talad kao market
A working local market where the pancakes top out at 30 baht and nobody's putting on a show for tourists.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 04:00–18:00
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
This one is for shopping, not sightseeing. It's an open-air market on Thanon Utarakit in Pak Nam, aimed squarely at Krabi residents doing their daily food run, and that's exactly what makes it worth the trip. Fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood and ready-to-eat food fill the stalls. Reviewers rate the pancakes highly, and the loaded version with egg and chocolate runs to 30 baht, which tells you plenty about the pricing here.
Be realistic about what you're getting. It sits well away from the tourist center, so it's quieter and less polished than markets closer in, and one recurring gripe is that the fish section isn't the cleanest. Food generally comes in a bit cheaper than the central market, which several people feel has slipped into tourist pricing. Come in the morning if you want the fullest spread of produce and the market at its liveliest.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
Great fruits and Good Cheap food! Amazing pancakes (the most expensive with egg, chocolate and ransin is just 30B)
Not so busy and very interesting
So si but you can have fresh vegetables but fish shop are not so clean
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 501 reviews on Google.
4W25+5Q2, Thanon Utarakit, 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.
talad kao market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is talad kao market worth visiting?
talad kao market holds a 4.1★ rating from 501 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of talad kao market?
talad kao market is typically open 04:00-18:00 — 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 talad kao 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 talad kao market located?
talad kao market is at 4W25+5Q2, Thanon Utarakit, 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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