Lotus's Krabi
Come here to stock up, not to sightsee. The Lotus's hypermarket is the anchor, and around it sits the usual Thai complex logic: food court, restaurants including Swensens, KFC and MK, cafes, bakeries, bubble tea stalls, a Dunkin' Donuts, fresh fruit and a cinema. The crowd is overwhelmingly local, which is exactly the appeal if you've had your fill of tourist-facing shops in Ao Nang.
The food court is the reason I'd send someone. Cheap Thai dishes, air conditioning, clean tables. Vegetarians, be warned: there's no dedicated veggie stall, though reviewers have had luck asking a stall to cook pad thai without fish sauce, and it worked out well. The cinema is a decent fallback on a wet afternoon, but English-language screenings are thin on the ground and staff may not speak much English at the counter. Go in expecting a bit of pointing and smiling.
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Reviews from Google
Down the road and a short distance away from Big C store is the Lotus Superstore. Somewhat newer, more modern and larger in size but the concept is the same all over Thailand 🇹🇭. A branded anchor tenant with lots of other shops and food center houses in a single complex. Lotus is More crowded meaning that locals prefer coming here? There's also a Cinema here. More restaurants here too!! Including Swensens, KFC and MK.
A great complex now revamped and better than ever. Far more than just a supermarket and department store. There is still plenty of parking and now more restaurants, cafes and specialty stores. Just hoping that eventually more English speaking movies will be shown in the Cinema!
Good stop before heading out for shopping. Not many options in Krabi. But it's clean and has fair number of shops. They have stalls for bobba tea , fresh fruits, dunking donuts, and couple of bakery shops. Theres food court but not vegetarian options. Requested one stall booth to make vegetarian pad Thai. And it was delicious. Authentic flavours without meat, fish or fish sauce. We also got another serving for take away. Bobba tea was also good. We had peach tea and mango tea
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Location Info
191, ต.กระบี่น้อย, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand075 810 103www.lotuss.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental
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.
Nearby Places
Outlet Village Krabi
A compact outlet mall on Phet Kasem Road stocking international brands like Vans and Converse alongside local labels.
Big C Supercenter Krabi
Air-conditioned, everything under one roof, and the fastest way to kit yourself out for an island day trip.
BigBen Krabi
A well-stocked local supermarket in Krabi town offering retail and wholesale prices on a wide range of goods.
Super Cheap Supermarket
A stock-up stop for water, snacks and beers before a boat day, open round the clock.
Similar Markets & Shopping Across Thailand
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Vast, air-conditioned and genuinely easy to navigate, with a top-floor food scene worth the trip alone.
Asiatique The Riverfront
Go at dusk, arrive by the free shuttle boat, and treat it as an evening out rather than a shopping trip.
MBK CENTER
Eight floors of small stalls and haggling, closer to an indoor market than a mall, and all the better for it.
Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental