About Krabi Optical Aonang
Krabi Optical Aonang is an optical-and-contact-lens shop on the Ao Nang strip. Convenient for travellers with eyewear needs.
Optical-and-contact-lens shop. Convenient for travellers with eyewear needs.
Why visit Krabi Optical Aonang
- Eye-test service on-site for travellers updating prescriptions
- Contact lens fitting and replacement service
- Daily, weekly and monthly contact lens stocked
- English-speaking optometrist comfortable with foreign clients
- 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
- Compare prices at two or three stalls before buying anything significant
- Combine the visit with dinner nearby plenty of options around Ao Nang
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
What hours is Krabi Optical Aonang open?
Operating hours are 10:00-21:00. 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.