Tourist's guide: ideas of what to bring from Thailand
A selection of popular gifts for loved ones and relatives based on our customers' suggestions from the comments. We are happy to read them and take into account everyone's experience, and in the discussions under the articles in our blogs ( links on the main page ) you will find a lot of useful and interesting things for you.
Fruit baskets
The abundance of fresh fruit is very attractive, so vendors offer fruit baskets that you can assemble to your taste. But do not forget about the ban on the export of fresh durian: if this product is important to you, look for its dried or frozen version. And be sure to familiarize yourself with the standards for transporting fruit with your airline, as well as with the restrictions on their import into your country.
Exotic drinks
Although many countries offer guests various tea sets, the cult of this drink has not developed in Thailand. But almost everywhere you will be offered blue Anchan tea. In addition to its rich color, it attracts with its properties, as it is useful for vision and immunity. For health purposes, sour noni juice, matum tea (from dried Bengal quince) and yadong tincture from a collection of medicinal herbs are also used.
For those who like to have fun with a glass of strong drink, shops offer Thai alcohol. This product has become a cult in narrow circles: after all, one of the important articles of the Thai industry is the production of cane sugar, which is closely related to the creation of drinks. Tourists recognize the best rum Sang Som and whiskey Hong Thong, as well as the highlight of Pkuhet - Chalong Bay. The unusual floral-fruity notes of these drinks are noticed not only by connoisseurs, but also by the curious.
Traditional medicine and cosmetics
Let's put aside doubts: there are no restrictions on the export of Thai care products, as well as folk remedies. Therefore, you can buy a product for any request. Especially popular are coconut oil, balms, aloe gel, cosmetic compositions based on pearls, gold and snail secretions, unusual crystal deodorants and preparations based on snake components.
Natural Latex Products
For compactness, such products are packed using a vacuum pump, so they will certainly fit in luggage. However, it is worth considering the decent weight of such a souvenir when distributing things in a suitcase. You can buy goods made of natural latex in supermarkets or specialized shops everywhere except Phuket - there are no factories there, and the tour operator's prices for a sightseeing tour are excessively inflated, sometimes tens of times.
You can buy folk medicine (including snake organ preparations and royal jelly) and natural latex products at the Dr. Holland pharmacy. Below we will indicate the locations of these pharmacies and provide a discount card for a nice bonus in the form of a 5% discount - just show a screenshot at the checkout before paying for your purchase.
Location (click and open in maps)
Pharmacy assortment
Unexpectedly, Thai medicines turned out to be in demand among tourists, for example, they often bring antipyretics or plasters home. You can read more about the variety of local medicines in the article "Medicines in Thailand" .
Important: It is best to avoid prescription drugs and we recommend that you check for import restrictions upon return and transit before purchasing.
Handmade by Thai craftsmen
The most common souvenirs from the list are magnets, plates, keychains and painted elephant figurines. Restrictions on such products only apply to Buddha statues: only figurines no higher than 15 centimeters are allowed to be exported. Processed corals and shells must be accompanied by a receipt from the seller or packaging when exported - as proof that you bought them and did not find them yourself on the beach. In the latter case, the violator faces a large fine or even imprisonment.
You can buy souvenirs at any market or store. Even 7/11 has already set up stands with souvenirs and postcards.
Exotic Animal Skin Products
Fashionistas and lovers of reliable things that do not wash off for years and retain their shine will appreciate leather wallets, belts, bags, clothing items and souvenirs. As for the type of leather, you can only limit yourself to your taste: there are products made of crocodile, python and even stingray skin on sale. Such a variety has made leather gifts the most popular among tourists.
Jewelry
Thai gold in local jewelry shops is not always to the liking of our tourists: it is soft, distinctly yellow and of high purity. But silver items and jewelry with pearls sell well.
If you are planning to buy unusual jewelry as a gift, we recommend visiting the jewelry boutique "Fragola" - contact us and the manager will give you the boutique's coordinates, book a visit and share a promo code for a nice discount.
