Bophut shopping guide

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At the northern end of Koh Samui island, just before the north-eastern Samui Cape juts out into the blue of the Gulf of Thailand, lies the quiet beach and fisherman's village of Bophut sandwiched in between the beaches and shopping areas of Hat Maenam and Hat Bangrak. For those looking for someplace a little more serene and away from the bustle and chaos of the larger, more touristy shopping areas of Lamai and Chaweng, Bophut is the perfect shopping destination. Like most of the other retail hubs on the island, visitors will find the full suite of shops, stores, retail outlets and convenience stores in Bophut, although in more humble numbers and diversity. The ubiquitous 7-Eleven can also be found on just about every street corner offering the exact same goods at the exact same prices.

The village of Bophut has a distinct French stylistic theme, which can be seen in its architecture and decor. This can be attributed to its prior designation as a major French outpost, which endured for many years. Nowadays, Bophut is both a great little shopping destination as well as a fantastic location for some history appreciation. Regarded as one of the oldest villages on the island of Samui, and one of the most beautifully preserved, Bophut is also a stone's throw from the very popular 'Big Buddha' tourist attraction. So, for those looking for some retail therapy and to perhaps pick up some souvenirs, antiques and gifts for the family back home, there are ample opportunities to be found here.

Bophut features several small boutiques, which specialize in only the best quality clothing, jewelry, fantastic Thai artwork, ornamentation, carvings, furniture (see Siri) and design work. There are also the standard curio shops of carved soap, woodwork, metal, bamboo lamps, silks and more. Heading down the Bophut pier, you will find an assortment of market stalls selling T-shirts, fisherman pants (which are all the rage on this side of the world) and sandals. If you are more of a fashionista, then the main beach road offers several boutiques, such as Siddharta and Samui Footwear, that should cater for your sense of style. Should the heat and humidity of this tropical island get to you, then there is a great number of cafes, coffee shops and bars situated along the beach front offering refreshments and snacks.

Bophut Plaza is perhaps the best place to visit if you want to get to see everything on offer in a short amount of time. Like most other Thai night markets, the Bophut Plaza is open between the hours of 1800 and 2300 and offers just about every trinket, souvenir, curio and pirated product you could ever think of, need or want. The best way to absorb all these Bophut shopping attractions is to leave your rental parked at the bottom of the main road and to take a leisurely walk up along the beach promenade; popping into the shops that perhaps catch your fancy, having a beer every time you pass a bar and waiting for the day to draw to a close so that you can go to the exciting Bophut night bazaar.

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