pattaya Second Road
Tel. 0-1827-3297

Pamai Shop
215/33-34 Moo 10
Pattaya Second Road
Tel. 0-3842-6261

Porn U-Mai Thai Silk
218 Moo 10
Royal Garden Plaza B30, Second floor
Pattaya Beach Road
South Pattaya
Tel. 0-3871-0603