Guides
Guides
A small gift can say what words can't. These guides help you choose it, give it well and enjoy it, the Bangkok way.
Short, practical guides to madeleines and to giving gifts in Bangkok. Ondine delivers across central Bangkok by Grab Express (roughly Bang Sue to Bang Na, and Thon Buri to Bang Kapi), Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00, closed on Sundays.
Madeleines
What is a French madeleine?
What a French madeleine is, where it comes from, what makes a good one and how to enjoy it, explained by a Bangkok madeleine bakery.
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Where to buy madeleines in Bangkok
Four Bangkok places that sell madeleines, with area, how to buy and one dated public fact each, plus tips for buying well. List last checked 14 October 2026.
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How to spot a good madeleine
What a good madeleine looks and feels like, the five checks to make before you pay, and how to judge a box when it arrives in Bangkok.
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Plain, stuffed or topped madeleines: what is the difference?
How plain, filled and topped madeleines differ in look and texture, how to eat each one, and how to choose the right mix for yourself or a gift.
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Madeleines with coffee and tea: what to drink with them
Simple pairings for madeleines with coffee, tea and Thai drinks, how to dip one properly, and serving ideas for a visit, a work break or after dinner.
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Giving gifts in Thailand
Thai gift etiquette: do's and don'ts
The gifts many Thais avoid and why, how to give and receive politely, and a step-by-step guide to giving a gift in Thailand. For visitors and expats in Bangkok.
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What to bring to a Thai home: a host gift guide for Bangkok
Invited to a Thai home in Bangkok? Easy host gifts, how to wrap and hand them over, what to skip, and what to bring when you meet their parents for the first time.
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How to send a gift to someone in Bangkok from abroad
A step-by-step guide to sending a gift to a partner, friend or family member in Bangkok when you are overseas: address, timing, time zones, card and delivery.
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