Besides these many makeshift shops and stalls there are boisterous jewelry shops and tailor shops. You shouldn't really expect huge bargains nor anything out of sight. The supply is mostly the same everywhere you go. But it is fun to stop, shop and haggle while the mild climate and the exotic faces give you an air of exintrisity Jewelry and tailor shops operate with quite big profits compared to European shops.
Thai people love high carat golds.
22 to 24 karats are the norm, whereas craftsmanship is rather poor.