Ko Pha Ngan is a very small island. However, the island has everything you need to relax and have a great time. Of course, if you want to wander around the shops of any major shopping centre, it is better to go to Bangkok, but in general, you can find clothes, shoes and all sorts of true Thai souvenirs here. But you should know that Thai people are good-natured but quite intelligent, and they «make money» on tourists. So if you have come to a small shop and see a sale "three for the price of two" and decide to take advantage of the best offer, then do not be lazy to find out the original cost of the goods and look at the check in order to avoid fraud. If you’ve decided to go shopping, remember that it is customed here to bargain. Shops on Ko Pha Ngan are no exception. Initially, the prices here twice as high than the nominal value, and the trader will surely yield to you, especially if you behave friendly and don’t show your interest in buying. Of course, it works only on markets or small shops without a cash register. Note that it is best to go shopping already tanned and try not to show the amount of money in your wallet. It's simple – if the merchant decides that you have already spent most of the money on the previous days of vacation, you are more willing to make concessions. It is better to shop in the so-called "night markets", which works from sunset to midnight. They are largely designed for tourists, so you can find anything in these markets
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