Khao Takiab Shopping

Cicada Market

This is definitely an exciting addition to the local shopping scene. With its art-inspired concept the Cicada Market is the first and only of its kind around here. All the goods on offer are art-related, mainly paintings, sculptures and a few handicrafts. On Saturdays the market takes place between 15:00-21:00 in a gorgeous garden setting.

Separated into four sections: Art a la Mode, Art Indoors, Art of Act and Art of Eating, Art a la mode occupies the majority of space and is dedicated to clothes, decorative items, home wear, and handmade accessories. Art Indoors is situated in the art gallery were the bulk of painting, sketches and sculpture can be found and bought. 

Happy Gallery

Featuring a wide range of acrylic, oil and watercolour paintings, Happy Gallery features work from Thai artists that focuses around a range of emotive subjects from still lifes, landscapes to portraits. Donating a percentage of profits to supporting children in poverty, the gallery radiates a feeling of warmth and is worth visiting regardless of whether you are looking to buy or not. Situated next door to the Lost Café, it’s the perfect pre or post-lunch activity.

Khao Takiab Mountain

At the top of the mountain, the area is fringed by a series of market-style stalls selling local crafts. Thai-style ornaments and tableware can be found up here, wind chimes and cute accessories. You’ll soon notice that shell-based crafts are very common around this province, in particular things for the house such as drapes and ornaments. The goods up here make for nice keepsakes of your time spent in Thailand and great gifts for others.

Ran Thai

Part of the Hyatt Regency, the goods on offer at this store are geared towards guests and people who are looking for reminders of their time spent in Thailand. Here we have everything from in-house spa products so taking the scents and sensations from the exquisite Barai Spa is easily done. Also featuring local handicrafts, books and some items of clothing that come under the beachwear category.