Retail Expands Phuket’s Lifestyle Offerings

Phuket has evolved into more than a world-class holiday destination. It is now a thriving place to live, work, and invest. The island offers a complete retail ecosystem that supports modern lifestyles, with major shopping centers, international brands, specialty stores, and lifestyle hubs spread across key residential and resort areas. Below, we highlight four key retail developments across Phuket, each offering a vibrant social scene with abundant options for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Source: Kaneshige Piaget Estates Research

Central Phuket remains the island’s premier retail destination, home to global fashion and luxury brands alongside entertainment and dining. Lifestyle precincts such as Porto de Phuket in Cherng Talay and Boat Avenue have become vibrant social hubs for residents, offering everything from gourmet supermarkets to cafés, gyms, medical clinics, and co-working spaces.

Today, retail growth continues to follow Phuket’s expanding residential communities. New commercial developments are emerging in areas such as Bang Tao, Kamala, Thalang, Rawai, and Naiyang, which are attracting long-term residents and investors alike.

Source: My Front Yard Community Mall (Opened May 2025)

Phuket is also continuously upgrading its established retail centers to meet rising demand. Jungceylon Patong has recently been modernized and upgraded, while the Lucky Complex refurbishment in Phuket Town is set to inject new energy into the urban core. From daily essentials to luxury shopping, Phuket now delivers everything expected of an international living destination, allowing residents to enjoy the best of island life with modern convenience.