Upper Southern GulfShopping

Shopping in Upper Southern Gulf

  1. A

    Thai Sweets Market

    The Thai sweets market is directly north of Khao Wang. Two of the most famous sweets on offer include môr gaang (an egg and coconut-milk custard) and kà·nŏm đahn (bright-yellow steamed buns sweetened with sugar-palm kernels).

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  2. Barai Spa

    For some serious pampering, head to the Barai Spa at the Hyatt Hotel, a couple of kilometres south of the city centre. This stunning, state-of-the-art retreat is so proud of its unique design details that it offers regular free guided tours of the facility.

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  3. Night Market

    Chumphon’s night market is excellent, with a huge variety and good street lighting. Come for the delicious food and linger for good photographs. Two other markets run during the day.

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  4. Day Market

    A bustling day market runs north-south between Th Pracha Uthit and Th Poramin Mankha.

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  5. B

    Bookazine

    Attached to a Kodak store, this has a few magazines and books in English.

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  6. C

    Megabooks

    Crammed full of new titles in English, including Lonely Planet guides.

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  7. DK Book Store

    Carries a few titles in English, including Lonely Planet books.

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  8. D

    Phetphaiboon Plaza

    A lively night market near the Bangkok-bound bus stop.

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