Big C Supercenter Kanchanaburi
It's a Big C, and that's the point. If you're self-catering in Kanchanaburi, or you've been on packet noodles for a week and want something familiar, this is where you go. Aisles of Thai cooking staples and fresh produce, clothes, electrical goods, stationery, and a small British imported section with tinned custard, rice pudding and Hobnobs that long-stayers seem genuinely pleased to find. The car park is enormous and the place is kept clean.
The food court does simple Thai and international plates at prices that won't dent the day's budget, which makes it a sensible lunch stop if you're already out on Thanon Sangchuto. Weekends sometimes bring in-store games and family activities. One warning: the alcohol range is thin for a store this size, a few cases of beer in a back corner and a small fridge opposite the milk. Stock up elsewhere if that matters.
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Reviews from Google
Extraordinaire ambience. Well cleaned and maintained perfectly. Good place to take have a food. Reasonable price and excellent quality food. Worth to have it. By the way there is a neat parking lot and super shopping spot and they sell cars as well. They do not accept Amex card here.
There was an activity here just now, the game price is cheap, it is a good place for family activities on a weekend...
It's fine ... another Big C. Go in the evening, and you can get reduced prices on some food items that can make for a great breakfast or lunch the next day. Very limited alcohol selection compared to some other hypermarkets: cases of a few types of beer in the back corner and a small fridge with ~8 kinds of cold beer opposite the milk fridge. Some other stores and restaurants are in the same complex as noted previously.
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Location Info
786, เหนือ, 8 Thanon Sangchuto, Tambon Tha Ma Kham, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand+66 34 602 800www.bigc.co.th/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire is recommended if you're exploring beyond town.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (town is flat)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Songthaews along the river
- •Long-tail boat tours on the river
Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire is recommended if you're exploring beyond town.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (town is flat)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Songthaews along the river
- •Long-tail boat tours on the river