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24 MASALA RECOMMENDS FOR THE ECO-CONSCIOUS FRIEND

We all have the friend who’s (rightfully) obsessed with
sustainability, and they probably already have a plethora
of reusable shopping bags and bamboo utensils. Instead,
gift them something they can grow, such as the 9 Herb
Window Garden or Bonsai Starter Kit from Planter’s
Choice (https://theplanterschoice.com) or sustainable
accessories or clothes, such as sleepwear from Mondgo
(https://mondgo.com) an innovative brand that uses
mint, bamboo, and wood pulp fibre for super soft and
Our list of unique gift ideas sweat-wicking material; or accessories from Desserto
(https://desserto.com.mx) which uses cactus ‘leather’.
for the special people
in your life.
FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OBSESSED
BY AIDEN JEWELLE GONZALES
Aside from offering to pay for a few months of their gym membership or buying
them more credits on ClassPass (https://classpass.com), consider getting your
health-obsessed friend a subscription to OrgBox Thailand, (https://orgboxthailand.
is the season of giving, which means it’s
com) which delivers fresh fruits and vegetables weekly for them to cook or juice, or
also the season of desperately looking for
Nutrichef (https://thenutrichef.net) owned by the community’s own Chef Dk, which
the right present for our loved ones that’s
is a sustainable food concept and can deliver meal plans for any healthy diet that
simultaneously thoughtful, personalised,
you’re on. Another option is Healthy Meals Thailand (https://healthymealsthailand.
and also – let’s face it – affordable. With that in mind,
com) which delivers creative and tasty, ready-to-go meals on a subscription basis.
we’ve put together a list of unique gift ideas depending
Want to gift something other than a subscription plan? Consider a box of the
on the kind of person you’re giving it to.
anti-ageing wonder collagen powder, such as Sunwarrior’s plant-based Collagen

Building Protein Peptide Natural Flavor, which can be bought from Sunshine Market.

FOR THE BFF FOR A SECRET SANTA WITH SOMEONE
YOU DON’T KNOW THAT WELL
Aim for saucy options with fun drinking
games, such as Foster & Rye’s Mini Golf Here’s where you can go kitschy – consider
Drinking Game (Instagram: @fosterandrye), buying a pool drink holder from Another Story
or a deck of Do or Drink (https://do-or- Bangkok (https://anotherstorybangkok.com)
drink.com) or Drunk Stoned or Stupid or cute wine glass charms or erasable glass
(https://dssgames.com) card games (well markers that can be bought from Lazada or
worth the blackmail material later). For the Shopee – choose ones that remind you of the
gift that keeps on giving, buy them a craft person, and you’re set! Alternatively, we love
beer bundle from Craft Delivery Thailand cute, practical yet unique gifts such as the
(Facebook: @craftdeliverythailand) or a All Season Mug & Cover Holder or NIKNAX
subscription to Siam Wine Club (Facebook: Dumpling Chopstick Holder from Room
@siamwineclub). Alternatively, go the cheesy Concept Store (www.room.co.th).
route and get a personalised gift from Luck
Gift Ideas (https://luckgiftideas.com) or from
somewhere more local, Photobook (www.
photobook.co.th), which has options spanning
pillow cases, aprons, mugs and more, where FOR THE FOODIE
you can add a photo and your own message.
For those who know that what their bff really We’re a little obsessed with these
needs is a place to (physically) vent, consider personalised macarons from Le Boone
a booking to a rage room in Bangkok such as (@LeBooneMacaron), which has festive
Rage Room Srinakarin.
options for all occasions, but also allows
you to add your own pictures and messages
to the macarons, for a minimal fee and
as long as you order ahead. If your friend
doesn’t have a sweet tooth, consider
a cheese ‘cake’ from Chef by Chance
(Instagram: @chef_bychance), completely
made from homemade cheese (we love
the chilli attack); or a personalised cheese
and cold cuts platter from Cheezers.Villa
(Instagram: @cheezers.villa).

FOR FAMILY

Thrill your parents or siblings with a
FOR THE SIGNIFICANT OTHER novelty (but still real) title of Lord or
Lady from the Principality of Sealand
Beyond couture brands or gourmet dinners, experiences are often the (https://sealandgov.org/en-as) or from
most memorable presents that one gift to someone. We love Socialgiver Scotland (www.highlandtitles.com). All it takes
(https://socialgiver.com), which has partnered with the Tourism Authority is the purchase of a small souvenir plot of land
of Thailand to give you meaningful experiences while allowing you to (around 1m²) and you’re automatically given
support local projects and conservation efforts, as 50 percent of proceeds the title of Lord or Lady. This festive season,
go to handpicked projects. The platform also gives you competitive prices you’ll finally give your family a reason for why
for over 500 brands. Book your partner (and you) a romantic escape to a they’re lording it over you. Alternatively, to
Sky Villa on The Mak Trat on a private island, or a stay in a treehouse on carry on the royal theme, you can get a ‘royal’
TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao, and more. Another option is to book yourselves family portrait from shops such as Turn Me
a couple’s massage – but go for a twist and consider booking one at your Royal (https://turnmeroyal.com) which will
home from RLAX (@MassageIsOnTheWay) so you won’t have to step foot take your family photos and – you guessed
outside your haven of comfort. it – turn you royal in time for Christmas.
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