A Shopper's Phuket Guide: Top 10 Places to Go Shopping
Where to Shop in Phuket and What to Buy?
The best places to go shopping in Phuket range from malls to markets and a good variety of specialty shops and galleries in between. For a modern shopping experience, you simply have to look at the most popular malls in Phuket as well as the well-stocked venues where you’ll certainly feel at home with their fixed prices and cool climate-controlled interiors.
For some bargain hunting, try the streets – Thai people like to ‘group’ their shops so if you’re looking for a particular item, there’ll be several shops selling them along the same strip.
1. Jungceylon Shopping Mall
Shops, food, and entertainment under one roof
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Jungceylon Shopping Mall is a modern shopping complex diagonally opposite Bangla Road in Patong. Its two main tenants are Big C Extra Supermarket and Robinson, an airy and spacious upscale department store. You can find over 200 outlets offering brand-name clothing items, sunglasses, cosmetics and perfumes, shoes, and electrical goods.
It’s also an excellent entertainment center, housing a movie theater and the a16-lane bowling alley. When the hunger strikes, explore the mall’s restaurants, bars, and coffee shops serving Thai, European, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine. Read more
Location: Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 (0)76 600 111
Jungceylon Shopping Mall
2. Naka Weekend Market
Where to shop like locals
Good for: Budget, Food, Shoppers
Naka Weekend Market (known as Talad Tairod or Talad Tai Rot by locals) is a busy market that is as much a social event as a commercial one. This is where locals gather to meet friends, neighbors, and family, so be prepared for lots of smiles and bartering.
At this bustling market, you’ll find jeans, T-shirts, custom jewelry, artificial flowers, DVDs, sports shoes, and a lot of secondhand goods. And of course, a Thai market wouldn’t be complete without lots of delicious snacks. Try delicious satays or fresh fruit to fuel your shopping spree. Read more
Location: Wirat Hong Yok Rd, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Saturday–Sunday from 4 pm to 10 pm
Naka Weekend Market
3. Central Festival Phuket
A modern shopping heaven
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
Central Festival Phuket is an air-conditioned, fully equipped shopping mall just outside Phuket Town. If you’re coming from Patong, Central lies on your left, before the main intersections as you enter Phuket.
You can find hundreds of shopping outlets at this shopping complex with products ranging from fashion and textiles to electronics and books. You can easily spend a whole day here, especially with its many international restaurants and entertainment options. If you crave rainy day entertainment, head to the onsite movie theater and spend an afternoon watching the latest blockbusters. Read more
Location: 74-75, Vichitsongkram Rd, Tambon Talat Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +66 (0)76 601 222
Central Festival Phuket
4. Chillva Market
For vintage bargains and fashion finds
Good for: Budget, Shoppers
Chillva Market Phuket is a cool and informal night market with a bohemian vibe and an impressive selection of food and fashion stalls, despite its relatively small size. Located by the side of Yaowarat Road, it has a distinctive look that features colorful shipping containers as shopfronts. It also beats most night markets in Phuket thanks to its overwhelmingly local feel, with very attractive prices.
Shop for trendy clothing and accessories, unique handmade crafts and souvenirs, and a wide variety of local and international street food. Don’t miss the chance to find vintage and second-hand items, especially on Tuesdays, and consider the seafood, fresh fruit juices, and local desserts. Read more
Location: Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Monday–Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm (closed on Sundays)
Phone: +66 (0)99 152 1919
Chillva Market
5. Phuket Walking Street
Ideal for Sunday afternoon shopping
Good for: Food, Photo, Shoppers
Phuket Walking Street (also known as Lard Yai) is a night market that occupies the length of Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town on Sunday evenings. This busy market attracts locals, expats, and tourists looking for a mix of food, shopping, and entertainment.
Shop for clothes, souvenirs, secondhand items, as well as a broad range of food from local Thai cuisine to Western and ethnic foods. With your shopping done, stop and enjoy local and international buskers as they put their hats down and perform their song, dance, or magic or juggling act. Read more
Location: Thalang Road, Talat Yai, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Sunday from 4 pm to 10 pm
Phuket Walking Street
6. Banzaan Fresh Market
Fresh produce and cool juices
Good for: Budget, Food, Shoppers
Banzaan Fresh Market in Patong is a traditional Thai fresh market with a modern look and feel on Nanai Road, right behind Jungceylon Shopping Mall. You can get basically anything one would expect from a local market, and in a much more pleasant environment. Goods are reasonably priced, though you’ll get the lowest price by bargaining (with a smile).
You’ll find fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and vegetables to cook yourself, or buy them to be cooked for you at the eateries upstairs. You can also find ready-to-eat street food, and don’t forget to try freshly squeezed juices. Read more
Location: 74 51 Nanai Rd, Pa Tong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Open: Daily from 6 am to noon
Phone: +66 (0)61 398 8265
Banzaan Fresh Market
7. Phuket Old Town handicraft shops
For when you’re looking for something special
Good for: Couples, Shoppers, Unusual
Phuket’s Old Town boasts atmospheric handicraft stores and textile shops where you can discover unique souvenirs and one-of-a-kind clothes. You can find these shops and studios along the streets around Phuket Old Town, especially Phang Nga and Yaowarat roads. These locally made handicrafts range from classic and traditional designs to modern works of everyday art.
Look for wood carvings, ceramics, fabrics, silver goods, and leather products as well as trendy t-shirts with quirky prints and color and upcycled denim garments and accessories.
Phuket Old Town handicraft shops
8. Karon Temple Market (Wat Karon)
Cheap and cheerful market finds
Good for: Budget, Shoppers
The Karon Temple Market (Wat Karon) takes place twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) within the temple grounds. This lively marketplace offers a great choice of products and local food, as well as gives travelers a real insight into the local culture.
If you’re looking for quirky and kitschy trinkets to take home as inexpensive souvenirs, you’ll find them here. You can also shop for fluorescent sleeveless T-shirts with beer-brand prints, Thai-style bags, scarves and sarongs, multi-colored swimsuits and beachwear, flower-shaped soap carvings, Muay Thai (Thai boxing) shorts, watches, and handbags. Don’t forget to barter for the best prices. Read more
Location: Patak Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Open: Tuesday and Friday from noon to 9 pm
Karon Temple Market (Wat Karon)
9. Chan’s Antique House
A treasure trove of Asian antiquities
Good for: History, Luxury, Shoppers
Chan’s Antique House is a well-established family enterprise that’s been in the business for decades. The family personally selects quality antiquities from Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand and searches for only the finest in craftsmanship.
You can find wooden, bronze, marble, and stoneware Buddha images, along with a large selection of lacquerware, furniture and decorative art objects. A variety of replicated pieces are also available in a separate section of this expansive showroom. For your convenience, Chan’s Antique House can have your acquisitions packed and shipped worldwide. Consult the friendly staff about shipping prices in advance.
Location: Mueang Phuket, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: +66 (0)81 820 7799
Chan's Antique House
10. Peach Thai Tailor
Stellar made-to-measure garments and exceptional customer service
Good for: Couples, Shoppers
Peach Thai Tailor offers a personalized and friendly service to create custom-made clothing, such as suits, shirts, trousers, dresses, and skirts. Mr. Jaroon and his family have over several decades of tailoring experience, yet their designs follow the latest European fashion trends and focus on international styles. They use high-quality fabrics like Italian materials and local silks.
You can expect a no-pressure environment, fair pricing, and the possibility of free transportation services upon inquiry. Take your time and enjoy 5-star customer service while you get your measures taken and your garment fitted to ensure the best possible outcome.
Location: 6/1 Siriraj Road., Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Open: Monday–Saturday from 8.30 am to 6 pm (closed on Sundays)
Phone: +66 (0)81 892 4126
Peach Thai Tailor
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