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Krabi

Lotus's Krabi Town

4.1(469 reviews)

This branch of the Lotus's chain (formerly Tesco Lotus) operates as a compact supermarket on Maharaj Road in central Krabi Town, catering primarily to locals and visitors in need of day-to-day supplies. It stocks a reasonable selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, packaged goods, and household basics, making it a practical stop for travellers staying in self-catering accommodation or stocking up for a day trip.

Shoppers should note that this is a smaller-format store rather than a full-sized hypermarket, so the product range is more limited than larger Lotus's branches found in bigger Thai cities. That said, it tends to carry items not always available at convenience stores like 7-Eleven, and staff have been noted as helpful when navigating Thai-language product labelling. The fresh produce section is a genuine draw, with a solid variety of local fruits and vegetables on offer.

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Reviews from Google

I really like this supermarket it had a very good choice of products a young member of staff was helpful in showing me how to use Google lens. I was then able to work out the ingredients in English to see if I could buy the product. I purchased several pieces of cheese which are the supermarkets didn't seem to stock. With the assistance help I also found gluten-free biscuits I wish the cafe been opened at 6:00 when I arrived as I was tired and hungry

Some item from 7-Eleven that don't have at, you can buy at Lotus Krabi here.

Price tags are mixed up or absent often. Particularly at nuts section. The arrangement of goods is inadequate. Fewer goods you may buy in small place while a long shelves with goods you won't buy occupies two thirds of the store.

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Location Info

315 Maharaj Rd, ต.ปากน้ำ Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand081 234 7591www.lotuss.com/
Opening Hours
Monday07:00–22:00
Tuesday07:00–22:00
Wednesday07:00–22:00
Thursday07:00–22:00
Friday07:00–22:00
Saturday07:00–22:00
Sunday07:00–22:00

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

High

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.

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