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 The currency in ThailandThe currency used in Thailand is the Baht or THB. One baht is divided into 100 Satang. There are six different coins and five different notes (bills) in Thailand:  25 satang coin (Yisip-ha satang) 50 satang coin (Hasip satang) 1 baht coin (Nung baht) 2 baht coin (Song baht) 5 baht coin (Ha baht) 10 baht coin (Sip baht) 20 baht note (Yisip baht) in light green color 50 baht note (Hasip baht) in light blue color 100 baht note (Nungroy baht) in red color 500 baht note (Haroy baht) in purple color 1000 baht note (Nung phan baht) in white color |
A printer friendly version is found here Koh Samui shopping areasIn comparison with Bangkok or most cities in Thailand, Samui was not a competitive alternative before, when it came to shopping. Prices were higher and the range of shops and goods were rather insufficient. Today this is changing.
Chaweng shopping By far the most business and shop intense area on these islands. Nowadays you will find all kind of shops and boutiques here. There are a number of skilled tailors and dressmakers, who can sew a perfect fitting suit or dress of your choice. You will also find several sport shops, beauty shops, clothing and fashion boutiques (brand names in the shops and the copies outside) a few DVD and CD shops, photo shops and opticians etc. You will also find a few gold, silver and jewelry shops as well as Thai traditional handicrafts and souvenirs like Thai silk, lacquerware, paintings and more. Several 7-Eleven and Family Mart (Japanese chain) and local owned convenience stores are found all over Chaweng too.
Talad Laem Din
Chaweng Market A traditional Thai market with fresh vegatables and fruit, fish, seafood, meat and also cheap clothes etc.
Tops Market Place
A modern supermarket in central Chaweng, just North of McDonald's, close to the beach. A wide selection of local and imported food and articles. If you want to buy food from outside Thailand, Tops is a good choice.
Tesco Lotus
A large shopping center, located between Chaweng and Bo Phut, a little North of Bangkok Hospital. In Tesco Lotus you will find all food, clothes, household equipment, electronics, toys, office equipment, furnitures, tools and car accessories etc.
HomePro
Next to Tesco Lotus. Home Pro or Home Product Center has all kind of electronic tools and household equipments: Refrigiators, freezers, fans, air-condition, TV sets, DVD, music systems, domestic appliances, vacuum cleaners and furnitures etc.
Lamai shoppingThe Lamai area also has a number of small shops and boutiques. Especially the beach road and around Ban Lamai on the Main Road (Ring Road). You will find almost the same range of products as in Chaweng but in much smaller scale. Many 7-Eleven and Family Mart and local owned convenience stores are also found around Lamai area. Friendly Mart, in middle Lamai, has a good selection of both Thai and foreign food, drinks and snacks.
Talad Lamai
Lamai Market is a traditional market in Lamai with about same assortment as in Chaweng but the Lamai one is much smaller. Located at Ring Road, close to the PTT petrol station and Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri bank).
Top Harvest
A wide range of imported food and ingredients like ham, cheese, sausages, salami, flour, bread, cream and much more. Located a little South of the Lamai temple.
Nathon shoppingIn Nathon you will find several souvenir and clothing shops as well as banks, pharmacies, shops with electronics and household appliances and also a few supermarkets and department stores. There are also several Thai banks located in Nathon.
Maenam & Bo Phut shoppingMaenam and Bo Phut has been developed with new shops and convenience stores the last years. A range of souviner shops are found here too.
Koh Phangan shopping areas
Thongsala and Had Rin shopping Here you will find the same range of products and shops as on Koh Samui, but in much smaller scale. Many batik shops and also a rather wide range of handicrafts and "backpacker style wear". A few photo shops, 7-eleven and similar local marts.
Koh Tao shopping areas
Sairee and Mae Had shopping Mostly basic shopping can be made on Koh Tao, although diving equipment, food, sun screen and clothes as well as swim suites, hygiene articles and basic medicines etc. are no problem to find here.
Don't make a thief happy on your stay on these islands!
Shopping in Thailand
Thailand, and especially Bangkok, is a very good metropolis for shopping with relative low prices and a wide range of shopping facilities. But you will also find reasonable prices in Koh Samui and the other islands in the Surat Thani province. You should try to bargain "on the streets", or in minor private owned shops, but it is not often possible or "accepted" in a store or shopping center.
ATM machines and banks
Nowadays there are many ATM's (Automatic Teller Machine) on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. They often accept most credit, debit and electron cards as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB and Diners Club etc. There are also several banks in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan as well as micro brand banks or exchange offices.
Licensed banks in Thailand
All of them are represented on Koh Samui. You will also find these banks in Suratthani and a few on Koh Phangan.
Bangkok Bank
Bank of Ayudhya (Krunsri Bank)
Kasikornbank (Farmers Bank)
Krung Thai Bank
Siam City Bank
Siam Commercial Bank
Thai Military Bank
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