Why is Bang Niang Market a must-visit place in Khao Lak? 

An enticing beach destination in Thailand, Khao Lak is an excellent holiday hideout for those who enjoy the tropical weather, stunning beaches and incredible sunsets. Although gaining popularity recently, Khao Lak retains a laidback charm that appeals to visitors. Bang Niang is a small town just 3 km north of Khao Lak with several markets. Out of these, the Bang Niang market is the most famous one. Discover why this market is so special for visitors.

Introduction

As a captivating beach destination that attracts locals and visitors, Khao Lak is home to several markets. Each of these is unique and the range of items and varieties of food can be different. Furthermore, these markets may operate on different days of the week.

Of all these, Bang Niang Market is the oldest and the largest one with a wider and more interesting array of things on sale including delicious food. Being situated opposite the Tsunami Memorial in Bang Niang Town makes it a central and easy-to-find market. Furthermore, it is held four times a week while other markets don’t operate with similar frequency.

Timings of this market

Bang Niang Market operates from 10.00 am to 11.00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. This makes it convenient for guests using Khao Lak hotels to enjoy other planned excursions or activities and still make a visit to this famous market on these days.

Bang Niang Market

Throngs of visitors patronize this market due to the many fascinating elements that endear it to them. It is a place full of fun and has an exciting buzz that makes everything seem lively and energized, whether you are a solo traveller, with family, or visiting as a couple the aura is amazing.

The range of food is staggering and even before you see food your sense of smell takes charge, leading you to the food stalls that seem to turn out a range of tantalizing food to hordes of people. Its grilled, barbecued and fried food seems to be a great attraction for crowds that visit Bang Niang Market apart from other varieties of street food.

Aside from the range of food, this exciting market has an array of souvenirs, handicraft items, clothes, and electronic items. The handicrafts and souvenirs here are outstanding, souvenirs can be personalized. There are hand-painted ceramics, beach toys, vibrant beachwear, sculptures, and paintings.

The fresh tropical fruits here are fascinating in different hues, textures and delicious tastes. The sugarcane juice and fresh coconut drinks are simply divine. Another interesting add-on to the food scene is the desserts like doughnuts and cakes and many Thai desserts like mango sticky rice that make you want to taste more.

A few cosy bars at this market have music which makes the market even more lively while their chilled beer at affordable prices makes patronizing the bars quite worth your while after a day of exploring.

With a great ambience, combined with plenty of space where people seem happy and replete it is unsurprising why most visitors opt for this market in Khao Lak. It simply provides a day of pleasure to all who go there.

Getting to and from Ban Niang Market

The best option is using a taxi either arranged through your hotel or getting one from the street. All the local taxi drivers in Khao Lak know Bang Niang Market so they will drop you safely. Make sure you agree on the hire each way. From central hotels like Avani+ Khao Lak Resort the taxi ride takes less than 15 minutes.

For those visiting this market from afar, the bus is a better option, and the bus drivers will drop you off at the right place. If you require a taxi on the way back, there is a taxi service counter at the market from which one can be arranged, agree on the fare before you set off.