Grocery delivery in Phuket has improved dramatically in the last three years. The days of needing a motorbike for every shopping trip are over — at least for most households. Here's every delivery option available in 2026, ranked honestly by usefulness for expat residents.
Grocery Delivery Apps Compared
Tops Online (Central Food Group)
The most reliable full-supermarket delivery option in Phuket. Good range of imported products, fresh produce, and household goods. Next-day delivery available across most of Phuket. Same-day is often available in major areas (Bang Tao, Phuket Town, Chalong, Rawai).
Delivery fee: ฿40–60 | Free delivery above: ฿800
Best for imported goods Next-day deliveryBigC Online
Solid range for staples, Thai produce, and household cleaning products. Cheaper prices than Tops on most everyday items. Coverage in major Phuket areas. The BigC on Chao Fa West Road serves south Phuket well; Tesco Lotus (now BigC Extra) covers central areas.
Delivery fee: ฿35–55 | Free delivery above: ฿600
Everyday staples Lower pricesGrab Mart
Delivers from 7-Eleven, Family Mart, and some pharmacy/small shops within 30–45 minutes. Not a full supermarket replacement, but excellent for emergency supplies, snacks, drinks, and basic toiletries. Coverage is good in all major expat areas.
Delivery fee: ฿30–80 (distance-based)
30-min delivery 7-Eleven itemsLINE MAN
Popular Thai food delivery app that also handles grocery delivery from local convenience stores and some fresh markets. Particularly useful for ordering from local Thai shops that aren't on Grab. Used widely by Thai residents and increasingly by expats.
Delivery fee: ฿25–60 | Varies by store
Local Thai shops Food + groceriesFoodpanda
More food-focused than grocery, but has a Pandamart section offering quick convenience store delivery. Coverage in Phuket is less comprehensive than Grab but improving. Useful as a backup when Grab is unavailable or prices are higher.
Delivery fee: ฿30–70
Pandamart Food firstMakro PRO App
Makro's delivery app, primarily for business customers but open to household accounts. Excellent for bulk orders: 10kg rice, cooking oil, beverages by the case, large cleaning supply packs. Main Phuket store on Bypass Road near the airport. Minimum order applies.
Delivery fee: ฿50–100 | Min order: ฿1,000
Bulk orders Wholesale pricesDelivery Coverage by Area
| Area | Tops Online | BigC Online | Grab Mart | LINE MAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Tao / Laguna | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ✅ Good |
| Rawai / Nai Harn | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ⚠️ Limited |
| Phuket Town | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Good |
| Chalong | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ✅ Good |
| Kata / Karon | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ⚠️ Variable | ⚠️ Limited |
| Kamala | ⚠️ Variable | ⚠️ Variable | ⚠️ Variable | ⚠️ Limited |
| Surin / Cherng Talay | ✅ Good | ⚠️ Variable | ✅ Good | ⚠️ Limited |
| Patong | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Good |
If you're in a hillside villa in Kamala, a remote soi in Rawai, or an off-map property, delivery coverage may be unreliable. Always enter your address precisely and confirm delivery is available at checkout before committing. For truly remote locations, the Rimping Chalong branch (Chao Fa East Road) and Makro (Bypass Road) are the most accessible in-person alternatives.
Online Shopping Beyond Groceries
For non-food online shopping, three platforms dominate in Phuket:
Lazada and Shopee both deliver to all Phuket addresses within 1–5 days depending on seller location. Both carry extensive ranges of imported food items (Western cereals, sauces, pasta), household goods, electronics, and clothing. Shopee tends to be cheaper; Lazada has faster customer service. Both accept international credit cards and PromptPay.
IKEA Online delivers to Phuket from the Bangkok distribution centre — delivery takes 2–5 days and costs around ฿400–฿800 depending on order size. Good for furniture and home accessories, though large flat-pack items can be expensive to ship.
For imported Western products not available locally — Marmite, specific vitamins, favourite hot sauces — iHerb delivers to Thailand with reasonable shipping times and prices. Alternatively, expat Facebook groups (Phuket Expats group) often have regular import runs or share group orders to reduce per-item shipping costs.
Morning Market Home Delivery (Word-of-Mouth)
One option many new arrivals miss: several local Thai vendors at Chalong Fresh Market (Chao Fa East Road, open 5–10am) offer direct WhatsApp ordering and motorbike delivery for repeat customers. This isn't formalised — it's a relationship-based system. Ask your Thai neighbours, building management, or local expat community for vendor contacts. The quality is excellent and prices are market-rate with a small delivery fee (฿50–100).
Similar informal delivery networks operate from Rawai Seafood Market and Cherng Talay Market. Once you're a known customer, a WhatsApp message the night before often gets fresh fish, vegetables, or fruit at your door by 8am. Classic Phuket.
Payment Options
All major delivery apps accept Thai debit/credit cards, and most now accept international Visa/Mastercard. Tops Online and BigC Online both support PromptPay. Grab Mart and LINE MAN accept cash on delivery in most areas (useful if your Thai bank card isn't set up yet). Wise card works on most Thai e-commerce platforms — see our Wise guide for Phuket expats for setup details.