I hadn’t intended to buy too many snacks from Bangkok because Thai snacks are not the healthiest of snacks – they are mostly deep-fried, very salty or sweet, or contain a lot of food additives. But I succumbed to the allure of Thailand’s culinary delights, resulting in a delightful collection of savory snacks and sweet treats that served as mementos of my time in the Land of Smiles.
One of the highlights of my snack haul was the irresistible dried mangoes that I discovered at Big C supermarket. Tempted by the tantalizing aroma and delectable taste given out as free sampling, I bought several packets. The dried mango snack was a hit among tourists as I saw many of them stacking up their shopping carts with this snack. Unlike their Filipino counterparts, Thai dried mangoes boast a unique mango aroma and a perfect balance of sweetness and texture (not too hard), making them a must-have for any snack enthusiast.
In addition to dried mangoes, I couldn’t resist indulging in some crispy seaweed—a well-known Thai snack renowned for its flavorful crunch and irresistible taste. I also stumbled upon a worker cutting freshly made coconut candies at Big C and I tried the sample. Thai coconut candy is a unique twist on the traditional dodol found in Malaysia. Wrapped in a mysterious plant casing, these delightful coconut candies offer a tantalizing blend of sweetness and texture that left me craving more, thus bought a packet to bring home.
On our second last day in Bangkok, during our shopping mall hopping adventure, we were greeted by food fests, held in conjunction with the Songkran water festival. Alycia and I were blown away by the different types of Thai snacks and street food. We wanted to try everything as every dish and snack looked alluring and delicious. The free sampling was the final straw and I ended up with more snacks. Some snacks are so fragile that I would have to hand-carry them back to Malaysia!
On our final day in Bangkok, I seized the opportunity to stock up on last-minute souvenirs and snacks at the airport, just to make the most of my remaining Thai Baht notes and coins. From crispy coconut chips to Thai peppermint inhalers and soothing hand lotion from Boots, each item served as a tangible reminder of my journey and a cherished memento of my time spent exploring Bangkok with my eldest daughter.
You can read about our Chao Phraya river cruise on board the Royal Galaxy Cruise here.
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