30points · on 3 of 4 lists: Hotels.com Go Guides, Phuket 101 and Tripadvisor
Jungceylon is Patong's main shopping mall, a few minutes' walk from Bangla Road and about 400 meters from the beach. It reopened in 2024 after a two-year renovation, and its fashion floors now center on a two-floor Uniqlo, with souvenir stalls and a Thai food court in the basement below. In the open-air court called The Bay, a Chinese junk boat stands in the water, and fountain and light shows play around it in the evening.
“The mall is large, modern, and very well designed, with different themed areas and plenty of space to walk around comfortably.”
a Google reviewer
“There are many shops, a big supermarket, and a food court, so it’s easy to spend a few hours walking around and browsing.”
a Google reviewer
23points · on 3 of 4 lists: Hotels.com Go Guides, Phuket 101 and Tripadvisor
Malin Plaza is an open-air market at the quiet southern end of Patong Beach, and most people come as much to eat as to shop. The bazaar section sells beachwear, bags and leather goods, some of it from air-conditioned shipping containers, and bargaining is expected. Seafood is picked from the stalls and grilled on the spot, and the stalls take cash only.
“the front section is a massive open-air food court, while the back stretch is dedicated to shopping”
a Google reviewer
“Plenty of shops and food stalls to explore.”
a Google reviewer
21points · on 3 of 4 lists: Hotels.com Go Guides, Phuket 101 and Tripadvisor
OTOP Market is the big open-air market on Patong's second road, opposite the Hard Rock Cafe, with covered bazaars down both sides and a food court at the front. Its name stands for One Tambon One Product, a program for selling handicrafts from each Thai province, though most stalls now sell football shirts, trainers and copies of designer labels. Shop prices start high and are meant to be bargained down, while the food stalls keep fixed prices.
“Good place to pick up souvenirs without feeling ripped off and the layout makes browsing stress free.”
a Google reviewer
“The market is well organized, easy to walk around, and full of variety.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Honorable mentions
Fourth (tie), with 17 points from 2 lists.
“Prices are generally similar, and the seafood is very fresh.”
a Google reviewer
Fourth (tie), with 17 points from 2 lists.
“It’s a clean, modern, and surprisingly upscale haven for shoppers.”
a Google reviewer
The lists we counted
- Hotels.com Go Guides
- Phuket 101 · September 2024
- Tripadvisor · 2026
- Thaiger · June 2025
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