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mae hong son
IMHO if your looking for diamonds/precious stones, as Col said do not look in phuket as its all imported to there from the North.
Go to the far north and you may pick up bargains but you must know the value of stones well.
If you looking at minor imports to Australia customs will be flexible if you are asked and say that you are getting them made locally into rings, necklaces for family at home.
My trip this time after Patong will involve Mae Hong Son to pick up some stones, but i am taking my friend (policewoman) from Chiang Mai, who speaks fluent Burmese and English with me.
When it comes to dealing with the sellers, i will be not involved until the price is to be paid.
Hopefully the cost will be reduced and the profit i will make may make the trip north worthwhile.
If not it will be an experience to try it.
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