Hand-drawn batik sarongs and shirts are sold at the Sunday market and in Old Town shops; ask whether a piece is hand-drawn or printed.
Cashews and local snacks
Phuket’s cashew factories and snack shops sell roasted nuts, dried seafood and pineapple tarts; check the halal logo on packets.
Pearls
Cultured Andaman pearls are sold across the island. Buy from established shops, ask for a certificate and compare prices.
Ask who made a piece and where. Check materials and shipping. Bargain politely only where invited; respect fixed prices in boutiques and artisan shops. In markets, polite bargaining is normal; malls and Old Town boutiques keep fixed prices.