Maharaj Market
A working local morning market where the seafood and the crowds both peak before eight.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 05:00–12:00
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
Come early or don't come at all. This is a market for people doing their actual shopping, not a photo stop, and by ten in the morning a good number of stalls are already packing away. Doors open at five, and the first few hours are when the seafood counters are full, the aisles are properly busy and the prepared-food stalls are turning out southern Thai dishes for people on their way to work.
Signage is mostly Thai and nobody is going to hand you a menu in English, but you don't really need one. It's stall by stall, everything is out in front of you, and pointing works fine. Fruit, vegetables, fish, and cooked food you can eat standing up. If you want a sense of how Krabi town actually eats, this beats any of the night markets aimed at visitors.
Wear something light, because the covered sections get warm once the crowd builds, and shoes you don't mind getting wet. Fresh markets have puddles.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Maharaj Market, round out your day in Krabi with contrasting stops nearby.
3W87+G79, 69 Soi Maharaj 7, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat 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.
Maharaj Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maharaj Market worth visiting?
Maharaj Market holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,204 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Maharaj Market?
Maharaj Market is typically open 05:00-12:00 — 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 Maharaj 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: June – September (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Maharaj Market located?
Maharaj Market is at 3W87+G79, 69 Soi Maharaj 7, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
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