Spending Your Money in Phuket
You will have a grand time shopping in Phuket as you can enjoy escapades at any of the numerous shops. You have the choice to test your bargaining skills at the night markets, open markets, or street shops, or you can enjoy the comforts of a department store. There are so many goodies to choose from, but the most popular souvenirs are art pieces that depict the skills and craftsmanship of the Thai people.
- sending flowers
- diamond rings
- buy bush roses
- quality roses for sale
- designer opal jewelry
- ruby Jewelry
- camping equipment
- shop fittings
- clothes racks
There are the Buddha images and elephants that symbolic of Thailand and known all over the world, but there are also beautifully designed ceramic wares that show the details of the culture and lifestyle of the Thai people. One unique craft is Nielloware, made in South Thailand, which involves the use of metal ware to etch designs on to gold or silver pieces. Tea and coffee sets, boxes, and trays are some of the popular Nielloware products bought as souvenirs. There are also a multitude of ceramics made from superb Celadon, which comes in blue, brown, or jade green; and the Benjarong, which has a rich mix of colours and patterns. Thailand is also famous for making handmade pewter ware, attractive decorative tin pieces for any home. Lacquerware, which is a speciality in the North, involves splitting bamboo or wood and coating it with lacquer before painting designs on the items.
Other than wares and art pieces, silk, batik, and jewellery are also favourite souvenirs from "The Land of Smiles". The options are endless! Whatever you buy from Phuket, you are assured that that item is a part of Thailand's rich and vibrant culture.