Krabi

As Southern Thailand’s most-visited honeymoon and leisure destination, Krabi offers the trendiest Go-Go beach bars, fancy nightclubs, high-end dining lounges and quaint oceanfront night markets. From irresistible cocktails, scrumptious seafood, Instagrammable sea views and pulsating DJ music to rooftop craft beer galore and shopping for colourful trinkets, nightlife in Krabi entertains every local and tourist alike. Ao Nang area’s bars and clubs undoubtedly offer Krabi’s best nightlife, followed by these charming venues: -

• Chilling Bar and Restaurant, Paknam
• Amy’s Bar, Centre Point and Boogie Bar on Ao Nang Beach
• Carlito’s Bar, Phi Phi Island
• Bamboo Bar, Railay Beach
• Factory Beer Garden
• Chao Fah Pier Night Market
• Roots Rock Reggae Bar
• Chu-A-Pa Studio
• Get Rad's
• Lucky868 Bar and Cafe
• Sunset Bar

For those believing Bangkok is Thailand’s only haven for shopaholics, shopping in Krabi is an equally exciting experience, if not more because of Krabi’s ocean backdrops and lip-smacking street food. From sprawling and compact shopping malls to tourists’ favourite walking streets, here are the best places for shopping in Krabi: -

• Pick up batiks, jewellery and handicrafts from Klong Muang Plaza, Maharaj Market, Chao Fah Market and Krabi Town Walking Street. The latter two are Krabi’s biggest night markets.
• Malls, banks, trinket stalls, linen sellers, nightclubs and seafood vendors - Ao Nang Walking Street boasts it all.
• Collect valuables and antiques from Chock Dee Handmade Jewelry Shop, Krabi Souvenir Shop, and Sabai Ba Bars and Souvenirs.
• Explore Krabi’s shopping malls like Vogue Department Store, Big C Mall, Outlet Village and Victoria Fashion House. They also come with spas, restaurants, arcade games and other entertaining attractions.

Pro Tips -

• Always carry cash while shopping in Krabi.
• Humble bargaining for a 10-30% discount for items without price tags is very common.
• Beware of fake items in local markets.

• Krabi is relaxed when it comes to attire.
• But one should take care to dress appropriately when going to any temple or place of religious significance. In these cases always cover up your arms and legs.
• Tipping is not expected but appreciated in Thailand.
• Learning a few Thai phrases can take you a long way.