Department Stores in Phuket

By Paula Parker

Explore Phuket's Best Fashion Outlets

Department Stores in Phuket and shopping centres have been popping up all over the island to meet the demands of both locals and visitors to the Island.

Most of us visitors arrive in Phuket with empty suitcases and leave with full bags.

Or if your like us, you may even have to buy more suitcases to get all your shopping home.

These fashion stores are stocked with foreign goods, but at lower prices than you will find back home.

Within the department stores, there is a mixture of chain stores and independent shops. Some of these will haggle their prices, but not by much; you will generally find that they have fixed prices, and what is marked is what you will pay.

Department Stores in Patong

Jungceylon

If you get tired of shopping in the humid weather, then head to Jungceylon Shopping Complex, located on Rat-U-Thit Road in Patong.

Jungceylon is divided into 4 themed zones: the Jungle, Garden, Botanica and the Bay.

The two main department stores in the complex are Robinsons and Big C, plus over 300 specialty shops.

Jungceylon is more than a shopping destination and is a welcoming choice for a fun, relaxed family outing, especially on a rainy day. You can settle in and enjoy a movie at the cinema or let the kids burn off some energy at Froggy’s Fun Park, where trampolines, a challenging rope park, and VR games promise plenty of excitement.

We highly recommend the Jungceylon Water Fountain Show; the show is held daily at 1.00 pm, 3.00 pm, 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm, as well as the weekend markets.

Jungceylon is open daily from 11.00 am to 10.00 pm.

Check out Jungceylon's website for upcoming events, tourist privileges and the store directory.

Central Phuket

Central Phuket is a luxury shopping mall located on the outskirts of Phuket Town, at the intersection of Wichit Songkram Road and Chalerm Phrakiat Road, commonly known as the Bypass Road.

The shopping complex is more than just a shopping destination; Central Phuket brings together two modern retail wings connected by a skybridge. With more than 800 shops to explore, it is a one-stop shopping paradise offering nonstop shopping and entertainment for both locals and visitors alike.

The two shopping wings at Central Phuket are Festival and Floresta.

The complex features an eight-screen world-class multiplex cinema, along with more than 30 family-friendly and international restaurants, cafés, and fast-food outlets.

You will find an extensive selection of genuine perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewellery, sunglasses, handbags, and other fashion accessories.

Central Phuket also offers a food hall, a variety of specialty stores, and a Tops Supermarket, which stocks a wide range of spirits and imported products at competitive prices.

Throughout the Festival Wing, you can browse outlet stores such as Lacoste and Guess. While prices may be slightly higher than those found in some other local malls, they often represent excellent value compared with prices in many overseas markets.

A dedicated tourist services area provides convenient access to currency exchange counters and booking agents for local tours and excursions.

In addition, Central Phuket offers numerous ATMs, banks, and travel service centres, making it a convenient destination for both shopping and travel-related needs.

Central Phuket is open daily from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.

For further information and a detailed list of stores and store maps, have a look at their website.

Department Stores in Phuket Town

Ocean Shopping Mall

Ocean Shopping Mall was the first shopping complex on the Island; it is located at 38/1-15 Tilok-U-Thit 1 Road.

The mall has a good mix of brand-name outfits and quality products; it contains a variety of clothing stores, souvenirs, and CD's for reasonable prices.

There is also a cinema, a games arcade, ten-pin bowling, a play area for the kids and restaurants.