If you would like to do some shopping or are looking for some good bargains in Phuket then one of the Phuket shopping venues which you should definitely visit is the Phuket Weekend Market which obviously is open in the weekend. The Phuket weekend market is the largest market in Phuket and is located in the Phuket City area.

There are actually more than a few outdoor markets in Phuket but I normally categorize them as being either too much Thai orientated or only orientated for tourists. Basically many of the Thai style markets in Phuket only sell cheap items for the house and food and these markets are often very crowded, a bit smelly and not really all that suitable for tourists. You will find these types of Phuket markets in most neighborhoods. Then you have the markets which target only tourists and they often sell overpriced fake brand clothing items and cheap souvenirs. However the Phuket Weekend Market cannot really be classified as either.

If you go to the Phuket weekend market then you will see a mix of Thai clients, tourists and expats walking around the lanes of this wonderful outdoor Phuket market. It really is a very large market with several hundred vendors selling a wide range of products and items. So there is basically stuff for sale at the Phuket Weekend Market which will be interesting for both Thai people and foreigners. You can also buy the fake designer clothing at the weekend market of Phuket but the big difference is that these products are sold at cheaper prices then what you would pay at shops in the popular Phuket resort towns such as Karon beach or Patong beach. So the Phuket weekend market is really a great place to look for some bargain deals.

My wife loves to visit the Phuket weekend market but not for clothing or for items for the house. She goes to this Phuket outdoor market for all the great food which is sold there. There are many small vendors which sell food from all over Thailand and you can also find a lot of fresh fruit there. You should definitely take your camera with you when you visit the Phuket weekend market so that you can take a few snaps of the various different tropical fruits and all the other food items as I did during a recent trip to the Phuket weekend market. I have attached these photos to this section of our handy online Phuket travel guide.

I would recommend for you to visit the Phuket Weekend Market in the late afternoon or early evening as during this time of day you will find most vendors selling their merchandise. If you go too early then there is the change that many market vendors will still be closed. Normally there are also some activities for the kids at the Phuket weekend market including a few small rides for the small ones.

Any taxi or tuk tuk driver will know the Phuket weekend market so you should not have any problem getting to this great outdoor market in Phuket. Please note that during the rainy season you should take a rain coat or umbrella with you.

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