Amphawa Floating Market
Rob's take
"Five hours each way from Pattaya, so this is an overnight paired with Bangkok or nothing at all. Come for the evening rather than the afternoon, when the stalls are all trading and the longtail boats run out to see the fireflies, which is the bit people actually remember. It's more fixed seafood restaurants than food boats these days. Closed Thursdays."
Amphawa Floating Market is a road-trip destination in Samut Songkhram, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.3★ on Google. Open 2:00–9:00 PM daily except Thursday.
A canalside market in Samut Songkhram Province, Amphawa trades from mid-afternoon into the evening along a stretch of old wooden shophouses. Grilled seafood, Thai desserts and souvenir stalls line the walkways, while longtail boats run out to nearby temples and, after dark, on the firefly tours the market is known for. It is closed on Thursdays.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026
What people say
- Evening is the main event, and the firefly boat trips are the highlight for most
- Fewer food boats on the canal than in past years; more fixed seafood restaurants
- Seafood can be pricey, with less street-snack character than regulars remember
- Narrow walkways and unfenced canal edges feel tight when it gets busy
- Afternoon visits are calmer but not every stall has opened yet
Common questions
Is Amphawa Floating Market worth visiting?
Amphawa Floating Market holds a 4.3★ average across 23,112 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.
What are Amphawa Floating Market's opening hours?
Open 2:00–9:00 PM every day except Thursday, when it's closed. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.
Where is Amphawa Floating Market, and how do I get there?
Amphawa Floating Market is in Samut Songkhram, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.
What do visitors say about Amphawa Floating Market?
Recurring themes from reviews include: evening is the main event, and the firefly boat trips are the highlight for most; fewer food boats on the canal than in past years; more fixed seafood restaurants; seafood can be pricey, with less street-snack character than regulars remember; narrow walkways and unfenced canal edges feel tight when it gets busy.
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