Thailand is
extraordinarily rich in handicrafts. Most famous of course is
handwoven Thai silk which is cheaper in Thailand than anywhere
else in the world. Aside from silk, there is a wide array of pottery
as well as of wood carvings. Among the most original Thai
handicraft products are painted umbrellas of handmade paper.
Available in Thailand are also large quantities of handicrafts
of neighboring countries, especially Burma. Actually, as
the current Burmese government still prefers to keep the country
isolated, more Burmese handicrafts are traded in Thailand than
in Burma herself.
Aside from
Burmese handicrafts, Vietnamese products are also readily
available, especially in towns along the borders to Laos
and Cambodia. It is said that Vietnamese handicrafts smuggled
into Thailand are considerably cheaper than the same products
in Vietnam.
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Khon
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Shadow
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Kalagas
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