Northern people generally prefer steamed sticky rice to cooked rice. The rice is accompanied by Kaeng (curry) or Nam Phrik (chili paste) and vegetables (fresh or boiled). The two most popular local chili pastes are Nam Phrik Ong (chili paste with minced pork and tomatoes) and Nam Phrik Num (green chili paste).
Louis Silverware
99/1 Chiang Mai-San Kamphaeng Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chiangmai *Silverware Tel :: 0 5333 8494
Night Bazaar
For those who enjoy honing their bargaining skills, this is the place to be. The Night Bazaar is probably the largest outlet of local handicrafts with hundreds of stalls and shops stretching along a long section of Chang Khlan Road. Interesting products are hill tribe crafts, hand-woven fabrics, clothes, silver jewelry, antiques, lacquer ware, woodcarvings, pottery, basketry, and other local items.
P. Collection
2 Mu 1 Chiang Mai-San Kamphaeng Road, Tha Sala, Amphoe Mueang, Chiangmai *Silverware Tel :: 0 5324 0222
Tao Mengrai
79/2 Sam Lan Road, Tambon Phra Sing, Amphoe Mueang, Chiangmai *Ceramics Tel :: 0 5327 2063, 0 5381 4080
Thai Celadon
112 Chotana Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chiangmai *Ceramics Tel :: 0 5321 3541, 0 5321 3245
Villages
Ban Si Pan Khrua is famous for bamboo products and lacquerware. The village is located in Tha Sala sub-district.
Ban Muang Kung
is located in Nong Khwai sub-district, Hang Dong District. It is famous for earthenware.
Ban Roi Chan,
located in Nong Khwai sub-district, Hang Dong District. It is famous for basketry products.
Ban Kuan Thahan Kaeo
is located in Thahan Kaeo sub-district, Hang Dong District. It is famous for earthenware.
Ban Nong Ap Chang
is located in Sop Tia sub-district, Chom Thong District. It is famous for handmade naturally dyed cotton.
Ban Don Kaeo is located in Don Kaeo sub-district, Saraphi District. It is famous for bucket weaving.
Ban Pa Bong
is located in Pha Bong sub-district, Saraphi District. It is well known for woven products.
Ban Ton Pao
is located in Ton Pao sub-district, San Kamphaeng District. It is well known for its high-quality Sa paper products.
Ban Ton Phung
is located in Ton Pao Sub-district, San Kamphaeng District. The village is famous for umbrella making and woodcarving.
Useful tips:
for heavy shoppers, please note that packing, shipping and removal services are available. To select the courier that suits your individual needs, check out the list in the local free copy magazines. They are available everywhere.
Y. Development Cooperation (YC)
Located in Soi Mengrairasmi, Sermsuk Road The YMCA of Chiang Mai established the Y. Development Cooperation in 1986 to market and sell handicrafts and natural products, produced in the cottage-industry fashion by poor rural people. The YC offers a wide range of products such as ceramics, Christmas decorations, candle holders, fabrics, lanterns, jewelry, Sa paper products, wooden products, silver plated products etc.
Amphoe San Kamphaeng
Bo Sang & San Kamphaeng route
This is the most famous route for those in search of excellent handicafts. On both sides of San Kamphaeng Road, are showrooms and factories where you can see how the products including silk, cotton, lacquer ware, ceramics, silverware, leather ware, umbrellas, woodcarvings and antiques are actually produced.
Chinnawat Panit
73 Chiang Mai-San Kamphaeng Road, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chiangmai, Tel: *Silk and Cotton Tel :: 0 5333 1187-8
Lanna Thai Silverware
79 Chiang Mai-San Kamphaeng Road, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chiangmai *Silverware Tel :: 0 5333 8015
Siam Celadon
3-8 Mu 10 Tambon Ton Pao, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chiangmai *Ceramics Tel :: 0 5333 1526, 0 5333 2437
Siam Silverware
5 Soi 3 Wua Lai Road, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chiangmai Tel :: 0 5327 4736
Tao San Kamphaeng
60/3 Mu 10 Chiang Mai-San Kampheang Road, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chiangmai Tel :: 0 5333 1034
