Phuket is Thailand's largest island and most visited province, set in the warm Andaman Sea off the west coast of the Thai-Malay Peninsula. Renowned for its powdery white-sand beaches, crystalline turquoise waters, vibrant nightlife, and rich Sino-Portuguese cultural heritage, Phuket draws millions of visitors each year. From the buzzing strip of Patong Beach to the serene shores of Nai Harn, the colonial shophouses of Phuket Old Town to the towering white marble Big Buddha statue, the island offers something for every traveller.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Phuket Town Sunday Walking Street
The most popular market event in Phuket, held every Sunday evening on Thalang Road in the Old Town. The road closes to traffic and hundreds of stalls sell local food, artisan crafts, vintage clothing, artwork, handmade jewellery, and Phuket souvenirs. A fantastic community event attended primarily by locals.
Where: Phuket 83000
Hours: Sunday 16:00–22:00
Naka Market (Phuket Weekend Market)
Phuket's largest weekend market, set on a large field near the Bypass Road in Phuket Town. Hundreds of stalls every Saturday and Sunday evening selling clothing, accessories, homeware, plants, second-hand goods, and an enormous variety of street food. Very local and great value.
Where: Phuket City
Hours: Saturday–Sunday 16:00–22:00
Chillva Market
A trendy container market in Phuket Town set in colourful shipping containers, popular with young Thais and expats. The market sells street food, craft beer, accessories, vintage clothing, and novelty items with a hip, music-festival atmosphere.
Where: Phuket 83000
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 17:00–23:00
Patong Night Bazaar
A tourist-oriented night market along the Bangla Road side streets, selling T-shirts, sarongs, trinkets, counterfeit goods, sunglasses, jewellery, and typical tourist souvenirs. Prices start high — negotiation is expected. Open from early afternoon until late.
Where: Phuket 83150
Hours: 14:00–24:00 daily
Rawai Market (Talad Rawai)
A small, authentic local market in Rawai open most mornings, selling fresh produce, seafood, Thai herbs, local snacks, and household goods. Not a tourist market — a real neighbourhood shopping experience with very low prices.
Where: Phuket 83130
Hours: 06:00–12:00 daily (busiest 07:00–10:00)
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Jungceylon Shopping Centre
The largest shopping mall in Phuket, located in the heart of Patong. Jungceylon spans over 200,000 m² with two interconnected buildings — Jungceylon and Robinson. It houses international and Thai fashion brands, a large food court, a supermarket, a cinema, a bowling alley, a water park, and dozens of restaurants.
Hours: 11:00–22:00 daily
Central Festival Phuket
A large Central Group shopping complex in Phuket Town area, housing international and Thai retail chains, a large department store, a supermarket, electronics shops, a food court, and a cinema. More upscale than Jungceylon and popular with local Phuket residents.
Hours: 10:30–22:00 daily
Turtle Village Shopping Centre
A small, architecturally attractive open-air shopping village at the north end of Bang Tao Beach near the Laguna resort complex. Home to luxury boutiques, resort wear, jewellery, Thai crafts, and several good restaurants. Catering primarily to the Laguna resort guests.
Hours: 10:00–21:00 daily