New Year Lucky Draw Gifts 2027: 200, 300 and 500 Baht, Handmade
Looking for lucky draw gifts for the office party, the school or your group of friends? Here are our handmade New Year lucky draw gifts, sorted by budget: 200, 300 and 500 baht.
Every gift below is ours. Macrame by Nicha designs and makes its own pieces in Thailand, mostly knotted by hand in cotton by Akha women in Chiang Rai through our Akha Ma-De programme.
The budget is agreed before the draw. In a Thairath poll published on 25 December 2025, with 2,667 people answering, 300 to 500 baht was the favourite budget, at 42.31%.
We look for three things in a draw gift: it suits anyone, whatever their gender or age, it is useful, and it looks worth more than it cost. The keychains, magnets, coasters and bag in the 500-baht list also fit groups with a "useful items only, no food" rule.
Delivery within Thailand takes about 5 to 10 working days. Each piece is handmade, so timing can vary with the orders in progress.
Lucky Draw Gifts for 200 Baht
This is the classic 200 baht lucky draw gift band, and it is where most of our ornaments sit.
We put the Thai motifs first. Each one carries a wish, so it feels just as right at a New Year party as at a Christmas one.
1. Muay Thai Mongkhon, 179 Baht
A cotton mongkhon (Muay Thai headband) standing for respect, gratitude, courage and spiritual protection. A wish anyone can accept, from the newest intern to the boss. See the Muay Thai mongkhon ornament.
2. Pla Ta Pian Thai Fish, 199 Baht
The pla ta pian (woven barb fish) is a Thai symbol of prosperity. In off-white and gold it looks the least Christmassy of the list, so it suits any party of the season.
Read the story behind the woven pla ta pian, or go straight to our off-white and gold pla ta pian ornament.
3. Christmas Turtle, 199 Baht
A turtle for long life and steadiness, a kind wish for a colleague of any age. Meet our handmade Christmas turtle.
4. Christmas Phuang Malai, 199 Baht
A phuang malai (Thai garland) carrying love, respect, good luck and happiness, four wishes that fit whoever draws it. Here is the Christmas phuang malai.
5. Akha Magic Hat, 199 Baht
A little piece of Akha culture, for the person who loves a gift with a story. Discover the Akha magic hat ornament.
6. Santa's Mug, 199 Baht
A cotton mug you can fill with sweets before wrapping, or with a handwritten note if your group plays the no food rule. Two gifts in one with Santa's mug.
7. Santa's Stocking, 199 Baht
It holds a small surprise, a folded note or a coin, so you hand over a gift within a gift. Fill Santa's stocking with whatever makes your colleague smile.
8. Santa's Bag, 179 Baht
Santa's sack in cotton, with room to hide a small gift inside. At 179 baht, Santa's bag leaves room in the budget for a little something to put inside.
9. Rattan Christmas Baubles, 159 Baht
Woven rattan baubles in gold, silver or red that suit anyone, whatever their taste. The easiest pick on the list: our rattan Christmas baubles.
10. Christmas Squid, 199 Baht
The fun character of the list, for the group that laughs the loudest when the gifts are opened. Say hello to the Christmas squid.
Lucky Draw Gifts for 300 Baht
For a 300 baht lucky draw gift, our picks are Santa's Elephant at 229 baht, the Premium Christmas Malai at 229 and the Wooden Christmas Stars at 209. All 20 ideas in this budget, with a price table and the Thai letter theme, sit in their own guide.
Lucky Draw Gifts for 500 Baht
A 500 baht lucky draw gift buys something people keep close. It sits at the top of the Thairath poll's favourite band, 300 to 500 baht.
Keychains, fridge magnets, coasters and a bag for everyday use, plus a scented malai (garland) and a dreamcatcher for the home.
1. Malai Glin Rak, 499 Baht
Malai Glin Rak (garland with the scent of love) is our scented garland, in 8 colours, each with its own meaning, delivered in a wooden gift box so it arrives ready to give. Choose a colour for the Malai Glin Rak scented garland.
2. Handmade Elephant Keychain, 390 Baht
An elephant for strength and wisdom, carried on the keys every day. See the handmade elephant keychain.
3. Pla Ta Pian Keychain, 390 Baht
The woven fish for wealth, abundance and protection, in a pocket instead of on a tree. Here is the pla ta pian keychain.
4. Premium Mongkhon Keychain, 390 Baht
The mongkhon wish of respect, gratitude and courage, in our premium keychain. Discover the premium mongkhon keychain.
5. Muay Thai Mongkhon Keychain, 350 Baht
The same Muay Thai meaning at 350 baht, which leaves a little room in a 500-baht budget for a card. Pick up the Muay Thai mongkhon keychain.
6. Phuang Malai Keychain, 350 Baht
A phuang malai (Thai garland) in the colours of the Thai flag, a proud little gift for anyone. See our Thai flag phuang malai keychain.
7. Turtle Keychain, 350 Baht
The turtle for long life and prosperity, a wish that works at every age. Meet the turtle keychain.
8. Ship's Wheel Fridge Magnet, 390 Baht
A ship's wheel for the fridge door, a useful gift that gets seen every single day. Here is the ship's wheel fridge magnet.
9. Starfish Fridge Magnet, 350 Baht
A cheerful starfish that holds the shopping list in place, for the colleague who dreams of the beach. See the starfish fridge magnet.
10. Blue Lady Daily Macrame Bag, 490 Baht
The most practical gift on this list, and just under the 500-baht line. Take a look at the Blue Lady daily macrame bag.
11. The Pinky Peace Dreamcatcher, 450 Baht
A gentle, decorative gift to hang at home, for the friend who likes something soft and personal. Discover the Pinky Peace dreamcatcher.
12. Handmade Cotton Coasters, Set of 2, 490 Baht
A pair of coasters for the desk or the coffee table, useful from day one. See the handmade cotton coasters, set of two.
FAQ
What can I buy for a 200 baht lucky draw?
Thai motif ornaments are the easy pick: the Muay Thai mongkhon at 179 baht, and the pla ta pian, turtle and Christmas phuang malai at 199 baht each. Santa's mug, stocking and bag each hold a small surprise inside.
Which budget should I choose: 200, 300 or 500 baht?
Start with your group's rule: for 200 baht, choose from the 200 baht list above; for 500 baht, the 500 baht list has keychains, magnets, coasters and Malai Glin Rak. For 300 baht, see our 20 lucky draw gift ideas for 300 baht.
What should I buy for a 500 baht gift exchange?
Something used every day: a keychain with a Thai meaning (350 to 390 baht), a fridge magnet, the cotton coasters (490 baht a pair) or the Blue Lady daily bag (490 baht). For a gift with a bit of ceremony, the Malai Glin Rak scented garland (499 baht) comes in a wooden gift box.
What makes a good lucky draw gift?
We look for one that suits anyone, whatever their gender or age, is useful, and looks worth more than it cost, since you never know who will draw it. In the Thairath poll published on 25 December 2025, the least wanted gifts were photo frames (25.67%), piggy banks (22.71%) and cookie tins (21.99%).
Some groups add rules, such as "useful items only, no food", or a Thai-letter theme where each gift starts with an assigned letter. For the letter game, the letter Po Pla (P) fits pla ta pian (barb fish), To Tao (T) fits tao (turtle) and Cho Chang (Ch) fits chang (elephant).
Can an office order many lucky draw gifts at once?
Yes. There is no minimum order, and we quote per order, so tell us how many pieces you need and your budget per gift through our corporate gifts and bulk orders page. The earlier you write, the easier it is for us to prepare.
What colour should I wrap a lucky draw gift in?
Yellow and gold are the safest wrapping colours, following Thai belief (more in our guide to Thai gift colour etiquette). Treat it as a nice custom to follow, and pick what feels right for your group.