Koh Samui is a cosy little island in the South of Thailand with beautiful beaches, mountains and amazing marine life. It is also home to a wide variety of shops and shopping centres. If one wants to get something for your friends and families back at home this is the best place to look for it. Remember you need to bargain the listed price of the items you are interested in. One will obviously have some issues when it comes to baggage and weight but most of the shops cater to your needs. Small Thai souvenirs are the best to take back to your country. They do not weigh as much and most of the shops have cheap items available. Images and painting of the Buddha could be found in all most all shops. They have miniature paintings of Buddha and the paintings are not always framed so it is easy to pack them or wrap them up.

Chaweng and Lamai are the best locations for shopping. Samui Hot Club in Lamai has a range of colourful sarongs on display. There is also a choice of t-shirts and beachwear on sale. Unfortunately returns and exchanges are not an option at this store, so be careful what you buy here. Another place you should check out is Chaweng walking street; it is a typical Thai market where you can haggle for items like t-shirts, sunglasses, watches, lamps, beach wear, bags and flip flops. Carved wooden souvenirs are also a popular item amongst tourists; the intricate designs make it perfect as table arrangements or counter top arrangements.

If you are looking to get just souvenirs try Fisherman’s Village in Bophut, since it specializes in souvenir items. There are some great restaurants you can pop into for drinks or snacks. Also worth visiting is Lamai Night Plaza, where one will find an eclectic array of items.

Arrange your stay at a Samui resort so you can easily access the island’s many shopping centres. A Samui hotel such as Anantara Bophut Koh Samui would be an ideal option and offers an ideal base from which to set off on your shopping adventures.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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