Various art forms are presented such as painting, sculpture, contemporary, photography and crafts. Whether you just want to have a look or wish to purchase something special, visit the galleries in Mae Haad Bay. In Sairee Beach you can often see creative sand sculptures on the beach and there is also a photo gallery in town. In Chalok Baan Kao Bay don’t forget to check out the handmade souvenirs crafted from coconut shells.

For body art, there are a lot of very good tattoo artists providing high quality work at very reasonable prices, all with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Most of the tattoo and body piercing shops are on the three main beaches and offer both machined and bamboo tattooing.

Handmade jewellery is one of the handicrafts easily found in various shops and roadside vendors. Some people make items on site so you can watch them create their pieces. There is a lot of choice available from inexpensive thread braid and shells, to unique jewellery made with antique beads, precious stones and silver.