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Otop Markets are probably the largest group of market stalls in one place in Patong, so certainly worth a look, if you dont mind the haggling and the heat! They are open from about 10am until late at night, certainly they were still open anytime we went past there at night time, so Im not entirely sure what time they actually close!
A huge selection of anything you might like to buy, from clothes to shoes to handbags to watches to sun glasses to Thai souvenirs, and all at bargain prices. You MUST bargain with the stallholders here, as most times you can buy your stuff for around half the amount of their starting price, even lower if you are lucky and good at bargaining hard!!!
Updated Oct 9, 2010
Address: Ratuthit Road, Central Patong
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This is by far the largest Shopping Mall in Patong and I think it was opened about 3 years ago, I know it had only recently been opened when I was last there in April 2008. It is right smack bang in the middle of busy Patong, near the junction of Bangla Road and Ratuthit Road, about a 5 minute walk from Patong Beach, and there certainly is something here for everyone. The main bonus of shopping here is that most of it is air conditioned!!! Shopping in the markets and smaller shops can get mighty hot and sweaty work in the heat of the day, so its an oasis on a hot day to shop at Jungceylon.
It is open 7 days from the hours of 11am until 10pm each and every day, with a huge variety of shops and restaurants. The larger shops here would be:-
Robinsons Department Store (Phukets equivalent to Myer)
Carrefours Hypermarket (equivalent to Woolies or Big W)
That's Siam - in the basement which is like a huge marketplace with all things Thai.
Supersports and Sportsworld - 2 large sports stores.
Plus there are many smaller shops, brand name shops and eating areas.
There is an area called Sino Phuket with many pubs, bars and International Restaurants plus your usual MacDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway etc.
The Shopping Centre also links to the Millennium Resort Patong which is a 5 Star Hotel. Also here are cinemas and a bowling alley and shooting gallery.
Jungceylon is certainly worth a visit if you are shopping in Patong, and most smaller shops will still happily bargain with you, although the larger department stores and brand name shops will not.
Updated Oct 9, 2010
Address: Ratuthit Road, Central Patong
Phone: 076-600111
Website: www.jungceylon.com
This tailor is called "The best", but it is NOT the best. I was not satisfied with the tailor-made suit and blazer at this place. The cut was not well done, and the the blazer was too tight. (The suit and blazer had the same measurement, but the blazer was smaller).
What to buy: Tailoring and silk.
What to pay: Paid 14900 Bath, which I personally could have bargained more.
Updated Aug 31, 2010
Address: 91 Moo 2 Kata Beach
Phone: +66 076-285316
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I have put together a shopping price guide for Phuket, it is made up of prices we have paid and many other forum members prices.
Theres also lots of photos of various trypes of shopping including prices for alcohol, it might help you a bit. The page is also printer friendly!
Printer friendly price list
Updated Nov 13, 2009
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LETS GO SHOPPING!
This is just a guide to prices only, some of the prices are what we have paid and some are from other peoples reports. So if you pay more or less for something, it doesn't matter.
PAY WHAT YOU ARE HAPPY WITH!
Just remember, sometimes you are squabbling over cents, is it really worth doing that.
The best way to get a bargain is never lose your cool or raise your voice, always bargain with a smile and a few words of Thai will not go astray and your attempts will be much appreciated.
There is also a link to a much bigger current Price Guide which is printer friendly at the bottom of this page, plus a slide show with lots of photos of various shopping and the prices paid for them.
T Shirt's & Singlets, Billabong, Ripcurl, Diesel etc 150 - 200 baht
Board Shorts, Billabong etc 200 - 300 baht
Hipster Shorts 100 baht
Gym Singlets Big Sizes (Big C) 79 baht
La Coste & Polo Shirts, Big Sizes 150 - 200 baht
Wrap around Skirt Pants (3/4 length) -200 baht
Roxy Bikinis 450 baht
LV Bikinis 400 baht
Mens Swimmers 200 baht
Sarongs 100 - 200 baht
Lonsdale T Shirts 150 baht
Sunglasses (all brands) 200 baht
DVD movies 50-60 baht
CD Music 50 - 100 baht
Play Station 2 Games 80 - 100 baht
LV Watch (cheap quality) 300 baht
Men's fully automatic watches, Rolex etc 1000 - 1750 baht
Mozzie Zapper tennis racquets 150 baht
These mozzie zappers come under restricted imports (Australia) which means you need written permission in order to import the items - more info here - Australian Customs
Guess Ladies watch 600 baht
Hello Kitty watch & mobile phone case 500 baht
Surf Wallets 200 baht
Backpacks 100 - 500 baht
LV plastic shoulder bag 300 baht
Thai Elephant bags (small) 100 - 200 baht
Nice ladies shoes in shoes shops at Big C 199 baht
Girls tops, Billabong etc 150 baht
Golf Shirts 200 baht
Belts copy names 200 baht
Caps copy names 150 baht
Pashmina's 200 baht
Dresses & Skirts (short) 200 - 300 baht
Kids T Shirts 120 - 150 baht
Kids Shorts 150 - 180 baht
Women's cheap singlet tops, (Dolce&Gabbana) 100 baht
Diesel Leather Sandals, great quality 500 baht
Diesel Plastic Sandals, bad quality 250 baht
Beaded Thongs 100 baht
Roxy Shoe String Strap Tops 150 - 200 baht
Chanel & Playboy Halter Neck Tops 200 baht
LV Umbrella 280 baht
LV Wallet 300 baht
LV Beach Towel 300 baht
LV Overnight Bag (large) 2000 baht
LV cigarette case with gas lighter 150 - 200 baht
Gas novelty lighters 100 - 150 baht
Von Dutch & Diesel Bags (small organizer bags) 300 - 450 baht
Good quality copy handbags from secret rooms - up to 1500baht
Silk Cushion Covers 100 baht
Silk Table Runners 150 Baht
Medium size bedspread, tablecloth with fringe 300 baht
Like I said previously, this is only an approximate guide to prices, pay whatever you are happy with!
See lots of photos of handbags, wallets etc in a slideshow at end of page.
(I never pay more than 1500 baht for a good quality copy bag - though if I wanted a certain bag bad enough and it was a bit more then of course I would definitely be tempted!).
PHUKET AIRPORT DUTY FREE
PERFUME
Angel 50ml bottle 2560 baht
Angel for men 50ml bottle 1840 baht
Gucci 50ml bottle 2590 baht
Treson 100ml bottle 2100 baht
I priced all these perfumes before we left Australia and they were cheaper at Phuket Airport Duty Free.
However since we have returned home I have discovered the Perfume Empire and the Perfume Clearance Centre, now I will always check their prices first as most of their perfumes are much cheaper than Duty Free.
You can order online and they also have shops in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
CIGARETTES
Benson & Hedges, Mild 7, Triple 5, London, all 550 baht per carton of 200 (Cigarettes in local shops are approximately 50 - 100 baht a packet and from street vendors about 50 - 60 baht a packet of 20)
BUYING ALCOHOL
You can buy alcohol at most of the little local supermarkets and all of the major ones.
There is also a good distributor up Rat-U-Thit Rd past the Patong Merlin.
Its on the other side of the road, look for the huge sign on top of a building on the corner advertising a cosmetic surgeon, go down that lane and its down a bit on the right. They also have a big selection of wine and beers.
Its a great place to buy in bulk if you are staying for awhile.
Prices are also very good in supermarkets such as Carrefour, 7/11 shops.
Another very good one for spirits and wine is the Deli Supermarket up the northern end on Rat-U-Thit Rd - past Nickys Handlebar.
I have recently priced lots of various wines, beers and spirits from a couple of different places in Phuket, so click on the link below for a printer friendly list of alcohol prices.
Printer friendly price list
Phuket also has some good buys in cosmetics. I always stock up on Olay Total Effects, at home it cost about $28, in Phuket it is 359 Baht and always comes in a promotional pavckage with another product. I bought my last lot at the supermarket in Big C.
What to pay: Have a look at my link below, theres hundreds of photos of shopping along with prices, far more than on my VT site.
www.cathyandgarystravelpages.com
Updated Nov 13, 2009
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Super Cheap claims to be the cheapest mall in Phuket.
You can buy absolutely everything here including household goods, white goods, clothing, stationery, electronics, groceries and furniture.
The Pharmacy is also one of the best for prices.
The best time to visit is in the evening.
46/5 Thepkrasatri Rd.
T. Rasada, A. Muang
Super Cheap is on the road to the airport, about 5 kilometers out of Phuket Town.
Open until midnight.
Makro is a high volume, low cost - low price, no frills cash & carry wholesaler, selling a full range of food and non-food products.
Makro was also the first to introduce barcode scanning into the Thai market and paved the way for modern distribution and trade concepts throughout the region.
Makro is good if you want to buy in bulk and very cheap!
77 Moo 5
T. Vichit, A. Muang
Phuket 83000
Open until midnight.
Super Cheap
Makro.
Wholesale supermarket etc
Makro
Updated Nov 12, 2009
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Jinda Shop is run by a mother and her 2 sons, they are lovely friendly people and a big favorite with many Australians, there is absolutely no need to bargain as Jinda gives great prices to start with.
She will normally throw in a free sarong or scarf as well!
One side of the shop is women's and children's clothing and the other side is men's clothes. The shop has all the normal goods like jeans, dresses, bikinis, tee shirts, singlet's and shorts etc.
Jinda Shop is on the Beach Rd just past the Sailor Bar heading north
Written Nov 12, 2009
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Tailor made suits for both men and women. Shirts - trousers - silk ladies suits or dresses
Choose your fabric and style, then you will be measured.
Return 24 hrs later for your fisrt fitting.
Your garments will be ready for collection the next day. Will also be delivered to your hotel if necessary.
What to buy: Suits ladies and mens.
Shirts
Dresses, blouses, jackets etc
What to pay: 2 ladies trousers Deposit 1000TB.
Total price 2200TB
Mens suit with waistcoat, 1 shirt (good quality) and one tie. Total cost 5500TB
Updated Jul 25, 2009
Address: 64/1 Soi Kepsup, Patong Beach Phuket
Phone: mobile in Phuket 0835949634
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Phuket Markets
No matter where you go on the island you will find Plaza's and markets.
You need good bartering skills.
I was called on by my family to do all the bartering as I had a lot of tips from fellow VT-ers.
If they ask B500 for an item, go in at half that. Sometimes you can go as low as B180 to start and end at B250. Worked for me. Not always - I found a genuine leather Jimmy Choo COPY bag. They wanted B4000. I started at B2500 and gave up. The next evening I went back, started bartering again and got it for B2200
What to buy: Sandals, handbags, jewelry, shirts, T shirts...everything.
What to pay: Start bartering at half of what they ask. They love it....
Written Jul 22, 2009
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Our first visit to Phuket cost us about $1,000 in mobile phone calls, so we decided to purchase a pre-paid local sim card each since we spend so much time there.
We went to the D-Tac shop downstairs at the Big C shopping centre. The staff were very helpful and we managed to get a card each. The rates were better than a couple of others we checked out.
The staff set everything up for us on the spot. We found that all our phone numbers were available on our phones (I thought they were on my sim card, so that was a great relief). Bear in mind that you may need to have your phone unlocked, which you can have done at one of the stalls in the same location. Prices vary on the type of phone, but it usually takes up to an hour and can range between 200 baht and 1,000 baht.
If you go to a smaller phone shop for a refill, you will only be able to purchase the smaller amounts. It is best to go to a large dealer such as this one for phone recharges of 500 - 800 baht. These higher amounts have up to 100 baht extra credit with them. The sim card's validity is extended by 12 months every time you top up, unlike some others I've heard of. You will be asked to show your passport when you apply, so be prepared.
What to pay: Local calls are charged at 5 baht per minute for the first minute, then at 6 satang per minute thereafter, international calls charged at 7 baht per minute. Very cheap! Connection for the card was 199 baht which included a 50 baht credit. Don't forget to ring the code prefix (usually 009) they give you for international calls to get the special rate.
Updated Jun 16, 2009
Address: Big C Shopping Centre
Website: www.DTAC.co.th
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