20points · on 3 of 4 lists: Villa Finder, Tonkosti Turizma (tonkosti.ru) and Pickyourtrail
Naka Weekend Market, known locally as Talad Tai Rot, fills a large lot just outside Phuket Town on Saturday and Sunday from late afternoon. The covered section is where the secondhand dealers are, with retro clothing and vintage jewelry among the antiques, and the open-air rows carry new clothes and handicrafts. Haggling is normal and most vendors want cash, and the street food section is reason enough to stay for dinner.
“Every time I thought I had reached the end, there seemed to be another section to wander into.”
a Google reviewer
“You can also haggle the prices if you wanna buy something.”
a Google reviewer
20points · on 4 of 4 lists: Villa Finder, Tonkosti Turizma (tonkosti.ru), HK01 (reprinted from Tripresso) and Pickyourtrail
Jungceylon takes its name from Junk Ceylon, the name early European traders gave Phuket, and its shops and restaurants spread across four connected wings. The Garden wing is built to look like Phuket Town's old Sino-Portuguese shophouses, and most of the mall's restaurants and cafes are there. Families head for the Botanica wing, home to the cinema and a go-kart track.
“I love the modern design of the mall and the unique nature of the mall having themed sections”
a Google reviewer
“The mall is clean, well-organized, and fully air-conditioned, providing a comfortable escape from the heat.”
a Google reviewer
19points · on 3 of 4 lists: Villa Finder, Tonkosti Turizma (tonkosti.ru) and Pickyourtrail
Chillva draws a mostly young Thai crowd, and its two corners of shipping containers stacked two high hold bars with upstairs seats that look out over the whole market. A stage sits beside a pond in the main area, while the Retro Area at the back has softer lighting and tables set out more loosely. The food runs from pork skewers to fried insects and crocodile meat, and on Tuesdays a vintage market brings out secondhand clothing.
“unique and local inventions in clothing, shoes, accessories, gadgets and jewellery at moderate prices”
a Google reviewer
“The soup comes in 5 sizes, from small to XXL. The spice level can be specified.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
The lists we counted
- Villa Finder · October 2025
- Tonkosti Turizma (tonkosti.ru) · July 2026
- HK01 (reprinted from Tripresso) · February 2025
- Pickyourtrail · July 2026
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