Krabi Town Night Market
Weekends only, and worth building your Krabi Town plans around if food is the point of your evening.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Fri–Sun 17:00–22:00
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Finding your way around Krabi Town Night Market
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Which Krabi Town market is which
- Weekend Walking Street (this market)
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 17:00 to about 22:00, on Maharat Soi 8 beside the Vogue department store in the center of town. Food stalls, clothes and souvenirs, with a stage for music and dance performances in the middle.
- Maharat Soi 10 daily market
- One lane north, across from the 7-Eleven on Maharat Soi 10, a smaller food market opens every day from late morning into the evening.
- Poo Dam (Black Crab) market
- Every evening, about 17:00 to 22:00, on Utarakit Road opposite the black crab sculpture by the river. This is the one to come to Monday to Thursday.
Getting there and around
- The Walking Street fills Maharat Soi 8, the lane beside Vogue department store. The 7-Eleven at the corner of Soi 8 and Maharat Road is also where the white songthaews to Ao Nang wait.
- From Ao Nang it is about 18 km, 25–30 minutes. The white songthaew costs ฿60 by day and ฿80 after 18:00, and runs until about 22:00 in high season but only in daylight in low season, so check the last one before you sit down to eat.
- The black crab sculpture and the Poo Dam market are about 450 m north along the river, a six-minute walk.
Details
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Why go, and how to do it well
Three nights a week is all you get here, so plan around it. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5pm to 10pm, and if you're in Krabi Town on a Tuesday you're out of luck. That scarcity is part of why it works. Locals turn up to eat rather than to be photographed eating, which is more than you can say for a lot of night markets in this country.
The food zone is the reason to come. Stalls sit side by side selling Thai dishes in small portions, which is the ideal setup for someone who wants to try six things instead of committing to one. Portions are generous for what you pay, and beer costs less than it would at a restaurant down the road. There's live music, there are clothes and souvenir stalls, but I'd treat those as something to browse between plates rather than the main event.
Get there near 5pm if you can. It's cooler, the lines are shorter, and you can see what you're buying before the crowd thickens.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Krabi Night Market is one of those places in Krabi that is absolutely worth visiting at least once. It is open only from Friday to Sunday. There, you can stroll around, buy souvenirs, enjoy live music, and taste an incredible variety of delicious food. The Krabi Night Market has a fantastic food zone, where numerous stalls are lined up side by side, offering a wide selection of Thai cuisine. You can try many different dishes in small portions, making it easy to sample a lot of flavors. While listening to music, you can walk along the food stalls, enjoy beer, juices, and cocktails, and also taste a wide range of very delicious desserts. In short, this is one of the must-visit places for every tourist visiting Krabi.
The best market we visited while in Thailand. Not as touristy as other cities, you actually see locals eat everywhere and the prices are cheaper too. Had some good food with nice portions :)
Beer at the market cheaper than the restaurant. Nice vibe throughout.
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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.
Krabi Town Night Market: Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Krabi Town night market open?
The big Walking Street market runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 17:00 to about 22:00. On other nights, go to the Poo Dam market by the black crab sculpture, open every evening, or the smaller daily market on Maharat Soi 10.
Where is the Krabi Town night market?
On Maharat Soi 8 in the center of Krabi Town, the lane beside Vogue department store. It is in Krabi Town, not Ao Nang, which is about 25–30 minutes away by songthaew.
Which night market should I go to in Krabi?
On a Friday to Sunday, the Krabi Town Walking Street is the biggest. Monday to Thursday, it's the Poo Dam market by the river. If you're staying in Ao Nang and don't want the ride, the Landmark Night Market there opens every evening from 17:00.
What time should I get to the Krabi night market?
Close to 17:00. The heat has eased, the lines are short, and the popular stalls sell out as the evening goes on. Bring cash, as most vendors don't take cards.
Is Krabi Town Night Market worth visiting?
Krabi Town Night Market holds a 4.3★ rating from 9,537 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Krabi.
When is the best time to visit Krabi Town 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).
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