Krabi Night Market: Schedule, Opening Hours & Location
Two distinct markets, different schedules, both worth knowing
Krabi actually has two distinct main night markets: Chao Fah Night Market, open daily by the river, and the Krabi Weekend Night Market (Walking Street), open only Friday through Sunday in the town center. Both run roughly 5pm to 10pm. Here's the full breakdown so you head to the right one on the right night.
Chao Fah Night Market (Chao Fah Pier / Park)
A genuinely local, riverside favourite, open daily
Open daily, roughly 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Located at Chao Fah Park Pier, 7 Khongkha Road, Pak Nam, right along the Krabi River. A genuinely local, riverside favourite, offering scenic sunset views over the water while you eat, traditional Thai food at local prices, and a more relaxed, less touristy vibe than the bigger weekend market. Rated 4.3/5 (2,785 reviews) as part of the broader Chao Fah Park.
Krabi Weekend Night Market (Walking Street)
The bigger of the two, road closed to traffic, Friday to Sunday only
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only, roughly 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Located on Soi Maharaj 8 (also called Maharat Road Soi 10), behind or opposite Vogue Department Store in central Krabi Town, a short walk from the river promenade and the town's mud crab sculpture. This is the bigger of the two, the street itself closes to traffic and fills with vendors selling street food, handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, and live music. Best time to arrive is between 6:00 and 8:00pm to catch it at its liveliest.
Quick reference
| Market | Days | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chao Fah Night Market | Daily | ~5:00pm–10:00pm | Chao Fah Park Pier, 7 Khongkha Rd |
| Krabi Weekend Night Market (Walking Street) | Friday–Sunday only | ~5:00pm–10:00pm | Soi Maharaj 8, behind Vogue Department Store |
Sourced from wyldfamilytravel.com, thailandmagazine.com, thailandroutes.com, and airial.travel.
Why the confusion exists
Several sources use overlapping or slightly different names, "Krabi Night Market," "Krabi Town Night Market," "Krabi Walking Street," "Krabi Weekend Market", for what appears to be the same Friday-to-Sunday event on Maharaj Road. Meanwhile, Chao Fah's riverside market is sometimes referred to just as "Krabi Night Market" too, adding to the mix-up. If in doubt, the reliable distinguishing factor is simple: if it's a weekday and you want a night market, Chao Fah by the river is your option, the Walking Street market only exists Friday through Sunday.
What to eat and buy
Grilled seafood, noodles, sweets, and fresh fruit at both markets
Both markets offer Thai street food staples, grilled seafood, noodles, sweets, and fresh fruit. The Weekend Walking Street market additionally features handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, and accessories from local artisans, plus live music and occasional performances. Chao Fah's food selection is described as "surprisingly tasty," with one reviewer specifically contrasting it favourably against a less impressive experience at Ao Nang's night market.
Handicrafts and souvenirs from local artisans, specifically at the weekend market
Practical tips
Head to Chao Fah Night Market if you're in Krabi on a weekday evening and want a genuine night market experience, it's the only one of the two running daily.
Time your Weekend Night Market visit for 6:00 to 8:00pm specifically if you want it at its liveliest, arriving too late risks vendors packing up as the 10pm close approaches.
Bring cash for both markets, small food stalls at Thai night markets generally run cash-only.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Showing up to the Walking Street market on a weekday expecting it to be open. It only runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, if you're visiting midweek, Chao Fah is your daily alternative
- Confusing the two markets due to overlapping naming. If someone recommends "Krabi Night Market" without specifying which, ask whether they mean the riverside daily market (Chao Fah) or the weekend-only Walking Street market, the experience and schedule differ meaningfully
- Arriving right at closing time expecting a full experience. Both markets wind down by 10pm, an earlier arrival, especially 6 to 8pm for the Weekend Market, delivers a livelier atmosphere
- Skipping Chao Fah in favour of only the bigger weekend market. Its riverside setting and more relaxed, local atmosphere make it a genuinely worthwhile stop in its own right, not just a weekday backup
- Not checking which market is closer to your accommodation before heading out. Chao Fah sits directly on the river at the park pier, while the Weekend Market is centred on Maharaj Road, confirm the walking distance from where you're staying