Ko Chang & Eastern Seaboard - Thailand - page 401

Chanthaburi

Top Sights

1 Gem Market C3

Sights

2 Cathedral D2

3 Chantaboon Waterfront Community C2

4 King Taksin Park A3

5 Learning House C3

Sleeping

6 Kasemsarn Hotel C2

7 River Guest House C3

Eating

8 Chanthorn Phochana C2

9 Muslim Restaurant C3

10 Seafood Noodle Shop D3

11 Sony Yaday C3

Drinking & Nightlife

12 Sweet Moon C2

Sights & Activities

Gem Market
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(Th Si Chan & Trok Kachang; Fri, Sat & Sun) On weekends, the streets and side streets near Th Si
Chan (or 'Gem Rd') overflow with the banter and intrigue of the hard sell. Incongruously
humble considering the value of the commodities on offer, people cluster around make-
shift tables or even a trader's outstretched palm, examining small piles of unset stones.
In the more formal shops, hard-eyed staff examine the gemstones under magnifying
glasses looking for quality and authenticity. Buying and selling gems here is not recom-
mended for the uninitiated, but it is a fascinating glimpse at a relatively private trade.

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