Joanna James
Picture-postcard beaches, exciting adventures, and oodles of blissful vibes — it would be amazing if you could take a slice of Koh Samui's idyll home with you. But, what you can actually take home is a selection of quaint and appealing souvenirs, sure to make your trip to the Thai island memorable.
A souvenir that is also a mouth-watering sweet? Now that's two birds with one stone. Kalamae is a sweet sticky delicacy made with a combination of rice, coconut milk, and palm sugar. While there is an abundance of mouth-watering local classics for you to buy on the island of Koh Samui, only the truly traditional Kalamae contains 100% Kalamae with no added preservatives — a real gem of a find in the world of Kalamae. The sticky and chewy sweet sure is pleasing to munch on when unwinding and savouring the charms of Koh Samui or when strolling the atmospheric streets. Tourists keen on getting their hands (and tongue) on some fine Kalamae, Raja ferry pier, and the market nearby the famous Hin Ta Hin Yai Rocks are the best spots to try on the island.
Shopping for souvenirs on the island of Koh Samui means that there are far more things to choose from than the usual handicrafts, clothing, and jewellery of the classic sense of souvenirs. One of the most authentic souvenirs you will come across in your shopping is the locally produced rum. Samui rum is of two types — one made from fresh sugarcane juice and the other from sugar residue in distilleries — both of which are incredibly breathtaking.
With the swaying coconut trees galore that dot the pristine white shores of Koh Samui, it wouldn't be right if coconut had no part in your souvenirs. Coconut products available on the tropical island are abundant, but what is mostly favoured by the tourists to Koh Samui is the cold pressed coconut oil. Be sure to grab a bottle before heading back home, which supposedly has a plethora of health benefits.
As the name gives it away, these authentically quaint pants have been the go-to choice of clothing for Thai fishermen for ages. While the practicality and ease the pants afford when trawling in the seas appeal to the fishermen, the quaint charm also allures the tourists to the island, making for a fantastic piece of souvenir.
While there's a plethora of unique souvenir options Koh Samui has to offer, your shopping for souvenirs wouldn't be complete without some classic local handicrafts. From locally made artwork, toys, jewellery, sculptures and a myriad of wooden items, there's so much to choose from to take back home. Pick up everything that tickles your fancy and retreat to a fine Samui resort the likes of Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort to revel in the glories of the idyllic Thai island.
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