Ayutthaya Night Market Guide: Days, Hours & How to Go

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Which Ayutthaya Night Market Is Right for You?

Ayutthaya has no single night market. Several options sit in or near Uthai District, and the days decide which one fits your trip. Hours below come from a third-party listing, so confirm them locally before you go. Public holidays can change the schedule.

• Choose Klong Thom if you want a local market with posted prices.
• Choose Ayothaya Floating Market if you want a tourist-friendly stop with a cheap-food reputation.
• Choose the mall if rain or heat rules out outdoor stalls.

Klong Thom Weekend Market: Hours, Location and What to Expect

Klong Thom Market Night Plaza Grande sits at Thanu, Uthai District, with the Plus Code 9J24+PHW. Confirm the map pin before you set off. Listings show Saturday and Sunday 11:30–21:00. Google reviewers rate it 4.2 from 1,079 reviews, a figure that will drift. It feels like a neighborhood market rather than a curated one. Expect clothing, shoes, handicrafts, household goods and food, with second-hand items mixed among new stock. Walking the full length reportedly takes about 1.5 hours. Balloon Ayutthaya Night Plaza has its own listing (9J24+44W) about 210 m away, so it appears to be a separate market. Check on arrival before you plan two stops.

How to Get There and Plan Your Time

Klong Thom lies in Uthai District, so expect a separate trip from the temple core. Read our guide to getting around town for tuk-tuk and bicycle options. We have no verified fare, so agree a price before you board. Nearby Kantary Hotel Ayutthaya is listed at a 9 minute walk, or 680 m. KWANS Ayutthaya is listed at 1.7 km. Day-trippers from Bangkok should read our Bangkok day-trip logistics first. Check the last train on the State Railway of Thailand site before committing to an evening visit. A sensible plan is a sunset temple stop in the afternoon. Reach the market by late afternoon, which lets you avoid midday heat and still leave about 1.5 hours before the 21:00 close.

What to Eat and Buy at the Ayutthaya Night Market

Food is the main draw. Reviewers and the listing mention grilled squid, Thai tea, fruit packs and snacks. Halal cooked food is reportedly available across the market. Reviewers reported ฿70 for one squid, ฿35 for Thai tea and ฿20 for a pack of fruit slices. Those prices are anecdotal and dated, so treat them as a rough guide. Bring an appetite and graze along the walk. Beyond food, browse clothing and second-hand goods. Look carefully, because used items sit among new ones. For more dishes, see our local dishes to try. Ayutthaya is also known for roti Sai Mai, a roti wrapped around thin candy floss, sold at stalls around Bang Lan.

Costs and Cash

Bring cash in small notes. Card payment is unlikely at most stalls. Most stalls post prices, and reviewers describe them as local rather than tourist rates. Some reviewers reported snacks such as a donut or hot dog at ฿15 each. Haggling is accepted on clothing and second-hand goods. One listing suggests opening at 50–60% of the asking price, though that is the listing's advice, not a rule. Fixed-price shops and malls do not haggle. Keep it friendly, because aggressive bargaining is considered rude. Skip haggling on food with posted prices.

Mistakes to Avoid

A few errors can ruin the trip. Arriving Monday to Friday is the biggest one, because Klong Thom is closed. Showing up near 21:00 leaves little time for a walk of about 1.5 hours. Skipping cash is another common slip. Flooding is a risk from August to October, so check the Thai Meteorological Department forecast before you go. Our notes on season and flood timing explain the calendar. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Skip this market entirely if you are a short day-tripper with a train back to Bangkok.

Weekday and Rainy-Evening Alternatives

On a weekday, head for the island rather than hunting for a market. Our evening options on the island cover lit temples and riverside spots. River Bar - Ayutthaya, on Thanon Uthong, is listed as open daily 11:00–23:00. For a sit-down meal, browse the sit-down restaurants we recommend. Ayutthaya City Park, about 1.8 km from Klong Thom, offers air-conditioned shopping when it rains. Local food guides also point to Hua Raw Night Market and stalls near Chao Phrom Market. We have no verified schedule for either, so ask your hotel about current hours. For the tourist-market comparison, see Ayothaya Floating Market. For more ideas, see more ideas for Ayutthaya.