Low on funds? Here are some budget-friendly Christmas gifts for the frugal and broke.
We live in difficult times. Owning a house seems like a fever dream for most millennials. That means it’s even more unattainable for Gen Z. Every visit to the grocery is a discovery of how prices are ticking up. And as cheap as Bangkok still is, those of us who’ve lived here long enough know just how expensive it’s gotten.
All our wallets are feeling the clinch so as much as we want to give gifts to our friends and loved ones this year, our budgets are reasonably tight. Well, O come all ye frugal because this list is for all of us who are… let’s call it “economical”. Welcome to the LSA Christmas 2024 Broke Ass Gift Guide, a list of budget-friendly gifts you can afford that your friends and loved ones will still enjoy this Christmas.
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The LSA Christmas 2024 Broke Ass Gift Guide: Budget-friendly gifts for the broke, by the broke
Harry Potter reed diffusers – THB 495
Give your Potterhead the gift of making their home smell like their Hogwarts house. Not only is there a different scent for each house but it also comes in a pretty box emblazoned with the house logo. Tie a ribbon around it, put it under the tree, and it becomes perfect decor. Hey, we’re being “economical”, right? Tell your friends to thank you for the genius idea.
A Swedish Christmas buffet at IKEA – THB 399
The closest thing we’ll ever get to a Swedish Christmas is IKEA. You can give your friends a bookshelf or a desk or a couch but we know you can’t afford it so give them the gift of a hearty Swedish Christmas meal instead. Christmas ham, spare ribs, and marinated salmon are just some of the things on the menu at IKEA’s Christmas buffet. They’ve even got mulled red wine. Don’t worry, the meatballs are there too.
Find out more details on the IKEA website
A Bath & Body Works candle – Around THB 300 to THB 400
A candle may be a typical gift but it is a welcome one, and some of the best candles out there are made by Bath & Body Works. Some of their candles are on the pricier side (and for good reason) but fortunately for our broke asses, they’ve got candles below THB 500 that make perfect gifts. Ensure that your friends remember you whenever they light up this candle and smell the tantalising and relaxing scent of strawberry pound cake.
Some vintage-like wool socks – Around THB 250
There’s just something that yells “CHRISTMAS” when you look at these socks. They’re woolen, they’re comfy, and they’ll make you wish you can forego the shoes so everyone sees how awesome your socks are.
A giant yadom – Around THB 500
No gift will exceed in Thainess than a giant container of yadom in the iconic green container. Your foreign friends who are none the wiser will wonder what the heck it is but will definitely proceed to thank you afterwards. Even Chris Hemsworth’s life was changed because of it. It’s a perfect gift especially for your non-Thailand resident loved ones.
Muji cotton slippers -THB 350
They’re comfy, they’re cute, and they’re Muji. The Japanese brand sells a myriad of stuff but some of the best are their household items. These really comfy and really pretty slippers are definitely one of them.
A personalised ballpoint pen – Around THB 200
These stylish and slick ballpoint pens can be engraved with any text you wish. You can go the normal boring route and just put your friends’ names. Perhaps you can have it engraved with their favourite quote or saying. But the best thing you could arguably do is to engrave it with “Diddy Party 2018”.
Personalised leather bookmark – Around THB 200
Your bookworm friend will love this leather bookmark that can have their name engraved on it… or you know, go the “Diddy Party” route again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bookmarks, pens, a Harry Potter reed diffuser, and scented candles.
Yes. You can get them personalised pens.
The giant yadom inhaler.
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Eric E. Surbano
Senior Writer | Entertainment & Tech
Eric can be found lost in his own world jamming with headphones on while writing when he's not prepping for a DnD session or researching 'Star Wars' galactic history on Wookiepedia. A proud Ravenclaw, he loves playing (and writing about) video games, humming the 'Doctor Who' theme under his breath, and rewatching 'Friends', 'New Girl', and 'The West Wing'.
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