Patong Beach Shopping
What to Buy in Patong Beach
Start early evening and shop til you drop! Beachwear, sportswear, souvenirs can be bought from street stalls, little shops and noisy night markets. Patong also has specialist jewellry, ethnic crafts, art and antiques shops, waiting for the dedicated bargain hunter.
On the streets you'll find brightly-lit stalls as far as the eye can see. The night market - located along the main Beach road, offers handicrafts, silk scarves, sarongs, beach and leisure wear, leather goods and luggage, CD's, computer games, electronic gadgets and toys. Open every night.
Many streets in Patong Beach transform after dark into a large night bazaar when they come alive with stalls selling handicrafts, silk scarves, sarongs, a variety of beach clothes, leisurewear, leather goods, suitcases, CDs, computer games and electronic gadgets and toys. It's chaotic, but fun if you approach it with the right attitude. Read More...
Standing downtown, diagonally opposite Bangla Road, the Jungceylon Shopping Complex has radically changed the face of shopping in Patong. The two main stores in the complex are Robinson - a gleaming well-lit upper end department store comprising 200-plus stores, and Carrefour - a large French-based supermarket. Read More...
One of the most enjoyable parts of going on holiday is shopping for souvenirs, not only for loved ones back home but for yourself. Many returning holidaymakers to Patong can’t help but be amazed by the rising number of businesses along Rat-U-Thit Road.The expansion of the last couple of years has made Rat-U-Thit into one of the major shopping streets in Patong.
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In general department stores and large shops sell at fixed prices although discounts can sometimes be given on certain items if you pay cash. When shopping at markets, small stalls and shops or from street vendors, bargaining is the norm. Expect to pay around 10-40 percent less than the original asking price - depending on your bargaining skills and the vendor. Read More...
Beachwear - Pack your favourite swimwear and buy the rest of your beach outfits in Patong. Shorts, tropical shirts, sarongs, tops, T shirts, flowing pants, hippie beachgear, sunglasses and hats, even beach bags. Good deals from street stalls and local shops. (Don't forget to bargain with a smile!) Read More...