Corporate Gifts in Bangkok: Why Branded Hand Fans Get Kept

Choosing corporate gifts in Bangkok usually comes down to the same short list: notebooks, power banks, tumblers, tote bags. They are safe choices, and that is the problem. Your client receives three of each every year. A custom branded hand fan stands apart because it is useful in the Thai climate, it carries your logo across its full open face, and it looks like a gift rather than merchandise.

Who Is the Gift For?

The same fan can play very different roles. Decide on the recipient first; it shapes the design, the quantity and the presentation.

Clients and Partners

For key accounts, the gift should feel personal and premium. Choose a refined design, keep the logo small and well placed, and consider adding a short line such as your company anniversary or the year. A fan from the VEYOO collection, adapted to your colours, often works better here than a large logo on a plain face.

Employees and Teams

Staff appreciation gifts, company outings, sports days and year-end parties are all occasions where a fan is used immediately. Here you can be bolder: brand colours, an internal campaign line or the name of the event. Your team becomes a moving billboard in every group photo.

Conferences, Seminars and MICE Groups

Bangkok hosts a large number of conferences, incentive trips and trade shows. A fan in the welcome kit is one of the few items delegates actually take outside, to an outdoor reception, a river cruise or a temple visit. For event-led projects, see also our guide to custom event and promotional fans.

Hotel and Restaurant Groups

Hospitality groups often gift fans to their best guests or corporate accounts, and use the same design on their terraces. Our guide for hotels and restaurants covers that side in detail.

The Thai Corporate Gifting Calendar

Timing matters as much as the gift itself. These are the moments when companies in Thailand send gifts most, and when you should already have your fans in hand:

• New Year (late December–January): the main corporate gifting season in Thailand. Gift baskets dominate, which makes a branded fan stand out.
• Chinese New Year (January–February): important for many Thai-Chinese owned businesses and their partners. Red and gold designs are a natural fit.
• Hot season and Songkran (March–May): the period when a fan is most useful. Perfect for client visits, staff gifts and summer campaigns.
• Company anniversaries, product launches and year-end events: any date you control, as long as you plan backwards from it.

Thai Gifting Etiquette, Briefly

If your company is new to gifting in Thailand, a few habits help the gesture land well:

• Presentation counts. A gift is judged on how it is handed over as much as on what it is. Plan a neat sleeve, card or wrapping, and tell us about your packaging requirements in the brief.
• Give with the right hand, or both hands, especially to senior clients. It is a small sign of respect that is noticed.
• Choose celebratory colours. Gold, red, yellow and bright tones read as festive. Many people avoid all-black wrapping for happy occasions.
• Keep it modest and useful. A thoughtful, well-made item is appreciated more than an expensive one, and it avoids any awkwardness with compliance rules on gift value.

Budget: What a Branded Fan Costs per Recipient

VEYOO fans start from around 100 THB per piece, with lower unit prices on larger orders. The final price depends on four things:

• Quantity: the minimum is 200 pieces, and the unit price decreases as volume grows.
• Frame: bamboo or wooden ribs.
• Design: number of colours and complexity of the artwork.
• Personalisation: names, dates or several design versions in one order.

For a full breakdown of pricing factors, production steps and shipping options, read the pricing and ordering guide.

A Plastic-Free Alternative to Promotional Merchandise

More companies in Thailand now set sustainability targets for their suppliers and their gifts. A fan with a bamboo frame and a fabric face is reusable, contains no electronics or batteries, and does not end up in the bin after one event. It also fits a local story: the fan is part of everyday life in Southeast Asia, and ours are designed in Bangkok and made to order for each client.

How to Brief Us for a Corporate Order

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a branded hand fan cost as a corporate gift in Thailand?

VEYOO fans start from around 100 THB per piece, depending on quantity, frame material and design. The minimum order is 200 pieces, and larger quantities lower the unit price. Send your brief for an exact quote.

How far in advance should we order corporate gifts?

Allow 6 to 8 weeks before your gifting date. Production takes approximately 10 to 14 business days after sample approval, and the brief, artwork review, sample and delivery need time too. For New Year gifts, start in October or early November.

Can we split one order between client gifts and staff gifts?

Yes. You can use more than one design in a single order, for example a discreet version for clients and a bolder one for staff, as long as the total reaches 200 pieces.

Can you deliver to several offices in Thailand?

Yes. We deliver across Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui, and ship internationally. Tell us each delivery address and quantity when you request your quote. Details are on our shipping page.

Are hand fans an eco-friendly corporate gift?

A fan with a bamboo frame and fabric face is a reusable, plastic-free alternative to many promotional items, and it is used repeatedly in a hot climate rather than thrown away after one event.

New to custom fans? Start with what a custom handfan is, or read our overview of custom hand fans in Thailand.