Where to Buy Live Probiotics and Fermented Foods in Thailand

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Fermented foods have long been part of traditional diets across Asia, including Thailand. In recent years, they have gained renewed interest among health-conscious consumers due to their association with gut health, digestion, and overall wellbeing.

From live fermented drinks such as kombucha and kefir to kimchi, miso, and fermented vegetables, Thailand now offers a growing range of fermented products. These can be found in supermarkets, organic shops, restaurants, farmers’ markets, and through small local producers. This guide explores where to buy fermented foods in Thailand, what types are available, and what to look for when choosing them.

What Are Fermented Foods?

Fermented foods are created through a natural process in which beneficial bacteria, yeast, or fungi break down sugars and starches. As a result, these foods often develop deeper flavours, improved digestibility, and longer shelf lives.

Common fermented foods include yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh, kombucha, natto, and fermented vegetables. For generations, cultures around the world have relied on fermentation both to preserve food and to enhance taste.

Organic Yoghurts

Butterfly Organic

Butterfly Organic is one of the few USDA-certified organic dairy farms in Thailand. They produce organic milk, yogurt, and yogurt drinks. Butterfly Organic products are widely available at major supermarkets such as Villa Market, Gourmet Market, Foodland, and Tops. Home delivery is also available via Line, subject to a minimum order.1

Dairy Home Organic

Dairy Home offers a broad selection of dairy products, including a Thailand standard certified organic range. However, not all products are organic, so label-checking is recommended.

Their product line includes flavoured yogurts, drinking yogurts, Greek yogurt, and grass-fed milk. Dairy Home products can be found at Tops, Foodland, Gourmet Market, Villa Market, and Sustaina Organic Shop, with home delivery options also available.2

Kefir, Kombucha & Jun in Thailand

Ethos

Vegetarian restaurant tucked away in Khao San road, Ethos is an institution for all vegans in Bangkok. Serving up 7 of their home-made kombuchas which are delectable, they also make their own tempeh.3

Sunshine Market

Sunshine Market, a well-known wholefoods store, produces its own kefir range, including coconut kefir and ginger kefir, as well as coconut yogurt. They also stock kombucha from local producers such as Three Goats Kombucha.4

HK Probiotics

Founded by experienced fermenter Halima Andrasi, HK Probiotics began as a family project and grew into a specialised fermentation business. Their products include grass-fed milk kefir, water kefir, kefir cream cheese, kombucha, and jun.5

Three Goats Brewery

Three Goats Brewery is a Bangkok-based kombucha producer established in 2017. What started as a small brewing project quickly grew into one of Thailand’s most recognisable kombucha brands.

They offer a wide range of kombucha flavours, along with a fermented ginger drink called Ginger Fizz. Their products are stocked by many retailers and can also be ordered directly. The founders also manage the large Facebook community “Kombucha & Fermented Beverage in Thailand”6

Kombucha Bangkok

After bringing back a Kombucha culture (SCOBY) from her family in France, Cillia started brewing it for her own consumption. Eventually, what started as an experiment, quickly became a passion and led to the foundation of Kombucha Bangkok. Cillia produces kombucha, kombucha soaps and even kombucha mustard. For more information, you can visit her website.7

The Green Geek

Kombucha, vegan yogurt & coconut water kefir are amongst their offerings. They also deliver on Grab. For more information, you can visit their facebook page.8

Fermented Foods

The Serial Pickler

From pickles to ferments including all colours of kraut, this husband wife duo are a feature at all bangkok markets. You can also find their products at most supermarkets and order directly from their website. 9

Kimchi and Food Mart

By far the best kimchi I have ever had. Their papaya kimchi is delicious as are all their other kimchi. They also sell all the ingredients for you to make your own kimchi. Located in Sukhumvit Plaza on the ground level, its hard to miss this large korean supermarket with all the kimchi you can dream of.10

Sannaedeul Hansik

A delicious Korean BBQ restaurant that also sells Kimchi by the tub in a giant fridge in front. Located in Time Square building near where the BTS walkway connects to Times Square.11

Barefood Bangkok

Barefood Bangkok, located in Nonthaburi produces fermented nut cheeses made from Thai-sourced cashews. Founded by Thai entrepreneur Taksina Nuangsri and Italian chef Edoardo Bonavolta, Barefood offers a variety of flavours and textures.12

Good Life Dacha

If you are up for an adventure and some amazing fermenting geniuses including master fermenter K and Lance Hancherow who is one of the admins for the facebook group Wild Fermentation Uncensored , you will find them at Good Life Dacha in Pai. Not only are their ferments delicious, there is so much to learn. For more information on classes and their products and their ethos visit their facebook page.13

Traditional Thai Fermented Foods

In addition to modern fermented products, Thailand has a rich tradition of fermented foods that are widely available at local markets:

  • Pla ra – fermented fish
  • Nam pla – fish sauce
  • Kapi – fermented shrimp paste
  • Som pak – fermented vegetables
  • Fermented sausages (Sai krok Isan)

These foods form an important part of Thai cuisine and can be found in wet markets, local grocery stores, and specialty food shops.

Tips for Buying Fermented Foods in Thailand

  • Check storage conditions: Some fermented foods require refrigeration to maintain quality.
  • Read labels carefully: Look for products with simple ingredient lists and minimal additives.
  • Ask about fermentation methods: Small producers are often happy to explain how their products are made.
  • Start small: If you are new to fermented foods, begin with milder options such as yogurt, kefir, or lightly fermented vegetables.

Final Thoughts

As interest in gut health and natural foods continues to grow, fermented foods are becoming easier to find across Thailand. Whether you shop at organic stores, supermarkets, farmers’ markets, or directly from local producers, there are now many accessible options.

By supporting local makers and choosing thoughtfully produced foods, consumers can enjoy fermented products while also contributing to a more sustainable food system.

If you want to make your own kimchi, for the best ingredients, also check out Best Places to buy Organic Food in Phuket, Best Places to Buy Organic Food in Bangkok and Best Places to Buy Organic Food in Chiang Mai.

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