Runway Market
Rob's take
"A night market with a full-size aeroplane parked in the middle and a Ferris wheel over the top, which tells you it was built for photographs as much as for food. The street food is cheap and plentiful all the same. It sits opposite the Alcazar, making it the obvious place to eat before or after the show. Stalls vary, so pick the busy ones."
Runway Market is a shopping spot in Pattaya, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. It's rated 4.3★ on Google. Open daily, 4:00 PM–1:00 AM.
A lively open-air night market in Central Pattaya, directly opposite the Alcazar Show and open daily from late afternoon until the early hours. Its centrepiece is a full-size old aeroplane parked among the stalls, alongside a Ferris wheel, making it a popular photo spot. Expect affordable Thai street food and grilled seafood, exotic bites, souvenir and clothing stalls, and big screens showing football.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated July 2026
What people say
- The parked aeroplane and Ferris wheel are the big draw and a favourite photo backdrop
- Wide range of affordable street food, grilled seafood and exotic dishes
- Handy stop before or after the nearby Alcazar Show
- Souvenirs, clothing and elephant pants alongside the food
- Food quality varies by stall, so choose clean-looking vendors carefully
Common questions
Is Runway Market worth visiting?
Runway Market holds a 4.3★ average across 2,669 Google reviews, so it's well regarded by the people who go.
What are Runway Market's opening hours?
Open daily, 4:00 PM–1:00 AM. Hours can shift on Thai public holidays, so it's worth checking ahead for a special trip.
Where is Runway Market, and how do I get there?
Runway Market is in Pattaya, 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 Runway Market?
Recurring themes from reviews include: the parked aeroplane and Ferris wheel are the big draw and a favourite photo backdrop; wide range of affordable street food, grilled seafood and exotic dishes; handy stop before or after the nearby Alcazar Show; souvenirs, clothing and elephant pants alongside the food.
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Where it is
Open in Google Maps ↗Worth knowing
- Opening hours: Daily 4pm–1am
From Runway Market's own website, read September 2026. Prices and hours change — check the source before you rely on one.
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