Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Th Sumon Thewarat; 5-10pm Sat)
Every Saturday afternoon the stretch of Th Sumon Thewar-
at from Wat Hua Wiangtai to Th Premprida is closed and vendors selling food, textiles
and clothing, and local handicrafts set up shop.
MARKET
Kad-Nan
(
www.kad-nan.com
;
43 Th Mahayot; 10am-10pm)
This open-air mall is Nan's answer to
Bangkok's Chatuchak Weekend Market. Here you'll find shops selling local knick-
knacks, art, clothing, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. The market is technically open
from 10am, but evening, when most shops and restaurants are open and live music gives
the place a fair-like atmosphere, is the best time to visit.
Amnouy Porn & Jangtrakoon
(Th Sumon Thewarat, no roman-script sign; 8am-7pm)
These adjacent shops sell a variety of local
goods with an emphasis on textiles and clothing.
HANDICRAFTS
OTOP
(Th Suriyaphong; 8.30am-6pm)
The showroom of this government-funded development initi-
ative has everything from local snacks to silverware.
HANDICRAFTS
Peera
(26 Th Suriyaphong; 8am-7pm)
A short walk from Wat Phumin, this place offers high-quality
local textiles, mostly consisting of women's skirts and blouses.
HANDICRAFTS
Nan Silver
(430/1 Th Sumon Thewarat; 7.30am-7pm)
This small but classy shop sells a huge variety of loc-
ally designed and produced silver items.
HANDICRAFTS
Information
Kan Internet
(Th Mahayot; per hour 15B; 9am-10pm)
Other places offering internet services can be
found around town for about 20B per hour.
