One of the highlights for any person who is visiting Thailand for thje first time, is always the discovery of the local night market. Shopping in one of these noisy, busy markets is like no other shopping experience on earth. Phuket Night Market, which also goes by the name of Jatujak Market is one of the best examples of its kind to be found in Southern Thailand.

Phuket Night Market is easy to find, it is located directly opposite Wat Naka, just off the road which heads off to Phang Nga. Every Tuk-Tuk and taxi driver knows this market, just mention the name. The market is only open two nights of the week, on Saturdays and Sundays.

Consumer goods are possibly the best bargains to be found within Phuket Night Market, and can often be had at up to a 50% discount over store prices. Thai art and handicrafts are also worth investigating, and depending on the time of year, certain items such as Thia silk can be a real bargain, this is definitely the place to pick up gifts to give people when you get home from your vacation in Thailand.