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Photograph: Bunticha - Time Out Thailand
Photograph: Bunticha - Time Out Thailand

Thailand’s 6 top souvenir snacks

Souvenirs don’t always have to be keychains or fridge magnets.

Kraprib Premsinee
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Souvenirs don’t always have to be keychains or fridge magnets. Sometimes the best keepsakes come in bite-sized form. After all, what better way to remember a place than through its flavours? In Thailand, snacks are a wild mix, inspired by local flavours offering both sweet and savoury bites. Local snacks capture the spirit of a city in a way nothing else can – crunchy, sweet, savoury or sometimes all three at once.

So, after visiting countless supermarkets and surveying the aisles, we’ve bundled up the top Thai snacks you absolutely need to try, or better yet, take home. Whether you’re stocking up for your own late-night cravings or picking up gifts that friends will actually thank you for, these edible treasures are worth the suitcase space. From humble roadside faves to beautifully packaged goodies, here are the top Thai souvenir snacks you’ll want to grab and maybe even struggle to share.

1. Chaosua

Think crunchy pork sheets and pork sticks, baked for a guilt-free bite that’s full of protein. Chaosua offers customers completely addictive snacks including pork sticks and rice snacks made from 100% fragrant jasmine rice. The pork sticks pair perfectly with a smear of spicy mayo, a snack that has captured the hearts of Thai food lovers everywhere. Even K-pop star Nicha Yontararak or Minnie from I-DLE can’t resist, often bringing them back to Korea whenever she visits home. Now, these beloved treats come in a gift box, ready to be shared or savoured solo.

2. Banana Society

Solar dried banana from Banana Society delivers 100% natural energy from real fruit with a modern twist. Dipped in strawberry chocolate or infused with matcha, these aren’t your ordinary dried bananas. Available in boxes and handy pouches, they’re perfect for snacking on the go or sharing with friends. The Banana Society has pioneered Thailand’s most innovative dried banana production, combining world-class techniques with local expertise. The result is naturally sweet, energising, and endlessly crave-worthy bites. Healthy, inventive, and a little indulgent, these snacks turn a classic fruit into something modern, playful and impossible to resist.

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3. Suthera

Suthera has been crafting traditional Thai coconut roll wafers for over 20 years, blending passion with authentic flavour. At the heart of every wafer is fresh, creamy coconut milk, delivering a rich, unmistakable taste. But Suthera isn’t just about tradition. They offer classic flavours and share space with inventive choices like durian, garlic, wasabi, cinnamon and sweet purple yam. The traditional rolls are now more approachable in chip form. Suthera proves that timeless Thai snacks can be both authentic and delightfully contemporary.

4. P.pan Siam

Meet the Thai fried puff, or Punsib, a crunchy, golden snack packed with a variety of irresistible fillings. From classic fish and fish with fried oyster mushrooms to savoury shrimp, shredded chicken and even vegetarian mushroom, there’s a flavour for every craving. These traditional Thai treats are elevated by P.pan Siam’s unique frying techniques, ensuring each puff is perfectly crisp without greasiness. The fillings are skilfully stir-fried to retain flavour and texture. Punsib proves that ancient Thai recipes can be approachable, delicious and utterly addictive.

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5. Fruit King

Fruit King turns Thailand’s finest fruits into snacks fit for royalty. Their vacuum freeze-dried mango is made from top-tier Namdokmai Srithong mangoes, preserved with cutting-edge freeze-drying tech that locks in the fruit’s signature sweetness, aroma and nutrients. The result? Mango that hits just as fresh and juicy as the real thing, ready to snack on anywhere, anytime. 

6. Sarach

Wake up your taste buds – no coffee required! Meet Sarach, a pioneer in tamarind snacks with over 50 years of history. Their premium line, Sarach Gold, available at top supermarkets, takes snacking beyond tradition. From dried tamarind to toffee-style treats, each bite is crafted from selected pods at peak season, balancing chewy texture, natural sweetness and tangy punch. Free from preservatives and gelatin, Sarach is bursting with  bold flavour. Perfect for gifting, sharing or sneaking a quick energy boost, these snacks bring a playful kick of spice and mouth-puckering sourness anytime, anywhere.

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