Krabi SPA-Resorts

Markets and shops accept only local currency, any other is simply forbidden. It's better to change money in banks that serve visitors from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 - 9:00 am to 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Tourists have to go shopping with plenty of notes with small face value. In no way you have to pay with large denominations on markets and in small private shops, as it is likely to receive the change with counterfeit notes. If you try to repay them later in a large store or restaurant, then such action would be considered a serious offense.

Shops and shopping centers open early, no later than 9:00 am. Major shopping centers are open every day until late at night; a working day in small shops usually ends at 6:00 pm. Local jewelry remains the popular souvenir among tourists; it's better to buy it in specialty stores.

Tap water shouldn't be used for drinking and cooking. It is better to purchase bottled water in stores; in restaurants and cafes it isn’t recommended to order drinks with ice.
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