Once you are having an excursion on Krabi beaches, you don’t have to go shopping, the shop comes to you. Most of the travellers take cheap flights to Bangkok for exploring the gleaming and glorious Places of Thailand but they should also keep in mind that there are many other stunning and mesmerizing spots the country that feature plenty of enchanting and adventurous shopping opportunities like Krabi. Selling everything from suntan lotion to sarongs, from bookends to Buddha, from beer to batik, the ambulant vendors ply the sands.
However if you are a serious shopper, do head towards the riverfront shops of Krabi Town that is an ideal place for haggling and bargaining-people. Phi Phi island is also popular for interesting nooks and crannies and Ao Nang houses a variety of stalls of handicrafts and, so just wait for the sunset and hit the shopping trail.
Ananya is one of the most famous and notable shopping areas of Ao Nang that serves to be a classy boutique of handicrafts, ceramics, scarves, elegant bags, silk cushion covers and a large variety of Thai silk and pashmina handmade products. The owner is very helpful in providing information and assisting you to choose the right product for you. Eyewear in Thailand represents a major bargain area so you must opt for some glasses and head towards Beautiful Optic that lies on the Beach Road and features and eye-testing that is free of cost.
You will be amazed to get some serious and genuine discounts on all the products which are very low in prices as compared to any other market of Thailand. The ladies should visit Phranang Leather Shop that has plenty of accessories like wallets and bags as well. Known for its well-crafted goods, it features plenty of high-quality offerings.
Asian Arts is another popular and worth-visiting shop of Krabi that is known for souvenirs, wooden artefacts, curios, replicas and antiques. The merchandise is tastefully chosen comes from Burma and Northern Thailand. You must also don’t miss the chance to visit Tanapa, Expressions and Klong Muang Plaza. There is also no dearth of shopping opportunities in Phi Phi Island and one of its most ritzy glitzy spots is of Shopping Alleyway that is located in the heart of Tonsai East and Chukit Resort.
You will find plenty of holiday knick-knacks, shorts, sarongs, T-shirts and homemade beads. Super Funky is another sparkling shop in the town; you must not miss trying. If you’re in the market for hippy paraphernalia, then consider that you are in the heaven of books that are available on very cheap and affordable prices. Beach tennis gear, beach bags, Frisbees, wooden souvenirs, flip-flops and many other such things stocked the market.
Also, visit the shops of Railay West that also feature some of the best and excellent quality products. So this time whenever you plan up a holiday-trip for Thailand, don’t miss the chance to have the most exciting and thrilling shopping-spree in Krabi.
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