7 Most Popular Items to Buy in Phuket
If you have Phuket tour plans in mind, you must know about a few things to buy in Phuket. Many people visit Phuket for a family trip or business trip but they all agree to the point when it comes to shopping. Phuket is genuinely heaven for shopping.
From international shopping malls to night markets and flea markets, the shopping scene is glorious over there. Moreover, these markets are full of attractive souvenirs that you can keep for yourself or gift to your friends.
So, without any further ado, let’s check out the 7 most popular items that you can opt for once you are in a mood to shop.
When it comes to shopping for luxury items such as branded clothes, electronics, and accessories, there are so many destinations such as Central Festival, Premium Outlet, Banana Walk, Jungceylon Shopping Mall, Jim Thompson, The Garden, Turtle Village- to name a few!
If you are looking for little useful items that are very much local, follow the list below.
#1 Beach Sandals and Flip Flops
These are some of the most popular items at any beach destination and Phuket is no exception. There are thousands of fun designs that will make you spoilt for choices. From the neon ones to the sober ones, you have ample options to choose from.
If you are planning to buy a pair for your best friend, don’t forget to ask for the shoe size. The slippers are available on every beach and every main street of beach towns. Though prices are written, you can bargain a bit.
#2 Thai Silk
Any silk manufactured in Thailand by native Thai silkworms can be called Thai silk. The most sophisticated designs in Thai silk sarongs, dresses, and trousers can be found at the showroom of legendary Jim Thompson.
You can also opt for Thai silk fabric available at the reputed stores. Usually, pure Thai silk fabric costs between US$15 to US$70 per yard. Imitation Thai silk (available at markets and Jungceylon) is far cheaper as the fabric may be mixed with other types of fabric.
#3 T-Shirts and Singlets
T-shirts are one of the most omnipresent items that you can think of when it comes to easily find a gift for your near ones. In Phuket, you get Thai t-shirts that are funky as well as cheap. Singha or Chang are the two iconic beer brands that offer t-shirts with a fun message.
If you are not particular about brands, you will find these t-shirts everywhere in the streets, night markets, and bazaars.
#4 Phuket Pearls
For more than 40 years, pearls are produced in Phuket. These are extremely beautiful, quite affordable, and undoubtedly one of the most precious items in Phuket. You can check out the Phuket Pearl Shop for exclusive Mabe Pearls, Akoya Pearls, and South Sea Pearls.
Check out the Phuket Pearl Art Factory on the way to Chalong or Phuket Pearl Shops located on the east coast near Phuket town.
#5 Carved Soaps
Colorful, fragrant, and lightweight, carved soaps also make one of the best gifting items for your Phuket tour plans.
These are easy to find everywhere in street stalls. However, not all soaps are equally carved and hence, you need a good observation to pick the best.
#6 Coconut Bowls
Once you head to the souvenir shops in Patong and Phuket Town, you can’t ignore the handmade colorful coconut bowls made with coconut shells.
These bowls are finished with coconut shells and then lacquered inside, often over a shell mosaic.
#7 Elephant Souvenirs
Elephants make an integral part of Thai identity and the elephant souvenirs are the charm of gift shops in Phuket.
They come in a wide array of shapes, colors, and materials. The ones made with Thai silk are a little expensive.
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