katnip Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) I have been away from my home country for several years now. I don't send Christmas or even birthday presents any more. Instead, I collect an assortment of gifts over a period of time and send friends and family a "surprise" package. I might include one or two more expensive gifts to suit the person's particular tastes and interests, some smaller gifts that I think everyone will like and perhaps some novelties, like a pack of chewing gum with an unusual flavour. What are some of the interesting gifts you've sent from Chiang Mai ? Anything that's been a notable success ? Please also tell us where you found them, if possible. Edited August 24, 2006 by katnip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile69 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 perhaps some novelties, like a pack of chewing gum with an unusual flavour. Durian flavoured condoms? Read about them once, are they still available? Tinned insects - definitely a novelty in most western countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 a 1/2 painted desk? hilltribe rings/necklaces .. cloth and silk opium pipes handmade shoes and clothes musical instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katnip Posted August 24, 2006 Author Share Posted August 24, 2006 a 1/2 painted desk? ...or an almost unused tin of deck stain (if anyone wants it, they're welcome) Where can you buy the tinned insects ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Never seen them ... SHOULDN'T be a problem sending DEAD/Cooked bugs back home ... but who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile69 Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 a 1/2 painted desk? ...or an almost unused tin of deck stain (if anyone wants it, they're welcome) Where can you buy the tinned insects ? Saw them for sale in the market area selling local products on the groundfloor of Central Dept Store building. The area right at the back, going from Tops to Lotus Hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katnip Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Thanks ... Seems nobody is about to speak up about these durian-flavoured condoms. I am wondering what they smell like . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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