About Aonang Spice Market
Aonang Spice Market is a spice and snack stall area in central Ao Nang with Thai cooking ingredients. Useful for travellers wanting kitchen mementos.
Spice and snack stall area selling Thai spices. Useful for travellers wanting kitchen mementos.
Why visit Aonang Spice Market
- Thai cooking spices including curry pastes, dried chilis and lemongrass
- Vacuum-sealed packaging works well for travel home
- Tom yum and green curry packets pre-portioned for one-recipe use
- Pricing well below international Thai-grocer rates
- Mid-strip Ao Nang location is walkable from most central hotels
What to expect
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Local tips
- Carry small bills 100s and 50s for haggling vendors hate breaking 1000 notes
- Bring a foldable bag for purchases plastic-bag charges are now standard in Thailand
- Practical access is songthaews along the main road or longtail to Railay
- Combine the visit with dinner nearby plenty of options around Ao Nang
Frequently asked questions
Are foreign cards accepted?
Cash and Thai QR PromptPay are universal. Foreign credit cards work at larger shops but not market stalls. Carry 500-2000 baht in cash for any browsing trip.
Can I haggle on price?
Light haggling is expected at market stalls but proper shops have fixed prices. A 10-20 percent discount is realistic on multi-item buys at stalls. Be polite the vendor will tell you yes or no quickly.
What hours is Aonang Spice Market open?
Operating hours are 10:00-22:00. Markets typically pick up energy from late afternoon. Some smaller stalls take an early-afternoon break call to confirm if visiting at a specific time.