Shopping in Ko Samui

Shopping in Ko Samui can be as extensive and varied as the attractions of this tropical island itself! There are numerous shopping venues to be found at almost every corner of Ko Samui. Though the major shopping destinations are limited to the markets at Chaweng, Lamai and Nathon, there are plenty of shops worth visiting in other parts of Samui. There are great and unexpected shopping opportunities throughout the island. Shopping items include everything from Antiques to Zen Buddhist Art. Most departmental stores offer fixed-price items but a little bargaining here and there is allowed almost everywhere else. Items like cameras, sunglasses, watches and stereo gear can be bought at much lower prices than in most duty free shops. Various kinds of retail goods from other parts of Thailand are available here to ensure that you enjoy great shopping in Ko Samui.Some internationally acclaimed Thai goods include Thai silks and handicrafts, Gems & Jewelry, Cultured Pearl and others. Traditional Thai Silk is reflective of the diversity of Thai culture. Each region of the country produces uniquely distinctive silk varieties with their characteristic weaving and dyeing styles and techniques. Some parts of Thailand abound in precious gems like rubies, sapphires, zircon, onyx, jade and opal. Local cutting, design and manufacturing skills ensure a fine range of quality items with a wide range of prices.
The resident dressmakers and tailors at Chaweng and Nathon Town can be ordered to make custom clothes to suit you to perfection. The cultured pearl farms in the region produce pearls of guaranteed quality.
Shopping in Ko Samui can also include items in Gold, Lacquerware, Silverware, Nilonware, Pewterware, etc.

Bophut Shopping Area Ko Samui
Although there are plenty of shopping areas in every part of Ko Samui island, the major shopping destinations are limited to the markets at Chaweng, Lamai,Nathon and Bophut among a few others. The Bophut beach is a famous shopping area where you can buy beautiful furniture items and some excellent souvenirs from the shops at the Fisherman's village. You can do some great shopping while strolling along the Bophut shopping area and the streets of the Fisherman's village.
While at Fisherman's Village Bophut, you can visit a small stall named Samui Footwear, which sells and repairs leather shoes. You will find some remarkable designs and craftsmanship at this store and the shoes are reasonably priced. Another great store at Bophut shopping area is Siri in Fisherman's Village. You can head for this shop if you want to buy some unique souvenirs to make your trip even more memorable. The small and elegant shop is owned by an interior designer and it stocks various personally sourced items from around all parts of Asia like handbags from India, China and Malaysia, silver jewelry from all around Asia, designer clothes from Hong Kong, bottled orchids from Bangkok and hand carved amulets engraved with Thai or Chinese script.

Chaweng Shopping Area Ko Samui
There are numerous shopping venues to be found at almost every corner of Ko Samui. But the major shopping destinations are limited to the markets at Chaweng, Lamai and Nathon.
The Chewang Shopping Area comprises of numerous shops lined on both sides of the beach road. They provides a wide and varied choice of shopping items ranging from watches, DVDs, CDs, clothes, shoes and sunglasses to almost everything you can fancy. The goods here are a bit higher priced than at Nathon, but the variety is amazing!
Good standard copied items are also sold aplenty at Chaweng, but be prepared to bargain quite hard with the vendors. You will also find famous brand stores selling international brands at a fraction of the prices charged in the West. Stroll along the Chewang Shopping Area and you'll definitely find your coveted items!
One of the famous shops in this market is The Australian Bikini Shop with two openings at the Chaweng beach road. For fashionable yet high quality and long-lasting swimwear, choose from among the imported bikini brands sold here.
The two Bookazine stores at Chaweng beach have a great selection of books ranging from the latest international bestsellers, trashy novels and even the classics.
Visit the renowned British pharmacy chain outlet – Boots, where you will find everything from makeup and suntan lotion to medicine. There is a boutique clothes store named Chandra, which sells exquisite fabrics from all over Asia, including Bali and India. At the Chaweng Shopping Area, you will also get a wide variety of other items like hand framed antiques from all over Asia, excellent array of gold, white gold, silver jewelry and precious gems, clothes, accessories, all kinds of home wares,….the list goes on!