About Chillva Market
Chillva Market is a popular open-air night market in Talat Yai, Phuket Town, Phuket Province. Located on Yaowarat Road near Phuket Old Town, it is known for its colorful shipping-container shops and youthful, trendy atmosphere. Opened in 2016, the market features street food, fashion, vintage items, handicrafts and live music, attracting both locals and tourists seeking an evening shopping and dining experience.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air market laid out with repurposed shipping containers and tented stalls along paved walkways. The market offers rows of food stalls serving Thai street food, seafood and desserts, clothing and accessory shops, vintage and handmade goods, and small bars. Evenings feature live music on a central stage, casual seating areas, and a lively, casual crowd. The setting is informal and bustling, especially on weekends.
Key highlights
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Colorful shipping-container shops creating a distinctive hipster market layout
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Wide variety of Phuket and Thai street food stalls
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Vintage clothing, handmade crafts and fashion boutiques
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Live music performances on the central stage
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Lively evening atmosphere popular with local youth and tourists
History of Chillva Market
Chillva Market opened in 2016 on vacant land on Yaowarat Road as a modern concept market using recycled shipping containers as retail units. It was developed to provide a contemporary evening market space for young entrepreneurs and local vendors in Phuket Town.
Culture & Context
The market reflects contemporary Phuket youth culture and creative entrepreneurship, combining local street food traditions with modern fashion, vintage trends and live music. It serves as a community gathering place that complements the heritage character of nearby Phuket Old Town.
Route
| By air | Fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), then take taxi, airport bus or private transfer approximately 30 km south to Phuket Town. |
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