Skip to main content
Amulet Market
Markets & Shopping
Phuket

Amulet Market

4.2(56 reviews)

Informal street market with tens of vendors selling religious amulets, pendants & Buddha figures.

Experience hints

Pair your visit. After Amulet Market, round out your day in Phuket with contrasting stops nearby.

Visitor Reviews

Pretty cool little spot in Phuket Old Town. Walking distance from walking street and not hard to find with Google maps. It's a small alley of table stalls, maybe 5 stalls in all. But the surrounding area also has a number of amulet shops so between both you will have way more than enough choice. The market stall owners were all nice and obviously knowledgeable. I visited each first to see their goods and ended up getting one amulet from each to keep it fair lol. I was also able to get the amulets cased in a shop very close by and my kids picked a chain each for themselves. Average cost was about 250 bhat per amulet and the same again for a chain and case. Everyone enjoyed this experience and got something nice to bring back home and keep to remember thailand

Great little side alley with a good range of Buddhist & Thai amulets, paintings and other ornaments. Not as big of a selection as I read about but still worth the trip and convenient having a few of the locals speak decent English to explain different meanings of amulets etc. This is a little tricky to find head to this road and you’ll see dragon statues at the start of the alley.

Small little amulet stalls in an alley way. You can choose your amulet and they will patiently explain each amulet of its purpose/protection. Since I didn't speak Thai, I used Google translate to have the monk explain the benefits of each amulet to me. The monk blesses your amulet after your purchase as well. Nice little souvenir from phuket.

Location Info

V9MQ+75M, Thanon Ratsada, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailandwww.phuket.com/magazine/buddha-amulets.htm
Opening Hours
Monday08:00-19:00
Tuesday08:00-19:00
Wednesday08:00-19:00
Thursday08:00-19:00
Friday08:00-19:00
Saturday08:00-19:00
Sunday08:00-19:00

Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping

Haggle at Markets, Not Malls

Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.

Arrive Early or Late

Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.

Be Cautious with Tailors

Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.

Also Popular in Phuket

Patong Beach
Featured

Patong Beach

4.3(45,000)
Patong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150

Phuket's most famous beach with clear waters and vibrant atmosphere

Mu Ko Similan National Park
Featured

Mu Ko Similan National Park

4.7(4,574)
MJ4X+XH2, Tambon Lam Kaen, Amphoe Thai Mueang

This serene national park features white-sand beaches & vibrant coral reefs popular among divers.

Ko Racha Yai
Featured

Ko Racha Yai

4.6(502)
Rawai

No cars exist on this tiny island with a number of resorts pitched at all budgets & sandy beaches.

Ko Yao Yai
Featured

Ko Yao Yai

4.6(437)
Ko Yao District

Large inhabited island in the Ko Yao Archipelago known for its beaches & dive sites.

Similar Markets & Shopping Across Thailand

Chatuchak Weekend Market
Featured

Chatuchak Weekend Market

4.4(72,000)
Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

One of the world's largest weekend markets with 15,000+ stalls

centralwOrld

centralwOrld

4.5(75,974)
999/9 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

Shopping center with stores for beauty, fashion & technology, plus dining & family activities.

Asiatique The Riverfront

Asiatique The Riverfront

4.4(72,211)
2194 ถ. เจริญกรุง Khwaeng Wat Phraya Krai, Khet Bang Kho Laem, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

Illuminated at night, this sizable Ferris wheel in an open-air mall offers scenic river views.

Siam Paragon

Siam Paragon

4.5(61,279)$$$$
991 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

Expansive mall with high-end & mainstream boutiques, dining, an aquarium, bowling & a multiplex.

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – April

Avoid: June – September (rough seas)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)

Crowds

Very High

Peak: December – January

Getting there

Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.

Getting around

  • Grab (widely available)
  • Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
  • Motorbike rental
  • Airport bus to Phuket Town
  • Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands