Thailand is a bright country that people go to in order to radically change the situation. Everything is different here: architecture, nature, people, customs, food. Many tourists, leaving the Land of Smiles, want to take a piece of it with them in order to prolong the emotions of their stay there and please their loved ones. From this article, you will learn what to bring from Thailand so that the impressions of the holiday are preserved as long as possible.
Pearls and precious stones
Thailand produces a lot of precious stones: sapphires, rubies, garnets, nephrites, onyxes, chrysolites, zirconiums and opals. Not many people know that the brightest sapphires (and even rare star sapphires) are mined in Thai lands. In addition, many multi-colored pearls can be found in local markets. When buying jewelry, it is imperative to check their authenticity. Each seller must have a certificate confirming that he does not sell fakes.
Gold
Thaigold has a characteristic yellow color, which is explained by the addition of silver to it, and not the usual copper. By the way, pure silver products are also very popular here. It is noteworthy that some worthy things can be found in small antique shops and even in stalls in the market, the main thing is to be careful.
After getting acquainted with the decorations that can be brought from Thailand, we turn to the review of local gastronomic souvenirs.
Spices
You can talk about Thai spices for a long time. There are a lot of them here, and they are all very bright. Ginger root, tamarind, lemongrass, chili pepper, Maenglak basil - all this and much more can be bought on almost any street in Thailand. Before you go shopping, decide what exactly you need, otherwise you can get confused in the palette of flavors and colors of local spices. And if, in addition to the latter, you also buy dried coconut milk, then upon arrival home you can cook Thai soups “tom yum” and “tom kha kai” on your own.
Fruit
Exotic fruits from Thailand are one of the most useful souvenirs. Local markets abound with mangoes, rambutans, mangosteens, passion fruit, pitahaya and others. Each of the fruits is recommended to be packed separately in paper. It is important that the fragile load is slightly underripe, then it will be easier to endure possible mechanical effects. In addition, in order to deliver fruit from Thailand home safe and sound, it is recommended to use special plastic baskets.
Durian
One ofbusiness cards of Thai (and generally Asian) cuisine is the durian. For the sake of its incredible taste, many are ready to close their eyes to a specific smell. Gourmets believe that having tasted durian once, a person will not be able to forget its taste throughout his life. It is forbidden to transport an exotic fruit across the border, so you can only take sweets made from it as a souvenir.
Blue tea from Thailand
A unique, purely Thai type of tea is blue tea. It is believed that it has healing properties, in particular, it helps to get rid of vision problems. However, many drink it as a regular drink. The cost of blue tea from Thailand is an average of $ 3 per 100 grams. In addition, other types of teas can be purchased in this interesting country: oolong, pu-erh and others.
Among connoisseurs of natural beauty, natural cosmetics from Thailand are popular. We will get to know her below.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is considered to be the best vegetable raw material for skin care in Thailand. It can be taken out of the country without any problems, so the representatives of the weaker sex usually do not deny themselves the pleasure of taking more of this product to their homeland. Great demand is an incentive to sell fakes. Luckily, real coconut oil has a delicate smell that has yet to be properly faked.
Crystal deodorant
Crystals from calcium alum is an excellent natural antiseptic. They can be used notonly as a deodorant, but also for the treatment of minor wounds and cracks. This remedy also saves from irritations that appear after an insect bite. It is noteworthy that one crystal deodorant is enough for several years of use.
Toothpaste
Those who think about the question: "What to bring from Thailand to make it really useful?", You should pay attention to this item. Natural toothpaste is considered the same symbol of Thailand as coconut oil. In the local market, you can find an abundance of various pastes that differ in composition, taste and packaging. It is recommended to give preference to products from 5 Star and Twin Lotus. Many toothpastes produced in Thailand are packaged not in the usual tubes, but in round jars, from where the contents must be scooped up with a special spatula.
Soap
Almost every tourist who visits Thailand brings home natural soap. Taking purely Thai flavors with you, you can remember this country for a long time.
Other cosmetics
Shampoos, masks, balms and other cosmetic products with the addition of extracts of exotic fruits and essential oils not only have a pleasant smell and texture, but also provide tangible benefits. It is noteworthy that even men bring cosmetics from Thailand. It works equally well in tropical climates as well as in any other.
The next group of Thai purchases are household items. It can be not only colorful souvenirs, but also more pragmaticthings.
Latex products
It is not uncommon to meet a tourist with a pillow or even a mattress at airports in Thailand, and this is not at all an omission of the local hotel business. The fact is that the list of the most popular purchases in Thailand includes products made from natural latex. Most often they are bought for children whose posture is still being formed. Therefore, latex products can be the answer to the question: "What can I bring a child from Thailand?".
Technique
Home appliances are often brought from the Land of Smiles, and of all types and sizes. The fact is that it is here not only of high quality, but also cheap. The most popular among tourists is buying various gadgets in Thailand.
Souvenirs for home and kitchen
Bright household utensils will add a little (or maybe a lot) exotic to the familiar interior, just as spices diversify familiar dishes. When choosing such souvenirs, it is important not only to pay attention to their attractiveness, but also to think about how they will fit into the well-established look of the home.
Cashmere handkerchief
Universal souvenirs from Thailand for girls are soft and delicate cashmere-silk shawls. They practically do not take up space in luggage, but give a lot of positive emotions to the fairer sex.
Wickerwork
Wicker furniture, thanks to its elegance and lightness, will make your home more comfortable. And the realization of the fact that caring Asians in distant Thailand worked on its creation will enhance this effect. The choice of materials for basketry in Thai markets is large. As a rule, cabinets are made from fast-growing hardwoods (coconut and mango), and armchairs and benches are made from wicker or spiral bamboo covered with glossy resin.
Wooden products
The spirit of Thailand is perfectly conveyed by original woodwork. In addition to the usual easel carving, the country practices manual work with wood, the skills of which have been passed down from generation to generation for many centuries.
Medicines from Thailand
Thailand is a country of massages, so local miraculous oils and balms are world-famous. They are made on the basis of essential oils, herbs and spices. In local retail outlets (it is better to give preference to pharmacies) you can find dozens of different massage products. Locals most often use "Green Balm", which can be recognized by the image of a man on the package. It belongs to the warming agents and effectively helps with bruises, muscle pain and sprains. The sharp herbal smell of this drug is difficult to confuse with something.
The second most popular balm from Thailand is "Tiger", which was created in Singapore, but is ubiquitous in many other countries, including Thailand. The scope of this tool is very wide. It is used for bruises, bruises, colds and migraines, but primarily Thais use it for mosquito bites. When applied to the affected area, itching instantly disappears and redness disappears literally before our eyes. "Tigerbalm "from Thailand is of two types: white and brown. Such drugs are inexpensive, but they cope with their tasks better than many advertised means. Such medicines from Thailand resemble the notorious Zvezdochka, which has been produced for many years in the post-Soviet space.
Typical souvenirs
Speaking of what to bring from Thailand, one cannot but mention the standard souvenirs. As in any other country that is actively visited by tourists from all over the world, Thailand has a very developed market for cute trinkets. They are found literally everywhere here: in shopping centers, in shops near hotels and along the streets and, of course, in the markets. The most popular among such products are statues of Buddha and elephants, magnets depicting the sights and beaches of the country, bamboo boxes and dishes, coconut lanterns and much more. Many of these items, despite their simplicity and low cost, can be an excellent interior decoration and a nice gift.
What can not be taken out of the country
We have already learned what to bring from Thailand to please loved ones and extend the impressions of the trip. Of course, much more can be added to the list considered, since the range of souvenirs in the country is very large. When choosing goods on the shelves of Thailand, you should understand that not all of them are allowed to be exported from the country. The following products are prohibited: goods made from elephant tusks, animal skins, products made from beetles and butterflies, stuffed crocodile, corals, turtle shells andseahorses. Buddha figurines can be exported, but only if their height does not exceed 15 centimeters. In addition, as already mentioned, due to the specific smell, the export of durian is prohibited. There is also a list of fruits whose transportation is not prohibited, but not recommended due to the short shelf life.
All Thai land belongs to the king. Consequently, an attempt to export earth and sand from the country is regarded as theft from His Majesty. Such "arrogance" can result not only in a fine, but also in a criminal case.
