Where to Go Shopping in Phuket?
Shopping in Phuket plays a good part in a great holiday. It’s often more about entertainment and fun than real necessity, and you usually don’t even buy anything. Phuket has a lot to offer everyone, and shopping in Phuket is often associated with food. You will mostly notice this in any night markets and shopping malls. It’s also a great way to escape the rain or heat, as malls and bazaars often come with air conditioning.
A few words about bargaining, if this is our first trip to Thailand. It’s not black and white, but usually, you don’t bargain in convenience stores. You don’t negotiate in shopping malls except for souvenirs and electronic stalls. You’ll instantly recognise which are part of the mall or department store and which are rented to locals. You must bargain in night markets and street stalls as they will always start with a high price and expect you to counteroffer by 30 to 50%. Don’t be shy.
Phuket Night Markets
Night markets and weekend markets are travellers’ favourite ways of shopping in Phuket. They are fun, colourful and unique. There are quite a few in Phuket, but 3 of the night markets in Phuket town are very popular: Chillva Market, Sunday Walking Street and Phuket Weekend Market. Night markets are usually more local than bazaars or street stalls, very creative, and often run by young people, and even locals like to shop there. Tuk-tuks and taxis will take you there and back quickly if you don’t have a bike. Remember that parking near night markets can be challenging if you drive a car.
Most Popular Night Markets in Phuket
Sunday Walking Street Market
Chillva Market Phuket
Naka Weekend Market
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Phuket Shopping Malls
Shopping malls in Phuket sell better quality products at higher prices. However, you will find different products on different floors. Dedicated brand shops and department stores sell real brands at higher prices. Sometimes it’s not even cheaper than overseas, but you might spot something you won’t find at home. Now every mall in Thailand has a ‘local floor’ where you can find cheaper local stuff, clothing and souvenirs. You will also find electronics counters selling mobile cases and hundreds of accessories. Once you are in these areas, you will know, remember to bargain! The two main malls in Phuket are Jungceylon in Patong and Central Festival in Phuket Town.
Most Popular Shopping Malls in Phuket
Souvenir Shops
Souvenir shopping in Phuket mixes local food gifts and beautiful handicrafts. Khun Mae Ju near the airport gathers 1,000+ Phuket foods with award‑winning packaging, from shrimp paste chilli sauce and kaeng tai pla pastes to Tao Sor pastries, cashews, and dried seafood. Jim Thompson offers colourful Thai silk scarves, cushion covers, bags, and light resort clothing at Central Phuket. Little Elephant Ceramic Art sells hand‑painted ceramics and small décor pieces suited to suitcase travel. For more ideas, prioritise local flavours and Peranakan‑inspired designs: curry pastes, noodles, nuts, spices, batik, and small crafts that travel well and reflect Phuket’s heritage.
Khun Mae Ju – Local Phuket Souvenirs
Jim Thompson Phuket
Little Elephant Ceramic Art
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Phuket
Community Malls
Community malls in Phuket offer open-air shopping and dining alternatives to traditional enclosed centres. My Front Yard Community Mall opened in 2025 in Chalong, featuring outdoor spaces with greenery, restaurants like Bartel’s and U-Mai Teahouse, plus fitness facilities including Figure8 Pilates and U Time Fitness gym. Porto de Phuket, located near Bangtao Beach in Cherngtalay, operates as a one-storey complex with Central Food Hall supermarket, SuperSports, and restaurants including The Farmer and The Fisherman. Both malls target local residents and create neighbourhood gathering spaces rather than typical shopping centre environments.
Popular Community Malls
My Front Yard Community Mall
Address: 5, 75, Wichit, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000
Hours: 7 am – 11 pm
Porto de Phuket Mall
Bazaars
Bazaars are a little different from night markets. They are open all day and every day, usually permanent and under a roof. They sell T-shirts, jeans, fake brands bags and shoes again. If you walk into a bazaar, you will soon notice that vendors are often not Thai; it is very easy to notice that from how they address you. If you see something you like, bargain hard, very hard.
Popular Bazaars
Kata Night Market
Bangla Night Market and Street Food
Karon Bazaar
Expo Phuket Bazaar
Street Shopping
In any town in Phuket, you’ll see people selling stuff on the street. It can be in a small stall, or it can even be right on the floor. The list of what’s on sale in the street is often ‘Same Same but Different’ — lots of T-shirts, lamps, shoes, bags and souvenirs you don’t need. Usually, the closer you are to the city centre and busy streets, the higher the price. So bargain hard if you are on a busy street, but take it easy if you are on a quieter street where prices are usually lower. Remember that small shops live from their daily sales, so paying a little more is okay if the vendor is nice and friendly.
Furniture Shops in Phuket
Furniture shopping in Phuket spans indoor and outdoor needs, with options for ready-made and custom pieces. Expect contemporary showrooms, tropical-resistant outdoor sets, and full-home packages with instalment plans. Popular picks include multi-brand galleries, luxury outdoor specialists, and design-led boutiques offering immediate delivery, custom orders, and styling support for villas, condos, and renovations.
Fresh Markets
Fresh markets are a window into real Thai daily life. Even if you don’t cook, the displays of fruits, fish and vegetables can be surprisingly entertaining. The spices and condiments areas are fascinating as most products are unknown to travellers. You can skip the meat corner if you are a little sensitive and walk to the accessories and fashion section; it’s always fun to look at what’s on sale, even if you are not planning to buy anything.
Everything is cheap, and you can bargain on top. Fresh markets often have an area where you can purchase local snacks and sit at tables. It’s a lot of fun, don’t miss this chance! There are many fresh markets around the island, but some are better known, and some are easier to find. If you stay in Patong, Banzaan Market is a great place to start, just behind Jungceylon Shopping Mall.
Banzaan Market
Tailors in Phuket
A page about shopping in Phuket wouldn’t be complete without a few words about tailors. There are hundreds of tailors on the island, maybe thousands. You can’t miss them because they won’t miss you. All try to convince you to walk into their shop using fun tactics, like guessing what country you are from and saying a few funny words in your language, often with the right accent. They all have great offers, like two pairs of pants + 2 shirts + 1 tie for a great price, and promise a 24-hour delivery. Usually, 24 hours isn’t a good idea unless you are in a rush. Measuring the order and coming the next day for a fitting is better.
It is almost impossible to tell the best; from what we heard, it’s often a lucky draw. In many cases, people don’t have a clear idea of what they want, and fashion is so subjective that it is difficult to please everyone. Besides, Tripadvisor is full of travellers’ reviews, but look closely: they often sound too good to be true.
Premium Outlet Phuket
There is only one outlet store on the island called Premium Outlet Phuket, located on the bypass road, near Phuket Town. It’s enormous, like a village, and it does have an attractive design, but overall, readers found that very little was on sale and not worth travelling to it.
Convenience Stores
Convenience stores fulfil their mission: They sell everything you might need daily, including food, whether travelling or living here. There is nothing new here; there are convenience stores in every country. But there are a few fun facts about convenience stores:
- There is an incredible density of convenience stores in Phuket! You can have 2 Seven-Eleven stores almost next to each other, plus a Family Mart across the street. It looks like a Family Mart executive said, “I want to see a Family Mart for every 7-11 in Phuket!”
- They are expensive, and you do pay a little for the convenience.
- Not all convenience stores are born equal, and brands have definite price differences. The cheapest of all? We did our homework, and you can see the winner here.
What to Buy in Phuket!
What souvenirs should you buy when in Phuket to bring back home for your friends? Something that doesn’t cost a fortune doesn’t take much space in a suitcase, and, most of all, is something typical of Thailand.
Phuket is genuinely great for shopping. From street shopping and night markets to international shopping malls and department stores, the range of souvenirs you can buy in Phuket will, without a doubt, go beyond your expectations.
Where to Shop in Phuket
