The best places to go shopping in Kanchanaburi include markets and shopping streets where you can purchase keepsakes of your holiday in this nostalgic town. It’s a fascinating city with plenty of history and culture and with unique arts and handicrafts to match.

Kanchanaburi’s walking streets are atmospheric, and lively night markets bustle with independent vendors selling everything from local snacks to goods at bargain prices. There are also a few modern malls where you can shop free of value-added tax. Read on to discover the cool shopping spots in this wonderful town in west Thailand.

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    JJ Night Market Kanchanaburi

    The biggest night market in town

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    JJ Night Market is one of the liveliest shopping places in Kanchanaburi. The market is located close to the railway station, making it easy to access for both residents and travellers. The night market usually opens at around 6 pm and most vendors often wrap up by 10 pm. Some may even stay open longer at times.

    The market offers a wide variety of affordable items. You can find several stalls selling clothing, small souvenirs, and other local products. The showstopper – especially for foodies – is the great variety of delicacies offered by the many snack vendors, ranging from stuffed pancakes, rotis, spring rolls, sushi and kebabs to fried insects.

    Dirección: Ban Tai, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand

    Horario: Daily from 6 pm to 10 pm

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    Kanchanaburi Walking Street

    A weekend market full of history and delicacies

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    Kanchanaburi Walking Street runs through the capital district of the Kanchanaburi province. The market is only open during the weekend from late evening until nighttime. Though small, it offers plenty of choices in its products.

    The street market has a nice, friendly atmosphere where you can browse and shop for local snacks and delights such as mango sticky rice, fresh young coconut, and all sorts of Thai desserts worth trying. If you’re lucky, you might also come across dancers and entertainers during your strolls. The prices of all the products and food you find here are reasonable and budget-friendly.

    Dirección: 119 Pakprak Rd, Ban Tai, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand

    Horario: Saturdays from 6 pm to 10 pm, Sundays from 5 pm to midnight (closed Monday–Friday)

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    Robinson Lifestyle Kanchanaburi

    A small yet modern mall for a day out

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    Robinson Lifestyle is a shopping mall in Kanchanaburi that combines shopping, good food, and entertainment, all in 1 place. The mall is located in the popular Mueang Kanchanaburi District near the Bypass highway to Sai Yok.

    Tenants over 2 floors offer a wide array of items ranging from fashion and sporting goods to children's toys. The mall also has a movie theatre, a Tops Supermarket, and a plethora of restaurants to choose from that offer a variety of Thai and international cuisines. It also has stores offering Value Added Tax (VAT)-free products.

    Dirección: 110 Moo 9, Tambon Pakpraek, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand

    Horario: Daily from 10 am to 9 pm

    Teléfono: +66 (0)34 603 211

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    Mueang Kanchanaburi Fresh Market

    For some of the freshest produce in Kanchanaburi

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    Mueang Kanchanaburi Fresh Market is the place to be for a glimpse into the local trade of fresh produce. The market is located in the busy Mueang Kanchanaburi District and is also a great spot to get a taste of the local culture.

    The bustling market has numerous vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat. But that’s not all you get here — you will also find several street food stalls where you can grab a bite. Visit early to experience the market to its fullest.

    Dirección: Mueang Kanchanaburi District 7000, Ban Nuea, Kanchanaburi, Thailand

    Horario: Daily from 4.30 am to 8.30 am and 3 pm to 7 pm

    Teléfono: +66 (0)86 896 9167

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    TMK Park Kanchanaburi

    A small, local shopping mall

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    TMK Park Kanchanaburi is a local shopping centre in the bustling Mueang Kanchanaburi District. The mall is relatively new compared to other Kanchanaburi malls and offers a large supermarket on the ground floor. Independent traders on the floor above offer jewellery, homeware, and budget fashion.

    There’s a food court with various stands offering a variety of cuisines alongside some international chains. You’ll find clothing, food, furniture, and more at very competitive prices. It’s conveniently less than 2 km from hotels and resorts like the Makan Resort, Kanchanaburi City Hotel, and the River Kwai Honeywell Resort.

    Dirección: Tha Ma Kham, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand

    Horario: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm

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    Rong Kluea Market Kanchanaburi

    A local market that represents Thai culture

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    Rong Kluea Market is a great spot for souvenirs, traditional clothing, and local food in Tha Muang District in Kanchanaburi. The location of this market is what makes it stand out. It is situated near a traditional temple. A short distance away is a river beach.

    The spot is perfect when you want to combine souvenir shopping with sightseeing. However, it isn’t air-conditioned, so be prepared if you’re visiting during the height of summer. It’s a 20-minute drive southeast from central Kanchanburi.

    Dirección: 98 9 Tha Lo, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi 71110, Thailand

    Horario: Daily from 8 am to 9 pm

    Teléfono: +66 (0)639 323 298

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    Tha Muang Market

    A fresh market for early risers and foodies

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    Tha Muang Market in Kanchanaburi is a great spot for freshly harvested vegetables and fruits at wholesale prices. It’s where you can purchase the freshest produce of the day as long as you visit early. Walking through the busy yet atmospheric marketplace at twilight is a truly local experience.

    In such early hours, you can see local farmers dropping off truckloads of their produce grown and harvested around the countryside. In between, you can relax and refresh with a delicious breakfast comprising local fruits like passion fruit, durian, mangosteen, and mangoes.

    Dirección: 311 Thetsaban 8 Alley, Tha Muang, Kanchanaburi 71110, Thailand

    Horario: Daily from 3 am to 10 am

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    Old Tha Muang Market

    A vintage, weekend-only market on a riverbank

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    The Tha Muang Old Market is a traditional market in Kanchanaburi, formerly known as “Nang Loi Old Market.” It’s indeed an old market, where the local trade has been going on on the northern banks of the winding Mae Klong River.

    It’s a great place to hit if you’re into some cultural and historical shopping attractions. Old houses and shops in the Chinese community add a rustic charm to the area with its variety of storefronts that combine Thai and Chinese stylings. Oftentimes, the market will also host entertaining events that are supplemented with hot, delicious street food.

    Dirección: Tha Muang, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi 71110, Thailand

    Horario: Saturdays and Sundays from 3 pm to 10 pm (closed Monday–Friday)

    Teléfono: +66 (0)62 130 8625

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    Prisoner of War Camp Market

    A unique street market with an unconventional location

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    The Prisoner of War Camp Market, earlier known as the Concentration Camp Market, gets its name from its distinctive history. As you may have guessed, the site of the market was previously a prisoner-of-war camp. It is a little over 3 km from the iconic River Kwai Bridge of Kanchanaburi.

    There are vendors selling clothes and souvenirs such as hats and cheap bracelets. But people come mainly to chill with the river view while enjoying tasty treats such as papaya salads, crab fried rice, and moo kratha (hot-pan sharing meals). Most evenings also feature live bands playing. Visitors can pay respects to the brave soldiers of World War II at the memorial grounds before making their way to the main market grounds.

    Dirección: 284/66 Sangchuto Rd, Ban Tai, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand

    Horario: Daily from 8 am to 5 pm

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    Kaeng Sian Market

    For a bit of sightseeing and shopping in Kanchanaburi

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    The Kaeng Sian Market in Kanchanaburi is a local market that’s near some of the best natural attractions in the district. It’s a cool spot if you want a nice balance between sightseeing and shopping.

    The market offers plenty of options for trying out local flavours. It does become somewhat busier later in the day, so it is always a good idea to go early. This market has you covered, with vendors selling anything from fresh fruits, vegetables and meat to traditional clothing and knick-knacks for keepsakes or the living room back home.

    Dirección: Kaeng Sian Intersection, Kaeng Sian Subdistrict, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Thailand

    Teléfono: +66 (0)99 451 9879

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