Koh Chang Night Market: Opening Hours, Locations & What to Eat
Koh Chang: roadside food stalls from White Sand Beach to Lonely Beach
Koh Chang doesn't have one big night market like Phuket or Krabi Town. Instead, food stalls set up along the west coast road in the late afternoon, from White Sand Beach down to Lonely Beach. Each beach area has its own small cluster, plus a few local spots where Thai residents and resort staff eat.
This guide covers where to find them, when they open and what to eat, with baht prices where available.
- Koh Chang has not really any proper night markets. That's the view of a long-time resident on the TripAdvisor Koh Chang forum. What you'll find are roadside stall clusters, not big organised markets.
- The White Sand Beach market has moved. The same forum says it moved off the main road to a smaller spot opposite Grand View Resort. I Am Koh Chang's older page places it between Kacha Resort and a shoe shop. Look for it near Grand View Resort first.
- Opening hours differ by source. Visit Thailand Today lists the White Sand Beach night food market as open daily from 5:30pm to 11pm. Thailand Routes says 5pm to 10:30pm. I Am Koh Chang says stalls appear from around 5pm. Many are nearly sold out by 8 or 9pm.
- Some prices are old. The White Sand market prices come from an I Am Koh Chang page from around 2014. Expect them to be higher now.
- Thailand Routes' days and hours aren't confirmed elsewhere. Its times for the Klong Prao and Lonely Beach markets don't appear in any other source. Treat them as a rough guide.
- Halal food is very limited on Koh Chang. Most grilled meat at the stalls is pork or chicken of unknown origin. Muslim travellers should stick to seafood, fruit, roti and sticky rice dishes. Ask before buying.
Koh Chang night markets at a glance
| Market | Area | Days | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sand Beach Night Food Market | North-west | Daily | About 5pm to 11pm | Easiest to find |
| Klong Prao Temple food stalls | Centre-west | Daily (extra stalls morning and evening) | All day | Local food, lower prices |
| Klong Prao north end stalls | Centre-west | Daily | Early morning and late afternoon | Cheap noodles |
| Kai Bae night market and Walking Street | West | Daily | Evening | Food plus bars |
| Lonely Beach night market | South-west | Daily | About 6pm to midnight | Nightlife crowd |
| Klong Son village | North | Late afternoon | Not listed | Khao lam (bamboo sticky rice) |
| Bang Bao Pier | South-west | Daily | Daytime to evening | Seafood restaurants and shops |
1White Sand Beach Night Food Market
This is Koh Chang's best-known night market, on the roadside in the middle of White Sand Beach. Visit Thailand Today rates it 4.2 stars from 656 reviews. It lists the market as open daily from 5:30pm to 11pm, livening up closer to 7pm.
You'll find grilled meats on sticks, grilled fish, kebabs, corn on the cob, sticky rice, fresh fruit and fruit shakes. I Am Koh Chang says the banana rotis are always a safe bet. It also warns that quality is inconsistent and some meat may be cooked hours earlier, so try one item before ordering more.
Prices (I Am Koh Chang, about 2014): corn, sticky rice and meat skewers for under ฿100 in total. Fruit shake ฿40, plate of fruit ฿30.
2Klong Prao Temple Food Stalls
Just north of Klong Prao temple on the main road, a row of food stalls serves both tourists and locals. I Am Koh Chang says they're open all day, with extra stalls in the early morning and early evening. It gets busy when resort staff finish their shifts, which is a good sign. Thailand Routes calls the Klong Prao market the most local option, with lower prices.
What to eat: a wide choice of Thai dishes, fresh fruit and takeaway snacks.
3Klong Prao North End Stalls & Noodles
At the far north end of Klong Prao Beach, near Coconut Beach Resort, a few stalls open early morning and from late afternoon. The choice is limited, mostly kebabs and pad thai. There's also a noodle stall under the eaves of the V Mart supermarket.
Nearby, south of the Santhiya Tree resort turning, I Am Koh Chang lists a noodle stall with an English sign reading Noodles 40 Baht. It serves pork noodles, so it isn't suitable for Muslim travellers.
4Kai Bae Night Market & Walking Street
Kai Bae has a newer night market on the roadside opposite GajaPuri Resort. A TripAdvisor forum member said it still had quite a few empty stalls but was worth a look. Kai Bae's roads are narrow, so I Am Koh Chang notes most food here is in small roadside eateries rather than carts.
Nearby, Kai Bae Walking Street is a beachside bar strip with music and cold drinks. Visit Thailand Today rates it 4.0 from 143 reviews and describes the crowd as social rather than rowdy.
5Lonely Beach Night Market
Lonely Beach is Koh Chang's backpacker hub. Thailand Routes says its night market runs daily from 6pm to midnight. It's best after 8pm. Expect cheap street food, drinks and desserts, plus clothing and art stalls. Live music and fire shows run nearby.
6Klong Son Village
In Klong Son village in the north, near the 7-Eleven, local stalls set up in the late afternoon. This is the place to try khao lam: sticky rice cooked with coconut milk inside bamboo over charcoal. It's mostly locals here, so it's a good taste of everyday island life.
7Bang Bao Pier
Bang Bao isn't a night market, but it's worth an evening visit. The long wooden pier is lined with seafood restaurants and souvenir shops. A TripAdvisor forum member describes it as mostly small shop houses rather than stalls. It's a good place for a seafood dinner after a snorkelling trip.
What to eat at Koh Chang's night markets
Banana roti at a Koh Chang night market
| Dish | What it is | Price guide |
|---|---|---|
| Banana roti | Fried flatbread with banana, often with condensed milk | Not listed |
| Grilled seafood | Fish, prawns and squid on the grill | Varies by size |
| Khao lam | Sticky rice and coconut milk cooked in bamboo | Not listed |
| Khao gaeng | Rice with your choice of curries | ฿40 to ฿50 a plate (I Am Koh Chang) |
| Kluay tort | Banana fritters | About ฿20 for 6 to 8 pieces |
| Corn on the cob | Grilled corn | Part of a meal under ฿100 (about 2014) |
| Fruit shake | Fresh blended fruit | ฿40 (about 2014) |
| Fruit plate | Cut fresh fruit | ฿30 (about 2014) |
| Som tam | Spicy green papaya salad | Not listed |
| Mango sticky rice | Sweet sticky rice with fresh mango | Not listed |
Tips for Malaysian travellers
- Choose halal-safe options. Seafood, fruit, roti, corn, khao lam and mango sticky rice are the easiest picks. Ask vendors about ingredients, as fish sauce and shared grills are common.
- Go early. Stalls start around 5pm. Many are nearly sold out by 8 or 9pm.
- Bring small notes. Most stalls take cash only.
- Pick busy stalls. Food cooked in front of you and served hot is the safest choice.
- Get around by songthaew. Shared songthaews run along the west coast road. Visit Thailand Today lists scooters at ฿200 to ฿300 a day, but the hills between beaches are steep.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting a big, organised night market like in Phuket or Krabi.
- Arriving at 9pm and finding most stalls sold out.
- Assuming grilled meat skewers are halal.
- Riding a scooter between beaches at night on steep, unlit roads.
Sourced from Visit Thailand Today Night Food Market, Visit Thailand Today Walkingstreet Kai Bae, I Am Koh Chang Street Food Guide, I Am Koh Chang White Sand Beach market, Thailand Routes Koh Chang Night Market Guide and TripAdvisor UK Koh Chang forum.