{"id":2485,"date":"2017-03-17T16:26:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T08:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=2485"},"modified":"2025-07-14T15:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:59:38","slug":"top-tips-phuket-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/03\/top-tips-phuket-shopping","title":{"rendered":"Top tips for shopping in Phuket&#8217;s Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Phuket&#8217;s wide array of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-feast-for-the-senses-7-outdoor-markets-in-phuket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">markets<\/a> can be the best place to pick up souvenirs. With day markets selling everything you can imagine and night markets offering food and entertainment to the mix, it can be easy to become bewildered amongst the stalls. \u00a0Forceful vendors might be driving a hard bargain or looking to get the &#8216;tourist price&#8217; for their goods. But don\u2019t worry! These simple <strong>shopping tips Phuket<\/strong> visitors swear by will help you score great deals and dodge the usual market pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/macro-1838369_1280-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"Tuk Tuk in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-2491\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/03\/top-tips-phuket-shopping\/#1_Be_Firm_but_Fair\" >1. Be Firm but Fair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/03\/top-tips-phuket-shopping\/#2_Have_a_price_in_mind\" >2. Have a price in mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/03\/top-tips-phuket-shopping\/#3_Buy_in_Bulk\" >3. Buy in Bulk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/03\/top-tips-phuket-shopping\/#4_Use_a_few_key_phrases\" >4. Use a few key phrases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/03\/top-tips-phuket-shopping\/#5_Stay_Calm\" >5. Stay Calm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Be_Firm_but_Fair\"><\/span>1. Be Firm but Fair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thailand<\/a>, you will be expected to haggle. Depending on where you are from, this can sometimes be a hard thing to get the hang of. It&#8217;s important to remember that vendors will never give you their best price straight off, and haggling well is something which is respected. The best outcome when shopping in the markets of Phuket is to get a good deal for both the buyer and seller. Don&#8217;t fall prey to vendors claiming you are &#8216;ripping them off&#8217;. Be clear and firm in your offer, and be willing to meet in the middle. Go in with a reasonable price and be ready to walk away if there&#8217;s no compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/market-691293_1280-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"Market at night\" class=\"wp-image-2489\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Have_a_price_in_mind\"><\/span>2. Have a price in mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking at something and you want to ask the price, have a clear idea of what you are willing to pay before you ask. That way, when you ask the price, you will react accordingly, and the vendor will see if you think it&#8217;s fair. Too often, tourists find themselves swept up in the commotion and paying for something only to find it cheaper two stalls down! If you are making a big purchase, ask around; you will often find vendors sell some similar items, so asking for prices should give you a better idea of what you should be paying.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/thailand-742677_1280-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"A stall of handicrafts\" class=\"wp-image-2490\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/12\/shopping-malls-phuket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Till You Drop: Phuket\u2019s Biggest Shopping Malls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Buy_in_Bulk\"><\/span>3. Buy in Bulk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are several things you like on one stall, use this to your advantage. Prices on large purchases are the most negotiable because no vendor would want to lose that customer. \u00a0It is reasonable when buying several items to get a discount of around 20%. However, be warned, vendors will often try to push additional items on you for the offer of a &#8216;better price&#8217;. It&#8217;s important to stay focused on what you actually want to buy and not get distracted by fake deals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/vietnam-1861050_1280-630x435.jpg\" alt=\"A stand full of coloured lanterns\" class=\"wp-image-2487\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_a_few_key_phrases\"><\/span>4. Use a few key phrases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying your hand with a little Thai around the markets will help you secure better deals. Phuket receives a lot of tourists, so vendors will likely speak English and other languages too. However, trying to speak in Thai often makes the vendors warm to you and respect your efforts. Check out these shopping tips in Phuket:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple phrases like <strong>&#8216;Nee Tao Rai Kah\/Krub?&#8217; (how much?)<\/strong> will show that you don&#8217;t want to simply be charged &#8216;tourist prices&#8217;. If you are being bothered by vendors <strong>&#8216;Mai ow Kah\/Krup&#8217; <\/strong>(Don&#8217;t want) should show them that you want to be left alone. When you are struggling to haggle and the price has gone too high, <strong>&#8216;Mai pen rai&#8217; (no worries)<\/strong> is a friendly term used often in Thailand, and will allow you to walk away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have asked how much and been given a high price, &#8216;<strong>Peng Mak&#8217; (very expensive)<\/strong> will show the vendor you know they&#8217;re asking too much. Finish off all negotiations with a simple &#8216;Khob khun Kah\/Krup&#8217; (Thank you,) whether or not you got your price.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/backpack-1840443_1280-630x420.jpg\" alt=\"Tourist in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-2492\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stay_Calm\"><\/span>5. Stay Calm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will rarely see a Thai person shouting, and shouting in Thailand is highly offensive. This does not mean that vendors won&#8217;t try to get your attention by raising their voice. Stay calm and be respectful. Don&#8217;t raise your voice to match them, as this will be unlikely to get you a good deal. Be firm, be fair and remember a good deal is whatever price you are happy with.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/aerial-1851292_1280-e1489614428675.jpg\" alt=\"Asian market\" class=\"wp-image-2488\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The markets in Phuket are one of the great evening attractions. They are also a great place to get those souvenirs. 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