A complete guide to must-buy shopping in Pattaya, more than 40 kinds of Thai souvenirs

What are the must-buy items in Pattaya? What are the best gifts to buy in Thailand? Pattaya is a resort city. Many Tourists come here hoping to enjoy water sports and taste Pattaya cuisine. They also want to bring some souvenirs back to Taiwan for their relatives and friends. But what are the must-buy items in Thailand? Where can I buy these souvenirs at a better price? Now please prepare a pen and paper and make a list of Pattaya souvenirs together!

Pattaya Price Level

Before understanding Pattaya prices, you must first know that the current exchange rate between the Taiwan dollar and the Thai baht is about 1:1.2, which means that 100 Taiwan dollars can be exchanged for about 120 Thai baht. The exchange rate is already quite advantageous, and the local prices in Pattaya are cheaper than Bangkok, so Traveling in Pattaya will feel more worthwhile.

For example, a bowl of noodles at a roadside stall in Taiwan may cost about 50-60 yuan, but only about 30 Thai baht in Pattaya; a set meal at a department store food court in Taiwan costs about 250-400 Taiwan dollars, but in Pattaya it may only cost 150-200 Thai baht.

In addition to the relatively cost-effective food, the prices of local snacks, instant noodles, cosmetics, clothes and pants, intimate items and designer products in Pattaya will also make you feel very affordable.

Must-buy shopping places in Pattaya

Pattaya is not like Bangkok, where supermarkets and shopping malls can be found everywhere. If you want to buy cheap or unique Pattaya souvenirs and Pattaya souvenirs, you can find them in the following places:

Big C



Big C is a very famous chain store in Thailand, so of course you can find a branch in Pattaya. More than 90% of Pattaya souvenirs, must-buy snacks in Thailand, instant noodles, seasoning bags, beauty and cosmetics, etc. can be bought here.

Further reading: Bangkok must-buy shopping guide | Snacks, souvenirs, specialties... More than 20 kinds of souvenirs and amounts are shared without reservation

Terminal 21 Pattaya



Terminal 21 is not only in Bangkok, but also in Pattaya. The interior and exterior designs are even more exaggerated than those in Bangkok, and there is even a plane directly at the door! Terminal 21 is a relatively affordable department store. You can find many designer brands in it, and the prices are usually cheaper. It is the first choice for air-conditioning and treasure hunting!

Pattaya Night Market



How can you miss the night market when Traveling to Pattaya? Although there are not as many night markets in Pattaya as in Bangkok, each night market has its own characteristics. Some are food concentration camps, some sell special small items and local products, and some even become the red light district that Pattaya must visit!

Sifang Floating Market



Pattaya Floating Market is one of the famous tourist attractions in Pattaya. You can not only eat and drink at the floating market, but also a few shops will sell Pattaya souvenirs, local products, gifts, etc. The advantage of shopping here is that you can bargain, and a 30-50% discount is still within a reasonable range.

Must-buy in Pattaya: snacks/food/local products



Snacks and souvenirs are a must-buy in Thailand, and they are also one of the shopping highlights for many people when traveling to Pattaya. There are many famous snacks in Thailand, such as Pocky, seaweed, squid slices, peanuts, royal milk slices, dried fruits, instant noodles, etc. It is not an exaggeration to buy a whole cart of food alone. Here is a list for everyone:

Pocky Thailand Limited Edition: Banana Chocolate Flavor, Mango Flavor
PRETZ Cookies: Recommended Tataki Pork Flavor, Tom Yum Goong Flavor
Bento Squid Slices: All series are spicy, but very refreshing
Little Boss Seaweed: Original, spicy, barbecue, tomato, Tom Yum Goong, etc., roll or sheet will have different tastes
Big Brother Peanuts: Diverse flavors, most people recommend barbecue and mustard flavors
Royal Milk Slices: Milk content is as high as 70%, in addition to the original flavor, chocolate flavor was also introduced
Thai Hand-labeled Tea: Made with real tea leaves, there are many flavors, of which the most recommended is of course the Thai must-drink Milk tea
All kinds of dried fruits: dried mango, dried durian, dried jackfruit, dried coconut, etc. are all Pattaya souvenirs that you must buy
Fruit biscuits: In addition to dried fruits, there are also banana biscuits, durian biscuits, etc. in the form of biscuits, you can also try them
Mangosteen candy: Mangosteen is one of the fruits unique to Southeast Asia. Because the law stipulates that fruits cannot be brought back to Taiwan, mangosteen candy is a good choice
Meat floss rolls, meat floss biscuits: Although due to the law, It is prohibited to bring food containing meat ingredients, but if you see meat rolls or meat cookies in the supermarket, it is recommended to buy a box to try it
Thai cooking packs: If you want to cook classic Thai dishes such as Tom Yum Goong and green curry at home, you can make it more authentic with the help of cooking packs
Mama noodles: One of the must-buy instant noodles in Thailand, there are many flavors and the price is very cheap (about 10-15 baht per pack)
Where can I buy these snacks and souvenirs?
They can be found in convenience stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, night markets and other places.

Must-buys in Pattaya: cosmetics/skin care products/medicines



Although Thailand is not as big a cosmetics and medicine country as Japan and South Korea, its cosmetics, skin care products and medicines are also very famous. The reason is probably that the prices are relatively cheap and the quality is guaranteed. Girls, please write down the following list:

Cosmetics: Mistine, Cute Press, Beauty Buffet, 4U2, 2P Original
Skin care: ele Night Mask, Voodoo Snake Venom Mask
Medicine: Tiger Balm, Counterpain Pain Ointment, Green Grass Ointment, Double Mint Nasal Inhaler, Royal Foot Patch, Soffell Mosquito Repellent
Where can I buy cosmetics, skin care products or medicines?
Convenience stores, hypermarkets, department stores and other places can all be found.

Must-buy items in Pattaya: daily necessities/bags and clothing



Every time I travel to Thailand, I always feel that Thai people are born designers, very talented in art, design, and painting. After the rise of a new generation of young people, this is even more reflected in the goods, bags, and clothes sold in some stores. The following are brands that I have bought/visited and found to be good. Maybe not everyone likes them or they are suitable for everyone, but if you happen to be looking for similar products, you can consider adding them to your shopping list:

Daily necessities: Snake brand talcum powder, Mrs. Xing handmade soap, Golden Bird's Nest handmade soap, various shaped soaps
Fragrances: Japara perfume, Mt.Sapola massage oil/essential oil/herbal ball/shower gel
Bags: NaRaYa bags, BKK bags, CC bags, Merimies bags
Clothing: wax-dyed pants, Muay Thai pants
Where can I buy daily necessities, bags or clothing?
You can find them in department stores, night markets and other places.

Must-buy in Pattaya: travel souvenirs

In addition to eating, drinking, shopping and visiting special attractions during the Trip, buying special souvenirs is also one of the things to do. So what Pattaya souvenirs are worth buying?

Tuk-tuk models: Some are made of aluminum cans, and some are made of steel wire, which are worth collecting
Elephant puppets: Made of unique Thai patterned cloth, although not very practical, they are also very pleasing to the eye when placed at home or on the desk
Others: Stylish key chains, refrigerator magnets, postcards, etc.
Where can I buy travel souvenirs?
They can be found in a few convenience stores and hypermarkets, night markets, and major tourist attractions.

FAQs on Must-Buy Shopping in Pattaya

Common payment methods for shopping in Pattaya

Cash, credit cards or mobile payments are all common payment methods. There are two things to note. One is that some roadside stalls or merchants only accept cash payments; if you want to swipe your card locally, be aware that there will be a handling fee ranging from 2-5%. Don't buy a lot just because it's cheap and ignore the overseas handling fee!

Can I get a tax refund for shopping in Pattaya, Thailand?

As long as travelers hold a Thai tourist visa or a visa on arrival, they can apply for a tax refund in major shopping malls or duty-free shops, but this is conditional: * The goods for which a tax refund is applied for must be taken out of Thailand within 60 days from the date of purchase * The amount of a single purchase cannot be less than 2,000 baht * The total amount of goods for which a tax refund is applied for cannot be less than 5,000 baht (even after the tax refund, it cannot be less than 5,000 baht) As long as the above three conditions are met, you can apply for a tax refund with an invoice, a tax refund form and a passport.