Ao Nang Wednesday Night Market
A one-night-a-week local market where the food costs half what you'd pay at the Landmark one.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Wed 16:00–20:00
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
Wednesday is the whole point. For four hours, from 4pm to 8pm, the stretch beside the 7-Eleven in Ao Nang turns into a proper Thai market, and the crowd is mostly people who live here rather than people on vacation. That shows up in the prices. Reviewers who've compared it with the Landmark Market reckon the food runs at half or less, and the cooking leans more traditional too. Alongside the food stalls there's the usual local mix of clothes, shoes, watches and toys.
It's one long row, and that's the flaw. When it fills up, foot traffic moves both ways down a single lane and browsing turns into shuffling. There's also nowhere to sit, so treat everything as takeout, eat standing or carry it back. Vendors are warm with the few foreigners who bother to come, which counts for a lot.
I'd get there for 4pm or shortly after. Popular dishes sell out fast, and the early hour is your best shot at moving freely.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
The Wednesday Evening Market is the market for Thais. Usually only few tourists visit this market. As usual, at such a market you can find stands with local food, as well as stands with other goods (e.g. clothes, shoes, watches, toys). The market is not big, but full of people. It is worth to come here to look around and taste the local food. However, there is actually nowhere to sit and eat the food you buy. This is a takeaway place, similar to many local markets in Bangkok or other Thai cities and towns. Prices are much lower than at "the tourist markets", e.g. Ao Nang Landmark Night Market.
We loved this more than the Ao Nang Landmark Market due to its affordability and authenticity. More locals at this market and way more traditional foods.
It's actually traditional local market. Less tourist place, and very cheap but nice foods and drinks. Very friendly local people
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 197 reviews on Google.
2RX6+RRV, 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 Wednesday Night Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ao Nang Wednesday Night Market worth visiting?
Ao Nang Wednesday Night Market holds a 4.4★ rating from 197 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Ao Nang Wednesday Night Market?
Ao Nang Wednesday Night Market is typically open 16:00–20:00 — 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 Wednesday Night 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 Wednesday Night Market located?
Ao Nang Wednesday Night Market is at 2RX6+RRV, 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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