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Big C Supercenter Kanchanaburi

A full-size hypermarket with a British aisle, cheap food court and evening markdowns on fresh food.

4.2(2,466)River Kwai Bridge Railway Station · 11 min walk
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Plan your visit

Hours
Daily 08:00–21:00
Getting there
River Kwai Bridge Railway Station
11 min walk

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.

Details

Full opening hours
Monday08:00–21:00
Tuesday08:00–21:00
Wednesday08:00–21:00
Thursday08:00–21:00
Friday08:00–21:00
Saturday08:00–21:00
Sunday08:00–21:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

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 parking lot 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. 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.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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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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786, เหนือ, 8 Thanon Sangchuto, Tambon Tha Ma Kham, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand

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Follow the Crowds

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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.

Use Grab for Delivery

The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.

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