It was interesting to note that the first shop we visited was run by two Indian brothers. We went in to browse as there were cloths of lovely colours and sheen. We had no intention of purchasing as we wanted to look around to see more of what were offered. The proprietor was courteous and helpful. He showed shawl after shawl of different price range and design. In the end we did make a few purchases.
My friend actually made a few outfits there within the short time we were there. The tailor was a Nepalese born in Myanmar. Since his entire family was in Thailand, they must have naturalized. Prices were unbelievably low. I guess labour is cheap there. Living standard was relatively low. We chose a guest house own by a Dutch man. As we were within walking distance of the night bazaar, we strolled along night after night. One night we even bought a long skirt from a stall owner who is a white woman.
Being a tourist destination, I am not surprise to see a lot of white visitors. Yet I am taken aback by the number of foreigners who manage to stay on and actively make a living there serving the other tourists.
* tourist with camera CoolClips from dir.coolclips.com
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