The great thing about Phuket is the fact that there is something for everyone. If you are a beach person, you can enjoy either hanging out at Patong beach, or taking a boat ride out to visit the islands. If you are a spa person, you have an endless selection of spas to choose from. The only thing lacking perhaps would be time. And for those who would not find a holiday complete without shopping, you're almost spoilt for choice here at Phuket. Of course, you would not expect to find the same variety of fashion that you would Bangkok, but at least some shopping is better than none at all!
Get to experience their street side shopping in Patong Beach which opens from morning till late at night. It might be best to shop along the streets later in the day when it is cooler. The best items to get would be your beach wear such as sundresses, bikinis, and surf shorts. Expect to pay for a sundress at USD10 to USD30 depending on the material and bikinis at USD10 and above.
Get to experience their street side shopping in Patong Beach which opens from morning till late at night. It might be best to shop along the streets later in the day when it is cooler. The best items to get would be your beach wear such as sundresses, bikinis, and surf shorts. Expect to pay for a sundress at USD10 to USD30 depending on the material and bikinis at USD10 and above.
Apart from the street side shopping, Jungceylon is definitely the mall you must visit when you are at Phuket. It is the largest and newest mall located at Patong Beach.
Things to look out for if you are coming from Asia – Carrefour carries toiletries at a much cheaper rate as brands. Look out for brands such as Neutrogena, Oil of Olay, Johnson & Johnson. Carrefour is also the place to shop for all types of tom yum paste, curry chicken paste, Thai instant noodle to bring back to your home country. Boots, a popular personal care chain store from UK can also be found at the mall. I just love their Botanicals range!
The basement of Jungceylon mall is an interesting enclave. It is a must for those who cannot bare the heat of the street side shopping. Look out for interesting local crafts, souvenirs, and clothes. If shopping does not interest you, you might also consider going for Thai massage or foot reflexology at decent rates.
