Wongamat Beach, Night Market and Local Delicacies

Hello everyone. Today I’d like to share my experience visiting Wongamat Beach. It’s located in the northern part of Thailand. At the beginning of the high season in November, we took a walk along the beach at sunset and later stopped by the local night market to explore it. We started near the far end of the beach. The number of tourists around us is increasing daily as the season kicks off. The sea is amazing, with crystal-clear and clean water. Although it’s hard to see clearly now since it’s dark, we often visit this place both in the morning and evening.

Wongamat is considered one of the best beaches in Thailand. Some even say it’s the very best. The sand is lighter in color than that at Jomtien, giving the water a more vibrant blue appearance. It’s also incredibly clean. Along the shore there are many high-quality hotels and residential complexes, making Wongamat a popular choice for both vacations and permanent living. The area is peaceful and quiet, without the bustling nightlife that Jomtien offers.

The beginning of the beach is lined with hotels, while the far end mostly consists of residential areas. There are stunning balconies with sea views. Unlike Jomtien, there’s no road along the shore in Wongamat, which keeps the area serene and calm. No vehicle traffic means a completely different atmosphere. During the high season, the sea is very calm, with almost no waves. I plan to show the beauty of the water under the sunlight another day.

We also visited Bamboo Beach. It has a small wooded area and is a perfect spot for watching the sunset. Unfortunately, it was cloudy today so we couldn’t fully enjoy it. However, this place is ideal for morning yoga or simply spending quiet time.

There’s a small café on Bamboo Beach with the same name. It becomes livelier in the evenings. The beach itself is small but clean. Beyond the café, there are residential areas and private beach access points. Nearby, you’ll also find the Sanctuary of Truth, a cultural landmark that’s worth a visit. However, you can’t reach the sanctuary by walking along the beach, you might need to go by sea instead.

Food prices at Wongamat are quite average. For instance, fried fish costs around 400 baht. Every evening there’s an event on the beach, usually starting at around 6:30 PM.

We sat at the café and checked the drink menu. Coffees (Americano, Cappuccino) cost 80 baht, beers range from 90-150 baht, water is 20-50 baht and Coca-Cola or small Schweppes are 30 baht. Overall, the prices seemed reasonable. Non-alcoholic cocktails start at 120 baht, while alcoholic ones are priced from 180 baht. You can even get fresh coconut water for 100 baht. We decided to stay because the atmosphere was fantastic.

We ordered food for our daughter. We asked them to prepare the seafood without any spices and they understood perfectly. They served it boiled, without any sauces, which was ideal for us. However, we still planned to head to the night market for dinner later.

As for the coffee it wasn’t great for 80 baht, so I’d recommend trying a smoothie instead. There was also a show on the beach, a 30-minute performance that was quite impressive. Fire dancers put on an interactive show and it was a lot of fun.

We then headed towards the night market from Bamboo Beach. Along the way, there were quiet cafés, massage parlors and small shops. Massage prices are around 200-300 baht, just like in other parts of Thailand. There’s also a popular residential complex called "Riviera" in the area.

The night market was very lively. Mangos were 3 kilos for 100 baht and there were a wide variety of street foods and fresh seafood. For example, salt-baked fish cost 170 baht, while shrimp ranged from 150-200 baht. There were also kebabs and Thai-style soups. Even pizzas were available, with prices ranging from 190-350 baht.

A few days ago, we left Bangkok and stopped at a halfway point along the coast to check shrimp prices. It was a completely local place, with almost no tourists,just a few Europeans. The locals smiled at us, surprised yet friendly. We found that the shrimp prices weren’t much different from those in tourist areas. Everything was written in Thai, but we were able to figure out the prices by understanding the numbers. This shows that seafood prices in Thailand don’t usually vary much based on location. The price differences are mostly between night markets and restaurants.

At the night market, there were a wide variety of options: seafood, fruits, cocktails, souvenirs and European cuisine. For example:

• Shrimp or salmon skewers: 150 baht

• Sliced fruits: 40 baht

• Fresh fruit juices: Small bottle 35 baht, large bottle 150 baht

• Hamburgers: Starting from 90 baht, pizzas starting from 150 baht

We decided to try a few dishes. The 100 baht pork skewer was tender and delicious, but the 60 baht one was a bit tough. Our advice is not to skimp on food, especially at the night market.

We ended the evening with a walk down a street full of restaurants and massage parlors. This street also led to the main road where tuk-tuks pass by. I’m happy to share my experiences with you. Thank you for reading. 😊

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