4 Best Places to Go Shopping in Bophut
Where to Shop in Bophut and What to Buy?
The best places to go shopping in Bophut make up a scene that reflects the laidback feel of this popular destination in the north of Koh Samui. You can see Bophut’s bohemian touch in the small shops available in and around its active center, such as Fisherman’s Village.
Our guide to where to shop in Bophut brings together retail options that stand out from the rest. There’s plenty of shopping opportunities in Bophut for vacationers looking for original handcrafted souvenirs to bring back home.
Good for: Shoppers, Nightlife
Fisherman’s Village Walking Street is a lively and colorful market held every Friday evening. It has all the ingredients that made this kind of open-air market so popular: dozens of stalls selling what seems to be an unlimited list of items.
You’ll be able to find clothing, handcrafted souvenirs and accessories of all sorts, as well as a wide choice of local street food (it wouldn’t be a market in Thailand without readymade snacks) and even some cocktails stalls! Read more
Location: Bophut Beach Road, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Friday from 5 pm to 11 pm
Fisherman’s Village Walking Street
Good for: Shoppers
The Wharf Samui in Bophut is a stylish cross between a shopping mall and a marketplace. The 5,000-square-metre space has over a hundred shop units in a mix of eastern and western historical architectural styles. It blends smoothly with the existing attractions of Fisherman’s Village, adding an impressive selection of good-quality products and services to Bophut’s already excellent shopping scene.
The open-air complex stretches from Beach Road to the main Koh Samui beltway, with most of that space serving as an expansive carpark. The Wharf Samui borders on the beachfront, where you can find restaurants serving Thai, European and Asian dishes. Read more
Location: 62 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 pm to 11 pm (closed on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Phone: +66 (0)77 425 500
The Wharf Samui
Good for: Shoppers
Saona Collection is a fashion boutique at the entrance of Fisherman’s Village in Bophut. The attractive and colorful boutique aims at lady shoppers, featuring original beachwear, dresses, shoes, hats, bags and general accessories.
Saona Collectio has a rather Arabesque feel to it, with bamboo changing rooms and tiled floors. Inside, you’ll find a great selection of fashion accessories to spruce up your Samui resort look. Read more
Location: 34/2 Moo 1, Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Open: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm
Saona Collection
4. Samui Robot Factory
Good for: Shoppers, Unusual
Samui Robot Factory is a unique place to shop for rare, antique, and collectable items. It’s worth making a stop at this ‘recycled’ factory outlet, which sells fantastic figures inspired by the main characters from the Alien and Predator movie franchises.
The ‘monsters’ are built out of used automotive and motorcycle parts. Somewhat scary looking, they’re nevertheless a testimony to Thai handicraft skills. If you’re a collector and pop-culture connoisseur, there’ll be one thing or more in Samui Robot Factory that’ll catch your eye.
Location: 9/89 Chaweng, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)77 601 180
Samui Robot Factory
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