Koh Samui Shopping

It doesn’t matter if you are looking for counterfeit polo shirts, watches, authentic Thai handicrafts or cheap suits, you can discover it all at the beautiful island of Koh Samui. There are numerous malls, street markets and boutiques in Samui, however some are definitely superior to other ones. The top Koh Samui shopping areas include Lamai, Mae Nam, Chaweng, Nathon and Bophut.

Koh Samui Shopping Malls

The biggest shopping malls are located at Chaweng beach; these shopping malls sell pretty much everything and do so at very affordable prices. Big C and Tesco Lotus are the 2 leading malls in Samui, both these malls have shops, which sell brand name clothes, electronic appliances, jewelry, toys, pharmaceutical goods and furniture. These malls also have several restaurants, small shopping stalls and a cinema.

Markets in Koh Samui

The best Koh Samui shopping market is the Bophut Plaza, which is located along the Bophut beach. This place is a dreamland for souvenir hunters looking to buy gifts for their friends and loved ones back at home.Bophut Plaza opens around 6pm. Here you will find fake brand name clothes, counterfeit designer watches, copied DVD’s, Thai silk scarves, neckties, and handcrafted Thai goods. Another popular market is located in central Chaweng, where you can find many clothing items and cheap Thai souvenirs. If you are trying to stay healthy or want to eat some delicious Thai fruits then you should head to the Lamai fresh market. Many local Thai foods are here as well as some fake goods and Thai crafts.

Fashionable Boutiques

Chic shoppers who don’t mind splurging a little bit should can get some Koh Samui shopping done at Bophut. Bophut is home to Siddharta, which is the most renowned boutique in Koh Samui; here you will be able to find stylish skirts, elegant dresses and beachwear. Additional well-liked boutiques include Findiq, Udomagg and Chandra all of which are situated in Chaweng. These Chaweng boutiques typically attract shoppers who are looking to buy clothes, handbags and footwear.

Exquisite Jewelry Shops

If you are looking to purchase beautiful jewelry in Koh Samui you should go to My Jewel Internation, which is located in Nathon. This shop has a wide-selection of gems, gold and silver necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Their items are also competitively priced. Other trendy jewelry shops include Classic Gems located at the Chaweng beach and Slivermania, which is at Lamai beach.

Handmade Thai Crafts

A former hole in the wall shop that is now becoming popular is About Arts and Crafts, which can be found in Nathon. This old-fashioned small shop has homemade kitchenware, local arts and crafts and authentic Thai paintings.

Shopping Tips in Samui

Items at these Koh Samui shopping sights are already cheap but if you bargain with the vendors you’ll be able to get an even better deal. Remember to bargain all the time because the vendors usually expect you to negotiate with them. Try to smile and be polite while doing so and most vendors will drop their price considerably low. Follow these tips, or ask your resort for more information, and your shopping trip from ShaSa Resort will surely be worthwhile.