Lamai Shopping Area Ko Samui
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Although there are plenty of shopping areas in every part of Ko Samui island, the major shopping destinations are limited to the markets at Chaweng, Nathon and Lamai among a few others.
The Lamai Shopping Area , Ko Samui is a lot smaller compared to the Chaweng market and hence it offers almost the same range of items as Chaweng, but in much smaller scale. The market at Lamai is a lot cheaper than Chaweng. The entire shopping area including the beach road and the Ban Lamai on the Main Road (Ring Road) is lined by several small shops and boutiques. A number of local-owned convenience stores besides famous outlets like ‘ 7-Eleven' and ‘ Family Mart' are also found around Lamai area. ‘ Friendly Mart' in Lamai stocks a wide variety of Thai and foreign food, drinks and snacks. You'll also find some quant little funky shops selling unique gift items at Lamai Shopping Area, Ko Samui.
Among the prominent stores at Lamai is ‘ Mr Samui's' – specializing in bracelets, anklets, necklaces, rings and earrings, trinkets and scarves made of gold, silver and various precious gems. You can also visit ‘ Dreamcatcher ' near Hinta HinYai – the shop that sells silver jewelry inlaid with precious gems such as turquoise, amber and island shells.
Another well-visited store is ‘ Exotica ' where you'll find reasonably priced handmade designer jewelry featuring some eye-catching stones and settings.
If you've had enough of ornaments and trinkets at Lamai Shopping Area, Ko Samui, you can head for ‘ Island books' - one of the best second hand bookshops in Ko Samui. Some other shops that need mention include ‘ Popala House' , which is famous for exquisite teak furniture, ornate carvings and religious idols in metal and wood. Then there is ‘ Samui Hotclub ', which sells good quality affordable clothing like Thai fisherman's trousers, kaftans and printed sarongs and accessories. Visit the ‘ Hin Ta Hin Yai' group of stalls for some traditional coconut woodcarvings and shell ornaments at Lamai Shopping Area, Ko Samui.| Hotels in Ko Samui | |
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