WHAT TO BRING FROM PHUKET?

There is no universal list of what to bring from Phuket to a tourist. But there are general tips and tricks based on our experience.
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What souvenirs to bring from Phuket?
Here's what you want: from batik and elephant figurines to silk products
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What sweets should I bring from Phuket?
Sweets are one of the cheapest options to bring from a vacation in Phuket. But, it is worth keeping in mind that the most inexpensive sweets usually contain artificial colors and preservatives. Check the composition before buying! We advise:
- Candy Onion Chup
- Coconut Sugar
- Chocolate based green tea
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What tea to bring from Phuket?
Thailand is famous for green teas and herbs. The basis of a typical Thai tea is dried berries and fruits, herbs, flower petals:
- Anchan Blue Tea
- Matum tea
- Emerald milk tea
- Jasmine tea
- Ginseng tea
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Like most goods, Thai teas are more profitable to buy in local supermarkets. Big tea departments are in Big C and Tesco Lotus. The average cost of packing tea is 70–80 baht
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What fruits to bring from Phuket?
From Thailand you can bring any exotic fruits except durian. Also, at the customs control, watermelons and coconuts may not miss - because of the risk of cracks under high pressure in the aircraft. The variety is great: from mangoes to exotic fruits of an unusual form - “hairy” rambutan, like garlic mangosteen, longan, pitahaya with white pulp inside
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When buying, specify that you plan to carry fruit home. Sellers will pick harder fruits and pack each fruit in a foam mesh. For a large number of fruits, you should buy a special plastic basket
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From Thailand it is forbidden to export: images of Buddha and statuettes with him above 13 cm; independently mined shells and corals; products from tiger skin, ivory and tortoise shell; potted plants, land and sand - all land in Thailand is the property of the king; raw gems; live and dried insects