Pattaya, renowned for being the largest tourism centers in Thailand is located at the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand. A former fishing village, Pattaya was formerly known as Thap Phraya and has since the 1960s developed into a modern resort town which has become one of the world's most visited tourist destinations. The Thai city is flocked by tourists from far and wide who are attracted by the stretch of white sandy beaches and lush scenery. While at Pattaya, travelers will realize that Pattaya is beyond beaches and has one of the most vibrant nightlife in the world. Another prominent activity which is very prominent in the itinerary of the visitors is shopping in Pattaya.

Shopping Malls: Pattaya houses a large number of malls and arcades which are flocked by a large section of travelers. The growing tourism sector of the city has also led to the growth in the total number of shopping malls and stores which offer a fine selection of artifacts and traditional garments. One can also shop for souvenirs at these shopping malls and get great bargains on local woodworks and art pieces. The popular malls which are regarded the best places to indulge in shopping in Pattaya in Thailand include the Central Festival Center, Tuk.com, Mike Shopping Mall, Jim International, PS Plaza and Royal Garden Plaza.

Supermarkets: Pattaya also houses a range of supermarkets which are mainly located along the streets of the city. Most of the supermarkets at Pattaya are open throughout the day and are ideal for emergency Pattaya shopping. The popular supermarkets in Pattaya which are flocked by locals and tourists 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. Another must visit while shopping in Pattaya are the various bazaar-style markets which are famous for offering very good bargains on a range of products like electronic goods and local made furniture and handcrafted woodwork artworks. The names which stand out in the category of supermarkets are the Made in Thailand Night Plazar and the Soi Buakhao Market located between the South Pattaya Road and the Soi Buakhao. .

Other Markets: Pattaya also offers shopping options for other varied range of other products like books and is often considered as a hot spot for book lovers. Few of the popular book stores include the Bookazine at Central Festival Centre, DK Book Mart at Central Pattay Road and the Jeremy's Bookshop which is famous for selling papaerback books. But if one is shopping in Pattaya for artworks then head for the many Narai Art Gallery and the KC Gallery which sell a range of work of local artists. Other precious items like gold jewellery can be bought at the many jewelry shops in and around the Central Pattaya Road.