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What to Buy in Koh Chang
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Koh Chang Shopping Guide
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 Shopping of course is not, what attracts thousands of tourists to Koh Chang island, however the shopping a must do for any self-respecting traveler. Great choice of shopping in the range of souvenirs and gifts from the island, handicrafts, painting, beachwear, sunglasses, tissues, to CD, DVD and books, all are on sale. The shop location in the area each beach to find very simply - they are all along Koh Chang main road.
In addition to roadside shops more variants of same diversity can be found in a small shopping malls and local markets, especially in popular beaches like White Sand beach, Klong Prao beach, Kai Bae and Lonely beach. Beach vendors also sometimes have in their bins interesting things, hand-crafted from natural products, shells or coconuts. As everywhere in Thailand here you can bargain. Just don't forget to approach this process with a smile, and preferably politely, using a few basic Thai phrases, such as greetings, ‘ sawasdee krub/ka 'or thank you, ‘ kob khun krub/ka '( ‘krab' for men and ‘ka' for women). |
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 Handicrafts and Arts
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 A wide range of Handicrafts and art, like paintings, carpets, scarves and Antiques are sold in many shops along the main road, opposite each beach and there are sometimes in stock at the beach sellers, prowling along the shore. If you are looking for something exotic to decorate your home, head to Prince Craft Centre . Located opposite the Grand View Resort in White Sand beach, the store can offer collection of world-famous carpets, rugs handmade shawls of Kashmir, bright pillows and much more. Paintings depicting the life of the Thai people, like the countryside, temples and Buddha in different poses are available on almost every beach.
Depending on the size and complexity of creating products, prices range from several hundred to a thousand bath. Original artwork and objects created by individual order, can be found in Rungthip studios and Sun Gallery, in the area of White Sand Beach and in the area between Klong Prao beach and Kai Bae beach. Keep in mind that, although the Thais are known for their creativity and skill, it is advisable always close well to inspect the goods before buying. |
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Souvenirs from Koh Chang |
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 Koh Chang offers the usual range of gifts designed for friends and your loved ones, as required by the destination of every traveler. Recommended gifts for memories of the island, include hats, t-shirts, and mugs with the elephant and the logo depicted on them. Accessories like sunglasses, bracelets and necklaces created from natural materials such as sea shells and shell coconuts, dried seafood and local fruits are also available in large supply.
For a unique selection of gifts, go shopping Portobello and Klin Mali, adjacent and opposite the hotel Koh Chang Kacha Resort & Spa. These small but chic boutiques stand out from the crowd a huge neon billboards. The stores offer a fine collection of Handicrafts and table lamps, as well as jewelry made from silver, precious and semi-precious stones.
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Textil, handbags, tailorsr and beachwear |
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 Famous, due to its fine texture and excellent quality Thai silk must be in the list of necessary purchases of each customer. In Koh Chang widely offer clothing and gifts made from this material: scarves, tablecloths, pillowcases and handkerchiefs. Souvenir shops where you can find Thai silk, a large number are located along the main road every beach, shopping centers and markets.
Be careful about the quality of the fabric, as sometimes in silk woven synthetics, giving it a lower quality. It is better to carefully examine the goods before buying, and if you have the opportunity to buy on the recommendation.
Atelier tailors, you are ready to sew the costume for 24 hours, as are found abundantly on the island. Remember that the cut takes time, and anything made in the desire for "easy to earn money" is likely to have defects. Take advantage of comprehensive discounts offered by many of the Studio if you order several items of clothing. Choose your fabric (cashmere, wool, cotton or silk), as well as your style. After several trials, your order will be ready in a few days! These purchases also better to make someone's recommendation.
Many stores offer beach clothing at reasonable prices, like shorts, bikinis, towels, sandalias, hats, sunglasses, beach toys and more. Brand Speedo shops and BSC (Thai brand beachwear) are located on the White Sand beach and Cai Be (Kai Bae Beach). |
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