Have Perut Will Travel...: HKT Day 2 │ Jungceylon Mall!

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Friday, 1 May 2026

HKT Day 2 │ Jungceylon Mall!

Time to Reset

It was time to reset.

Two nights earlier, a fire broke out on our condominium staircase. It was contained quickly, but the silence and confusion around it left us shaken. Stepping away felt necessary—Phuket became a place to breathe and recover.

We woke slowly. At half past eight, we made coffee and eased into a quiet morning. Cat, who had not slept at all after that long night, rested in bed while we worked on our videos. By half past ten, we were up and getting ready. An hour later, we stepped out, heading toward Jungceylon Mall for a calm start to the day.

A Walk to Jungceylon

We turned onto a narrow lane, passing Saw Thai Food and PR Patong Residence before it opened onto Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road. From there, we walked north for about 500 meters as the day slowly came alive around us.

At the end of the stretch, Jungceylon rose ahead—wide, shaded, and welcoming, offering a cool pause from the warm streets outside.

Brunch and Browsing

Inside, we headed to the Food Bazaar on the lower ground floor. In the cool, relaxed space, we settled on crispy and barbecue red meat with rice, paired with a Coca Cola and Fanta. The meal came to THB348 (≈ MYR42/USD11/EUR9)—simple and satisfying.

We lingered after, browsing nearby shops. At Little Things, Cat picked out a beaded necklace for THB100 (≈ MYR12/USD3/EUR3). At Thai Souvenir, we added a few keepsakes for THB600 (≈ MYR73/USD18/EUR16).

The Battery Hunt

A small mission followed—we set out to find a CR2032 battery for the Sony shooting grip. From Jungceylon into The Botanica, we searched through Power Buy, Big C, and Robinsons, but came up empty. For now, we let it go, agreeing to try again tomorrow.

Along the way, we stumbled upon a lively troupe of performers dancing with bold energy, drawing smiles from everyone around and briefly lifting the whole space with their rhythm.

A Bit of Retail Therapy

We browsed Uniqlo across two floors, but nothing caught our eye. At Adidas Originals, though, we finally found something—a pair of navy-blue shorts with the classic three leaf logo for THB1,500 (MYR183/USD46/EUR39). A small win after a slow search.

A Moment to Reset

Then came the real reset—Salima Massage & Beauty 3.

We chose the one hour full package for THB800 each, totaling THB1,646 (≈ MYR264/USD67/EUR57) with charges. For the next hour, we let everything soften under steady, calming hands. By the end, we felt lighter, calmer, and quietly renewed.

Not wanting the moment to end, we stayed on. A pedicure and foot scrub for THB600, plus eyelash extensions for THB1,500, brought the total to THB2,163 (≈ MYR264/USD67/EUR57). Time seemed to slow, and with it, the weight we carried faded away.

We stepped out at 4:00pm, fully reset—free at last from thoughts of fires and even the most devious condo managers.

A Gentle Close to the Day

On the way back, we paused at a small clothes stall along the main avenue, picking up two light tank tops for THB567 (≈ MYR 69/USD31/EUR15)—easy pieces for the warm days ahead.

From morning to afternoon, everything unfolded gently—good food, small finds, a failed battery hunt, and a much needed reset. It was exactly what we needed: a slow return to calm, one simple moment at a time.

Stay tuned—the next video brings banana boats and a sunset over Patong Beach!