Located about 5 kilometers from Phuket Town, owner Chan Sim offers the largest collection of antiques and traditional object d'art on the island. He sources his antiques from across Asia and also has a great deal of teak wood carvings made by master craftsman in Chiang Mai City. The showroom is packed with everything from modern-crafted teak suites to Chinese medicine cabinets and intricate golden statues. Most of his customers come to the showroom and the items are then shipped abroad. Some buyers come to Thailand from Hong Kong to buy authentic antique Hong Kong furniture.
Ranida in Phuket Town is a treasure-trove from some priceless antiques and collectibles. The boutique stocks up an exuberant collection of rare Buddha idols, organically woven textiles, traditional Thai outfits and more. Additionally, Ranida also sells an equally exciting selection of chic women's off-the-rack apparel and fine fabrics.
This restored Sino-Portuguese house, in one of Phuket Town's oldest streets, has been revealing its hidden secrets to a myriad of travelers and locals. The appeal of antiques and collectibles in Thailand is vast and is fueled by the exceptional handicrafts that are produced nationwide. Ban Boran offers authentic Asian antiques, including wooden and bronze sculpture, wicker, lacquer ware, carvings, jewelry and silk fabrics. Most creations originate from Thailand and Burma, while a smaller range of reproduction pieces incorporate many other Asian styles.