Save Drug Pattaya

About Save Drug Pattaya

Long-running independent pharmacy on Soi Buakhao. Suits expats after no-prescription common medicines.

Why visit Save Drug Pattaya

Staff comfortable with foreign customers and English numbers for pricing
Range covers everyday needs and gift-shopping in one stop
Save Drug Pattaya in Soi Buakhao is a workable browsing stop with merchandise more curated than the typical Pattaya tourist strip
Pricing is fair by Pattaya standards with limited haggling needed for fixed-price items
Location near Sanctuary of Truth wooden temple makes it easy to fold into a wider sightseeing day

What to expect

✦ Quality varies inspect items carefully before buying especially silk and silver

✦ Light haggling expected at market stalls fixed prices in proper shops

✦ Cash and QR payments preferred card accepted at larger shops

✦ Browsing is unhurried no aggressive sales pressure at most stalls

Local tips

Visit late afternoon when stalls are fully stocked and the heat is dropping
Combine the visit with dinner nearby plenty of options around Soi Buakhao
Carry small bills 100s and 50s for haggling vendors hate breaking 1000 notes
Bring a foldable bag for purchases plastic-bag charges are now standard in Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Are foreign cards accepted?

Cash and Thai QR PromptPay are universal. Foreign credit cards work at larger shops but not market stalls. Carry 500-2000 baht in cash for any browsing trip.

What hours is Save Drug Pattaya open?

Operating hours are 08:00-23:00 daily. Markets typically pick up energy from late afternoon. Some smaller stalls take an early-afternoon break call to confirm if visiting at a specific time.

Can I haggle on price?

Light haggling is expected at market stalls but proper shops have fixed prices. A 10-20 percent discount is realistic on multi-item buys at stalls. Be polite the vendor will tell you yes or no quickly.