From Bangkok to India, everyone is obsessed with the inhalers from Thailand. Be it the viral ones from Hong Thai or Poy Sian, or the popular ones from Siang Pure and Khun Prema, social media users can’t stop raving about Thai inhalers. TikTok and Instagram are flooded with influencers sniffing these, and even K-pop sensation Lisa from BLACKPINK has been spotted with one.
What do Thai inhalers do?
A compact and portable aromatic blend, these jars or tubes promise more than just a refreshing jolt. Packed with a blend of traditional herbs and essential oils, these are meant to offer instant relief from travel fatigue, stress, headaches, and dizziness. Some of them are in the form of a stick, and some contain herb-filled mesh bags that you can sniff.
Where to find inhalers from Poy Sian and Hong Thai
Walk into any pharmacy or 7-Eleven in Thailand and you’ll find dozens of variants, but two brands rule the market: Hong Thai and Poy Sian. The latter, slightly more clinical in design, is equally popular. Both Hong Thai and Poy Sian are infused with powerfully aromatic ingredients like menthol for that signature icy hit, camphor to soothe the senses, eucalyptus oil for its decongestant magic, and borneol—a compound used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
The origin...
While these herbal aroma mixes have been around for centuries, the viral Hong Thai inhaler was introduced by Teerapong Rabutham, better known as “Keng.” As the founder and owner of the brand, Keng has taken this humble Thai remedy from local shelves to global pockets.
BLACKPINK'S Lisa loves Thai inhalers
Recently the inhaler made news after international pop sensation and ‘White Lotus’ actress Lisa from Blackpink (who also hails from Thailand) mentioned it in multiple videos, including the ever-popular "What’s in My Bag?" series, that she uses a tiny Hong Thai bottle. But she's not the only celebrity fan of the product. These pocket-sized inhalers have even made red carpet cameos, spotted in the hands of stars like Chris Hemsworth, Yonghwa, Jackson Wang, and more.
Why Thai inhalers are popular
From giving your nose a respite from intense city odours, to refreshing you on a tiring day, these inhalers are popular for many reasons. Of course, it also doesn’t hurt that a global icon like Lisa has been spotted using these, taking its popularity to an international level.
So, would you try one? If you’re into wellness trends, always searching for ways to clear your head, or just love a good sniff of something refreshing on the go, then yes—this Thai inhaler might just become your new obsession!
