2ndhands in Thai
The wall on the right says it all: “Thai Spices & Everything Nice.” A&A Always and All ways is the first A&A shop, open since 2024, and it's a small, cheerful shopfront at No. 51 that smells of lemongrass and dried flowers. It sits right across the street from ORTA, so you can visit both in one go.
Thai natural tea blends, and a free taste
On the left, under a mint-green lattice arch, glass jars and teapots hold Thai flower, leaf and herb tea blends. Beside them are chilled dispensers of natural Thai drinks such as roselle and butterfly pea, and you can try them for free. It's a nice way to find your favourite before you buy.
A wall of Thai spices, with clear prices
The right-hand side is a cook's dream. Every basket has a green heart tag with the price, so there's no guessing:
- Dried chilli ฿35 · Cinnamon powder ฿40 · Coriander seed ฿40
- Tom Yum spice & herb set ฿45 · Dried kaffir lime ฿49
- Cinnamon sticks ฿50 · Star anise ฿55 · White or black pepper ฿60
- A mixed Spices Set for ฿210, the easy all-in-one gift for anyone who cooks
Not sure what to do with them? There's a “Try some Tom Yum soup” sign at the door. It's a free taste of Thailand, on the house.
Small gifts that add up
Up front, the baskets are full of easy, pocket-money gifts. There are coin purses for ฿35, Phuket magnets from ฿30, incense and candle sets, incense sticks and natural loofah soap in a coconut shell. Further inside, wooden shelves hold more teas, snacks and souvenirs.
Plan your visit
A&A Always and All ways (ออลเวส์ แอนด์ ออล เวส์)
No. 51, Phuket Old Town, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000, opposite ORTA
Open every day, 9:00–23:00
Disclosure: A&A Always and All ways is a family-run business connected to the team behind 2ndhands in Thai. We feature it because we're proud of it. Come by and judge for yourself.