Others again resemble fortresses, are riddled with caves containing the birds' nests prized by gourmets. Standard western fare is found in major hotels and coffee shops. Thai, Chinese and Islamic food is available island-wide. Phuket's seafood, probably Thailand's most delicious, is prepared in a variety of succulent styles. Southern Thai food can be spicy hot but local specialties, such as spicy mango salads, are well worth sampling.
Tropical fruits abound, particularly local pineapples and coconuts.
Phuket's gift shops customarily stock popular handicrafts from all over Thailand, southern batiks and local products such as hand-crafted coral and shell ornamentation's, exotic seashells and cultured pearls. Lifestyle in Asia Co., Ltd.