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Sunday Walking Street Old Town — must plan around?

TB
Traveler · 1h

Arrive Saturday. Worth delaying Old Town day to Sunday only?

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Somchai P.Somchai P.· Local · 1h

If you only do Old Town once, Sunday evening Lard Yai walking street on Thalang Road is the peak — stalls, buskers, Sino-Portuguese backdrop lit up. Saturday still fine for cafes and murals without market crush. Plan beach mornings, drive to Old Town Sunday 4pm, dinner on street, Grab back. Parking nightmare — Grab drop at Limelight or nearby lot. Weekday quieter for museum and coffee people. Don't skip Old Town entirely for beach only — this is the cultural anchor.

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Alex RiveraAlex Rivera· Local · 1h

Rain Sunday — market still runs under awnings, less fun not cancelled.

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TBTom B.· Traveler · 1h

Sunday 4–10pm Thalang Rd closed to cars — street food, crafts, busiest Old Town gets.

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