I'd appreciate advice on the best places to buy pearls in Phuket.

I'm looking for a single decent strand of freshwater pearls.

Thanks.

Unless you know something about pearls and it's a tricky subject I would take your next visa run to KL where there is a mikkimoto shop in the mall below the twin towers. Their standard is internationally reconised.Goggle them to be sure.

expensive mistakes can be made here.