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There’s something incredibly special about shopping small. A life experience gives root to an idea, that leads to exploration, experimentation, iteration, etc. that results in this thing. How lucky we are to enjoy this thing that took courage, effort, imagination, and heart to create.
We’ve curated gifts for nine types of people on your “nice” list made by folks with Thai heritage:
Gifts for Media Lovers
Gifts for Experience Seekers
Gifts for the Charity-Minded
Gift for Art Lovers
Gifts for Food Lovers
Gifts for Trendsetters
Gifts for Young Readers
Gifts for Bookworms
Stocking Stuffers
Yai Nin documentary by Champ Ensminger
A short film about a Thai grandmother who hustled her pork sausage business to send her kids to America. Filmed by her grandson, Champ Ensminger (@French.fried.rice), this documentary is for anyone interested in Thailand, the Asian American experience, and grandmothers 💖.
Support this documentary by encouraging others to listen and love Thai Stories. Hit play at the same time with your loved ones from a safe distance this holiday season!
Password: ThaisTogether!
Stream the entire film hereAsian Americana podcast by Quincy Surasmith
A podcast about slices of distinctly Asian American culture and history. Enjoy and support Asian Americana by becoming a Patreon member today!
Listen hereLessons in Love album by Sinead Harnett
Half Thai, half Irish, and London raised, Sinead Hartnett is pop singer known for her strong and powerful vocals.
Listen hereTarot reading session with Tori
Your friendly neighborhood Thai witch 👻
DM to book a reading ✨🔮
Peer support sessions with Jayda Shuavarnnasri
Peer Support Sessions with a Sexual Wellness Educator - Jayda also known as Sex Positive Asian Auntie offering 30-60 minute peer support sessions for anyone who needs support around exploring sexuality and relationships. Peer Support Sessions are a confidential judgement-free space to talk about the things on your mind. Think of it as calling up your Asian Auntie to talk about things you can't talk about with your mom. Folks of all genders are welcome!
Purchase hereHypnosis + life coaching sessions with June Marisa Kaewsith
June Marisa Kaewsith, also known as "Jumakae," is a professional artist, wellness consultant, and storytelling coach. After spending her twenties as an artist and community organizer inside of nonprofit organizations, she began craving an alternative narrative to healing and justice beyond the struggle. Curiosity led her back to Thailand, where she studied with a traditional midwife to learn the ways of her ancestors. That's when she realized that all of our ancestors were entrepreneurial, filling a need in the community through their sacred offerings. Thus sparked her calling to assist others in remembering their magic.
Contact hereMango & Sticky Rice pin by Occasionalish
Purchase the Mango & Sticky Rice pin by @occasionalish. Proceeds from this pin support the Karen (Kariang) tribe at the Thailand-Myanmar border, helping them access water, shelter, clothing, and other necessities.
Purchases hereThai Theatre Foundation
Donate to the Thai Theatre Foundation (TTF) to support TTF’s efforts to strengthen the contemporary Thai theatre, including connecting Thai artists, arts administrators, and theatre goers in the US.
Donate hereThais Together
Donate to @ThaisTogether’s PayPal through 12/1 to support an organization amplifying Black creatives. Donations will be combined with the funds raised through the *sold out* @Occasionalish x @ThaisTogether pin.
Donate hereArt prints by Ping Hatta
Piamrak Hattakitkosol, or “Ping Hatta” in short, is a Thai illustrator, artist, lingerie designer, and maker of little things living in New York City and Bangkok. Her whimsical illustrations explore topics involving relationships between fashion and culture, womanhood, subtle experiences, dreams, mystics, and attempting to translate those things intuitively into visual form. Ping works across various medium, including gouache, embroidery, linocut printmaking, and digital. Her illustrations have been widely published internationally in British Vogue, ELLE Thailand, Marie Claire Mexico, L’Officiel Malaysia and for brands such as Jo Malone London, Sephora, and many others.
Purchase HereAn Endless Italian Summer art print by ByPersimmon
Illustrations that make you smile by Nongnapas Nadia Maneechote.
Purchase HereDevil’s Little Garden art print by @Namasriniumim
Giclée print of Namasri’s original gouache illustration.
Purchase HereSoutheast Asian Fruit Lady tote bag by @tayodoodles
Thai digital artist who loves drawing cute food, faces and fun by Tayo K!
Purchase HereNight + Market cookbook by Kris Yenbamroong
If you love to eat Thai food, but don’t know how to cook it, Kris Yenbamroong wants to solve your problems. His brash style of spicy, sharp Thai party food is created, in part, by stripping down traditional recipes to wring maximum flavor out of minimum hassle. Whether it’s a scorching hot crispy rice salad, lush coconut curries, or a wok-seared pad Thai, it’s all about demystifying the universe of Thai flavors to make them work in your life.
Purchase HereMee Krob by @ThidJai
Mee Krob is a delicious Thai snack made from crispy vermicelli noodles, and tossed in a savory sweet and sour sauce. All the flavor notes that you find in Thai cuisine, sweet, salty, and sour, come to play in perfect balance in this addictive snack!
Purchase HereThai Chili-Lime Sauce by Ayara Thai
Fresh Thai chili, garlic, tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and cane sugar. Crisp and spicy but altogether refreshing – an essential for seafood lovers. Served with Ayara’s Salmon, but also amazing on boiled crab and raw oysters!
Purchase HerePersonal styling and shopping by Dc Style Factory
DC Style Factory is a personal styling service for individuals looking to create an authentic personal style and an easy, functional wardrobe. All bodies matter and our work helping clients dress them is a reflection of that care.
Purchase HereSolidarity sweater by Koysun
ภราดรภาพ means solidarity
Purchase HereArtisan jewelry by Mountain Metal
Handmade jewelry for the wildflowers, the free spirited, and the fearless.
Purchase HereHandmade leather goods by MountainFoxGoods
Minimal functional durable leather goods
Purchase hereA Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.
Purchase HereBe Curious! You’re Okay! Oh So Kind! by Joy Cho
BE CURIOUS! The world is full of wonder! So much to touch, hear, smell, taste, and see. Each day is another chance for a colorful curious adventure.
YOU’RE OKAY! Every day is full of little ups and downs. No matter what happens or how you feel, you are you, and you are okay!
OH SO KIND! Big-hearted book about being a good friend, neighbor, and family member!
Purchase HereAfter The Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat
After the Fall follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher who loves to be high up on the city wall. But after his fall, Humpty is terrified of heights and can no longer do his favorite things. He finally pulls together the courage to climb back up the wall. Based on the beloved nursery rhyme, this inspiring and unforgettable picture book will encourage even the most afraid to overcome their fears, learn to get back up—and reach new heights.
Purchase HereAll Thirtheen by Christina Soontornvat
A unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-racing, you-are-there style that blends suspense, science, and cultural insight.
Purchase HereThais In Los Angeles by Chanchanit Martorell and Beatrice Morlan
Los Angeles is home to the largest Thai population outside of Thailand. With a relatively recent history of immigration to the United States dating to 1965, reports estimate that 80,000 Thais make their home in Southern California. In spite of its brief history in the United States, the Thai community in Los Angeles has already left its mark on the city.
With a donation of $25 to the Thai CDC, receive a copy of Thais in Los Angeles!
Donate HereEveryday Smiles by Guy Kopsombut
The book that wants to help you smile! With positive, motivational comics and concise prompts and activities to promote self-reflection, Everyday Smiles helps you focus on the day-to-day joys that already exist in your life.
Purchase HereA Good True Thai by Sunisa Manning
A riveting debut novel set in Thailand set during the ‘70s student movement, and inspired by true events, A Good True Thai is about three young people whose paths converge at university, where they are swept up by political activism and the thrill of first love.
Purchase HereCozy Cottage sticker sheets by @madebymalin
Cottage core themed sticker sheet for bullet journaling, scrapbooking, and deco! Hand-drawn and printed on glossy sticker paper.
Purchase HereBoba Milk Tea keychain by Occasionalish
Boba-licious best selling gold enamel keychain from Occasionalish’s Asian Food series!
Purchase HereDog Collars by Bandit & Co
Handmade collar with durable nylon core. Secured with triple and boxstitching. Welded D ring. Contoured side release buckle. Outer material made from cotton.
Purchase HereBreast Friends pin by @MintyDoodz
Share this pin set with your BFF! (Breast Friend Forever!)
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