Thailand is the Land of Smiles, but it’s also the Land of Shopping too!
From tacky tourist trap trinkets to colourful clothes, Thailand’s street markets and shopping malls are filled with great gifts and reminders of your time here.
But some of their best underrated souvenirs include delicious dried snacks and tropical-focused cosmetics.
Read on to find out which ones you should get:
Cosmetics
Belo AcnePro
The Belo brand is famed for their anti-acne cream, which is particularly effective yet kind on your skin. Make sure to get some if you’re having trouble with stubborn pimples!
Snailwhite
An extremely popular Thai skincare brand with an international presence, Snailwhite’s claim to fame is its use of snail mucus or slime in its cosmetic products for its rejuvenating and moisturizing properties. A great gift for family and friends who want to look soft and silky smooth.
Mentholatum
Mentholatum features a lineup of widely appreciated skincare classics like lip balm, gels and body lotions with supposedly therapeutic effects. Though you can find them elsewhere and online, their products in Thailand are actually priced cheaper!
Mosquito Repellent
As a fellow tropical country, Thailand has its fair share of nasty mosquito bites, which is why mosquito repellent is a common enough product here. Brands like Soffel and OFF can be found in pharmacies and ubiquitous convenience stores in the form of liquids, lotions and sprays.
Massage Oils
Bringing a Thai masseuse back with you is out of the question, so try the next best thing instead – massage oil! Besides aiding in relaxing your muscles, many of them come scented for a little aromatherapy too. Sesame, jojoba and coconut oils are frequently found in Thai massage oils.
Snacks
Thai Iced Tea
Bring the thick, fragrant and sweet flavors of Thai iced tea back with you in the form of instant packets. Make sure to buy a little more to share with friends and family too!
Banana Chips
A staple of the Thai snack world, these pieces of fried banana are crispy treats that explode in sweet and fragrant flavors with each bite. And if that wasn’t sweet enough, some varieties come coated in sugar or honey too!
Dried Fruits
Thanks to its sunny climate and fertile land, Thailand has a bounty of fruits. Many of them are dried and packaged as a snacks, including dried mango and pineapple slices and coconut chips. And with most of them being made from freshly harvested fruit, you can almost guarantee a gut punch of flavor as well!
Crispy Fish Skin
Spicy and fragrant Thai take on a popular East Asian snack, these crunchy crisps are usually seasoned with spices and are almost impossible to put down.
Pork Chips
Can’t stand the smell of fish skin? Then how about pork skin instead? Known locally as khaep mu, these snacks have a crispy mouthfeel and aromatic fat that’s perfect for friends and family of all ages.
So those are the ten Thai cosmetic and snack souvenirs you should probably bring back when you visit. Compact and lightweight, they’re the perfect way to brag about your trip while thanking your loved ones!
