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Ao Chaloklum Beach Shopping
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What to Buy and Where to Shop in Ao Chaloklum Beach
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Of course, the island's North coast is not a place for shopping, nevertheless Ao Chaloklum has on its shelves the main necessities for vacation, something like sun lotion, groceries, beach accessories, but to purchase something more special, textiles, souvenirs and gifts, you will need to go to Thong Sala town, to its countless number of markets, shops and boutiques.
As Ao Chaloklum the really fishing village, one thing to buy that you'll not have any problems are fishing tackles, especially to sit with a fishing tackle on the rocky shore during your vacation, are prefer many of holidaymakers.... Search around a pier. |
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Chaloklum Supermarket
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Having in sale everything starting from bras to beer, rain ponchos to reggae T-shirts, from cooking oil to Coca-Cola , Chaloklum supermarket is densely filled with neon light and as it is organized as a tea party for monkey. Nevertheless, before an entrance the cheerful congratulation 'Happy New Year', and with such quantity of the items on counters hangs, you necessarily should find, something extra-especial, necessary to you.
location: in the center of Chaloklum village |
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Chaloklum Books
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This shop offers an extensive choice of second-hand books, in various languages. Ordinary shophouse is full with simple shelfs and has access in the Internet.
hours: from 10:00 – 21:00
location: Chaloklum, the main street .. |
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7- Eleven
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7/11 has strongly simplified a life of many visitors, got used to yoghurts, rolls and the other blessings of a civilization. As against Haad Rin here it is not necessary to stand in a queue long, even in FMP days.
open hours: 24/7
location: in the center of Chaloklum village |
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PX Pharmacy |
Located at the main junction of the village, the PX Pharmacy in Ao Chaloklum is a perfect chemists that holds everything from antibiotic ointments,
medical cosmetics, children's products and homeopathic remedies
to asthma inhalers and all sorts of things in between it. If the necessary element is not available, they can order it for next day. PX Pharmacy stocks a good variety of medications, toiletries and sun creams and sun burn remedies, as well as first aid supplies, for the inevitable mosquito and insect bites and the all too common afflictions caused by falling off your motorbike.
open hours: 08:00 - 21:00
location: in the center of Chaloklum village |
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Fresh Fruit Market in Chaloklum |
A small bamboo stall offers cornucopias of colourful tropical fruit and vegetables and all at affordable prices. Local shoppers love this place because the produce on sale is usually fresher than in supermarkets and cheaper too.
open hours: from rise till down
location: the roadside in 200m south of Chaloklum village, near Phangan Elephant trekking camp |
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The Gallery |
The Gallery is art shop in the heart of Chalolum village. Inspired by Roman, Byzantine and Gaudi’s creations, local artists have developed their own modern style of mosaics. The elements range from pop-art pictures to sculptures and decorative items, all created with ceramic and glass tiles. Here you can find the whole process from the initial design concept to completed works of art extremely rewarding.
open hours: 10:00 - 20:00
location: Chaloklum fishing village beach road
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