Big C Supercenter Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
This is where you go when you need things, not experiences. It's a full hypermarket and mall in one building out at Bang Pa-in, and it handles the boring but necessary parts of a trip: sunscreen, snacks for the road, a SIM top-up, a bank branch that's actually open.
The layout is simple. Ground floor is food court, restaurants, coffee shops and several banks. Upstairs is the Big C supermarket itself plus a Major cinema, so you can knock out the shopping and catch a film if the afternoon heat has beaten you. The meat and fresh food section is unusually deep by Thai supermarket standards, and reviewers keep mentioning it. KFC is in there too, if that's what the kids want. Aisles are wide, it's cold, and staff know where things are.
For travellers, the real draw is stocking up on Thai food products to take home. Instant tom yum, curry pastes, dried fruit, all cheaper than any tourist shop in central Ayutthaya.
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Reviews from Google
Big supermarket in town! From a cup of coffee to huge electronic appliances. There are two floors which restaurants, coffee shops, banks, and food court belong to the first floor; and the second floor is for Big C supermarket and Major movie theaters.
Big shopping mall and the other shop inside, many stuff and food. There also have many bank inside.
KFC fried chicken is good to eat.
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Location Info
80 หมู่ที่ 2 ถนน สายเอเชีย Tambon Ban Krot, Amphoe Bang Pa-in, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13160, Thailand+66 35 747 001www.bigc.co.th/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river
Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: August – October (flooding risk)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
22°C – 38°C(72°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Hua Lamphong (~1.5 hrs, very cheap). Minivan from Bangkok's Mo Chit (~1.5 hrs). A day trip by car from Bangkok is easy.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (best way to see ruins)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate half-day rate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Boat tours on the river