Pattaya Shopping Guide | Pattaya local prices, snacks, souvenirs, specialties, more than 40 kinds of souvenirs to share with you!

What are the must-buy shopping in Pattaya? What are the best gifts to buy in Thailand? Pattaya is a resort city. Many Tourists come here hoping to enjoy water activities and taste Pattaya cuisine. They also want to bring some souvenirs back to Taiwan for their relatives and friends, but what are the must-buys in Thailand? Where is the best place to buy these souvenirs? Now please prepare a pen and paper and make a list of Pattaya souvenirs!

Pattaya Price Level

Before understanding the prices in Pattaya, you must first know that the current exchange rate between the Taiwan dollar and the Thai baht is approximately 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 in Bangkok, so Traveling in Pattaya will feel more cost-effective.

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

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

Must-buy shopping spots in Pattaya

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

Big C



Big C is a very famous chain of hypermarkets 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 packs, beauty and cosmetics, etc. can be purchased here.

Terminal 21 Pattaya



Terminal 21 is not only in Bangkok, but also in Pattaya. The indoor and outdoor designs are even more exaggerated than those in Bangkok. There is even an airplane parked directly at the door! Terminal 21 is a relatively affordable department store where you can find quite a lot of designer brands. The prices are usually quite cheap, so it is the first choice for those who want to enjoy the air-conditioning and treasure hunting!

Pattaya Night Market



When Traveling to Pattaya, how can you miss visiting the night market! 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 are even the red-light districts that must be visited in Pattaya!

Sifang Floating Market



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

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



Snacks and local products are a must-buy item in Thailand and are one of the top shopping items 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. Here is a list for you. tidy:

• Pocky Thailand Limited Edition: Banana Chocolate Flavor, Mango Flavor
• PRETZ biscuits: recommended flavors include Pork Rib and Tom Yum Goong
• Bento Squid Fillet: All the dishes are spicy, but very tasty
• Little Boss Seaweed: Original, spicy, barbecue, tomato, Tom Yum Goong, etc., rolled or sheeted, with different tastes
• Big Brother Peanuts: Various flavors, most recommended are barbecue and mustard flavors
• Royal Milk Tablets: Milk content is as high as 70%. In addition to the original flavor, chocolate flavor was also introduced later.
• Thai hand-labeled tea: Made from real tea leaves, it comes in a variety of flavors, and the most recommended is of course the Thai milk tea that is a must-try in Thailand
• Various dried fruits: dried mango, dried durian, dried jackfruit, dried coconut, etc. are all must-buy Pattaya souvenirs
• Fruit biscuits: In addition to dried fruits, there are also banana biscuits, durian biscuits, etc. that are made into biscuits. You can also try them.
• Mangosteen candy: Mangosteen is one of the fruits unique to Southeast Asia. Since the law prohibits bringing fruits back to Taiwan, mangosteen candy is a good choice.
• Meat floss rolls and meat floss biscuits: Although it is prohibited to bring food containing meat ingredients due to the law, if you see meat floss rolls or meat floss biscuits in the supermarket, it is highly recommended to buy a box to try them out.
• Thai cooking packs: If you want to cook classic Thai dishes such as Tom Yum Goong and green curry at home, you can make them more authentic with the help of cooking packs
• Mama Noodles: One of the must-buy instant noodles in Thailand, with a variety of flavors and very cheap (about 10-15 baht per pack)
• Where can I buy these snacks and souvenirs?
• It can be found in convenience stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, night markets, etc.
  

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



Although Thailand is not as big a country of beauty and cosmeceuticals 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 remember the following list Down:

• Makeup: Mistine, Cute Press, Beauty Buffet, 4U2, 2P Original
• Skin care products: ele night mask, Voodoo snake venom mask
• Medicines: Tiger Balm, Counterpain pain ointment, Green Herbal Cream, Double Mint Nasal Inhaler, Royal Foot Patch, Soffell Mosquito Repellent
  

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

Every time I travel to Thailand, I always feel that Thai people are born designers and are very talented in art, design and painting. With the rise of a new generation of young people, this trend is more evident in the goods, bags and clothes sold in some stores. The following are some brands that I have bought/shopped and found to be pretty good. They may not be liked by everyone or 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
• Fragrance: Japara perfume, Mt. Sapola massage oil/essential oil/herbal ball/shower gel
• Bags: NaRaYa bags, BKK bags, CC bags, Merimies bags
• Clothing: batik pants, Muay Thai pants
  

Must-buy in Pattaya: 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 iron and aluminum cans, and some are made of steel wire, which are worth collecting
• Elephant puppet: Made of unique Thai patterned cloth, although not very practical, it is also pleasing to the eye when placed at home or on the desk
• Others: style key chains, refrigerator magnets, postcards, etc.
  

FAQs on Must-buys in Pattaya

Common payment methods for shopping in Pattaya

Cash, credit cards or mobile payments are common payment methods. There are two things to note. One is that some roadside stalls or businesses only accept cash payments. If you want to pay by credit card locally, please note that there will be a 2-5% surcharge. Handling fees, don’t buy a lot just because they are cheap and ignore the overseas handling fees!

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

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