Formerly known as Thap Phraya, Pattaya is a modern resort town which has become a one of the most frequently visited tourist destination in the world. Thronged by travelers from across the world, the vast stretch of beaches and lush green landscape manages to attract maximum tourists. But Pattaya is popular not only as beach resort city but is also known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment. Shopping in Pattaya is also a well-known activity of the tourists.

Shopping Malls: Streets of Pattaya are lined up with a large number of shopping malls, supermarkets and markets which are best for souvenir shops. The recent years have witnessed a growth in the total number of shopping malls and outlet stores which offer a varied selection in local artifacts and designer clothing items. Few of the better known and more popular malls favored spots for shopping in Pattaya in Thailand are the Central Festival Center, Mike Shopping Mall, PS Plaza and Royal Garden Plaza.

Supermarkets: While at Pattaya one can find a range of supermarkets which are located in the major street of the city. Open for 24 hours, the supermarkets are ideal for emergency Pattaya shopping. Few of the very popular supermarkets in Pattaya are the Carrefour at Central Pattaya Road, Big-C at South Pattaya Road, Foodmart at Thapraya Road and the Tesco-Lotus at North Pattaya Road. While shopping in Pattaya make sure that you visit the bazaar-style markets where one can bargain for items ranging from jewelry and other electronic items. Few very well known markets are the Made in Thailand Night Plazar on the Second Road and the Soi Buakhao Market at the junction of South Pattaya Road and the Soi Buakhao.

Other Shops: Few of the best known stops for booklovers are the Bookazine and the Pattaya Beach Books which have outlets around the city of Pattaya. But if one is shopping in Pattaya for more precious items like gold jewellery head for the gold shops at and around the Central Pattaya Road.