Shopping in Phuket
FAKE GOODS
Fake designer goods
and copied CDs are widely available. Recently, the authorities have tried to
crack down on this trade and for a while, they were successful. After
numerous raids on the beachside stallholders, they seized many millions of
baht worth of fake goods and arrested several stallholders. The fake goods
briefly disappeared but once the pressure eased, they soon came back.
As long as you are
aware the goods are fake, then it is your choice whether to purchase. Some
of the fakes are good quality while others very poor. If you want the
genuine article then you should go to the department stores where the prices
will still generally be lower than you would pay at home.
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