Shopping in Thailand

Gemstones - For the Experts

• Maesai, Maesot and Chantaburi
• Bangkok
• Maehaesak Rd - a short street that runs between Silom and Suriwong. Numerous dealers and cutting shops - many shop house style without signs
• South Suriwong road. Many of the dealers and cutting shops have no signs as a security and anti-bother measure.
• South Silom for retail shops ... but many touts
• The Wall - off Mahaesak Rd, not a shop but a watering hole for gem dealers and those in the jewelry trade. Lots of internationals. As anywhere else, be cautious.

Gemstones - for the Cautious

• Narayana Phan - 127 Rajadamri Road - Bangkok. Opposite the World Trade Center. This government sponsored store has a large jewelry and gemstone department.

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