Is it worth trying exotic alcohol with snakes in Thailand?

In Thailand, at tourist markets and in some stores, you can find bottles of exotic infusions made from herbs, roots, insects, and even snakes or scorpions. You can try such drinks, but with great caution and in small quantities.

It's important to understand that:

• These infusions are usually made from the cheapest types of local alcohol (like Lao Khao).
• They are primarily intended for sale to tourists as souvenirs, not for regular consumption by locals.
• Their effect can be unpredictable.

If you decide to try, do it symbolically. Afterwards, you can top up the bottle with regular whiskey or cognac. The cost of such 'curiosities' starts from 200 baht for a small bottle, but at markets you can and should bargain.

The decision, of course, is yours. But to get acquainted with Thai alcohol culture, it's better to start with trusted beer, rum, or whiskey. All about them, including prices and reviews, we have collected in one article: All about alcohol in Thailand (with prices in 2025).

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