Key facts for Thailand
Christmas is decorative and commercial; New Year is the main year-end gifting occasion.
How companies in Thailand give year-end gifts
In Thailand, the main corporate gifting moment is the Western New Year. From mid-December, companies send gift baskets and branded gifts to clients, suppliers and partners, and many hold year-end parties for staff. Christmas is widely decorated in cities but is not a public holiday, so 'Happy New Year' or 'Season's Greetings' is the usual message. Chinese New Year is significant among Thai-Chinese businesses, and Songkran in April is the traditional new year. Gifts are presented with the right hand or both hands, and attractive wrapping is valued. Avoid black wrapping, which is associated with mourning, and be respectful of anything related to the monarchy or Buddhism in designs. Thai officials are subject to gift limits set by the anti-corruption commission (NACC). English is acceptable on business cards; a Thai greeting is a courteous addition.
Gift occasions in Thailand
New Year
main season for gift baskets to clients, partners and staff
Songkran (Thai New Year)
traditional new year; long holiday
Lunar New Year
major gifting season among Chinese communities and businesses
Christmas
commercial; greetings for international partners
Good practice
- Send year-end gifts as New Year gifts, arriving before 31 December.
- Use bright, attractive wrapping; present with both hands.
- Use 'Happy New Year' or 'Season's Greetings'.
Avoid
- Avoid black wrapping.
- Avoid designs that use images of the monarchy or Buddha.
Design and wording
Neutral 'Season's Greetings' or New Year designs are best.
Gift policies
The NACC sets value limits on gifts that Thai state officials may accept.
Delivery to Thailand
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties and 7% VAT may apply and are quoted in advance. Commercial food imports require Thai FDA documentation.
Planning dates for Thailand
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 6 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Fully custom calendars for 2027 — order between | 01.2027 – 08.2027 |
Indicative planning dates; exact dates are confirmed in your proposal.
Recommended formats for Thailand
Christmas hampers
Corporate Christmas hampers with your logo on the box, ribbon or card, composed to your budget band and delivered to one office or to individual home…
Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
Tea & coffee calendars
A tea or coffee advent calendar with your logo is a measured, practical gift for clients and colleagues who prefer to avoid sweets.
Beauty calendars
A beauty advent calendar is a premium December gift.
Christmas plush
Plush is made in our own workshop in Biała Podlaska, Poland: ready Christmas teddies with your embroidered logo, and custom plush mascots based on…
Empty calendar boxes
For companies that already have the filling: custom printed advent calendar boxes in bulk, designed around your products and delivered flat or…
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a holiday in Thailand?
No. 25 December is a working day; 31 December and 1 January are public holidays.
When do Thai companies send corporate gifts?
Mainly before New Year, from mid-December.
Can we send chocolate to Thailand?
Yes for gifts, but duties and VAT may apply; commercial food imports require Thai FDA documentation.