Phuket Shopping
February 20, 2010 by Phuket Travel Guide
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Phuket Shopping :
Central Festival Phuket : Central Department Store’s Phuket branch is the newest in Thailand’s most popular department store chain – a genuine shoppers’ paradise. Admire broad and enticing selections of men’s and women’s fashion such as Marks & Spencer, Liz Claiborne, Nautica & more. Find the best in beauty & cosmetics with world-renowned brands such as Lancome, Clinique and Clarins. Check out Central’s award-winning home decor department and don’t forget to deck out the kiddos in the best in children’s wear – brands such as Guess kid are sold exclusively at Central.
Jung Ceylon : This major new development in Patong is now fully open. Jung Ceylon looks very impressive. It is a large entertainment complex containing shops, restaurants, bars, a cinema and accommodation. There is a fountains and lights show every evening at 19:00 and 21:00. There is parking underneath . A shopping receipt from one of the major outlets will get a period of free parking and only a small charge for staying beyond the allotted time.
Tesco Lotus : This supermarket and shopping mall is on Chalermprakiat Road north of Big C. The supermarket is big and stocked with a wide range of goods. A wander around the fresh food department is entertainment in itself. Check out the range of tropical fruits, vegetables, seafood and other exotic foods. The supermarket stocks a wide range of other products and all at prices that are hard to beat.
Big C : Big C Phuket shopping mall is located along the Phuket By Pass road as is Tesco Lotus Phuket. Big C Phuket is the favorite Phuket shopping venue for local Thai residents due to the cheap prices. This supermarket and shopping mall chain is French owned. On the bottom floor is a shopping mall which includes a large number of mobile telephone and computer shops. Bus Computer has two shops here and they are one of the best computer repair shops on the island. There is also a food hall and a children’s play area. On the top floor are a ten-pin bowling alley.
Robinson : In the global game of department store poker, Robinsons holds the winning hand! As the only upmarket store of its kind on Phuket Island, it stands tall as the popular choice for both locals and visitors. The bustling five-floor store incorporates a huge range of outlets, including the Tops Supermarket, a Body Shop store and numerous fast food restaurants. On an island of few such shopping opportunities, Robinsons can truly be called the one-stop shop. Look out for the regular special discount prices and the latest promotions on show at the Bonus Plaza.
