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I pesnally know of a mexican buyer that comes to CM to buy 50 kilos at a time. he then returns to sell the silver as "mexican silver" in the US.
Khao San Rd does have some good deals on Silver but an astute buyer can buy factory direct (at better prices) around Chiangmai.
There are several types of silver jewelry available if you are looking to buy genuine "hilltribe silver" then Chiangmai is absolutely the best place to begin your search. You will not be buying sterling silver but a purer alloy of silver in the 95 - 98% range. The quality is usually cruder but has a market inthe US, Europe and the UK.
Then there is the sterling rendition hilltribe designs in Sterling. The finish and fitup of the pieces is somewhat more uniform and finer. The prices for the two are the same.
If you are interested in silver jewelry of a more modern design Khao san rd will have almost the same selection and price as Chiangmai wholesalers, but if you are looking to buy more than 4 - 5 kilos of jewelry it is worth your while to buy in and around Chiangmai, factory direct. The dealers at the Saturday market in Vientane buy in CM.
I only know of oneIgnore the isaan bit, it is in Chiang Mai
Have top agree with Chuchok the prices do seem a bit high if you are in Thailand or expecting to purchase large amounts. The site is priced and focused towards the western retail market with some decent discounts and free world-wide shipping the prices are quite good. If you are looking to start a business selling silver in your home country, can't hurt to drop them a line. They may be able to help you get started.
If this a one time thing and you want to buy less than a few kilos, no reason to head up to CM. The savings of 1 - 3 baht per gram is hardly worth the expense of the trip. if you are looking to start up a business featuring "hill-tribe silver" long-term, the savings then becomes worth it. There just aren't that many hill tribe folk making jewelry down Bangkok way there are villages that are a couple hours out of chiangmai and you can buy directly from the makers at their home as the pieces are finished. There are also several factories, co-ops and individual artists in the North. better selection and no middle man
Good Places To Eat In Chiang Mai
in Chiang Mai News
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Then you obviously have not been looking!
Try:
Pirates Cove Bar: Across the street from the Arnodad (sp?) hotel inside the old city. this has got to be the best, juiciest burger i've had in CM. I've only had a couple of them as I have only recently deisovered the place. The burger is tops among some very strong competition. It has replaced all the others in CM as my favorite burger. some of the other choice fromteh menu are eaqually as good. BTW the website has improved, no menu, Nice mapf of the inner city (especially if you read Japanese). For a young business with relative newcomers running it the place is definitely a place to keep an eye on. The owner is a man that listens to his customers when it comes to the food. The Thai food is excellent. prices are good too. Thai food is just tad above street food prices. I would vote it the "Best Burger in Chiangmai" but only by a very thin hair and some folks taste would vary.
Chaingmai Saloon: "now with two locations to server you"
the new one is much larger and The food is not quite up to the Loi Kroh rd location, But I've wathced Ron running herd on the folks there and It will be shortly, I believe. The burgers there are made from imported beef but the cheapo Chiangmai burger made from local beef is quite tasty in it's own right. The rest of the menu is quite good as well typical fried foods not high cuisine to be sure but good heart fare. Until PCB this was my favorite place for a sit-down burger and few beers.
The Rose guest house: This is just up the road from Pirates cove and the burger there is somewhat smaller, still quite good, it comes with grilled onions. The menu is spotty as far as quality though. They do make one of the best breakfasts in town. The english breakfast has english style bacon and beans and the american has american style bacon and some frozen hasbron patty, still god though. The sausage is tasty but a bit dry (as with everywhere else, not enough fat) The portions are good sized. Wife tells me to avoid the Thai food though.
Mikes original: been discussed quite a bit on the board from what I've read. Still a great fast food burger modeled after the In 'n Out burger in the US. having been eating there since the place opened I am not to happy with the new menu and being cajoled into buying a "set" then having it "super sized," or whatever. The new owner has added fountain sodas as opposed to the canned variety, a definite improvement.
if after trying those places you still feel that mcDonalds is still the best burger, I fear there is really no hope for you
your definition of a Good Burger is not necessarily that of the majority and you might wish to refrain from offering further reviews on any kind of food. (all in good fun now)