Phuket Markets

Phuket Markets offer visitors to the Island a true Thai shopping experience, finding some of the best buys in the local markets and a must to do when holidaying in Phuket.

Markets can be found everywhere throughout Phuket, selling a variety of fresh food such as; vegetables, fruit, fish and meat as well as markets that sell clothes, CDs, sunglasses, shoes and much more........

If you truely want to experience Thai shopping, head to one of the many markets in Phuket and enjoy the entertaining experience.

We have put a list of the best markets that we have found throughout Phuket as a guide.

Phuket Markets OTOP

OTOP stands for "One Tambon One Product".

It is a nationwide initiative developed by the Thai Government to create jobs and produce income from products developed with local culture to enable the communities to be independent and to promote Thai wisdom, to read more on this initiative check out the OTOP Website.

An OTOP market can be found in Patong at the Southern end of Rat-U-Thit Road behind the Holiday Inn Phuket. I love shopping here there are some great bargains and it is not to crowded, you will find fake designer labeled jeans,T shirts, cargo shorts, bikinis and much more. There are many bars in this area if you need to have a break from shopping.

Prices that we have paid to be used as a guide only

Billabong Skirts - 150 baht

Roxy Skirt - 200 baht

Billabong Bikini - 350 baht

Lonsdale Singlet - 150 baht

Lonsdale T Shirts - 200 baht

Ladies Le Croc Singlet - 150 baht

Mens Diesel Singlet - 150 baht

Mens Diesel T Shirts - 200 baht

Mens Long sleeved tops - 250 baht

Phuket Markets in Phuket Town

Phuket Town Weekend Market - Talaad Thai-Rot

These markets are the most popular market in Phuket and the largest, they are open Saturday and Sunday from 3.00pm and are located off Chaofa West Road opposite the Nakha Temple, Phuket Town. Here you can buy a range of clothes, shoes, bags, CD's, jewelry, home decorations, souvenirs and great Thai food.

Prices that we have paid to be used as a guide only

Polarized Sunglasses - 400 baht

Thongs - 60 baht

Boxer Shorts - 100 baht

Bags from - 200 baht

ChatuChak Market

Is named after the massive Bangkok weekend market, it is much smaller and doesn't have the size or range of goods as the Bangkok market. The market is popular with the locals, although lots of the stalls moved to the Phuket Town Market when it opened. The market is open on Saturday and Sunday, from early in the morning and is located in Phang Nga Road, Phuket Town.

Expo Market

Is an indoor clothes market where you will be able to get some great deals, it is located on Tilok U Thit 2 Road, Phuket Town and is open 7 days a week.

Downtown Market

This is Phuket's main fresh food market, the earlier you are there the fresher the food, it is located in Ranong Rd, Phuket Town.

Beach Side Shops and Stalls

These shops are located throughout the tourist areas of Phuket, it is an interesting experience for the first time visitor to Phuket, it is here that you will find the fake designer labels such as Billabong and Roxy and copied DVD's.

The quality of the goods are not as good as they were 20 years ago, of which I still have a leather belt and wallet that are as good as new, but nothing is made as good as it was back then. My son is still wearing Billabong shorts and T Shirts from 2 years ago, although we did shop around for the better quality items that are still much cheaper than you would buy back home.

When purchasing certain items such as the better quality Billabong shorts and shirts, DVD's and some leather goods you will be taken into hidden back rooms or shops away from the main shop, don't be alarmed this is normal but always ask to view the DVD's to make sure that the quality is good.

Prices that we have paid to be used as a guide only

Fishermens Pants - 180 baht

DVD's - 50 baht

CD's - 50 baht

Billabong Shorts - 400 baht for good quality

Billabong T Shirts - 200 baht

Sunglasses - 200 baht

Cap - 150 baht

You will find these types of shops and stalls around the tourist areas on the West Coast of Phuket.

Baan San Market

Is located at the back of Jungceylon, you will find good quality copied Billabong T Shirts in all sizes from small to very large, jeans, skirts and much more......

There are many more Phuket Markets across the Island this is just a list of our favorites.

We hope you enjoy the experience of bargain shopping at the Phuket Markets.

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