The major villages of Chaweng, Nathon, Lamai and Maenam all have central commercial districts. For daytime shopping most people head for Nathon, where a wide variety of shops are open all day. Chaweng Center's night market, located along Chaweng's main street and surrounded by many restaurants, stays open well into the evening.

Many souvenirs, clothes, jewelry etc. are produced on mainland Thailand and brought to Samui. By comparison to Bangkok or Chiang Mai some products may not seem like the bargains you had hoped they would be. But they're still likely to be less expensive than they are where you live! Try to make the best purchase possible by getting a fair price.

Many labor intensive items are produced locally, such as custom tailoring, and some of the handmade crafts found on the market. There are also several jewelry manufacturers on the island. Many of these items can be bought at very favorable prices.

A bargaining tip: Smile when you say "That seems a little expensive!" Thai merchants do not respond well to aggressive, loud, or insistent tactics. You may consider yourself a good negotiator, but remember that in the Land of Smiles, the friendlier and calmer you remain, the better deal you are likely to get.

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Gems & Jewelry
Certain parts of Thailand are blessed with a natural abundance of rubies, sapphires, zircon, onyx, jade and opal. Local cutting, design and manufacturing skills ensure a fine range of quality items with a wide choice of prices.
The colored gemstones sparkling under the lights of the jewelry store windows can make anyone stop dead in their tracks. Samui has a first rate lapidary on the island, while other stones or set pieces of precious and semi-precious quality are hand picked from Bangkok. Pearls are the specialty of the South and they come in a variety of makes, sizes and colors. From Southern pearl farms come the rare south seas pearl, cultured pearls, and Mobe pearls in every shade of cream, to pink, and black. Imitation pearls from this area are made from ground pearl dust and cemented by a secret formula.

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Tailor made
The place is the most popular for men or woman who need to look so good with your characteristic. Chaweng and Nathon Town are excellent places to have some custom clothes made to order by the resident dressmakers and tailors. Whether you bring them your own personal sketches, or have clipped a photograph of the style you wish, you can be assured of receiving a quality garment within few days. Imported linens, blended wools, and print cottons are popular fabrics to choose from, while the lustrous Thai silk is hard to resist and value form.

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Pearl
The created of natureCultured pearl production mimics the natural process to produce pearls of guaranteed quality. Cultured pearl farms are found principally in southern Thailand, particularly in Koh Samui, Ranong, Phang Nga, Koh Samui and Surathani provinces. This beautiful value product is waiting you to visit all time.

 

 

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Jewellery

Name	Location	Telephone
Classic Gems	Chaweng	077 422-228
Gems Palace	Nathon	077 420-290
Jazzy Gems	Chaweng	077 230-479
King Midas Jewels	Chaweng	077 413-169

 

 

 

 

 

Tailors

Name	Location	Telephone
G - Armani	Chaweng	077 230-456
Mode Milano	Chaweng	077 422-179
Pop's Fashion	Chaweng	077 230-312
Royal Boutique	Chaweng	077 230-909

 

 

 

 

 

Souvenirs / Arts & Crafts

Name	Location	Telephone
Asia Souvenirs	Nathon
Blue Banana Gallery	Big Buddha	077 245-080
Island Souvenir	Chaweng	077 422-557
Naga Pearl Shop	Thong Krut	077 423-272
Oriental Gallery	Chaweng	077 422-200
Pholphala House	Lamai	077 424-170
Siam Gallery	Chaweng	077 230-488
The Thai Collection	Chaweng	077 418-559

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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