Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Only once a week. Saturdays from 5 pm to 10 pm on Cherngtalay Road in Choeng Thale. If you miss this window, you'll have to wait seven days. Plan accordingly, as many guests from Laguna or Bang Tao arrive on Tuesdays and find a parking space available.

Here you'll find a manageable open-air market with stalls offering clothing, accessories, handicrafts, everyday items, and street food. It's small. Don't expect the size of the large markets in Phuket Town or Patong, and don't make a special trip across the island for it. However, if you're already in the Laguna, Bang Tao, or Surin Beach area and want to spend an hour or two browsing after a day at the beach, it's perfect. The atmosphere is relaxed, the clientele is mostly locals, and the evening air makes it much more pleasant than any daytime market.

My tip: Come shortly after 5 p.m., when the stalls are still fresh and you can move around easily. It's still warm then, so wear something light.