Are there any metal detecting areas in Chiang Mai that anyone knows of? I just built a couple coils I would like to try out and my yard has nothing but old wire, bottle tops, etc. Has anyone swept the shore line of Huai Tueng Thao, and is it O.K. to do so? My batteries are re-charged and ready to check it out if it's doable.

Do you have a work permit?

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I guess parks like Suan Buak Haad would be a possibility. Probably get some strange stares though.

Here is a list of types of places - http://www.kellycodetectors.com/library/25-best-sites.php

Regarding the legality some formal answers here - http://www.phuketgazette.net/issuesanswers/printing.asp?id=311. So in summary not illegal with conditions.

There is even a ThaiMetalDetectors site.

@ eyecatcher, thanks for the reply and no I don't have a work permit. It's just a hobby of mine.

@Tywais, thanks for the links. I especially like the part regarding found items "where it will be kept – forever if necessary – for the rightful owner to collect.

Just touching base here to see if anyone's been out and had any hassles before I attempt it (stares are ok if you're not put in jail).