Gold in Thailand: pure and sought after
Gold plays an important role in the life of the Thai people. Gold is given as a gift at various stages of life. At birth, gold objects are donated to the baby and gold is also an important part of the dowry (Sinsod).
Thailand question: Jewelry leaving a ponytail
I would like to have a piece of hair from my horse's ponytail made into a beautiful piece of jewelry in Thailand. Is this possible or is it better to have this done in the Netherlands?
Thai carnival gold
All gold shops in Thailand look the same! You can find them in large numbers in Chinatown, mostly run by Chinese. The decoration is always red. Red with bright yellow gold, there is no arguing about taste. It wouldn't look out of place at any fair in the Netherlands.
Daily Life in Thailand: A True Story (Part 2)
Sweetheart, the apple of Martin Brands' eye, is told by a fortune teller that emerald is her birth-stone. He advises her to wear the diamond. Is Martin going to buy her one? And what does that karaoke set ('That's really suffering') have to do with it?
Daily Life in Thailand: A True Story (Part 1)
Sweetheart, the apple of Martin Brands' eye, is told by a fortune teller that emerald is her birth-stone. He advises her to wear the diamond. In part 1 of 'A True Story' Martin comes face to face with a 'literally shine-to-run' ring with a large square emerald. If that ends well.
Is there anyone among you who knows a good and reliable address in Bangkok to design a gold piece of jewelry? Looking for an original gift for my Thai wife.