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The largest island in Thailand, Phuket, is known for its picturesque view, stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. However, apart from all that, Phuket is also a shopper’s paradise with a wide range of shopping options, from open markets to luxurious malls. Shopping in Phuket won’t disappoint you if you are looking for some souvenirs to bring back from the trip or to explore the trendy fashion scenes. So, as long as you are in Phuket, keep on exploring the various shopping places with a diverse variety of products.
8 Popular Places For Shopping In Phuket
Phuket is a place to shop for souvenirs, gifts, apparel, jewellery, and everything else you need to remember your Thai vacation. Here are some places for shopping in Phuket.
1. Phuket Weekend Market
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Phuket Weekend Market is a popular weekend-only market in Thailand. It sells mostly affordable and used items such as household items, souvenirs, apparel, accessories, etc. Along with some affordable shopping, this market also has some authentic Thai dishes that are served by local vendors. People come into this market for amazing Thai food, such as spicy sausages, fishcakes, grilled chicken, exotic fruits, and buttered corn, along with some shopping. This place is soaked in the culture and heritage of Phuket, along with a great spread of items to look through. No doubt, it is one of the famous shopping places in Phuket.
Timings: 4 PM – 9 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
2. Chillva Market
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It is a small market visited by locals more than tourists and has a very bohemian and trendy vibe. The market has a number of stalls with white umbrellas selling goods like clothes, jewellery, accessories, cosmetics and small daily-use items. Chillva market is great for aesthetic photography and a tranquil shopping experience. It is one of the top places for street shopping in Phuket. The best time to visit the market is during the weekend to get the cheapest and best deals. The market has beautiful fairy light decorations with elevated seating, open spaces and food shops.
Timings: 4 PM – 10 PM
3. Phuket Walking Street
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Walking streets are a very common and traditional idea of markets in Thailand. Phuket Walking Street was situated in 2013 and stretched for 350 metres. The market is locally called Sunday Lardai and is a place for Sino-Portuguese communities and Indian and Chinese shops. You will get sports items, toys, handicrafts, traditional medicines, and authentic Thai food that are being sold in this market. Lights around the walking street brighten the market. The food stalls sell authentic dishes such as traditional sweets, barbecued squid, chicken burgers, beef, horseshoe crabs, ice creams, and fruit juices.
Timings: 4 PM – 10 PM (Sundays)
4. Jungceylon
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Jungceylon Shopping Mall in Phuket is a modern shopping experience with amazing architecture and a great spread of shops. It is one of the best shopping places in Phuket. The arcade sells both local and international products at good deals and discounts. The mall is home to some amazing brands, such as Robinson, which sells high-end fragrances, apparel, shoes, and appliances, attracting a large crowd. There are also some amazing Thai sports shops and restaurants. The restaurants here serve both Southeast Asian and Western delicacies. If you are tired from all the shopping, this mall also has a multi-screen theatre, game arcades and a shell museum.
Timings: 11 AM – 11 PM
5. Karon Temple Market
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This market is set on the temple premises and is very close to Karon Beach. The location makes it a tourist attraction, and thus, it is expected to attract a crowd while visiting the market. The market sells amazing Thai products such as watches, swimsuits, bags, scarves, etc. The handicrafts sold here are made by local artists to promote and keep the local artistry alive. The market also has a wide-ranging variety of wiring handmade software dolls, robots, etc. This place also has a variety of kids’ stores selling soft toys, dolls, etc.
Timings: 4 PM – 10 PM (Tuesday & Friday)
6. Premium Outlet
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Premium Outlet is an open-air French-style marketplace with clean walkways and clean architecture. The mall has factory outlets selling goods from local and international brands at affordable prices. Some of the popular international brand stores of Premium Outlet are Lacoste, Levi’s, Hush Puppies, Van Heusen, Pierre Cardin, Hush Puppies, Warner Bros, and Lee. Even sports brands like Adidas and Nike sell goods at almost 70% discounted prices here. However, you will need to be discreet when choosing among the best products and deals here.
Timings: 10 AM – 9 PM
7. Banzaan Market
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Banzaan market gets its name from a word in Chinese dialect that means new market. This is a very modernised fresh market selling vegetables, seafood, meat, sweets, and flowers. The market has all the contemporary features and well-managed displays. The fruits and vegetables sold here are of great quality and are very fresh, making it one of the best fresh markets in the area. There are also some live fruit juice and drink counters that serve great quality sugarcane juice, coconut water, and other fruit juices. The food court here also serves quick and delicious meals.
Timings: 7 AM – 5 PM
8. Phuket Old Town Handicrafts Shop
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If you are someone who loves antiques and heritage items, then the old town heritage handicraft shop is your place to be. Along with quirky and unique souvenirs and gifts, you will also get apparel, used books and bicycles. This market does not have a very big international brand, but it showcases the amazing craftsmanship of local artists in handicrafts and textiles. This being an open market will test our bargaining skills to get the best deals out of all the products that are being sold. The market is known for its reasonable price, so the crowd is always pouring through the place.
Timings: 10 AM – 9 PM
Shopping in Phuket is a dive into the rich and vibrant culture of the place and takes some parts with you to remember it. When you visit Phuket, make sure to bargain through the open markets or shop in the high-end malls. Plan your Thai vacation with TripXL and don’t miss out on shopping at the best markets and malls on the island.
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