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| Krabi Shopping Guide Thailand Major souvenirs of Krabi are turtle-dove cages, toei panan mats made of pandanus leaves, shrimp paste, dried fish, dried shrimp and other processed seafood. These can be bought in shops and markets in Krabi town, especially on Uttarakit Road. There are also two popular night markets one on Maharaj Soi 8 and the second one on the riverfront at Khongkha Road. Ao Nang offers many of the shopping and eating facilities similar to those of Krabi though it is perhaps, a little bit more familiar to tourists. Krabi town has a wide range of shops, many right behind the beach and perfect for those beach essentials that you always seem to have forgotton or just run out of. Wake up early morning and visit the colourful local market between Phruksauthit Road and Maharaj Road, where stalls are pilled high with all the fresh produce from the sea and areas around Krabi can produce. It is a real pleasure to wander among the stalls, sampling the different and often unusual tastes and smells but go early to see all the wares piled at their highest and to feel the manic energy of this place. For more serious shopping, there is "The Beach Plaza" situated about a kilometre out of town, on the way to Haad Nopparattara a modern shopping centre perfect for buying electronics and brand name clothing and toiletries. In fact, every imaginable shopping needs is catered for here under one roof, plus a large choice of eating options from Thai rice and noodles to Western fast food. These are the best places to sample many sweet and strange new fruits including the famous Durian or tasty and cheap Thai dishes, deserts and drinks. Hoi Chak Teen (Feet-pulling Shells) Hoi chak teen or wing shell is in the Strombus Canxarium family. It looks like a conch but is smaller and brown in color. Its special characteristic is its dark brown walking legs which are referred to as "feet" or "teen" (in informal Thai). It is found in the sea in Krabi and nearby provinces. To prepare the dish, the wing shell is soaked in salty water for about half an hour. A few crushed chilies are added to the water to make it spicy. The wing shell then begins to move, pushing its feet out and expelling the mud from inside. It is rinsed several times and then put in to a pot of cold water. The pot is then put on the stove and when the water gets warm, the wing shell pushes its feet out. As soon as it is cooked, it is ready to be served. To eat the wing shell, you pull the feet and the mollusk will come out. It is eaten with a dip made of garlic, chilies, sugar, lime juice and fish sauce. Hoi chak teen is a popular savory snack dish. The shells are also made into decorative items for the home or sold as souvenirs. Som Shogun (Shogun Orange) The orange is popular because of its sweet taste. It has a thin rind and little pulp and is best eaten fresh. The orange tree flowers from March to June depending on the climate in the area and takes about one month for the fruit to set. The fruit can be picked 8 to 9 months later. The most popular propagation method is by rooting branches. Orange growers usually wait until the tree is three years old before they start picking the fruit. Source : Tourism Authority of Thailand. (TAT)  All Hotels & Resorts in Thailand ... Click Here !!! |
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