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Pang Chang Market guide: go Tuesday or Friday afternoon for fresh cheap food and local stalls, expect basic setup and uneven walkways
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Pang Chang Market — an analyst’s quick take from visitor reports
Pang Chang Market earns an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 82 reviews and presents as a compact, locally focused food market rather than a large tourist attraction.
What you can buy here
- Fresh produce: vegetables and fruit.
- Protein choices: meat and fish, with barbecue and ready-cooked Thai dishes available.
- Small bites and packaged items: boxed sushi (~40 B), sweets (~40 B) and three mangos for ~40 B.
- Non-food stalls: clothes, dress items, spices, seasonings and lottery tickets.
- One reviewer reported spotting rat meat being sold at a single stall; visitors advised checking individual stall hygiene before buying cooked items.
Quality and how it compares to nearby markets
Multiple visitors rated produce and cooked foods positively, directly comparing quality to the Rawai Monday Market and the nearby night market, which suggests competitive freshness and preparation standards for the island market scene.
Layout, cleanliness and safety checks
Guests described the market as picturesque and colorful, but also noted that walkways are slightly less maintained, which can affect circulation during busy periods and may be an issue for people with mobility limitations.
Temperature checks have been reported at the entrance, indicating that vendors used visible health or safety measures at times when reviewers visited.
When to go
The market operates on two set days: Tuesday afternoons and Friday midday-to-evening, so plan visits to coincide with those windows.
Practical visitor tips from the reviews
- Expect a predominantly local crowd and local price levels rather than tourist-marked goods.
- Bring comfortable shoes and watch your step because the walking surfaces are not uniformly maintained.
- Inspect cooked-food stalls visually for cleanliness before buying hot dishes; a reported sale of an unusual meat item at one stall makes a quick check prudent.
- If you want low-cost prepared snacks and fruit, come early in the market’s open period to see the widest selection.
- Consider pairing the visit with nearby eateries such as 72 HiGHWAY BAR&RESTAURANT if you want a sit-down option after browsing.
Final assessment — who should go
Choose Pang Chang Market when you want a short, local shopping stop focused on fresh food, low-cost snacks and everyday goods; the market’s limited schedule and compact layout make it best for visitors with flexible plans who can match the operating days.
🕒 Opening Hours
7.800105, 98.335068
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