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Ayutthaya’s Tasty Side
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Now, we all know Ayutthaya for it’s amazing history as a UNESCO Heritage site. It’s full of beautiful temples, but did you know that there is some GREAT food to be had there, too? Now, of course, all Thai food is amazing, but when we venture out of the city, it’s a nice chance to …
READ MOREKeep Calm & Travel!
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One thing that we’ve always appreciated about Thai people, is their resilience. In the face of countless obstacles, the Thai people, pick up, move on and are super-able to make the best out of a situation. So, here we are, now facing our newest challenge, the novel Coronavirus, but we’re still here! Most of the …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Guide Spotlight: Khun JaJaa
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Hi! I’m JaJaa. I’m a food tour guide at Taste of Thailand. I love food and I love the stories and culture behind the flavors! I hope I’ll have a chance to share some amazing stories with you too! Where are you from originally? Bangkok (I moved out to Pathum Thani when I was about …
READ MORE10 Pictures from 2019 on tour that made us smile!
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Happy New Year 2020! It has been a great, tasty and colorful year here at Taste of Thailand and we owe so many thanks to our lovely guests who ate, smiled and learned their way through our 11 unique food & culture tours of Bangkok, Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai (not to mention all of …
READ MOREThai Herbal Drinks: Roselle Juice
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Nothing grabs you attention like a cold drink on a hot day in Thailand! But when you get a glimpse of one of our favourite herbal drinks, Roselle Juice, it may just mesmerize you with it’s deep red hue, as well! Roselle is a type of hibiscus plant, sometimes also known as rosella, karkade or …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Guide Spotlight: Khun Ohm
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We sat down with one of our guides, K. Ohm (Varunyu Taweerutchana), and asked him a few questions to find out a little bit more about him! Why do you love being a tour guide? The main reasons why I love being a guide are: First, I love to meet different people from different cultures. …
READ MOREVideo Diary: Temples & Tradition Along the Chao Phraya
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Take a walk through the old town of Bangkok, also known as Rattanakosin, and you will truly get a shot of local Thai life. Here there are quiet streets for walking, with hidden temples and local, generations-old restaurants and street food stalls on display for all to see and taste. Another perk …
READ MORELoy Krathong
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The Loy Krathong festival falls every year, in the 12th lunar month (usually in November), at the end of the rainy season. This is the time to thank the Water Goddess for a year’s worth of her abundant supply, as well as apologize for polluting the waters. The evening of Loy Krathong is a lively …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Guide Spotlight: Khun Sasa
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We sat down with one of our guides, K.Sasa, and asked her a few questions to find out a little bit more about her! Where are you from originally? Bangkok- the city of smile! How long have you been a guide? 5 years What do you like most about your job? I like to meet …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight – K.Naya Broccoli Revolution
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Vendor Details: Name: Naya Ehrilich – Adam Originally From: Bangkok Favorite Food: Isaan (Northeast Thailand) – papaya and mushroom salad with sticky rice For me, Bangkok is: an exciting adventure Born and raised in Bangkok, Naya, the owner of Broccoli Revolution, has an insatiable hunger for travel and exploring places unknown. A world traveler, …
READ MOREPhoto Blog: One Night in Bangkok
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So many tours and so many great experiences happen each night here in Bangkok! We’d like to share a few of these moments captured by our lovely guides during our tours: Foodies tasting the Mysterious Chinese Herbal tea at Wa Tow shop in Bangrak! Delicious Thai street snacks to kill your hunger! Night view of …
READ MORELido Connect: A Revitalized Favorite
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Recently we found ourselves at Siam Square, the old favorite shopping, hangout and social ground in the center or the Siam area of Bangkok. Popular with all due to its abundance of shopping malls of different styles (Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, MBK Center), this neighborhood really has it all. One of the oldest resident …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight K. Jajah Veganerie
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Owner Details Name: Jajah Originally From: Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Favorite Food: Som Tam Thai and Banana Smoothie For me, Bangkok in one word is: Fun My Favorite Place in Bangkok is: Benjasiri Park It was Jajah’s mom that inspired her to start on her culinary vegan food adventure. Wanting to give her mother the healthy …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Guide Spotlight: Khun Yok
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We sat down with one of our guides, K. Yok, and asked her a few questions to find out a little bit more about her! Where are you from originally? Bangkok- one of the most vibrant cities in Asia! How long have you been a guide? It’s around 1 month (smile). What do you …
READ MOREA Mother’s Day Outing in Chinatown!
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For a change we took a step out of the ordinary, this past Monday, which was Mother’s Day here in Thailand. Most Thais will spend the day with family, especially around the table for a big meal together to celebrate mom. Instead of heading to a restaurant with the family as usual, we ventured on …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Prachak Ped Yang
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Name: Khun Lek Originally From: Bangkok Favorite Food: Bamee (Egg Noodles) For me, Bangkok is: Convenient My Favorite Place in Bangkok: Tha Chang Main Quote: Make sure products meet my standard! Prachak Ped Yang restaurant was started by Khun Lek’s great grandparents in 1909, who immigrated from South China, similar to many other families in …
READ MOREArchitecture on Tour!
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We always plaster our social media and blog with mouth-watering Thai treats, so why not show off the other stars of our tours – the buildings, scenery and neighborhoods! Our tours include these fabulous spots full of great history, stories and culture that make Thailand come alive and make the food taste even better! …
READ MORETasty Thai Bites: Miang Kham
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Recently, we introduced you to K. Tai, our lovely friend in Bangrak, who serves up the tastiest bite-sized treats on our tours, Miang Kham! So, we thought we’d give you a little glimpse into what goes into these lovely Thai snacks! Miang Kham is an herbal snack popular in Thailand and Laos. It is a …
READ MOREKhaosan Road
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Although we don’t venture into this area on our tours, Khao San Road or Thanon Khao San is a major part of life in Bangkok. It is one of the hotspots for foreigners and backpackers to visit when they are in Thailand, especially at night. Most people only think of it in this singular view. …
READ MORESongkran: The Value Behind Thai New Year and Water Festival
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Most people may know only about the water fights that come along with the annual Songkran Festival, and perhaps a little bit about the traditions of the Thai New Year, but let’s find out a bit more! Water plays a strong role in Thai culture. It not only symbolizes fertility and refreshment, but also prosperity …
READ MORETop 5 Fun Facts in Thailand
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Being a traveler in Thailand you may always wonder what are the fun facts or weird culture they do believe in? In this episode we would like to highlight five interesting and fun facts in Thailand! 1. The Land of….: Thailand is not only the Land of Smiles! There are 1,430 islands in Thailand (land …
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