Shopping in Phi Phi is often centred around basic holiday necessities, such as beachwear, souvenirs and food items. It's no surprise to see a hotch-potch of items in a single store – boutiques often double as impromptu minimarts, while minimarts sell clothes. At the same time, bookstores masquerade as cafes, while cafes transition into late-night bars in the evenings.
It can be rather confusing for those accustomed to organised city life, but it's all part of the fun on Koh Phi Phi. You can even find merchants of leather goods and, if you feel the need, a couple of tattoo parlours too.
Phi Phi Islands’ best shopping opportunities are fairly limited compared to other destinations in Thailand. Most travellers come to this tropical island to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, rather than shopping for branded items. As a result, most of the interesting goods you can find here are the usual, basic holiday items.
Despite this, a few stores stand out...
