Ao-nang beach walk market

A short strip of stalls runs right along Ao Nang’s beachfront, opposite Krabi Resort, turning into an easygoing night market once the sun drops. You’ll smell it before you see it: smoky grills charring pork and chicken, woks tossing pad thai, and blenders buzzing out ice-cold fruit shakes. Rolled ice cream gets hammered flat on cold plates (about ฿100) while vendors hand you skewers and paper trays you can eat standing up or on the seawall with the breeze in your face. It’s a casual graze-and-go scene with prices made for backpackers — most quick bites land under ฿150. Expect the usual Thai street-food hits (grilled squid, fried chicken, mango sticky rice) plus a few sweet stalls and souvenir stands hawking sarongs, beach hats, and fridge magnets. The crowd is a mix of families and sunburned beachgoers fresh off the sand, and service is quick even when it’s busy. Come around sunset for the best atmosphere, then wander down the road for a beer or catch a fire show on the sand. Open daily till 11:30pm, this little market is perfect for a pre-dinner nibble or a late-night snack without committing to a sit‑down meal.