Cover Chillva Market, Phuket, Thailand (Photo: Facebook/Chillvamarket)

A round-up of the liveliest markets to hit during your next night out on the island

Watch out Bangkok—you aren’t the only Thai city that boasts an abundance of night markets. Besides resorts and beaches, Phuket offers vibrant night markets for visitors to shop and eat the night away, with an assortment of eye-catching accessories and mouth-watering local delicacies.

Sleep is not an option on this spirited island, with every night bazaar providing something special to look forward to. Planning a visit to Phuket? Here's a guide to the best night markets you shouldn’t miss.

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1. Chillva Market

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Photo 1 of 4 Crowd-pleasing crispy rolls (Photo: Facebook/Chillvamarket)
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Chillva Market is the place to be for a fun weeknight out. This buzzing market is a favourite of locals and tourists alike, offering bohemian clothing, accessories and handcrafted trinkets. End off a satisfying shopping spree with the market’s impressive selection of local food.

Thai food lovers will be happy to find quintessential favourites like mango sticky rice and crispy rolls. For the more adventurous eaters, find fried insects and marinated raw seafood at the busier food stalls lined up with locals.

Address: Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

2. Malin Plaza Patong

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Photo 1 of 3 Fresh tropical fruits on display (Photo: Facebook/Malin Plaza Patong)
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Make the most of your souvenir shopping run when in Phuket. A great option for those seeking reprieve from the tropical heat, Malin Plaza Patong operates under a closed roof. Lined with rows of elephant trinkets, artworks, and tote bags, you’ll find an endless array of souvenirs to consider for friends and family. Fresh selections of tropical fruits are also up for grabs at the market’s bustling produce section.

Address: 52 83150 162/51-52 ภก.4055 Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand

3. Naka Weekend Market

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Photo 1 of 4 The entrance to the sprawling marketplace (Photo: Facebook/Nakamarket)
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Dubbed the “Phuket Chatuchak”, expect Naka Weekend Market to be sprawling. Shopping, food and fitness—exceed your daily step count as you weave through stores selling shoes, bags, clothing, electronics, jewellery, and more. Housing all the classic bites, get your Thai food fix with buttered corn rolled in chilli, skewered bites, and your favourite seafood delights.

Address: Wirat Hong Yok Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand

4. Bangla Night Market

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Above Bangla Night Market on Patong Beach (Photo: Club Med)

A favourite haunt of night owls on Patong Beach, this vibrant night market’s exuberance is easily spotted. Decorated with neon lights and filled with lively music, groove along the stores for the best deals of Thai handicrafts and souvenirs. Here, you’ll also find a number of pubs, live music bars, and rooftop bars—ensuring Bangla Night Market stays bustling all through the night.

Address: DTambon Patong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand

5. Otop Market

Also known as Patong Otop Shopping Paradise, this market is exactly what its name promises to be. Fill your shopping bags with traditional handicrafts, silk garments, pottery, and accessories from products sourced from subdistricts throughout Thailand. An acronym for “One Tambon One Product”, most of Otop Market's products come from Thai tambons (subdistricts). 

Address: 237/15-20 Rat Uthit Road, Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150

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