Ao Nang Landmark Night Market

When the sun drops, Ao Nang Landmark Night Market flips on the neon and the grills. Follow the smoke and spice to the north end of town, opposite Noppharat Thara Beach, where rows of carts turn out everything from wok-tossed noodles to southern Thai curries. It’s a proper street‑food village: sizzling pans, fruit shake blenders whirring, and the sweet smell of roti and mango sticky rice cutting through the sea breeze. Come hungry and build a pick‑and‑mix dinner. Start with skewers and fresh seafood off the grill, then chase it with pad thai, papaya salad, and a cup of coconut ice cream. There’s communal seating and, on many nights, a small stage with live music or casual performances, so you can park up with friends and graze. Stalls selling souvenirs and beachwear ring the edges if you’re hunting for a last‑minute sarong or flip‑flops. Timing matters. It runs daily, roughly 5pm to 11pm, but the sweet spot is just after sunset when everything’s hot and lively. Seats go fast, so arrive on the early side if you want a table. From central Ao Nang Beach it’s an easy 20‑minute walk or a short tuk‑tuk ride up toward Klong Haeng; look for the “Ao Nang Landmark” complex and bus station right next door. Good value, big variety, no fuss — exactly the night market you want on a beach holiday.