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There are hundreds of food markets on the island of Phuket, some of which are also . The cheapest one is next to the Robinson store (it is open during the day, but it is better to come before 14:00). The second is on Ranong Rd, next to the stop going to the main beaches in Phuket. Food markets are perfect place

try local fruits and delicacies and do not go to large shopping centers and hypermarkets for them, such as Big C and Tesco Lotus. Although, if you live near Patong, then within walking distance there will be one of the Big C, which is located in the JungCeylon shopping center. Contrary to popular belief, prices in these stores are not particularly higher than in the markets, and are often even lower, especially in Lotus.

Markets in Phuket are numerous and each of them has at least one such place. A large number of them are located in Phuket Town and the prices there are also the lowest.

You can eat inexpensively at almost every place (around 40-50 baht). The main dishes are rice, chicken, seafood and a number of Thai dishes.

Down Town Market

This is a food market in the center of Phuket Town. Considered one of the best places in Phuket for the amount of fruits and vegetables. There are a lot of pineapples in season for 10 baht each. Cucumbers for 20 baht, tomatoes from 40 baht. There are a couple of food stalls: rice, eggs, sauces, nuts. There is also a small selection of seafood and fresh fish (shrimp 150 baht per kilo). It’s better to come for them in the morning, because everything is sold out by the afternoon.

To be honest, it cannot be called cheap, since it is located next to a bus stop to the beaches and therefore many tourists visit it. Perhaps for locals there is a different price, since there are not many price tags and the cost of the products is announced by the seller. For foreigners it may be higher.

Down Town Market is located on Ranong Rd, across the road from the blue government bus stop to the beaches. But it is located in an alley and cannot be seen from the road. There will be signs so you don't get lost. Or ask people where the market is. It can also be accessed from Krabi Road.

Open from early morning until late evening.

What it's called - only God knows. On the Internet it is sometimes called “Old Market of Phuket Town”. But the name doesn't matter because it's easy to find - it's adjacent to Robinson Shopping Center and located at the intersection of Ong Sim Phai and Tilok Uthit 2.

This market is the largest in Phuket Town. You can buy not only fresh vegetables and fruits, but also everything else. There are many stalls selling rice, peas, sugar, eggs, nuts, etc. The only thing missing is milk, since it spoils quickly, and there are no refrigerators here (in general, Thais don’t really respect milk and rarely buy yoghurt). Almost a quarter of the territory is reserved for meat, fish and seafood. Prices are reasonable and slightly lower than other places.

Robinson's food market is open from 8-9 to 14-15. After this time, there are few open tents, and there is no seafood or meat at all. The fact is that Thais buy them in the morning, which is why the market’s opening hours are the same. But the food court is open all day, where you can eat traditional Thai dishes, such as rice, chicken, noodles and variations on these themes. It is open until the night and is especially busy in the evenings, when both locals and foreigners come here to dine. Prices are average, a regular portion of free-ride rice (rice with vegetables, seafood and egg) is 40-50 baht. The downside is that the tables are located on the roadway, where motorbikes and cars are constantly scurrying around.

This is the largest food market in Patong, and in fact in all of Phuket. Located behind JungCeylon Shopping Centre, across the street from the boxing stadium.

There are already two floors and the choice is very large. Despite the fact that it is located on the most popular tourist beach, prices here are low and almost no different from Phuket Town. Thus, if you settled in Patong, then there is no need to go to the capital. Here you can buy local seafood, fruits, vegetables or other delicacies.

Food markets in Chalong

Chalong has several food markets, or rather fruit and vegetable markets. Here you can eat some food; some stalls sell clothes, shoes and accessories. Prices depend on the season: grapes - 70-80 baht, apples - 5-10 per piece, tangerines - 60-70 baht, tomatoes - 30-40 baht, watermelons from 20 baht.

The main market is across the street from the Villa Market supermarket. Open every day except Sunday from dawn until approximately 12 noon.

The second market in Chalong is located next to the Tesco Lotus hypermarket. Open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from approximately 2 pm until sunset. The time given is approximate. Because some sellers come early and close early, while others do the opposite. Its peculiarity is that fruits are sold directly by peasants who collect them on their plantations. So everything is fresh. Pineapples can be bought for chervonets. Here you can grab a snack and buy clothes or flip-flops.

This is a grocery and a little clothing market, which is located closer to the north of Phuket, in the Thalang area. Its visit can be combined with a trip to the Wat Phra Nang Sang temple, which is located a stone's throw away and is one of the main religious and historical temples.

Here you can buy the whole range of products - rice, eggs, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, seafood. There is a small selection of clothes. Externally it is a one-story building. You can get to it directly from the territory of the temple complex.

Market on Rawai

The fish market in Rawai is the most... the best place in Phuket to buy fish and seafood. Here you can buy fresh catch and there are also restaurants where they will prepare all this for you at a reasonable price (50-120 baht). Opens approximately from 14-15 to 18-19. Best time visits - 15-16 hours when the largest selection of different delicacies is available.

The Rawai seafood market is located in. If you stand facing towards, it will be on the left side. See photo below.

Other food markets in Phuket

There are a dozen more fruit markets in Phuket Town, but very small. One is located at the intersection of Si Sena and Ong Sim Phai streets, the second is at the intersection of Pattana Road and Wichit Songkhran, the third is across the road from the exit of Rama IX Park on the same Wichit Songkhran. See their exact location on the map at the bottom of the page. There are others, but it will be very difficult to find them, so we will not describe them.

Weekend Market

Sometimes it is called Phuket Night Market and Naka Market. It is no coincidence that we wrote about it at the end, since it is more of a manufactured goods product (clothes, shoes, souvenirs) than a grocery store. But here you can buy fruits and Thai food at low prices. There are especially a lot of sweets that you won’t find in other places.

Weekend Market is open only on weekends from 17:00 to 22:00.

Assortment and approximate prices at Phuket food markets

The list is selective, because Hundreds of items are sold. Prices depend not only on the season, but also on the day of the week - more expensive on weekends (although not for all goods). In principle, prices are more or less the same in all markets. In places with large concentrations of tourists they may be higher. So, here's what's on sale and how much it costs:

Bananas - 30 baht;

Coconuts and pineapples - 20 baht;

Rambutans - 20-40 baht (depending on the season);

Apples - from 5 to 10 baht per piece (depending on the size of the fruit);

Tangerines - 20-40 (more expensive in summer, and sometimes there may not be any at all, because it’s not the season);

Cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes - 20-25 baht per kg;

A bunch of greens (parsley, lettuce) - 5 baht;

Potatoes - 35-40 baht;

Chicken - 60-80 baht;

Shrimp (natural, unpeeled) - 150 baht per kg;

Shrimp (peeled, pulp only) - 180 baht;

Fish - 50 baht per piece (large, weight approximately 400-500 g);

Eggs - 35-40 baht per dozen (the price depends on the size of the egg);

Peanuts - 35 baht per kg;

Sugar - 30 baht;

Rice - 30-40 baht per kg.

In any of the markets there is a huge selection of all kinds of spices and various herbs.

There are many markets in Phuket and they are all different, but there is no need to necessarily go around them all in search of the best. On the island, most of the markets are similar to each other, chances are that the one located near your hotel is as good as the largest bazaar in Phuket.

All Phuket markets can be roughly divided according to their operating hours and the goods that are sold there. Let's talk about these features.

When are local markets open:

• ordinary - as a rule, they work every day from morning to night, the place of their trade is constant, as constant as their assortment and traders;
• night - after about 17:00 hours (local time) the night market life of the island begins to come to life, during the day in their place there can be anything or nothing, with the arrival of evening the place is transformed into a living, seething organism;
• Weekend markets are the most incomprehensible (for me) markets in Phuket, in most cases they are similar to our fairs, where they sell all sorts of things, the time of such fairs is either the end of the week, or some Thai holiday.

What they sell in the markets:

• fish - there are several really large and recognized fish markets on the island, but fish in Phuket can be bought not only at them;
• fruit markets are perhaps the most common markets in Phuket; the choice of exotic fruits greatly depends on the season;
• clothing - in the clothing markets of Phuket you can buy anything, but beware of counterfeits, especially if the price of the product is significantly lower.

Phuket Night Markets

I would like to particularly draw your attention to the night markets and tell you about them in more detail. Thai night markets are an amazing invention that fits perfectly into the tourist concept of Phuket and are undoubtedly one of the attractions of the island.

When it’s hot and sunny outside, there’s little need for bazaars (all the people are on the beaches and feel great). But after sunset, people come from the beaches and begin to randomly wander around, and then you come across a night market that is ready to satisfy all your needs.

Almost any item you can buy on the street requires a desperate bargain. Asians love bargaining and will willingly play this interesting and funny game with you. Some prices for goods can be reduced by half, but there is one unspoken rule - “Don’t haggle if you don’t buy”; in all other cases you should haggle, that’s what markets are for.

Markets in Patong

In Patong you can find several good markets, some of them are night markets and work until late (which in Phuket until about 23:00), the most popular are: Banzaan, Malin Plaza, OTOP.

Location of Patong markets on the map

Pay attention to this map, it shows that all trade is located in the southern part of the tourist area of ​​​​Patong.

Banzaan Market

The most colorful market in Patong is Banzaan, which is located directly opposite the large Muay Thai stadium. To make it easier to find Banzaan, you should focus on the huge shopping complex Jungceylon, any local resident will tell you about its location; right behind the shopping center there will be a noisy road and the Banzaan market.

The opening hours of the Banzaan market are from 9:00 to 19:00, but after 19:00 a night market with a lot of stalls and an abundance of all kinds of Thai delicacies begins to operate on the square in front of Banzaan. In addition to ready-made food and fruits, they sell clothes, counterfeits of expensive watches and other electronics under the Apple brand.

If you walk along the same street in a southerly direction (towards Karon Beach), you will find a stationary clothing store where you can buy everything you need, from cheap T-shirts to expensive Thai cosmetics.

Malin Plaza Market

Next to the Hard Rock Cafe is Patong's newest market - Malin Plaza. At this bazaar you can buy a standard tourist set (clothing, souvenirs, beach accessories, cosmetics, etc.), there is also a good choice tropical fruits and Thai spicy food from makashnits. Be sure to bargain.

Finding Malin Plaza in Patong is very simple, you should take the second street (line) towards Karon, pass the Hard Rock Cafe and after a hundred meters at the fork turn left.

OTOP Market

OTOP is open from morning until night, the choice here is quite standard, the assortment is also quite ordinary: clothes, shoes, swimsuits, accessories, cosmetics, souvenirs, etc. He seemed very bland and uninteresting to me, so I can’t say anything special about him.

You can find OTOP at the nearby Holiday Inn on Rat-U-Thit Street.

Markets on Karon Beach

On Karon you can also find several places that sell all sorts of sundries and of course delicious Thai food, be sure to visit the temple market - this amazing place Karona.

Location of markets on the map of Karon

The guideline for finding a local market is the roundabout. At the roundabout you should turn off and drive a little deeper into the area.

Temple market on Karon

Among the features of the markets in Karon, I would like to note the bazaar near the temple (Wat Karon). I learned about its existence completely by accident.

I agreed with a friend to meet in the evening near the temple, in the hope that there would be few people there and we would quickly find each other. Arriving at the appointed time, I didn’t recognize the place; it looked more like some kind of “Oktoberfest” in Germany and certainly not a calm temple.

All the free space next to the temple was occupied by merchants, loitering tourists and other vacationers (you wouldn’t find anyone in such a crowd), bright spotlights illuminated all this action brighter than the daytime sun.

The market around the temple on Karon is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 14:00 to 20:00, be sure to visit this amazing place, only parking can be a problem (I parked right behind the temple, but parking is difficult there too). Finding this place is very simple, you turn off the roundabout and move deep into the residential area of ​​​​Karon, after about 500 meters there will be a temple, you are all there.

Karon Bazaar and Karon Plaza

Another trading place on Karon is located right on the beach street next to five-star hotels. The market is more like many tents under one roof; I didn’t find anything particularly valuable in them, but you can buy the most necessary things for a tourist here (souvenirs, clothes, cosmetics, etc.).

Markets on Kata

In my opinion, there is only one decent market in Kata - the food market on the Patak rd road; all other places can be safely ignored.

Location of Kata Beach markets on the map

We are talking about Kata Beach; I didn’t find any markets on Kata Noi. Trading places are located in the very center of the village, on the sides of busy roads.

Clothing market in Kata

The clothing market on Kata is located on Kata rd., almost in the center of the beach. The choice here is modest, and the bazaar itself consists of twenty shops containing only souvenirs and the most popular beach accessories.

Food market in Kata

Finding this non-tourist market in Kata is quite difficult, but if you have the desire and perseverance, everything will definitely work out. The food market is located next to the road (highway) Patak rd, which connects Kata and Karon, but the market itself is located a little to the side (see map) and the Lotus Express store can serve as a landmark.

The selection of tropical fruits is good, and you can and should bargain here. Opening hours from 7:00 to 19:00

Night market on Kata

Next to the stationary food market in Kata (opposite the Beach Boutique House Hotel) there is a moving market called Talad Nat, which is open on Monday and Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00.

I can’t say anything about it, since I have never been able to catch this market in working condition.

Rawai's best fish market is located in one of the non-tourist areas of Phuket. The Rawai area is not so popular with tourists, there are no beautiful beaches and other tourist attractions, but the selection of fresh fish here is very good.

Why is Rawai Fish Market considered the best? The answer to this question is simple, because all the seafood in this place is the freshest (some sea creatures still move their gills and can bite, be careful) and they are sold by the fishermen themselves (or one of their families). Sometimes this place is called the market of sea gypsies, whose village is located in close proximity.

Getting there and finding the fish market is very easy, you should come to Rawai Pier. It will be near the pier shopping area, which consists of fish and tourist markets. There is a good selection of all kinds of tourist souvenirs (wood products, shells, pearls, etc.)

All seafood at the Rawai fish market is obtained by the community of sea gypsies living here, for whom the sea is the only means of survival (fishing, excursions for tourists). Please do not confuse the local sea gypsies with ours, there is nothing in common between them. Translated from Thai, the word that is pronounced when talking about sea gypsies sounds like “Chao Ley” (Chao Ley), its meaning is approximately the following: “People living in the sea”. Once upon a time, sea gypsies led a “nomadic” lifestyle, actively moving between islands, but in Lately many of them lead a “sedentary” lifestyle and still engage in fishing and sincerely love the sea, no matter how harsh it may be to them.

Finding your way around the city is not very easy; looking for something on your own is even more difficult. It's unlikely that my map will help you much. During your search, ask locals for directions.

Phuket Town Main Market

This market is located in the very center of Phuket Town and has many names (Sunday Market, Naka Market, Weekend, etc.). The market is located near the Naka Temple, and is open every Saturday and Sunday from 16:00 to 23:00.

The market has a huge number of shops of different types, here you can buy everything from high-quality counterfeits of branded jeans to live hamsters and snakes. Pay attention (how could you not) to the huge row of makashniks where you can taste the most delicious Thai delicacies; all kinds of worms and grasshoppers are also available in abundance.

Thalang Fair

Every Sunday from 16:00 to 22:00 Thalang Street becomes pedestrianized and this Chinese-Portuguese area turns into a real fair under open air. There is no abundance of fake iPhones and fake Raybans, but here you can order your portrait from street artists or just wander along the cozy and well-kept multi-religious pedestrian street. Local authorities They decided to add some shine to Talang Street and hid all the piles of wires from the poles underground, I think this is a great sign.

Indie Market Phuket Town

The Indy market is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 16:00 to 22:00. Why this market is called Indy and why it is classified as a market, the answers to these questions remain unclear to me. Most likely the name Indy came from English word independent (independence), but this is just my guess.

The indie market is more like a "fair" folk art“, but instead of boring and standard crafts, there are bright and funny works of local teenagers. Almost all Indy Market products are self made, which are made quite well.

The market is non-standard and is a kind of club of interests with the opportunity to communicate with like-minded people, and interests can be very different, from embroidering national patterns to learning new breakdancing moves, which is very popular in Phuket.

Hipster market

Shillwa Market, or simply “Shill” as local hipsters call it, is Phuket’s newest market and clearly breaks away from the usual image of the island’s Asian markets. Old shipping containers, brightly painted in unusual colors for containers, have been turned into trendy bars, Italian Vespa scooters and other hipster gadgets have turned this place into something new and stylish.

The abundance of goods is enormous, the prices are quite affordable, there are practically no tourists, but there are many bars and delicious Thai food, which is served in amazing ways, and sometimes there are concerts at the market. If you're in Phuket Town, be sure to stop by here. I recommend coming to next days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 17:00 to 23:00.

Have a nice holiday in Phuket and profitable shopping.

Clothing markets in Phuket are the place where you can buy inexpensive clothes and at the same time feel the local flavor. As usual, in Thailand, next to any markets there are food stalls where you can try Thai dishes, snacks and sweets. This way you will kill two birds with one stone.

Visit markets the better, who are tight on funds and for whom it will be expensive to spend money on branded items that are sold in shopping centers. Things there can be of quite high quality, produced by a Thai company and not a counterfeit of a well-known brand (replica).

The main markets in Phuket are concentrated in and on Patong, Karon and Kata. Let's talk a little about each of them.

Weekend Market

It has a bunch of names - Weekend Market, Phuket Night Market, Night Market, Naka Market. The last name is often used by Thais. When asked what “Naka” means, the answer was “It’s untranslatable.” This is a type of polite respectful form, the same “kha” and “crab”, which are added, for example, when greeting (“savadikha” for women, “savadikrab” or “savadikap” for men).

As the name implies, Weekend Market is open only on weekends, from approximately 16-17 pm to 22 pm. The time is approximate, because... some tents open around 16, others later. It's the same with closing.

The night market is the most popular in Phuket. People come here for inexpensive shopping and to have fun in the company of friends and dine in one of the many impromptu open-air restaurants. The food is only Thai, there are no European dishes. The choice is quite large and they often sell things that you won’t find in other places (for example, scrambled eggs made from small quail eggs, probably, or cane juice that will be squeezed right in front of you). There is also a huge selection of sweets that are not available in stores. In general, you will become fully acquainted with Thai culinary delights. You can also buy fruit here.

But the main thing on the market is the racks with clothes, shoes, accessories, backpacks, bags, souvenirs, and CDs. There are both counterfeits of well-known brands (replications) and higher quality products from local manufacturers. T-shirts and flip flops start at 100 baht. There are also second-hand items, but not often. The area is quite large; here you can immerse yourself in shopping for an hour or two.

The Weekend Market is located in Phuket Town, near the Central Festival shopping center, on Virat Hongyok Rd.

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Chatuchak - flea market

Chatuchak Market is the most unusual in all of Phuket. IN Russian Internet there is so little and vague information about it that it is not possible to understand what they are selling there. It is usually described as follows: “Phuket also has its own Chatuchak market, similar to the one in Bangkok, only smaller.” That's all the description. Nothing is really clear, right? In fact, it is too strong to say that “he is smaller.” It is really smaller, ten, if not twenty times. There are only a few rows, 80-100 meters each.

So, what is Chatuchak in Phuket like? This swap meet They also sell second hand goods here. Moreover, you can find a lot: both modern and really ancient. The first includes clothes and shoes (for example, T-shirts for 30 baht), chargers for mobile phones, camera batteries, adapters, cables and even bicycles. But you can also find ancient antiques: old gramophones, irons, lamps (which are at least 50-70 years old), coins, photographs of the past and much more. And if Thais come for the first things (shoes, clothes), then foreigners are interested in antiques. If you dig around, you can find a unique thing that you won’t find anywhere else.

The market also has a small food court where you can grab a bite to eat. There are not many people - either lovers of antiquities or poor Thais looking for cheaper goods “hang out” here. By the way, there are trays with new clothes and shoes, but there are not many of them. Therefore, this market can be safely called a flea market.

Chatuchak is often incorrectly labeled as . They write that it is located near the old bus station, on Phang-Nga Street. But if you drive along it, you won't see any market, just ordinary houses, and at the end, where it intersects with Surin Street, there will be a gas station. To find the market, you need to enter from Surin (about 100 meters from its intersection with Phang-Nga. There will be a Thai food court immediately in front of you, and the bazaar itself will be behind it. It is not visible from the road. Open only on weekends, from about 17 to 22 hours

Indy Market

Indie Market - a little-known market and there is practically no information about it in Russian. It cannot be called popular among tourists, since it is small and aimed at Thai youth. And the products themselves are mostly made by schoolchildren and students, who sell them themselves. You can buy clothes, shoes, original toys and backpacks with the word Phuket written on them, glasses, bags, wallets, unusual souvenirs and all sorts of small things like hairpins and bracelets. Prices are low.

In the central part of the bazaar there is a small platform where groups sometimes perform and small performances are held. During our visit there was a guy performing there juggling bottles. There is a food court with shawarma for 50 baht and Thai dishes.

The Indy Market is open only on Thursdays and Fridays, from 4 pm to 10 pm. It is located on Dibuk Rd, across the road from Queen Sirikit Park and almost at the entrance to.

Markets in Patong

Clothing markets in Patong will allow you to shop inexpensively without leaving this town. There are plenty of places where clothes, shoes and souvenirs are sold. There are shopping arcades on the beach street, as well as on two parallel ones. One of the main points is located just behind the JungCeylon shopping center (across the road), next to.

Another market in Patong is called Patong Plaza and is located on the same road that leads to Karon Beach, only to the south. Even further away there is a small Outlet Market. There are others as well.

In principle, the range of goods is similar: clothes, shoes, bags, souvenirs, etc. In general, you won’t have any problems with shopping; Jung Ceylon alone has a huge selection of everything.

The market on Kata Beach, which the Thais call Porpeang, is also called the night market by Russian tourists, although this name is not entirely correct, because it works not only in the evening, but also during the day. Por Peang is one of the most famous tourist markets in Phuket, which is mainly due to its location on the popular Kata Beach. But this market was specially created for tourists, so you shouldn't expect low prices for goods.
In general, there are two types of markets in Thailand: daily and weekly (open 1-3 times a week). The night market on Kata Beach in Phuket belongs to the second type, as it opens only twice a week: on Mondays and Thursdays.

Where is the market on Kata Beach?

In general, it is believed that there are 3 markets in the Kata Beach area, so it is important not to confuse which market is located. The night market at Kata Beach, that is, Porpeang, is located on Kata Road, on the street that connects Patak Road with the street that runs parallel to the Club Med Hotel. To further understand where the night market is located on Kata Beach, it is located next to the Chaba Phuket Resort.

Night market on the map of Kata Beach

What will you find here

Porpeang is a large L-shaped bazaar that was created on a piece of unused land. Since the stalls are located directly on the ground, we advise you not to wear white clothes if you decide to go shopping here.
Since the market on Kata Beach in Phuket is aimed mainly at tourists, you should understand what kind of goods are sold here. These are mainly souvenirs, “leather” belts from brands such as Boss, Gucci and Armani, clothes and other trinkets. There are also goods for children, cosmetics, including Thai, and religious artifacts.
As befits a Thai market, Porpeang has a prepared food area. If you are heading to this market to buy ready-made food, we advise you to come here around 17:00-18:00, when the food is either freshly prepared or cooked right in front of you. Sausages, chicken, risk, sushi, shrimp, squid, mussels, crabs - you can buy all this and much more at the market.
If you want to buy Thai fruits, then the Kata Beach market offers you all the seasonal fruits. IN different time Here you can buy papaya, bananas, coconuts, apples, mangoes, mangosteen, rambutan, jackfruit, pomelo and other fruits.
An interesting area in Porpeang Market is the gadgets area, which offers a variety of electronic toys and other electronic devices. The attention of ladies can be attracted by stands with pearl products, textiles and fashionable bags.

Market opening hours at Kata Beach

As we said above, the Kata Beach market opens on Mondays and Thursdays. The official opening hours of this market are from 11:00 to 21:00. That is why it is not entirely correct to call it night. However, in fact, many stalls here open only after 16:00, so in fact the market is truly a night market.

Fruit market on Kata Beach

There is another market in the Kata Beach area, which is not as popular as Porpeang. It's about about the fruit market which is located on Patak Road. If you walk from the night market towards Patak Road, you will just come to this fruit market.
What is sold at the fruit market? As the name suggests, fruits are sold here. The selection of fruits is the same as in Porpeang, but the prices here are lower, since local residents often come here. The market is open from early morning until late evening (usually many traders begin to close at 9 pm).
By the way, the third market on Kata Beach is considered to be the Kata Plaza shopping complex. The open-air area is considered by many tourists as a small market.

The island of Phuket has long been known to sailors and traders because it was once on one of the busiest trade routes between China and India. More precisely, the island is located in the same place; it is the sea trade routes that bypass it. Now his role is somewhat different, because over time, circumstances change, and trade routes tend to change their routes. And the island itself now has its own purpose, and in this new field it has gained incredible popularity.

The fact is that today the province of Phuket with its 32 small islands is known as a chic seaside resort of global importance, and its main occupation is the tourism business. On the island a large number of beaches, and each has its own character. A lot of people come here at the height of the tourist season, and many tourists come not only for swimming in the Adaman Sea, but also for shopping.

There are great amount all kinds of markets. They also differ in specialization, price level, and contingent of sellers and buyers. Some tourists are interested in items of clothing, others are outspoken gourmets, busy exploring the gastronomic treasures of the island, some are looking for antiques, and others are driven by the curiosity of a discoverer. So, let's go through the markets of Phuket.

That category of tourists who are attracted by clothes and shoes should visit the Market Expo, which operates daily. Not every market can boast of this, so take note that you can visit here at any time that suits you personally. The easiest way to find Market Expo is by looking at the Thavorn Grand Hotel. This market can also be called a shopping center, since it is indoor. It is known for the fact that there are no super expensive prices here, and in general there are few foreigners here, all buyers are mostly local residents.

Flea market in Phuket

This market is very small, just a few rows, and they stretch for 80-100 meters. It's called Chatuchak, and they sell mostly second-hand goods from different periods, but you can also find brand new items. They sell clothes and shoes here, and chargers for mobile phones of different generations, and bicycles, and cables, and God knows what else. There is also a certain proportion of antique goods, such as gramophones, old photographs, coins, lamps and irons made 50-70 years ago, and so on. Locals come here in search of inexpensive clothes and shoes, and tourists hunt for antiques. Chatuchak is open on weekends, from about 17 to 22. Finding it is not so easy, you need to focus on Surin and Phang-Nga streets, the market is located about 100 meters from their intersection. In general, there are not many people here, although there is an opportunity to have a snack in the small food court.

Kathu Market

In the western part of the island there is a town, or village, called Kathu. The local market has a reputation as the largest on the island, but it is not at all intended for tourists. There are no kiosks with souvenirs, no boutiques with goods popular among guests of the island; you will not find anything like that here. Local residents come here to buy the goods they need - clothing, household items, small daily necessities and other things, including, of course, groceries. The market is open every day, and you will always find the freshest fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat and fish products here.

Karon Market

This market is located in the heart of Karon Beach, right around the Buddhist temple. The market is open twice a week, on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Here, like all markets in Phuket, there is a large selection of fresh fruits and vegetables. But this market, being in the epicenter of the territory of holidaymakers, is adapted for them. Here, anyone can buy all sorts of souvenirs, beach accessories and other current goods; in addition, here you can try exotic dishes of local cuisine.

Fish market in Phuket

In fact, there are many fish markets on the island, and they sell about the same stuff everywhere, and the prices don’t vary much. The market in question is located in the southern part of the island, in the Rawai area. The entrance to the market itself is preceded by a whole series of souvenir shops where you can see amazing things, from small trinkets to large wooden objects. Along the way, you may be attacked by a horde of gypsy children, because the so-called Sea Gypsies live here. And gypsies, as you know, behave the same everywhere, no matter where they live, even in Africa, even in Thailand. And only after all the tests you will get to the market itself, which is the same trays, only they sell not souvenirs, but black marlin and shrimp, lobsters and oysters, mussels and tuna, barracuda and mackerel and other seafood. It’s better to come here in the evening, after 5 pm, when the fresh catch will be laid out on the shelves. You can buy something at the market and go to one of the restaurants opposite - they will immediately prepare a dish for you, charging you 100-150 baht for this service.

Seafood market in Phuket

You will undoubtedly find any type of sea animal that fishermen can catch here. They are laid out on trays mixed with ice, and are waiting for their buyer. Their prices have significant seasonal fluctuations, but in general it is 100-200 baht per kilogram.

Fruit market in Phuket

In fact, there are many fruit markets in Phuket; they sell a variety of fruit products, and the pricing policy is also very diverse. The Phuket fruit market, located in the Rawai area, has a wide variety of local exotic fruits. Here you can buy pineapples, coconuts, rambutans, watermelons, tangerines, pitahayas, durians, mangosteens and others, and others. Helpful sellers will immediately, without leaving their seats, prepare you natural juice from any fruit you choose for 30 baht. They also sell dried fruits, fruit lozenges, nuts and fruit candies.

Cheap markets in Phuket

There are also cheap markets in Phuket, which, of course, are intended for local residents, and not for money tourists. You can visit such markets, for example, the one located between the Peach garden cicle and Big C. They sell inexpensive clothes, shoes and food here, in general, the same things as in other markets. Prices are, however, lower here, but the market is only open on weekends.

Market in Phuket Town

Gourmets and lovers of exotic cooking come here. There are a lot of gastronomic establishments here, where you will be treated to potato balls, numerous meat dishes, rolls and, most importantly, fried and smoked insects. The most convenient way to get here is from Kathu Beach to Phuket Town, with a transfer.

Night market in Phuket

This, as it is called, is a night market, and you need to go there after 16. The name “night” does not quite correspond to it, because it operates somewhere until 22-23, and it works exclusively on weekends. There is parking here, and even for reasons of finding free space you need to arrive at the market early. And there are fewer visitors at the beginning of a working evening; the bulk arrives by nightfall. And here a market visitor can buy almost anything he wants: clothes for big and small, for any purpose and style; and shoes for all seasons and weather; and household appliances; and household goods, including dishes and furniture; and various jewelry, With precious stones and without them; and food; and local herbs and spices; and products of all kinds; and domestic and exotic animals; and the ubiquitous souvenirs and trinkets. In addition, you can taste local cuisine, including exotic ones, in the form of fried insects or squid kebabs. Local sellers do not recognize price lists and price tags and prefer to actively bargain with buyers, often starting the dialogue themselves. They focus, of course, on rich foreigners, from whom they can charge double or even triple the price. Therefore, when bargaining, keep this in mind and bring down the price on the same scale.

There are a lot of visitors to the market, and this is largely due to its convenient location, just a kilometer south of the Central Festival store, if you head towards Naiharn Beach and the Rawai Beach area.

Weekend market in Phuket

The market is located in Phuket Town, near famous temple Naka, and it is called either Sunday market or Naka market. It also works at the correct time, turning into the beginning of the night, on Saturdays and Sundays. Prices here are lower than, for example, in shopping centers or crowded markets located in the center of resort areas. There is no well-thought-out infrastructure here; goods of different natures are sold mixed up: shoes are sold next to ceramics, clothes are sold next to jewelry, accessories are found in between, and then again clothes and shoes. But those who want to buy cheaper goods are not too lazy to stroll through the chaotic pile of trays.