The Koh Phangan night markets are the cheapest and easiest evening plan on the island. The two to know are the Phantip night market, which runs nightly near the pier in Thong Sala, and the Saturday Walking Street, a free weekly market on the main road. Bring cash for both, and reach Phantip by 6 pm for the best choice.
This guide covers hours, prices and what to eat, and where the smaller markets are. It draws on Thai Holiday Guide's Koh Phangan overview, its Saturday Walking Street page and Thong Sala page, and a food guide from Eclipse Hostel, all read on 6 November 2026. Where sources differ on prices, we show both.
- Nightly market
- Phantip, Thong Sala
- Weekly market
- Saturday Walking Street
- Walking Street hours
- 16:00 to 22:00, free entry
- Dish prices
- 40 to 150 baht, sources differ
- Payment
- Cash
- Arrive
- By 6 pm for the best choice
What are the best Koh Phangan night markets?
The Phantip night market in Thong Sala runs nightly, and the Saturday Walking Street, also called Chinese Street, runs from 16:00 to 22:00 with free entry, per Thai Holiday Guide. Chaloklum has a Sunday walking street, and smaller markets are reported in Sri Thanu and Ban Tai.
Koh Phangan Night Markets at a Glance
| Market | Where | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phantip night market | Thong Sala, near the pier | Nightly | Dishes about 40 to 80 baht per Thai Holiday Guide, 60 to 150 baht per Eclipse Hostel |
| Saturday Walking Street | Main road in Thong Sala, also called Chinese Street | Saturday 16:00 to 22:00 | Free entry, cash |
| Chaloklum Sunday Walking Street | Chaloklum, north coast | Sunday | Listed by Thai Holiday Guide |
| Sri Thanu night market | Sri Thanu | Not stated | Wellness-focused stalls, per Eclipse Hostel |
| Baan Tai night market | Ban Tai, south coast | Not stated | 15 or more stalls, often live music, per Eclipse Hostel |
Thong Sala is also where most ferries arrive, so the Koh Phangan night markets are an easy first evening. Our Thong Sala guide covers the pier, and our where to stay in Koh Phangan guide compares the areas.
Phantip: The Nightly One Among the Koh Phangan Night Markets
Thai Holiday Guide lists the Phantip night market as running nightly, with dishes at 40 to 80 baht, and suggests arriving by 6 pm. The Eclipse Hostel guide calls it the island's largest and gives 60 to 150 baht per dish, so expect the higher range for seafood and grilled meats. It lists pad thai, som tam, grilled chicken and mango sticky rice among the dishes.
Saturday Walking Street: A Weekly One of the Koh Phangan Night Markets
The Saturday Walking Street, also called Chinese Street, runs through Thong Sala from 16:00 to 22:00, with free entry and cash-only stalls, according to Thai Holiday Guide. The Eclipse Hostel guide says the main road closes to traffic and the market has food, crafts, clothing and live music. Go early, because it is busiest after sunset.
Chaloklum, Sri Thanu and Ban Tai: More Koh Phangan Night Markets
Thai Holiday Guide lists a Sunday walking street in Chaloklum on the north coast. The Eclipse Hostel guide describes a wellness-focused night market in Sri Thanu with smoothie bowls, vegan curries and raw desserts, and a Baan Tai night market with 15 or more restaurants and stalls and often live music. It does not list hours for either, so ask your hotel before you go.
What to Eat at the Koh Phangan Night Markets
Pad thai, som tam, grilled chicken and mango sticky rice are the dishes the Eclipse Hostel guide names at Phantip. The same guide says nearly every restaurant on the island offers plant-based options, and lists Sri Thanu as the place for vegan stalls. For sit-down meals, see our Koh Phangan restaurants guide.
| Meal | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Market dish at Phantip | 40 to 80 baht | Thai Holiday Guide |
| Market dish at Phantip | 60 to 150 baht | Eclipse Hostel |
| Street food budget per day | About 250 to 400 baht for three meals | Eclipse Hostel |
Tips for the Koh Phangan Night Markets
- Bring cash, because most market stalls and small restaurants do not take cards, and ATMs are in Thong Sala.
- Arrive by 6 pm for the best choice.
- Choose stalls with long queues of Thai customers.
- Drink plenty of water, especially with spicy food in the heat.
- Check the day before you go, because only Phantip and the Saturday Walking Street have stated hours.
Koh Phangan Night Markets FAQ
Which of the Koh Phangan night markets runs every night?
The Phantip night market in Thong Sala runs nightly, per Thai Holiday Guide.
When is the Saturday Walking Street at the Koh Phangan night markets?
Saturday from 16:00 to 22:00 in Thong Sala, with free entry and cash only.
How much does food cost at the Koh Phangan night markets?
Thai Holiday Guide gives 40 to 80 baht per dish at Phantip and Eclipse Hostel gives 60 to 150 baht, so budget for the wider range.
Do the Koh Phangan night markets take cards?
Mostly no. Bring cash, and use the ATMs in Thong Sala before you go.
Are there vegan options at the Koh Phangan night markets?
Yes. Eclipse Hostel says nearly every restaurant offers plant-based options and lists a wellness-focused market in Sri Thanu with vegan curries.
Is there a Koh Phangan night market on Sunday?
Thai Holiday Guide lists a Sunday walking street in Chaloklum, on the north coast.
Want to stay near the markets?
Compare Thong Sala hotels for your dates on Agoda, and check the pier distance.
Photo credits: Thong Sala seaport by Lindnerix (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Thong Sala Pier by Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); The beach near Thong Sala Pier by Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons); Chaloklum beach by Davide Dioporto (CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons). Tour photos: GetYourGuide.
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