Due to its name, Thai people present thong muan as a gift, symbolizing wishes for wealth.
Thong muan is mentioned in the Kap He Chom Khrueang Khao Wan poem from the King Rama II era (1767 – 1824).
In the King Rama 2 Era, Thailand interacted with Eastern and Western countries, receiving their dessert recipes.
It is a popular export to Hong Kong, Japan, American, Canada, Austria, Germany, and Taiwan.
In 2015, the export income of Thong Muan reached approximately 100 million Baht.