Banzaan Market

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin in Shopping Center Leave a comment

Banzaan Market located behind The Jungceylon Shopping Center. That market is very clean and bright , certified by the Thai Ministry of Public Health and Commerce. Foods on display is very good quality and offers a wider variety as well. As most markets ,the place is divided in zones: fruits , vegetables , meat ,fish ,seafood and all the cooking ingredients. At night the street surrounding the market becomes a huge night market where you can buy food ,Thai dessert and delicatessen from food carts.

Highlights of the Banzaan Market :

  • Fresh seafood for sale. Muscles, shrimps, prawns, crabs, squids, turtles, and all kinds of fish.
  • Fresh fruits for sale. Oranges that are green, watermelons that are yellow, grapes with seeds, several types of mango, durian, sugar cane juice, coconut juice, coconuts, mangosteen, Rambutans, apple custard, pineapple, and a host of other bizzare fruits from Asia.
  • Fresh Vegies of all kinds; too many to list.
  • Food court upstairs. Thai and Chinese, no fast food or luxury meals. Cheap, clean and tasty.
  • Assortment of gift shops upstairs.

Credit : patongbeachthailand.com, patong-online.com


Chafa Variety Weekend Market

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin in Shopping Center Leave a comment

 ’Phuket Weekend Market’ is the name given by tourists to this overgrown Phuket town night bazaar, while Thai call it ‘Talad Tairod’, which literally means ‘Car Boot Sale’. ‘Chaofa Variety Market’ seems to be the official name written on some signs, and ‘Phuket Chatuchak’ is also used, by reference to the giant week end market in Bangkok.

And big it is… crowded, hot, fun and overwhelming! Everything you don’t need is there and most of it is fake! You can walk for hours looking at this huge bric a brac that makes this kind of market fun. There won’t be much need for writing, it’s all in the photos!

Easy to go Phuket Weekend Market :
 From Central Festival Phuket, take direction Rawai Beach and turn left at the second traffic light and it’s right there. There is a large parking in the back, but I usually try to park on the road, it gets really jammed at night.
You can divide the Phuket Weekend market in two sections: the shopping and the food.


Shopping :
A lot of clothing, most carrying a brand, but the price gives a hint about the authenticity. If you enjoy this kind of shopping you’ll have tons of fun, but you might also realize later that material, shape and quality doesn’t compare either. Bags, watches, accessories of course follow the same exact rule. I actually found few interesting local designs.

Food :
Here is your chance to try a lot of fun things…. all the classics are here, fried, deep fried, boiled, steamed, crushed, chilled, rolled, sliced and fermented. Don’t be shy, try all you can (even the giant Jack fruits and durian!). Like most people, pick something and nibble as you walk, or seat at one of the shops tables or go to the back restaurants.

There is another new fun market on the Island called ‘Phuket Indy Market’, which is essentially young Thai designers trying to make a name or bit of money. It’s small but pretty good and a lot more inspiring.

Credit : Phuket 101 Blog


Premium Outlet Phuket


Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin in Shopping Center Leave a comment

The first ever splendid western architecture design in Phuket, with the mixture of Modernity and Traditional Style. The greatest shopping center with 300 brandnames in 18,000 sq.m. retail spaces and has over 500 parking spaces. You will find the special price product up to 80% off everyday.

With over 300 retail outlets within the complex, Premium Outlet Phuket offers a shopping experience which will please everyone. Premium Outlet Phuket is especially well know for the cut price fashion clothing which many retailers vend. Savings can be significant, offering as much as 80% discount on well known brands. Premium Outlet Phuket isn’t all about bargain clothes though, it is also a great place to buy leather goods, house ware, home furnishings, gits and toys as well as computer equipment and audio visual items.

Premium Outlet Phuket is very easy to find, as it is located just over Patong Hill, when heading towards the airport. The address is 888 Moo 2, Koh Kaow, Muang Phuket. Premium Outlet Phuket is open 7 days a week, from 10am in the morning until 9pm in the evening. If you enjoy shopping, don’t miss this established mall.

  

Shopping Hour : Open Daily 10 am – 9 pm


Jungceylon

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin in Shopping Center Leave a comment

“Jungceylon” was a name for Phuket used back in 1511 when it was a fertile and prosperous port town embraced by the Andaman Sea. The name is now being used again for the Jungceylon project, a world class shopping and entertainment destination that will revive Phuket’s great history and reputation and make it known around the world.

Jungceylon located     right on famous lively Patong Beach, the prettiest beach in Phuket
and on the corner of Bangla Road and Rat-u-thit 200 Years Road (Patong Soi 2), the busiest spot on Patong Beach

For the concept is a centre for shopping, drinking, dining, entertainment and leisure that will impress all visitors and make them want to come back again and again


Phuket Central Festival

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin in Shopping Center Leave a comment

Central Department Store’s Phuket branch is the newest in Thailand’s most popular department store chain – a genuine shoppers’ paradise.

120,000 square meters bursting with world-class products, Central Festival Phuket is the consummate one-stop shopping, non-stop entertainment complex for every Phuket resident and visitor. Enjoy the newest, largest, most complete shopping and entertainment complex in the South.

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.

Unparalleled service and convenience await you. Simply contact Central’s Customer Service for further details about the following :

•    Those who are eligible to acquire VAT Refund Invoice must not hold Thai nationality, do not reside in Thailand and are not a crew staff of any airline which    are about to depart from the Kingdom of Thailand.
•    When you make a purchase, show your passport ask the sale assistant a VAT Refund Form (P.P 10) to fill out and attach it with the original tax invoices.
•    Merchandise that can be able to acquire VAT Refund Invoice must be over 2,000 Baht from the receipt collection within one day at one branch of purchase (total purchase must be over 5,000 Baht). However, the purchases must not be prohibited and must be brought out from Thailand within 60 days of purchase via 5 international airports – Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Phuket International Airport, Chiangmai International Airport, Hat Yai International Airport, and U-Tapao International Airport.
•    In case that the VAT Refund is lower than 10,000 Baht, cash will be granted. However, if it exceeds 10,000 Baht, the promissory note will be granted or transfer through your credit card.
•    Merchandise which has already been received VAT Refund, cannot be refund according to the policies of the store.

Credit Picture : positioningmag, centralfestivalphuket