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Where to Shop in North Phuket

Bang Tao Beach Shopping (see Map)

Bang Tao and Surin beaches are right next to each other on Phuket's northwest coast. Shopping in this area is markedly different than that of other west coast locations in that cheap and fake brand names - such as are openly available in Patong, Karon and Kata - are not the order of the day. The onus is on quality goods with a sharp leaning towards antiques, curios and exclusive clothing and accessories.

Canal Village

Cana Village

Most of the good shopping in this area is inland, away from the beaches and many guests at the six-hotel Laguna complex pay a visit to Canal Village, situated in, but not exclusive to, Laguna. This 52-unit shopping arcade is set in a grove of casuarinas by one of the resort's lagoons. It is laid out like a walking street and has a car park next to its entrance. The 'village' is made up of boutiques, souvenir shops, a bakery, jewelry stores, a clinic, a minimart, and several tailors. Here you can also find quality leather goods such as briefcases, shoes and suitcases. There is also a 'Silk Factory Outlet' selling bags, scarves, ties as well as shirts and you can have clothes made here, too. A sports shop selling brand-name shoes and accessories stands next to a shop entirely devoted to sunglasses.

There is also an art and gift gallery, two Jim Thompson (silk specialists) outlets as well as a shop called 'Siam Crafts' that sells souvenirs and memorabilia. You can have your photos downloaded at the Kodak shop and Canal Village features a small children's playground. At the water's edge there is a tastefully appointed restaurant.

Heading out of Laguna

On the road outside Laguna the shops predominantly feature Southeast Asian antiques and curios and the range is enormous; from carved wooden elephants too large to carry to Buddha statues to textiles to religious artefacts. There are many of these outlets and the choice is truly yours. It's not all antiques and curios though; other goods are for sale, such as at 'The Hand Made', a shop specialising in stainless steel cutlery, plates and kitchen utensils. There is also a wine dealer as well as a minimart with many massage parlours surrounding it. Another wine dealer stands in 'Plaza Del Mar' - a shopping arcade dominated by property dealers around the corner from the minimart at the 'Y' junction. On the right-hand side of the road going towards Cherng Talay (heading south) is 'Silkwood', an outlet selling vases and prints, Buddha statuettes and lampshades.

Out and about

If you continue south to Cherng Talay you will come to a 'T' junction next to the police station. There are 24-hour minimarts on each side of this junction but if you go left and continue for 350 metres you will discover a lime-green wooden shop on the left-hand side of the road. This is 'Lemongrass' an outlet devoted to natural oils, soaps, cosmetics, body creams, shampoo and just about every natural hygiene product you could imagine.

Surin Beach Shopping (see Map)

Surin is not much of a shopping destination but there are some interesting places to stop in at if you're in the area. The boutiques at the Chedi Phuket and Twinpalms Resort are worth a visit (Twin Palms sells its own delightful bedding and toiletries). Just a few doors down from Twin Palms is Lemongrass, which offers essential oils, lotions and other locally-made natural health and beauty products. Nearby is Oriental Fine Art, a lovely boutique selling antiques from China, Burma, Laos and Cambodia.

The Plaza

Take a right turn at the Cherng Talay police station and you will find yourself on the road to Surin Beach. This road twists and turns for seven kilometres and just before you reach Surin you will find The Plaza, an upmarket shopping mall situated on the left-hand side of the road. On the ground floor is Fine 9 Design - featuring Thai bric-a-brac, huge decorative shells, vases, cushions, ceramic bowls, bedding, pictures and a lot more interior decoration accessories. Next to Fine 9 Design are Lamont and Galleria Aleenta - two outlets selling similar goods. These shops like to name themselves 'Lifestyle Ateliers' and they certainly don't lack for style.

Two chic boutiques called 'Ginger' and 'Lola' are also on the ground floor and they both feature exotic clothing, bags, cushions and fashion accessories.

Upstairs is 'Soul of Asia', with its heady mix of Southeast Asian antiques and artefacts, reproduced masterpieces and modern art along with quirky objets d'art. There is also a Bose audio and video outlet here. On the same floor is 'Sivella' selling fine jewellery and antiques as well as 'Channintr', a boutique specialising in beautiful chairs and tables made out of dried hyacinth. Next to Channintr is the Candere Gallery with its more modern-looking bric-a-brac and handicrafts, all of it top quality. Silk - an opulently designed Thai restaurant, occupies the top floor.

Kamala Beach Shopping (see Map)

Kamala Beach Fresh Market

Kamala isn't the place to go for shopping, but it does provide an enjoyable twice-weekly village market. Held each Wednesday and Saturday afternoon along the highway at the southern end of the bay, it's colourful and fun. Mingle with friendly local residents, and sample locally produced fruit, vegetables and delicious snacks.

During the high season (November-April), vendors set up along the walkway by the beach. Mainly beach clothes, hats and low cost souvenirs. For the bare necessities of life, there are a number of minimarts in the village, a chemist and some small souvenir and leisure ware shops.

Shopping By Location: Patong Beach - Phuket Town - Kamala Beach - Bang Tao Beach - Surin Beach - Kata Beach - Karon Beach


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