Shop Like a Local in Thailand with Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts

Offering personalized, expert advice to ensure the best shopping experiences across this dynamic country, Banyan Tree is the perfect base for visitors looking for that special memento to take home.

Banyan Tree Gallery, the Group's retail shops, can be found in Thailand at Banyan Tree Bangkok, Banyan Tree Phuket and Banyan Tree Samui, each providing guests with a one-stop-shop for authentic Thai products. For those looking to venture out, the resort's concierge teams provide insider knowledge on the best local shops and markets, large and small, old and new, supplying guests with maps and helpful tips for a fun-filled day of retail therapy.

Unique Thai-inspired gems include Thai Silk, celebrated for its outstanding quality and unique design. The concierge team at Banyan Tree can arrange day trips to Thai Silk Factories where guests are able to witness the cycle of silk production and purchase direct from the producers. For guests looking for Silver and Pearls, Phuket is renowned for producing quality jewelry. Handmade pieces are available at Banyan Tree Gallery in Phuket and the resort's team can arrange for a driver to whisk guests off to local jewelry shops. Thailand is home to some of the most beautiful Orchids in the world. Banyan Tree can also organize day trips to orchid farms and recommend the best places to buy orchids. Most shops are able to ship these exotic flowers internationally within a day to ensure the most attractive, long-lasting orchids welcome guests when they return home.

Thailand is renowned for its local markets where the chance to discover a world of weird and wonderful items is always on offer. Markets abound near Banyan Tree Bangkok including Silom Road Night Market – the city's commercial and financial district by day and bustling shopping street by night. Souvenirs and fashion apparel for all shapes and sizes, including handbags, watches, sunglasses and traditional clothing are colorfully displayed. Top tips for snacking here is the Khao Neow Dam Sang Kaya (black sticky rice with custard), the fresh fruit stands and the pizza (considered to be the best in Bangkok); Klong Toey Wet Market – A ten-minute drive from the hotel, this is Bangkok's largest wet market and offers low prices on seafood, vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices and farm produce. For a quick bite try the Moo Moo soup, or treat your sweet tooth to the wide selection of desserts and fruits or take in the intoxicatingly delicious steamed dumplings. Markets near Banyan Tree Phuket are equally as interesting. There's the “Fun Friday Avenue” Night Market, open every Friday night from 6pm onwards, located at the entrance of Laguna Phuket. Here guests can find local handicrafts and authentic Thai street food. Wet Markets in Phuket are open three days a week near Banyan Tree Phuket and are popular with locals shopping for fresh produce, fish and clothing. The key market found near Banyan Tree Samui is Lamai Night Market, a short drive from the resort where guests can find numerous handmade products and street food. Shop here for traditional clothing including Thai silk and sarongs; and dine here for delicious Thai curry, coconut ice cream and the local delicacy of deep-friend locusts.

For gifts with a tropical twist, take a look at the beautiful gift ideas at Banyan Tree Gallery online at https://www.banyantreegallery.com/ To celebrate Banyan Tree's 20^th Anniversary, a special banyan tree shaped silver brooch has been created, encrusted with sliver-white metal rhodium.