Shopping on Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta Krabi is a popular island in the area which is lying just south of Krabi. Koh Lanta is luxuriant and unspoilt and the biggest island of Krabi province and it is blessed with nine sandy beaches. If you want to total relaxation, Koh Lanta is positively the place to come. The shops and restaurants of Koh Lanta are situated in north to Saladan. If you want to Shopping on Koh Lanta, Krabi, there are a number of souvenir shops and the local afternoon market to explore. If you need an ‘internet or email fix' this is where you are likely to find it, along with small supermarkets selling essentials.

What to buy when shopping on Koh Lanta, Krabi

Hoi Chak Teen (Feet-pulling Shells)
Hoi chak teen or wing shell is a type of shell which belongs to in the Strombus Canxarium family. It looks similar to a conch but is smaller and brown in color. Its special feature is its dark brown walking legs which are referred to as "feet" or "teen" (in informal Thai) and the Hoi Chak Teen is found in the sea in Krabi and close by provinces.

Hoi chak teen is an admired savory snack dish. The shells are made into decorative items for the home or sold as souvenirs.

Som Shogun (Shogun Orange)
The orange is famous for its sweet taste. Som Shogun has a thin rind and little pulp and is best eaten fresh .