The province of Chantaburi in Thailand is well known for gem mining. Going into the old downtown area one street is a pedestrian street for gem buyers and sellers. As you can see in the photos there are people from all over the world manning many desks in many offices on the street.
Some of the dealers are sitting all alone looking very lonely. Most of them are gathered together with many other gem evaluators and traders.
As I am taking a photo here one lady looks at me suspiciously, something you might expect from a more shady person but most likely someone who is doing a legitimate transaction.
