Joanna James
Bohput, Koh Samui is without a doubt a great place for shopping. The options here are far and wide, and the prices are even better. If you want to do justice to shopping here, below are a few places that you must not miss.
The Central Festival Samui is arguably the most popular shopping hotspot in the city. Since it is enormous in size you can find here pretty much everything under the sun. Spanning across 3 stories the mall is divided into 4 sections; Fisherman Village, Chaweng Port, Beach Town Market and Bird Cage. In addition to providing an unparalleled shopping experience, the mall flaunts an exquisite design and includes a central open-air atrium and a well-landscaped garden. Located between the Chaweng Beach Road and one of Samui's most serene lakes, there is the added advantage of a tranquil ambience in the area.
The town of Hua Thanon is a popular little place in Koh Samui if you are in the mood to explore the authentic Muslim culture in Thailand. The famous market of this area is located in close proximity to Lamai and is the best place to get your hands on all things Muslin in Samui. If you have a sweet tooth you will fall in love with what you find here. If you are looking for Bophut resorts to stay at after a busy day of shopping, you could always opt for places like Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort.
With rows and rows of all things colourful, shopping in Samui does not get more vibrant than at the Samui Hot Club. Highlight by a palette of varying shades, the Samui hot club has a great collection of clothes. The neatly stacked array of sarongs and beachwear are among the many things found here. Unlike most other retail outlets in Samui, the Hot Club has a couple of strong retail policies which includes no exchange or refund. But that said, this place is well known for some of the best deals and bargains in all of Samui.
The Chaweng Walking Street beats the heart of authentic Samui shopping. With a fusion of interesting colours, smells and sounds, this open-air market offers shoppers a world of interesting items to choose from that range from imitation fashion to accessories and even souvenirs. Haggle to your heart's content because that is how you strike your excellent deals in this place. In addition to shopping the Chaweng Walking Street is a great place to try out some local Thai delicacies as well. Grilled chicken, sweet chicken and sticky rice are among the many items sold at every nook and corner of the street.
Located at the south of the Lamai Center, this sleek shopping plaza is one of the biggest malls in Koh Samui. Flaunting an eye-catching post-colonial structure, this mall offers something to admire both inside and out. Although it is well known for its high-end shopping, you also find interesting cafes and restaurants including Coffee World and more.
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