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Phuket is well known for its world class shopping. A lot of large malls, countless Thai handicraft and specialist shops can be found along the road. Silks and cottons, ready made clothing, boutiques, leather, ceramics, jewelries and antiques are the most popular items sold in Phuket markets.

There are some markets that target specifically tourists, selling mainly souvenirs and handicrafts. There are many stores in various locations of Phuket, some of the markets are permanent and have a specific routine while others operate during the day time or evening.

The downtown which is known as the Old Phuket is worth exploring. There is a market called Chatuchak Phuket which is open almost on every weekend and offers a wide range of reasonable clothing, shoes, handicrafts and jewelries.

Bang Tao Beach Shopping in Phuket is famous for the shopaholics. It has all from open air markets to boutique shops catering to the tourists. From amazing t-shirts to countless knick knacks, you can get it all here. So, if you want to buy a reasonable priced souvenir for your friend or family then Bang Tao Beach in Phuket in the right place. There is a huge market that takes place in Phuket Town on every Sunday afternoon attracting lots of people. Prices are really low and you are ordered to bargain on this day.

Shopping at the right place and using your bargaining skills will save you a lot of Thai Baht. Do not fall in tourist traps, be more adventurous and try to get the best deal. If you are shopping in minor stores then you should try to bargain politely and you never know, you just might pull it off.

Phuket City is host to a wide selection of shops such as antique stores, hyper markets, and department stores. Get away from the beach areas for a while and make the trip worthwhile by shopping in Phuket.