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As a leading tourist centre in the Eastern Seaboard, Pattaya is also occupied with department stores, shopping centres, street shops and stalls specially concentrated on Pattaya 2 Road, Beach Road and the area between Central and South Pattaya. Whatever you are looking for - such as gems, silk, garments, tailor-made suits, leather ware, furniture, handicrafts, souvenirs and gifts, etc. - you can easily find a wide selection of items within your reach. There are several shopping malls in the centre of Pattaya, and there are two super centres which sell everything from instant noodles to TV sets. Beach Road and south Pattaya areas have many shops selling clothing, jewellery, leather goods, paintings, bronze ware and a variety of things. South Pattaya is the major shopping area for beachwear, souvenirs, films, tapes, pharmaceuticals and liquor. The resort's major gems, jewellery, silk, cotton and handicraft shops, tailors and boutiques are located in the vicinity of, or adjacent to, major beachside hotels. Pattaya 2 Road is also a favourite haunt for shoppers, with several handicraft and Thai silk shops. Department stores and allied bazaars in Central Pattaya offer other shopping experiences. There is an excellent market at Naklua, just north of Pattaya city every Sunday. On North Pattaya Road, A multi-million Baht shopping complex offers a handicraft centre, bazaar and shopping arcade with small bars, nightclubs and an outdoor seafood restaurant. For those who looking for local products such as handicraft, basket ware, dried seafood, may like to visit the following principal markets which are popular among Thai tourists. They are located out of Pattaya city. Do not afraid to bargain at these shops it is a part of fun-making.
Ang Sila : A fishing village about 5 kilometres away from Chonburi Province. Ang Sila was formerly one of the oldest seaside resorts. The village is famous for its cottage industry, producing stone mortars and animal sculptures, like elephants, horses and tigers. Ang Sila also boasts a number of seafood restaurants. On the beach, one can find villagers shelling fresh oysters. A wide array of local handicraft are also available for sale to tourists. Ang Sila is located in the same district as Bang Saen Beach
Nong Mon Market : Nong Mon Market is located in the same district as Bang Saen Beach. This market is famous for Chonburi's local handicrafts and souvenirs located 1 kilometer from the junction leading to Bang Saen. Among its well-known buys are different types of dried seafood, Kao Lam or gluttonous rice baked in bamboo, Hormok (spicy steamed fish cakes), Hoi-jor (deep fried shrimp cakes), sweetened-banana and taro chips. sweetened-fruit preserves as well as Tattan and Bamboo basket ware from Panatnikom, a district known for its unique and intricate weaving techniques.
Basket ware Village : Situated at Moo 1-11, Tambon Railakthong but mostly a Moo 10 in the vicinity of Wat Kohkaew Klong Luang, about 4 kilometres distance from the district along the Panamnikom - Chacheongsao Road and continuing right for a distance of another 4 kilometres.
Bamboo is woven into such objects as ladies' handbags. baskets, betel nut sets, etc. in various colors and
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