Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are some fabulous bohemian-chic boutiques scattered throughout the Old Town
selling jewellery, women's fashions, fabrics and souvenirs. Some whimsical art galleries
tucked behind charming Chinese shopfronts are mostly found on Th Yaowarat.
GALLERY
Drawing Room
( 08 6899 4888; isara380@gmail.com; 56 Th Phang Nga; 9am-11pm)
With a vibe reminiscent of pre-
boom Brooklyn or East London, this wide-open, almost reclaimed, co-operative is by far
the most interesting gallery in a town full of them. Canvasses can be colourful abstract
squiggles or dreamy pen-and-ink meanderings. A street art aesthetic pervades; house mu-
sic thumps at low levels. Find it.
Ban Boran Textiles
TEXTILES
( 0 7621 1563; 51 Th Yaowarat; 10.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri)
Simply put, this dusty hole-in-the-wall
is the best shop on the island for silk, raw silk, cotton textiles and sarongs.
Ranida
(119 Th Thalang; 10am-6pm)
An exquisite antique gallery featuring antiquated Buddha
statues and sculpture, organic textiles and interesting fashions inspired by vintage Thai
garments and fabrics. The clothing is striking and ambitious, but on the right woman it
can be a tasteful high fashion statement.
GALLERY
Information
There are numerous internet cafes and ATMs around Th Phuket, Th Ranong, Th Montri
and Th Phang-Nga.
Main Post Office
(Th Montri;
8.30am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat)
Police
(
0 7622 3555, 191; cnr Th Phang-Nga & Th Phuket)
TAT Office
( 0 7621 2213;
www.tat.or.th
;
73-75 Th Phuket, Phuket Town; 8.30am-4.30pm)
Has maps, in-
formation brochures, a list of standard
sŏrng·tăa·ou
fares out to the various beaches and
the recommended charter costs for a vehicle.
Getting There & Around
