Railay Beach Shopping

Where to Shop & What to Buy in Railay Beach

Railay Beach Shopping

Railay certainly isn’t going to win major prizes for the best shopping destination in Krabi but it has welcomed a few new shopping venues in the last years. Carefree and car free, Railay is as peaceful a destination as you’re ever going to get.

Railay East and Railay West are very different from each other; Railay West is upmarket, striking looking and downright expensive if thinking in Thai baht terms while Railay East, with its mud flats, mangroves, fishing boats and hippy-like atmosphere is decidedly down at heel but a lot cheaper. Think around 300 baht a cocktail in certain hotels in Railay West and 70 baht a large bottle of Chang Beer in Railay East.

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Railay East Shopping

Railay East

If you’re in the market for hippy paraphernalia, secondhand books and the like then Railay East is for you. Interspersed between the pancake vendors, restaurants and bars you will find several small vendors selling beads, flip-flops, wooden souvenirs, Frisbees, beach bags and beach tennis gear.

Near the Sunrise Tropical Resort is the area’s only pharmacy (open from 09:30 – 23:00) and in between the beaches in Railay Bay Resort stands an ATM machine and a minimart selling just about everything you could possibly need for your stay at seriously hiked-up prices. This is because the resort owns the shop.

Railay West Shopping

Railay West

While the shopping is markedly better in Railay West it’s still not a destination for those specifically looking for bargains in souvenirs or fashion. Next to the Sand Sea Resort stands an attractive newly constructed plaza. This plaza offers good-looking beach dresses, T-shirts, sarongs and even has a tailor!

Here you can also find one of the most useful items you will need after dark in Railay – a battery powered torch. Also featured is a handmade silver merchant. Inside the Sand Sea Resort itself is a well-stocked minimart. 

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