The malls at a glance
| Mall | Area | Hours found | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Phuket | Phuket Town | daily, 10am to 10pm | The biggest, brand shops, cinema, restaurants, air-conditioned |
| Jungceylon | Patong | 11am to 10pm | In the heart of Patong, free entry, ideal on a rainy day |
| Central Patong | Patong, opposite Jungceylon | 10:30am to 10:30pm (older guide, not confirmed by the mall) | Current hours from the mall |
| Boat Avenue | Bang Tao / Cherngtalay | not found | Open street, restaurants, large supermarket |
| Porto de Phuket | Bang Tao / Cherngtalay | not found | Open street with Sino-Portuguese architecture |
What to choose
- Rainy day: Central Phuket or Jungceylon; see also what to do when it rains in Phuket.
- Staying in Patong: Jungceylon on foot; see the Patong guide.
- Staying in Bang Tao or Surin: Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket.
Tax refund (VAT)
- Foreign visitors can reclaim the 7% VAT at the departure airport, on purchases from shops showing the "VAT Refund for Tourists" logo.
- Sources agree on a minimum of 2,000 baht in the same shop on the same day. For another 5,000 baht threshold they differ (total or per invoice): ask at the till.
- Items must leave Thailand within 60 days. Keep them in hand luggage for the check.
- Source: travel guide pages, to confirm with the Thai Revenue Department.
Where to stay near the malls
To sleep near Central Phuket, see where to stay in Phuket.
