Ao Nang Local Market
A proper local market, half the price of the tourist night market, and only open three days a week.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 13:30–19:00, Fri 13:30–19:00
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.
Details
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Three days a week, that's it. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, half past one until seven in the evening, and if you turn up on a Saturday you'll find nothing. Get that in your calendar and the rest is easy.
This one is set up for the people who live in Ao Nang, not for you. Fresh seasonal veg, tropical fruit, seafood, meat and poultry, plus stalls doing barbecue and cooked meals you can eat for under 100 baht a head. There's clothing and everyday goods along the back and right-hand side. Reviewers who've compared it to the tourist night market reckon the prices here are about half. That sounds right to me.
Manage your expectations on scale. It's a normal Thai market, small, and packed on the days it runs. If you want souvenirs and a show, this isn't it. If you want to eat well for very little and see how a Thai town actually shops, go.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
A nice market for locals, with plenty of fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits, all kinds of seafood, meat, poultry,... Also there's already prepared/cooked meals, snacks and desserts. All on the back and the right hand side you also find clothing. So kind of everything you need for the daily life. The market is roofed, so you don't get wet when it's raining, or burned in the sun.
We had some nice food, snacks, it’s always nice come and try something local, fresh made, feel the culture
This is a small night/weekend market but it is roofed which may be important when the rain comes down. It is set up only for the local Thai people because it has food and a little bit of clothing so not too attractive to a farung (foreigner) unless just shopping for food and fresh fish and veggies. The market does not operate every day but is extremely busy when it does. I rate it 3 stars because it is a normal market and I have shopped there frequently and there is nothing outstanding about it. It is just a good, normal Thai market.
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2RRV+R7V, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Ao Nang Local Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ao Nang Local Market worth visiting?
Ao Nang Local Market holds a 4.5★ rating from 513 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Ao Nang Local Market?
Ao Nang Local Market is typically open 13:30–19:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Ao Nang Local Market?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Ao Nang Local Market located?
Ao Nang Local Market is at 2RRV+R7V, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
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