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Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) and the whole Isaan region are famous for its cottage silk industry, particularly that of mudmee or ikat, the tie-dyed designs using natural colors.
Shopping for Thai Silk in Pak Thongchai
In Pak Thongchai, just south of Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) city, you can see the silk made and designed in more than 70 small silk factories. Maybe the most famous Thai silk company in the Pak Thongchai area is Jim Tompson.
With such a large number of competing Thai silk factories and shops concentrated in this town, you can buy various silk cloths, handwoven Thai silk and local goods at a very reasonable price.
Pak Thongchai Silk and Culture Center
The Pak Thongchai Silk and Culture Center is managed by the Pak Thongchai Governmant Office and promotes Thai silk and local handicrafts. Many of the local factories have opened direct sale shops here and you can find your favorite goods in this center easily.
How to get to Pak Thongchai
Pak Thongchai is located about 31 km from Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) city, following highway No. 304.
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