Thailand's Phi Phi island is famous for its tattoo parlors. In the tourist town of Tonsai Village, there are more than 20 tattoo parlors, from which you can easily choose the most suitable one, in case you want to bring home a truly unforgettable memory of your vacation in Phi Phi.
Since a tattoo is not something that you can quickly get rid of, there is no need to rush to choose a design; you should choose a salon based on price and quality. Most tattoo parlors in Phi Phi use bamboo sticks and electric machines for tattooing. The technique of tattooing with bamboo sticks is less painful, costs a little more and does not hurt the skin as much. The use of this technique is also considered more traditional in Phi Phi.
Tattoos made by an electric machine can be found all over the world. This tattoo takes less time, however, since the cut is deeper, the healing process takes almost a week. If you do a tattoo with an electric machine, then it would be better to postpone it until the end of your stay on the island. Below are 5 of the most famous tattoo parlors in Phi Phi, renowned for their quality work and high hygiene standards.
So, where can you get tattoos with bamboo sticks and electric machines on Phi Phi Island?
1. Tapear Tattoo Studio
Tapear Tattoo Studio, founded in 1994, was the first tattoo parlor in Phi Phi and remains one of the most popular today. Located in the tourist town of Tonsai Village on a small street between Phi Phi Banyan Villa and Chaokoh Phi Phi Lodge, Tapear Tattoo Studio specializes in so-called bamboo tattooing. Any tattoo can be done here, from Sak Yant (Buddhist religious tattoo) to Thai and Maori tattoos, and even more, as here the masters know what they are doing - and they do it in style.
- Opening hours: from 11:00 until late.
- Location: Street between Phi Phi Banyan Villa and Chaokoh Phi Phi Lodge.
- Tel .: +66 (0) 84 629 9680.
2.PP Tattoo Bar
PP Tattoo Bar is all about the arts - apart from a tattoo parlor where you can draw tattoos with bamboo sticks or an electric machine, it also has a jewelry store that sells custom handicrafts. You can also get piercings here. PP Tattoo Bar is located near the police station, in the direction of the Tonsai East beach area. The salon specialists will draw tattoos in any style - from Thai to Japanese, from tribal to Sak-Yant - and all this in an ideal setting.
- Opening hours: from 10:00 to late.
- Location: Between Carlito's Bar and Phi Phi Don Chukit Hotel.
- Tel .: +66 (0) 87 626 4686.
3. Devil Pin Tattoo
The Devil Pin Tattoo parlor is a small studio run by Mr. Bus, an experienced and talented tattoo artist who deftly handles both bamboo sticks and an electric machine. The salon is located in the heart of Tonsai Village, next to Jdai Dorm Room near Phi Phi Market. Overlapping, sketching, individual design - here you can realize any idea. As with most modern tattoo parlors, Devil Pin Tattoo uses new needles for each client.
- Opening hours: from 11:00 until late.
- Location: Center of Tonsai Village, near Phi Phi Market.
- Tel .: +66 (0) 89 598 7586.
4. Skull Tattoo
The salon is located in the Loh Dalum area, near the P.P. Casita. This is a small studio where you can get tattoos or piercings. The studio employs from two to three artists who can fill both modern tattoos and the most real bamboo tattoos. The quality of their work and design is unmatched. Skull Tattoo can cover any tattoo in any style.
- Opening hours: 11:00 - 23:00.
- Location: Tonsai Village, Loh Dalum area, between P.P. Casita and Slinky Bar
- Tel: +66 (0) 84 845 2001
5. Handsome Heart Tattoo
Managed by Mr. Poo, Handsome Heart Tattoo has its own extraordinary atmosphere. The salon, located right next to the Dojo Bar in the center of Tonsai Village, is constantly surrounded by tattooists and musicians milling about. Tattoos are done here using bamboo sticks or an electric typewriter - your choice. All equipment is sterilized, the needles are disposable and are used once. Handsome Heart Tattoo artists know no bounds in their art and can tattoo almost anything. You can also order your own design in the salon.
- Opening hours: 10:00 - 23:00.
- Location: Next to Dojo Bar in the center of Tonsai Village.
- Tel .: +66 (0) 81 307 0850.
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