While shopping in Pattaya may not give the same huge choices as in Bangkok there are plenty of variety to thrill both visitors and locals alike. Its many modern lifestyle shopping destinations cater to a hip crowd of shoppers looking for the ultimate in fashion wear or that very special souvenir. They feature everything from up market independent retailers to chain stores, food courts, cinemas, bookshops, coffee shops and some even feature museums such as Ripley’s Believe It or Not and ice skating rinks. Notwithstanding that one of the most popular shopping venues is the walking street which is closed to traffic at sunset to accommodate streams of shoppers. Shops here sell antiques, traditional Thai jewellery, paintings and souvenirs among other merchandise. Tailor shops making bespoke clothing is very popular with visitors. Pattaya’s floating market is another popular destination sporting a lineup of 110 retailers selling everything from souvenirs to regional handicrafts. The most exciting part of shopping here is to spend a day browsing row upon row of shops on the board walk, tasting local goodies and enjoying a cultural show afterwards. Shoppers anywhere in the world love a bargain. The outlet mall in north Pattaya is the place to go to where sports fans can pick up some of the world’s best known brands for a fraction of the cost. Then there are the beach front stalls at the southern end of Beach Road crowded with bric a brac and beach essentials. They are open till late into the night. Another popular shopping destination is the week end market in south Pattaya with 500 stalls offering all manner of merchandise. If this is not enough there is the market that operates on Tuesdays and Fridays also in south Pattaya that sells a range of local goods. So if shop till you drop is your mantra, Pattaya will not disappoint you. 
Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Koh Samui is located along the island’s best beach right where all the action is. This Chaweng hotel is well known for its range of spacious well appointed accommodation and its excellent facilities and amenities that sets the tone for idyllic holidays in the sun. Stay at this well known Koh Samui resort to enjoy the palm fringed beach, the varied natural beauty of the island and its exciting nightlife.