Traveling to any place won’t be completed if you don’t buy some souvenirs from that place. Now, we are talking about Thailand, the shopping paradise for shopaholics. The markets of Bangkok are always the busiest even at midnight. So, what to buy when you are in Thailand? Here is a list that you can follow. Read on to know more-
List of the 15 Famous Things You Should Buy When You Travel To Thailand:
1. Thai Silk
If you are looking for something to buy of the best quality, you can go for Thai silk. It is known for its color and high quality. The best quality and authentic Thai silk are expensive as the threads are too thin and soft and those are combined by hand to make the strong fabric. To buy top-quality Thai silk, you can go to Chiang Mai as this place has a wonderful market for Thai Silk.
You can find any color in the rainbow and each one is bright and beautiful. How to know if you are paying for the original product? Hold the fabric in bright light and notice the shifting of colors. Also, if the fabric passes through the ring, it is authentic.
2. Coconut Products
Thailand is a country of numerous coconut trees. So, it is quite obvious that their industry depends on the fruit and the tree a lot. Apart from enjoying drinking fresh coconut water and eating fruit, you can buy several souvenirs for your friends and families, made of the by-product of the coconut trees.
You can buy artwork like, monkey statues, wind chimes, soap dishes, salad spoons, candle holders, and so many things. To find the best products made from coconut trees, you can go all the way to Koh Samui. Besides tourism, coconut is one of the main industries of Thailand.
3. Thai Coconut Oil
Though we have discussed coconut-made products already, Thai Coconut Oil requires special mention on this list. Thai coconut oil is gaining huge popularity around the world due to its natural benefits and that’s why it is used in beauty treatments.
You can find different versions of Thai coconut oil as some are used for the application while you will find cooking oil too. There are lots of boutique shops throughout Thailand from where you can buy Thai coconut oil. This is absolutely natural product and can be used as a moisturizer, sunscreen lotion, makeup remover, and many more.
4. Fruit Soap
If you are fascinated by using varieties of soaps with natural fragrances and ingredients, fruit soaps are the best. In Thailand, you will find handmade fruit soaps which are small, carved beautifully, and gorgeous. The fruit soaps of Thailand are special because they are made of juice, extracted from actual fruit.
You will find fruit soaps, made from watermelon, mango, pineapple, mangosteen, durian, lychee, etc. Fruit soaps are available in every boutique shop, night market, airport, hotel, etc. Chatuchak Market in Bangkok sells all types of fruit soaps that you can buy for gifting purposes.
5. NaRaYa Bags
NaRaYa is a popular local brand that sells handmade fabric bags and pouches of high quality. These come in many different colors and patterns. In recent years, NaRaYa products are getting enough attention from the outer world due to their exclusive designer bags. Their flagship product holds a big ribbon, attached to the center of the silk bag.
To women, NaRaYa bags are too popular because of their wonderful designs, and elegant colors, and these bags go well with any kind of apparel. You will find these bags at any shopping mall in Bangkok. Another reason for the uprising demand for these bags is the affordable rates of those.
6. Thai Spa Products
There are many tourists who visit Thailand with a time scheduled to visit a Thai spa center. You just need to give 60 minutes and you will get the most relaxing and rejuvenating experience at any Thai spa.
If you want to continue to have that experience even when you are back at home, you can buy several spa products from those centers. It can be essential oils, like lemon balm, lavender, etc. that will calm your senses or any other products you want to continue your self-care routine.
7. Elephant Pants
Visiting Thailand will remain incomplete if you don’t buy those elephant-printed, loose-fitted pants for you and your friends. These bohemian-style pants are airy, convenient to wear, and too comfortable for going anywhere.
You will find these pants at any night market in Thailand. As these pants are easy to carry and comfortable to wear, they are quite popular among backpackers.
8. Thai Silverware
If you want to buy silver at a reasonable price, Thailand can be a great destination for you. Your trip to Thailand won’t be completed if you don’t buy anything of silver from the country. It is said that Thai silverware are of high quality and available at a reasonable price.
There are many traditional silver shops in Chiang Mai where you can buy handmade silverware, like bowls, serving trays, cups, jewelry, and several other items. For your friends, you can also purchase mementos.
9. Thai Herbal Inhaler
Thai inhalers are quite famous among the local people as well as among the tourists. Tourists from western countries prefer buying such herbal inhalers as those are quick remedies for blocked noses, flu, vertigo, and headaches.
People, who are suffering from rhinitis, can also use such inhalers. The flavor of camphor and eucalyptus oil is really relieving and soothing. As these inhalers are small in size and handy, it is easy to carry.
10. Crafts from Hill Tribes
When you are in Thailand, Chiang Mai is always one of the most favored destinations on your itinerary. You will find lots of hill tribal villages over there from where you get to know about their culture and tradition.
You will find several unique items to buy from the tribes which are unique and handmade. It can be pillowcases, bed covers, bags, and many more things. Each crafted product is different than the others and looks beautiful. You can buy those as gift items or for decorating your living room.
11. Thai Triangle Pillows
These Thai-style triangle pillows are quite popular items to buy in Thailand. These pillows are unique items to buy in Thailand as they are not available anywhere around the world.
Such pillows are stuffed with straw or other organic fiber. These are very comfortable to lie on or you can use those as leaning cushions also. If unfolded, you can use it as a spare bed.
12. Sa Paper Umbrella
These are other unique materials that you can buy from the markets of Thailand. These are one of the oldest crafts of Thailand and are made for centuries. These colorful and beautiful umbrellas are handmade from durable and natural Sa or mulberry paper. You will find interesting motifs like flowers and birds on colorful umbrellas.
These umbrellas are waterproof and can be used in mild rain. But, people mainly buy such umbrellas as decorating items for their homes. There are also other decorative items, made of Sa Paper, which you can buy from Thailand, like screens, fans, etc. To buy the best products, made of Sa Paper, you can visit San Kamphaeng in Chiang Mai.
13. Thai Spice
If you are fond of Thai food and want the flavor in your cooking at home, you can buy sun-dried and pre-packaged Thai spices. These spices are available in any supermarket or night market in Thailand.
Making Tom Yam Gong Soup or any other Thai dishes can be possible now at home by maintaining the unique taste of Thai spices!
14. Antiques
To buy authentic Thai Antiques, the markets of Chiang Mai are the perfect destination in Thailand. The markets of this place sell an outstanding collection of antique pieces for tourists. But, you have to be alert as there are lots of fake marketers.
To find authentic objects, you can visit Viang Ping Plaza in the Night Bazaar. If you buy genuine antique pieces, you have to know the law of carrying such items by the Thai Government. You may need special permits for it.
15. Wooden Furniture and Carvings
Chiang Mai is also known as the furniture capital of Thailand. You will find fancy wooden furniture that is made of teak wood. You will find numerous furniture shops with amazing designer furniture and wooden carvings. Go window shopping and pick something unique that catches your eye. These shops are ready for international shipping, so you can buy without any hesitation.
So, these are some of the unique materials that you can buy from Thailand. Whenever you are in this country, keep a day or two for shopping as there are so many things to buy. Besides, roaming around the markets, visiting the night markets, etc. are fun activities that you can do in Thailand. Pick the ones that you feel are exclusive and have a nice experience of tripping around Thailand.
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