Khlong Hae Floating Market runs along the river in Hat Yai and opens on weekends only. Most of the action is on the water, where vendors cook and sell from their boats while you stand on the bank and order. The market has two sections, one for food sold from boats and one for stalls with a wider range of goods. The afternoon is quiet at first, and the scene fills in toward evening, when lights start to reflect on the water.
How ordering from a boat works
Tell the vendor what you want, and they pass it to you in a paddle basket. You place your payment in the basket and then take your item. The vendor stays in the boat, so you do not need to climb down to the water.
Many boats sell drinks as well as food. Fruit juices and tea are served in bamboo cups, which is a detail that stands out if you have not seen it before.
Two sections, one riverside setting
The market is split into two sections. One is the floating part, where food is sold from boats. The other is made up of stalls that sell a wider range of items.
Outside the floating area, you will also find food, drink and souvenir vendors. Some food stalls and a souvenir shop are located upstairs, so it is worth looking beyond the water to see the full market.
Getting there and getting around
Parking is managed by an attendant, and one visitor noted a parking fee of 20 baht. The site has both free and paid parking lots, along with free and paid street parking.
Attendants are on site to guide traffic, and the road and stalls are kept tidy. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Expect some boats to be closed after the flooding in late 2025, and plan for a smaller selection of vendors than in past years.
Perguntas frequentes
When is Khlong Hae Floating Market open?
The market opens on weekends only, from Friday to Sunday, in the afternoon and evening. Check the hours on this page before you go.
How do you pay the boat vendors?
Tell the vendor your order, and they hand it to you in a paddle basket. Place your payment in the basket, then take your item. The vendor does not need to leave the boat.
Can you pay by card at the market?
Debit cards, credit cards and NFC mobile payments are listed as accepted at the market.
Is the market wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, seating and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible.
