Thailand is one of the most exotic Asian countries, whose culture has united the luxury of modernity and already established Buddhist traditions. The markets and shops of the country are full of oriental treats, souvenirs and all kinds of products of local artisans. It is rather difficult to decide on gifts on the spot, so it is worth knowing in advance what souvenirs can be brought from Thailand.
- Alcohol
- Wine «Sato»
- Whiskey on scorpions and snakes
- Rice vodka
- Rum «Sang Som»
- Articles made of natural latex
- Pottery and Porcelain
- Cosmetics
- For
- Hair For
- Face Body
- Deodorants
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- drugs traditional medicine
- aloe gel
- noni Juice
- Tiger balm
- Ointments
- Figure
- Sauces, marinades
- Spices
- Souvenirs
- Masks Figurines
- Boxes
- lamps
- Dried
- Fruits
- Tea
- Jasmine
- Ginseng
- Da Hong Pao
- Lemongrass
- Matum
- Pink
- Blue
- Puer
- Oolong
- jewelry and jewelry
- From
- silver from
- gold from
- pearls from natural
- stones from
- brass coconut, bone and wood
- You can not export
Alcohol
to the table of contents ^Wine "Sato"
Rice wine is a traditional drink of Thai farmers. It is a sweet, almost colorless liquid with a pronounced yeast flavor. For its production, a method of fermentation in clay tanks is used. The best sato in Thailand under the Siam Sato brand.
to the table of contents ^Whiskey on scorpions and snakes
An exotic souvenir will be a bottle of local strong whiskey, infused with snakes, scorpions, spiders and other creatures. Such tinctures are known for their healing properties. For example, tinctures with snakes are used to increase potency, strengthen immunity, improve blood circulation and to rub joints with rheumatism.
to the table of contents ^Rice vodka
Rice vodka in Thailand is represented by three most popular drinks: Lao Khao( White Tiger) with a fortress of 40 degrees, Su Raa with a strength of 34 degrees and Ruan Kao( Rice Spikelet) - 27 degrees.
to table of contents ^Rum "Sang Som"
The most popular among tourists from local strong drinks is rum "Sang Som", which is made from sugar cane. Despite the strength of 40 degrees, this drink has a mild flavor and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. You can buy it almost everywhere.
back to contents ^Natural latex items
Natural latex pillows and mattresses brought from Thailand will last for many years. They are very high-quality, comfortable, do not cause allergies, they have a stylish and beautiful appearance.
to contents ^Ceramics and porcelain
Manufacture of ceramic products in this country is one of the oldest crafts. World recognition was awarded to porcelain dishes in the style of "sangha lok" - the famous green porcelain, hand-painted, as well as bright vases and bowls in the style of "bancharong" with an exclusive rich decoration.
Cosmetics
to the table of contents ^For hair
Usually from Thailand shampoos are brought on the basis of bergamot, seaweed, and also herbs of Jind( Blue shampoo) and Clitoria. Women are delighted with natural masks and balms with extract from sunflower seeds and sesame seeds, with fruits of avocado and macadamia oil. The most popular firms are manufacturers of this product, Boost and LOLANE.Buy hair care products better in pharmacies or specialty stores.
to the table of contents ^For the face of
Most of Thai facial cosmetics have a whitening effect, it is able to remove freckles and pigment spots. Therefore, pay attention to the presence of the inscription "Whitening".Most tourists buy:
- street cream with the effect of rejuvenation;
- masks, cream and serum with gold ions to nourish and replenish collagen deficiency;
- masks with jasmine rice to remove dead skin cells;
- pearl powder.
For body
The leader among skin care products in Thailand is coconut oil. It is used to moisturize the skin and nourish the hair. High demand for cosmetics with the addition of mangosteen and pineapple, which nourish and protect the skin from loss of moisture, noni juice that slows down aging, rice extract, which has anti-inflammatory effect.
to the table of contents ^Deodorants
Crystalline deodorant is on the mandatory shopping list in Thailand. It consists of natural crystals of salt, which do not cause irritation, do not clog pores, are hypoallergenic, leave no traces on clothing and qualitatively eliminate the smell of sweat. First, this deodorant should be slightly moistened with water and then applied to the body. It has a bactericidal property and it can be used as an antiseptic for minor wounds and scratches.
to the table of contents ^Toothpaste
An original gift from Thailand is toothpaste. In the pharmacy you can find a wide selection of pastes, the distinctive property of which is the whitening effect. All of them are made exclusively of natural ingredients and have medicinal properties. You can select herbal paste Herbal Clove Toothpaste and black paste based on charcoal Twin Lotus.
to the table of contents ^Soap
No less popular among tourists is a diverse Thai soap.
to table of contents ^Traditional medicine
to the table of contents ^Aloe gel
Aloe vera gel brought from Thailand soothes and protects dehydrated, dry and irritated skin. In addition, it helps with sunburn, reduces itching with insect bites, relieves pain from burns and promotes tissue regeneration, provides antiseptic action and rapid healing of wounds.
to the table of contents ^Noni juice
Thais themselves consider the evergreen noni tree a cure-all, so they use it to improve digestion, strengthen immunity, treat cancer, diabetes, vascular and heart diseases, they treat infectious diseases, lubricate wounds, burns and cuts. You can buy noni juice in any Thai pharmacy. This is exactly the medicine that you should bring with you from Thailand.
to table of contents ^Tiger balm
This is a Thai analogue of balm-warming "Asterisk".It is an effective herbal preparation for external use to relieve pain. In Thailand, it is sold in two versions: white - to eliminate headaches and nausea during motion sickness;red - for colds, runny nose and pain in the muscles.
to contents ^Ointments
Thai ointments are products with a huge set of useful qualities, which contain only components of natural origin. What ointments can I bring from Thailand? Especially popular are "Snake Fat", "Green Balsam" and "Black Balsam".It is important to know that red and green balms relieve pain, yellow and blue - remove bruises and reduce swelling, white - relieve itching and relieve skin irritation. They can be purchased at all pharmacies in the country.
to the table of contents ^Fig
Thailand is one of the world's leading exporters of rice. Here grow a lot of varieties of this cereal - black, brown, white, red. And all its types differ not only in bright taste qualities, but also in useful properties. A nice gift from Thailand will be a bag of jasmine rice "Thai Hom Mali rice".
to the table of contents ^Sauces, marinades
Thai sauces will be an excellent gift about hot Thailand. The most popular of them are: fish sauce, sweet Chile sauce, shrimp paste Nam Prik Pao, curry paste( red and green), tamarind sauce.
to the table of contents ^Spices
Thailand has a huge selection of spices. They can be bought both on weight, and in a beautiful gift box. Tourists prefer to buy dried chili, curry of all varieties, cinnamon in sticks, lemongrass, black and white pepper, turmeric and kalgan( Asian ginger).The largest selection of condiments is in Pattaya, and it is here that the museum "Asian Spice Garden", which is worth a visit.
to the table of contents ^Souvenirs
to the table of contents ^Figurines
Figurines made of natural materials can become a real decoration of the home. The most popular figurines are: Buddha, dancers in national dresses, elephants and artifacts depicting city panoramas and local attractions. Thais believe that the Buddha statue is able to fill the house with harmony.
to the table of contents ^Masks
Traditional souvenirs from Thailand are painted masks in the form of mythological characters and Buddha. They are cut out of wood and painted by hand. Thais believe that every mask has its own energy, so it is better to hang a terrible mask at the entrance door to drive away evil spirits, and good - in the bedroom to concentrate the energy of good.
to the table of contents ^Caskets
Thais make lacquer boxes of incredible beauty. The color range of products is quite traditional, it is a combination of black and gold flowers or a yellow-green ornament on a dark red base. They produce such things in the north of the country, and they can be bought in the markets of the most popular resort cities and in the province of Mae Sai.
to the table of contents ^Flashlights
Thai flashlights from rice paper - a special souvenir of this sunny country. They can be presented in different versions and colors: electric garlands of balls, sky lanterns, lamps. Transport them carefully - the flashlight can easily tear.
to contents ^Dried fruits
Dried fruits in Thailand are sold in sets, they have a long shelf life and are easy to transport without fear of quality. An alternative to rambutane, papaya, passion fruit and durian, which can not be taken out of the country in fresh form will be dried fruits from them.
to the table of contents ^Fruits
For transportation practically all exotic fruits of sunny Thailand are suitable: tamarind, sapodilla, sugar apple, sprat, pithaya, rambutan, pomelo, papaya, longkong, mangosteen, mango, coconut, longan, lychee, jackfruit, guava andcannon. It is recommended to transport unripened fruits in special baskets or rigid boxes.
to the table of contents ^Tea
Thai tea can become a very good present. It is sold in street shops and shopping centers. In addition to the classic varieties, Thailand is famous for its huge selection of exotic teas, which differ in their specific tastes, colors and have a lot of useful properties.
to table of contents ^Jasmine
Jasmine tea is a mix of sweet aroma and tart taste. This kind of Thai tea is considered classic. It consists of young tea leaves and jasmine petals. Jasmine tea promotes relaxation and is recommended for use with neuroses, stresses and depressions, as well as for the treatment of insomnia.
to table of contents ^Ginseng
This is a ginseng tincture with tea leaves, which with regular use, according to the Thais themselves, is able to maintain the tone of the body and even contributes to its rejuvenation. The drink improves the vision, memory and condition of the blood vessels. This tea has a specific taste. Doctors in Thailand recommend drinking ginseng to strengthen immunity courses for 2-3 weeks.
to contents ^Da Hong Pao
Tea Da Hong Pao is considered elite and the original grade of this tea grows only on 4 bushes. Sell it at a price of 250 thousand dollars for 50 grams. Launched by selection Da Hung Pao is much cheaper, but not inferior in properties to an expensive analog. The leaves contain a lot of natural relaxants and antioxidants.
to contents ^Lemongrass
This tea in Thailand is drunk as an analgesic and as an antidepressant. Brew it from dried tea leaves and lemon sorghum. Tea has a coffee-lemon flavor with spicy notes and a pleasant citrus aroma. Unlike other types of tea, lemongrass is often drunk cold.
to the table of contents ^Matum
Matum tea is prepared from the fruit of the same tree, which is famous for its medicinal properties. Matum is used to strengthen immunity, treat colds and respiratory diseases. It has a mucolytic property and contains vitamins, phosphorus, iron, calcium, ascorbic acid.
to the table of contents ^Pink
This is a green tea with rose petals, which is considered to be a feminine drink in Thailand. He is credited with the ability to maintain youth, it improves the state of the cardiovascular and digestive system, and also speeds up the metabolism.
to contents ^Blue
The most exotic tea in Thailand. It is prepared from leaves of an orchid and has no analogues in the world either in color or in useful properties. It improves memory, visual acuity, normalizes blood pressure, cleanses and strengthens blood vessels, calms the nervous system, maintains the body tone and promotes hair growth.
to the table of contents ^Puer
In addition to its bright taste qualities, properly brewed Puer has many useful properties. It can reduce cholesterol, normalize blood pressure, improve complexion, and also helps with light food poisoning and removes hangover syndrome.
to the table of contents ^Oolong
The most delicious tea in Thailand is considered to be oolong, which conquered the world with its sweet tea and milk flavor and creamy smell. It should be drunk without sugar, it already has a tender sweet aftertaste. Despite its softness, oolong has a powerful stimulating effect, so it is recommended to drink it to those who play sports.
to the table of contents ^Jewelry and bijouterie
to the table of contents ^From silver
Thai silver is popular all over the world. The silver content in ornaments is not less than 95.5%.Buy them better in the city of Chiang Mai, it is here that there are numerous shops and jewelry shops.
to the table of contents ^Of gold
No less valuable are gold ornaments, which are made mainly of gold of 750 tests. When buying jewelry, the seller must necessarily issue a certificate of the quality of the goods and permission to export it.
to the table of contents ^From pearls
Phuket is famous for its pearl farms on which pearls are grown, imitating natural processes. Here you can buy jewelry.
to contents ^Of natural stones
Thailand is rightly considered the world leader in the extraction of precious stones( emeralds, sapphires, rubies).Jewelry made of natural stones is of the highest quality and, of course, will be a profitable purchase. It should be noted that in the market there are many fakes, and jewelry often can not be returned, so before buying, you should make sure of their authenticity.
to contents ^From brass
Brass jewelry is not the last place among souvenirs from Thailand. Brass is an alloy of aluminum and copper, outwardly very reminiscent of gold. The advantage of brass jewelry is that they do not lose their original shape and presentable appearance for decades.
to the table of contents ^From coconut, bone and wood
Thailand's local markets are full of various beads, amulets, bracelets, pendants and earrings made of wood, bone and coconut. Among them you can buy original jewelry at low prices.
to the table of contents ^Do not remove
- statuettes of the Buddha, whose height exceeds 15 cm;
- ivory and tortoiseshell;
- skins and stuffed crocodiles, bats, butterflies and beetles;
- skins and teeth of predatory cats;
- corals, seashells, seahorses;
- plants in pots, sand, stones, earth;
- some fruits( durian, watermelon, coconut, rambutan);
- works of art, relics.