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The Muslim Village Fish Market
Hua Thanon Market
🐟 The morning market of the Muslim fishing village – this is where all the seafood of Samui comes from 🦀 Fresh fish, crabs and squid before 09:00 🫓 Southern breakfast: Roti with Massaman curry and sweet tea 🔥 The nearby restaurants will grill for you whatever you bought
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The real local market of Chaweng
Laem Din Market
🍢 The covered market for locals, minutes from Chaweng 🌙 From the afternoon, it turns into a food market until ~23:00 🍗 Grilled chicken, Isaan curry, and noodles at local prices 🇹🇭 No lanterns and no souvenirs – just good food
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Evening Market - Lamai Night Plaza
Lamai Night Plaza Market
A small night market in the commercial location of Lamai. Suitable for those who are in Lamai and want a quick purchase. Mostly souvenirs, copy clothes, and light food. Less atmospheric than the Lamai Sunday Market but more accessible. Not recommended as a main destination but convenient to combine with a visit to Lamai. Accessible and central 📅 Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 🕓 Hours: 17:00–22:00 📍 Lamai Night Plaza, Lamai
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Friday Walking Street - Fisherman's Village
Fisherman's Village Walki
The most popular and recommended market in Koh Samui. The picturesque streets of Fisherman's Village in Bophut fill with food stalls, boutiques, handmade jewelry, live performances, and a magical atmosphere. Sea view in the background. The best of all the island's markets in terms of atmosphere and variety. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - with Friday being the main day with the most stalls. Recommended to arrive early on Friday. Most popular in Samui | Arrive after 18:00 | Cash only | On the beach 📅 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (main) 🕓 Hours: 17:00–23:00 📍 Bophut Beach Road, Fisherman's Village
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Small market near Fisherman's Village - Bophut
Bophut Free Wave Market
A small and intimate market in Bophut, near the Fisherman's Village sign and a 7-Eleven. Local products, fresh food, and several clothing and jewelry stalls. Less crowded than the large Walking Street, suitable for those who want a quiet and quick purchase. Three days a week. Less crowded than the Walking Street | Small and intimate 📅 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 🕓 Hours: 16:00–23:00 📍 Near the Fisherman's Village sign, Bophut
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Sunday Market - Chaloklum
Chaloklum Sunday Market
An authentic community market in the northern fishing village of the island. Less touristy than the Thong Sala market and more local. Extremely fresh seafood - the most active fishing village in Koh Phangan. Live music, handicrafts, and a calm and pleasant atmosphere. The main street closes and fills with stalls. Recommended to combine with a visit to the north beach. 📅 Days: Sunday only 🕓 Hours: 17:00–21:00 📍 Chaloklum Village Main Road
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Sunday Market - Lamai
Lamai Sunday Night Market
The large weekly night market in Lamai. The main street is closed to traffic and filled with food stalls, live music, and clothes. Festive and relaxed atmosphere, less crowded than Fisherman's Village. Suitable for those who are in the Lamai area and want a market evening. Good to combine with a visit to the daily Lamai market. Only on Sunday | Less crowded than Fisherman's Village | Live music 📅 Days: Sunday only 🕓 Hours: 17:00–23:00 📍 Lamai Main Road
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Daily Night Market - Haad Rin
Haad Rin
A daily night market in the heart of the famous Full Moon Party area. Food, drink, and souvenir stalls along the main street. The atmosphere heats up especially on Full Moon and Half Moon nights. Suitable after swimming at the nearby beach. Open until after midnight. 📅 Days: Daily (every day of the week) 🕓 Hours: 17:00–00:00 (on Full Moon nights open until later) 📍 Haad Rin Main Road
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Thursday Market - Maenam
Maenam Walking Street
Weekly market in the quiet Maenam area, one of the least touristy areas in Samui. Very local atmosphere, less known to tourists. Authentic Thai food, local crafts and live music. Suitable for those looking for a real market experience without the crowds. Peak hour: 18:00–20:00. Only on Thursday | Most authentic in Samui | Less known to tourists 📅 Days: Thursday only 🕓 Hours: 17:00–22:00 📍 Maenam Main Road
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Daily Night Market - Srithanu
Srithanu Night Market
Daily night market in the heart of the vegan and spiritual community of Srithanu. Health food, vegetarian and vegan alongside classic Thai food. Art displays, live music around sunset and a unique spiritual atmosphere. Very popular among digital nomads. Most beautiful around sunset. 📅 Days: Daily (all days of the week) 🕓 Hours: 17:00–21:30 📍 Srithanu Main Road
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Morning Market and Fresh Produce - Nathon
Nathon Fresh Market
Local daily morning market in Nathon, the main port town of Koh Samui. Fresh produce, fruits, fish, meat and spices. This is where the locals shop. The lowest prices on the island for daily produce. There are also several prepared food stalls. Not touristy at all - a real local experience. Suitable for those traveling independently and cooking food. Cheapest for fresh produce | Not touristy | Open from 05:00 📅 Days: Daily 🕓 Hours: 05:00–20:00 (morning is most active 05:00–10:00) 📍 Nathon Town Center
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Night Market - Chaweng Lake
Chaweng Lake Night Market
Night market behind Central Festival Mall in Chaweng, near Chaweng Lake. Strong emphasis on food - Thai, international and Asian. Less crowded than Fisherman's Village but better food variety. There is seating and parking spaces. Suitable for dinner near the market and in the central area of the island. Less crowded than Fisherman's Village | Has seating | Thursday-Saturday only 📅 Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 🕓 Hours: 16:30–22:30 📍 Chaweng Lake area, behind Central Festival Mall
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Daily Night Market - Lamai Beach
Lamai Night Market
Daily night market on the beach road in Lamai. A more local atmosphere than Chaweng and less touristy. Street food, clothes and souvenirs at low prices. The old market closed after Covid and reopened in a new location closer to the beach. Suitable after swimming at Lamai Beach. Available every day | More local than Chaweng | On Lamai Beach 📅 Days: Daily (all days of the week) 🕓 Hours: 17:00–23:00 📍 Lamai Beach Road
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Saturday Day Market - Thong Sala
Thong Sala Walking Street
The largest and most popular market in Koh Phangan. Every Saturday the main street of Thong Sala is closed to traffic and turns into a lively market with over 300 stalls. A mix of authentic Thai street food, handicrafts, clothes, jewelry and live music. Locals and tourists alike come here. Recommended to arrive after 18:00 when the atmosphere is at its peak. Cash only. 📅 Days: Saturday only 🕓 Hours: 16:00–22:00 📍 Thong Sala main road (Taladkao Road)
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Morning Market - Fresh Produce Market
Thong Sala Fresh Morning
Local morning market on a street in Thong Sala. Fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, meat, fish, spices and fresh cooked food. This is where the residents buy their daily groceries. The cheapest prices for fresh produce on the island. Arrive early when the produce is freshest. You can eat already at the market from the prepared stalls. 📅 Days: Daily 🕓 Hours: 06:00–12:00 📍 Thong Sala Market Street (separate street for vegetable market)
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Daily Night Market - Pantip Thong Sala
Pantip Night Market
The beating heart of street life in Thong Sala. Over 50 Thai street food stalls, authentic dishes at very low prices (60–150 Baht). Popular among locals and digital nomads. Fruit shakes, curry, pad thai, seafood, and more. Peak hour: 19:00–21:00. Also known as Thong Sala Night Market and appears on Google Maps as Pantip Market. 📅 Days: Daily (all week) 🕓 Hours: 06:00–22:00 (peak at 19:00–21:00) 📍 Opposite the main pier of Thong Sala