San Kamphaeng

In the 15th c. San Kamphaeng (east of Chiang Mai; leave by Charoen Muang Road) was famous for its ceramics - the ruins of the old potters' village can still be seen to the east of the present town. As far as pottery is concerned Chiang Mai has now taken over, without yet equaling, it should be said, the skill and artistry of those early craftsmen. San Kamphaeng remains well known but its reputation today is for hand-woven silks and cotton fabrics (some producers having displays illustrating the processes of silk manufacture).

San Kamphaeng also boasts an interesting old temple, Wat Sai Mon, several features of which are Burmese in style. The interior of the three-aisled wiharn is embellished with gold-on-red ornamented teak columns and elaborately worked furnishings.