Phuket is a small island, but shopping in Phuket is fun, and the choice is vast. The most popular places where people like to browse and spend time are night markets, bazaars, and shopping malls.
Night markets are cheap and sell fun stuff and lots of local food. It’s colourful and always full of creative surprises. On the other hand, bazaars sell cheap knockoffs and copies of famous brands and are not always cheap, so you should bargain hard (most of the time, bazaars are not run by Thai people!). Shopping malls are popular because people can browse and eat in trendy air-conditioned buildings.
Willy Thuan is the founder of Phuket 101. After travelling through 40+ countries and working with Club Med and Expedia, he settled in Phuket in 1994. He shares real travel insights and original photography from across Thailand.View Author posts
