30points · on 5 of 9 lists: Hotels.com, Villa-Phuket, Dimaak, Silly Suitcase and Thailand Routes
Naka is the island's big weekend night bazaar, near Central Festival, and it keeps going long after you expect it to end. Rows of stalls sell clothes, souvenirs, local products and secondhand finds, and haggling is part of the deal. At the far end the street food center does grilled skewers, seafood, Pad Thai and desserts cheaply enough that people come just for dinner and stay the whole evening.
“The energy is electric, with a buzzing atmosphere and a massive layout that keeps you exploring for hours.”
a Google reviewer
“I really liked the salmon, and the desserts were good as well.”
a Google reviewer
26points · on 4 of 9 lists: Villa-Phuket, Dimaak, Phuket Insider and Silly Suitcase
Lard Yai, the Sunday walking street, closes Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town to traffic from 4 pm, and stalls run for about 360 meters between Sino-Portuguese shophouses lit in changing colors. This is the market for things made locally, silver jewelry and hand-painted ceramics among them, often sold by the people who made them. Stalls take cash or Thai QR payment, and the crowd is thickest after 7 pm.
“There were so many things to see, buy, and try, from delicious local street food and desserts to souvenirs, handmade products, clothes, and unique gifts.”
a Google reviewer
“Would definitely go back to old town just to see the market again.”
a Google reviewer
24points · on 4 of 9 lists: Phuket 101, Hotels.com, Dimaak and Thailand Routes
Jim Thompson is a Thai silk label, and people buy its silk scarves, cushion covers, bags and light clothing as gifts finer than the market versions. The little silk elephant toys are the usual souvenir, and the linen shirts suit the heat. Phuket has two shops, one in Central Phuket, and if a size is missing from the rails the staff can usually get it within a day.
“Silk scarves are something special. Beautiful beach pareo.”
a Google reviewer
“Its good quality. Very nice and cheaper then europe.”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
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The lists we counted
- Phuket 101 · October 2026
- Hotels.com · December 2025
- Villa-Phuket · August 2023
- Dimaak · June 2026
- Phuket Insider · October 2026
- Silly Suitcase · January 2026
- Thailand Routes · October 2025
- KTC (Krungthai Card) · January 2026
- Wongnai · June 2023
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