Gift Suggestions For Helpful Neighbour ?

[WaiWai]

A young adult (late teen/early 20's) female neighbour from middle-class family is going to help us by feeding our pet for a few days while we are away.

I'd like to get her a small gift ... any suggestions ? Can you get gift vouchers for books or music here ?

We're in Chiang Mai.

[simcity]

you must be able too , or cinema ticket !

Before cost me 200 to 250 baht to have my dog look after in a animal clinic if i go away and i know he is not happy there!

now the maid is in charge ..

[h90]

A young adult (late teen/early 20's) female neighbour from middle-class family is going to help us by feeding our pet for a few days while we are away.

I'd like to get her a small gift ... any suggestions ? Can you get gift vouchers for books or music here ?

We're in Chiang Mai.

if you are outside thailand, they love imported things (well maybe not from china), but crazy for everything which looks like europe...

they loved an ugly austrian pullover....

[WaiWai]

if you are outside thailand, they love imported things (well maybe not from china), but crazy for everything which looks like europe...

they loved an ugly austrian pullover....

Just going to Kuala Lumpur on visa business.

[geoffphuket]

A basket of fruit is a common Thai gift, or a box of Chinese style pastry deserts.

[WaiWai]

A basket of fruit is a common Thai gift, or a box of Chinese style pastry deserts.

Thanks, geoff, but I wonder if that's really the best thing for a young woman ?

[Thaising]

A young adult (late teen/early 20's) female neighbour from middle-class family is going to help us by feeding our pet for a few days while we are away.

I'd like to get her a small gift ... any suggestions ? Can you get gift vouchers for books or music here ?

We're in Chiang Mai.

Gift vouchers from Central Department Chiang Mai should be O.K. for a young lady.

[WaiWai]

Gift vouchers from Central Department Chiang Mai should be O.K. for a young lady.

Sounds like a good idea.

Can anyone confirm that Central does have gift vouchers ?

Also, approx. how many baht would be appropriate for feeding our pet for 2-3 days ?

[Thaising]

Gift vouchers from Central Department Chiang Mai should be O.K. for a young lady.

Sounds like a good idea.

Can anyone confirm that Central does have gift vouchers ?

Also, approx. how many baht would be appropriate for feeding out pet for 2-3 days ?

if I'm not wrong, Central gift voucher value start from 500 baht to 5,000 baht

500 baht to 1,000 baht should be appropriate, that too depend on your relationship.

[WaiWai]

500 baht to 1,000 baht should be appropriate, that too depend on your relationship.

Thanks ...

Don't know her personally, but daughter of landlord and neighbour.

[cooL_guY_corY]

I would advise Sang Som.

[WaiWai]

I would advise Sang Som.

What is Sang Som ?

[kiakaha]

A young adult (late teen/early 20's) female neighbour from middle-class family is going to help us by feeding our pet for a few days while we are away.

I'd like to get her a small gift ... any suggestions ? Can you get gift vouchers for books or music here ?

We're in Chiang Mai.

how about a return trip to Vegas staying at the Mandalay ?

[CymruAmByth]

It's got to be a small 'brand name' cosmetic thingy*, hasn't it?

Cheap as chips in Duty Free!

* - I have no idea what a 'thingy' is actually called in womens-speak as I am a beer drinking hairy-arsed bloke. The 'thingy' I buy has powder a mirror and a brushy thing in it. It causes squeals of delight for my office manager, so I guess it works as a gift.

Good luck and I hope the dog is not shitting rusty water when you get back!

[Tornado]

A young adult (late teen/early 20's) female neighbour from middle-class family is going to help us by feeding our pet for a few days while we are away.

I'd like to get her a small gift ... any suggestions ? Can you get gift vouchers for books or music here ?

We're in Chiang Mai.

how about a return trip to Vegas staying at the Mandalay ?

[Tywais]

I would advise Sang Som.

I believe that is called contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

[Tornado]

perfume. chocolates. case of VB.

[WaiWai]

perfume. chocolates. case of VB.

First to make me laugh, Tornado.

Anyway, would anyone like to address the question re appropriate amount of money ?

P.S. As I said, I don't know her or her tastes at all, hence the thoughts of a gift voucher.

[Chang_paarp]

perfume. chocolates. case of VB.

First to make me laugh, Tornado.

Anyway, would anyone like to address the question re appropriate amount of money ?

P.S. As I said, I don't know her or her tastes at all, hence the thoughts of a gift voucher.

The actual value is not too important, it is how coooool it looks, and does it look imported.

Whilst the VB will be imported it does not have the cooool factor. I must say the current set of VB boxes for the football finals are attractive but I think they are aimed at a different demographic.

A small perfume in a pretty bottle, or some european chocolate would be the safest. Don't make it too big and flashy or you will be asked by all and sundry when you are going away and does your dog need looking after.

[WaiWai]

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The actual value is not too important, it is how coooool it looks, and does it look imported.

A small perfume in a pretty bottle, or some european chocolate would be the safest. Don't make it too big and flashy or you will be asked by all and sundry when you are going away and does your dog need looking after.

There's the problem - WHICH perfume/chocolate is cool just now ? Shall I just rely on intsinct ? I trust my own taste, but no idea of hers.

The gift voucher may seem too crass (?) but at least she can choose what she'd like.

Thanks for your patience, all .

[Tywais]

There's the problem - WHICH perfume/chocolate is cool just now ? Shall I just rely on intsinct ? I trust my own taste, but no idea of hers.

The gift voucher may seem too crass (?) but at least she can choose what she'd like.

The perfume I don't feel is a good idea because girls are pretty picky about what they like in this area and may not be to her taste. Voucher gives her lots of choices and the chance to go shopping and what girl doesn't like doing that? My wife just said a beauty pack (set) would be good. Has body lotion and other things and comes in a nice attractive package,

[WaiWai]

The perfume I don't feel is a good idea because girls are pretty picky about what they like in this area and may not be to her taste.

That's what I am worried about. If in China, I'd have no hesitation, as any good perfume should be welcome. This young woman has, perhaps, already developed her own tastes in such things.

OK. I could get her a little bottle of classic perfume or a voucher ... what's your vote ?

[Tywais]

The perfume I don't feel is a good idea because girls are pretty picky about what they like in this area and may not be to her taste.

That's what I am worried about. If in China, I'd have no hesitation, as any good perfume should be welcome. This young woman has, perhaps, already developed her own tastes in such things.

OK. I could get her a little bottle of classic perfume or a voucher ... what's your vote ?

I updated my post with a comment from the wife and seems a good choice too (beauty sets). BTW if you haven't looked at prices of good perfumes here you may be shocked at the prices.

My wife also said that just giving money would be quite bad (her word was ugly) and she wasn't sure about the voucher except that it gives her the choices.

[endure]

I would advise Sang Som.

Don't you think lao kao would be more appropriate for a young lady?

[libya 115]

Tata's greatest hits CD, with Tata baseball cap and personalised keyring.

[WaiWai]

I updated my post with a comment from the wife and seems a good choice too (beauty sets). BTW if you haven't looked at prices of good perfumes here you may be shocked at the prices.

My wife also said that just giving money would be quite bad (her word was ugly) and she wasn't sure about the voucher except that it gives her the choices.

Thank you .

That was helpful.

[WaiWai]

So, can anyone advise of a "lucky" amount for a voucher between 500 and 1,000 ?

Do not wish to offend by giving a voucher for an inauspicious amount.

Thanks.

[cooL_guY_corY]

1000 sounds like a nice even number. better to be over then under eh

[geoffphuket]

I would advise Sang Som.

What is Sang Som ?

Rocket fuel that construction workers rely on. ....very cheap Thai 'whiskey'

[jdinasia]

I would advise Sang Som.

What is Sang Som ?

Rocket fuel that construction workers rely on. ....very cheap Thai 'whiskey'

Geoff --- it is actually a rum!

Lao Khao is the really nasty stuff ('white liqour' --- about 70 baht a bottle)