Souvenirs from Thailand (Recommendation #1)

Now, you can find souvenirs on just about every street in Bangkok, but if you want something a little more special than a t-shirt with a picture of a tuk-tuk* on it, than here is a recommendation.

Dolls. Yes, handmade, collectable dolls. I’m not talking about the dolls you can find on the street vendors’ tables, but the highest quality collectable dolls that have been handcrafted here in Bangkok since 1957 by Bangkok Dolls.

These dolls are a MUST for anyone that collects dolls! They are finely crafted, beautiful works of art that wonderfully represent Thai life and culture. These dolls can be found in exquisite doll collections all over the world and even in houses of Royalty.

The award winning owner and creator of Bangkok Dolls Khunying Tongkorn Chandavimol has even been recognized by the King of Thailand and given the title of Khunying ** , not only for her craftsmanship, but also for her representation of the Thai culture in her work.

The Bangkok Doll House, workshop and museum, which displays a collection of dolls from around the world, is located in the Pratunam area of Bangkok at 85, Soi Ratchada Phan, Makkasan, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. Visit the Bangkok Dolls website at http://www.bangkokdolls.com

* A tuk-tuk is a three-wheeled, motorized tricycle with a small cabin on the back for passengers. They are a popular mode of transportation on the streets of Bangkok and are often depicted on souvenir t-shirts and sculptures.

**Khunying is a Siamese aristocratic title much like that of “Lady” in the British aristocracy.