Thailand Souvenirs: 10 Things to Buy

Are you looking for Thailand souvenirs? There are lots of fun and unique products to buy or bring home as gifts to friends and family.

Souvenirs are one of the best ways to tell your friends and family that you are thinking about them while traveling. And it’s also something that’s fun to buy to yourself as a memory from your trip.

So, do you want to know what to buy in Thailand for your loved ones? Then continue reading below, because here’s a list of the top 10 things to buy in Thailand!

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Spices

If you want to bring home the flavor of Thailand, then I can recommend buying some local spices. Chili pastes and hot sauces are very popular to buy, as well as dried spices such as galangal, lemongrass, and red chili.

It’s definitely one of the best Thailand souvenirs if you like to cook!

Thai Silk – One of the most popular Thailand souvenirs

Wondering what to buy for your mom and dad? Buy some Thai silk products!

Thai silk is very special because of its hand weaving process and high-quality silk. In Thailand, you can buy everything from scarves and ties to clothing and pillowcases.

Some of the most popular products are the scarves, but I do also recommend buying the silk pillowcases. They’re really good for your hair when sleeping, causes less damage to your hair!

Coconut Oil Products

Coconut oil is famous for being a natural beauty product that helps moisturize the skin. In Thailand, you can buy both shampoo, body wash, body lotion, hair care products and soap containing this magical oil.

You can also buy pure coconut oil, which can be used for skin/hair care, as well as for cooking.

You can buy coconut oil and coconut oil products at bigger supermarkets, traditional markets, and in health- and beauty shops.

Ceramics and Pottery

Thailand is famous for its ceramics and pottery. Bencharong porcelain and Sangkhalok stoneware are the most popular ones, but the products that you’ll find at the local shops and markets are popular as well.

You can shop pottery and ceramic products all over Thailand, in both shopping malls, department stores, and in special ceramic/pottery shops.

It’s one of the best Thailand souvenirs if you’re looking for something nice for your home!

Thai Snacks

Many tourists in Thailand like to bring home Thai snacks for their friends and family. There are so many weird and delicious snacks to try, and therefore it’s one of the most popular Thailand souvenirs.

Buy some different kinds of snacks and invite your friends over to taste them all. Some they’re going to love, and some they’re most likely going to hate.

Some of the most popular snacks to buy includes; durian chips or candy, big sheet seaweed, dried fruits, squid chips, Bangkok banana, and fried insects, etc.

Coconut Palm Sugar

There’s no lack of palm trees in Thailand, and there’s no lack of palm sugar either.

Palm sugar is made from the fruit that grows in the treetops. To collect the sugar, the locals have to climb up and cut the fruit. Then the sap is extracted and heated in a big pot until it turns into a thick paste. The paste is then made into blocks of palm sugar.

Palm sugar is a delicious local ingredient to bring back home.

Just be careful when buying it, since many big brands mix it with cheaper sugar to save money. The best is to buy it where the locals’ shop – in local markets, etc.

Spa Products

When in Thailand, you have to go to a spa and spoil yourself with some relaxing spa treatments. Afterward, make sure to buy some of your favorite spa products that they used during the treatments.

Most of the spas sell products such as soaps, foot soaks, body scrubs, and massage oils.

It’s a good souvenir for yourself or anyone you know who loves beauty products!

Coconut Shell Bowls

In the several markets of Thailand, you can buy these beautiful bowls made of coconut shells. You can buy simple plain coconut shell bowls or those with beautiful painted designs.

They come in all different kinds of prints and colors!

Thai Coffee Beans

If you know someone who loves to drink coffee, then this is one of the best Thailand souvenirs to buy. If you’re going to Bangkok, stop by the Roots Coffee bar and buy one or two packages of coffee beans.

Here they sell drinks and coffee beans from northern Thailand that are super delicious. They also have coffee mixes from places such as Rwanda and Brazil.

This is no doubt one of the best Thailand gifts to buy for someone who loves coffee!

Thai Silver Jewelry – One of my favorite Thailand souvenirs

When it comes to Thailand souvenirs, jewelry is one of the most popular ones. Because in Thailand, you can buy high-quality silver jewelry at very good prices.

If you’re not sure about if it’s real silver or not, look for the .925 stamp which means that it’s made out of 92.5% silver. There are also silver in the hill tribes that are made of 99% silver, which is a really nice souvenir to buy.

In Thailand, you can buy unique bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and rings with beautiful patterns – especially from the hill tribes in Northern Thailand.

This is definitely one of the best things to buy in Thailand for anyone who loves jewelry – boys, girls, men, and women!

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