Shopping in Phuket
One of the
appeals of Thailand is the shopping bargains. Prices for many goods are
significantly cheaper in Thailand than in western countries. The best
bargains are for Thai produced goods. Prices for imported goods such as
electrical items are similar to western prices. Some of the best bargains
include clothing, textiles, handicrafts, ceramics, gold, silver, pearls,
jewelry, furniture, antiques and art.
Phuket has a
wide range of shopping outlets and a tremendous variety of goods for sale.
The best shopping is away from the tourist resorts where you will find much
better deals. Phuket Town and the surrounding area have the best range of
shops with good quality goods for sale at bargain prices. You should shop
around to get an idea of the prices for the goods you want.
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