Great Local Phuket Souvenirs in One Shop
Khun Mae Ju (sometimes written as Khun Mae Chu) is a convenient last stop on the road to Phuket International Airport. Khun Mae Ju is a long‑standing Phuket souvenir shop created from the cooking passion of Khun Mae Thongju Santikul, whose family still follows her instructions to cook with their own recipes and the best ingredients, just like a mother cooks for her children. The shop is well known for truly local flavours such as shrimp paste chilli sauce, mackerel curry (kaeng tai pla), and Tao Sor bean pastries, which are among their top sellers. Visitors often highlight shrimp paste and tai pla as signature Phuket products to pick up here before flying out, and even Thai people from other provinces stop here to buy some Phuket specialities to give away back home.
The location works well for a last quick stop before the airport. It sits on Thep Krasattri Road, in northern Phuket, about a short 10 km drive from the terminals, and many travellers recommend it specifically as a place to stop on the way to catch a flight. The site is large with a generous car park and is designed for easy in‑and‑out shopping, which removes the stress of realising too late that a gift was forgotten. The building itself stands out: a striking mix of heritage‑inspired Sino‑Portuguese motifs and modern lines that reflect Phuket’s unique architecture, a design the brand is proud to showcase.
Inside, the shop is spacious and air‑conditioned, with staff who are friendly, helpful, and able to assist in English, a point frequently noted by visitors. Staff can even help box purchases neatly for flights, adding handles for convenient check‑in, which is useful when time is short. There is also a small food corner at the complex, making it easy to grab a quick bite while shopping for gifts.
What makes Khun Mae Ju stand out is the combination of genuinely local items and smart presentation. The store curates more than 1,000 Phuket food products in one place, from processed seafood and dried fruits to curry pastes and noodles. Packaging is a real highlight: the award‑winning shrimp paste set uses banana‑leaf patterns that recall traditional Phuket wrapping, and it comes as a ready‑to‑gift kit with accompaniments for easy serving. Tao Sor pastries come in colourful Peranakan‑inspired boxes that have also received regional packaging awards, turning a familiar Phuket snack into an attractive present. Compared to similar snacks at supermarkets, these designs make the gifts feel more special while prices remain reasonable, according to shopper feedback and local promotions.
Popular Phuket Products
- Shrimp paste and shrimp paste chilli sauce (Nam Prik Goong Siap) are long-time bestsellers associated with Phuket cuisine.
- Kaeng Tai Pla (mackerel/fish organs curry paste) is highlighted as a signature southern product available here.
- Tao Sor (Phuket bean pastry) appears with multiple fillings and award‑winning packaging sets linked to Peranakan dress motifs.
- Dried seafood and snacks are widely stocked, including dried fish, anchovies, seasoned shredded dried squid, and related items suitable for gifting.
- Cashew nuts, a classic Phuket souvenir, are commonly found in assorted flavours and formats.
- Cooking sets and spices for local dishes (e.g., tom yum, curry pastes, noodles) are available for taking Phuket flavours home.
Shopping Convenience
The location near the airport makes short stops practical, with many visits completed in under an hour. Reviews note packing assistance for check‑in and a broad assortment spanning processed seafood, dried fruits, nuts, sweets, and local gifts in one place. Packaging is a point of differentiation, with product lines recognised for thoughtful design that elevates souvenir value.
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Khun Mae Ju Info
Location: 10 km to Phuket Airport
Address: 159 21 Moo 5 Thep Krasattri Rd, Thep Krasatti, Thalang District, Phuket 83110
Hours: 7.30 am – 7 pm
Phone: 076621226
Website: Click here
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