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The Origin of Thai Tea Pulling (Cha Chak/Teh Tarik)
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The reason you should switch to tea! Enjoyed by all ages! Because of the many coffee and tea street stalls dotted around the streets of Thailand, you will never be without proper caffeination. Following the Chinese revolution and the defeat of the Kuomintang (KMT) by the Chinese communist party in 1949, thousands of KMT soldiers …
READ MOREThe Top 5 Activities as Winter is Coming in Thailand
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Winter is coming is the motto of House Stark in the HBO hit Game of Thrones. It’s become quite popular as a meme spreading throughout social media. As you may have guessed when you saw the weather forecast, Winter has finally arrived in Thailand! After the long and drawn out summer, Bangkokians and its visitors …
READ MOREEssential Thai Phrases
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You will find yourself shopping on the street for many things including flowers, souvenirs, and of course food. Despite Thailand’s role as a major transit hub for travellers across the world (in fact, Bangkok is the world’s most visited city two years in a row according to Forbes), English is not as pervasive as …
READ MORENeighborhood Chronicles: Bangkunnon Road
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Head over from the Rattanakosin, Old City area of Bangkok to the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River and you can really find some unique treasures such as the Siriraj Hospital Medical Museum(housing medical experiments and even a forensic museum) or the Royal Barge Museum (home of the ornamental boats used in ceremonial processions …
READ MORETao Teung : A Unique Thai-Hainanese Dessert
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Tao Teung or Tao Teung Yen (cold) is a Hainanese dessert featuring Boi Kia, glutinous rice flour dumplings and many other things from cooked beans to water chestnuts to Chinese grass jelly to candied tubers to fresh jackfruit- all served in the same bowl with brown sugar syrup and crushed ice. The various ingredients lend …
READ MOREThai Roti: Pan-Fried Crowd Pleaser
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Roti, a tasty pan-fried bread, is a popular snack. Similar to Paratha of Indian origin and Malaysia’s Roti canai, roti is widely served all over Thailand. There are both sweet and savory versions, which can vary in style from vendor to vendor and province to province, however the taste is always a surefire winner! In …
READ MOREHow to Survive The Rush Hour in Bangkok
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Bangkok is indeed a destination city because of the variety of Thai foods, reasonable accommodations, and amazing scenery, which is hard to match in Asia. Like other big cities, Bangkok does however suffer from traffic jams, especially if you are travelling during the morning peak or evening rush hours (which can last and last depending …
READ MOREKhao Soi: The Uniqueness of Northern Thailand
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Khao Soi is a deliciously rich, creamy, slightly spicy yellow curry dish originating in Northern Thailand. This classic Northern Thai soup will satisfy your craving for a Thai curry dish combined with tender braised meat (chicken, beef are favorites) in a coconut curry broth with boiled and fried noodles. It’s easy to eat, delicious and …
READ MOREMother’s Day in Thailand
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Mother’s Day is a highly special occasion celebrated across the globe for honoring mothers and their love for their children. In Thailand Mother’s Day is celebrated on , August 12th, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday. It’s a national holiday in Thailand. A giving to monks forms a meaningful part of the traditional Mother’s Day celebrations. …
READ MOREThai Grilled Bananas: Good Source of Calories
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Today I’d like to share with you another delicious Thai treat which is widely available around the streets in Bangkok and also a good source of potassium, vitamins and carbohydrates for fitness lovers! I am talking about grilled/baked bananas Kluay Tap (กล้วยทับ) or Kluay Ping (กล้วยปิ้ง) drizzled with a sweet coconut caramel sauce. Now, you may …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Prachak Ped Yang (Roasted Duck)
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Interview with Khun Panisa Mahasirimongkol, who has stepped up to take the lead from her dad, Sanguan Mahasirimongkol the owner of Prachak Ped Yang- a legendary institution famous for roasted duck. Sanguan Mahasirimongkol- who remains very much active at Prachak Ped Yang – How long has Prachak Ped Yang been here? This shop opened in 1909, so …
READ MOREChinatown Food Crawl: Photo Blog
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It’s no wonder that Chinatown Food Crawl is one of our most visited food tour hotspots. This week we came up with an idea to share some cool photos from our Chinatown food tour. Hope you will enjoy these! Foodies enjoying their evening tour in Yaowrat, Chinatown It’s all about the juice! Can …
READ MOREThe Humble Khao Man Gai – Simple Dish, Big Flavor
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Khao Man Gai is often called the Thai variation of Hainanese Chicken Rice. It’s very unique to Thai cuisine, however, as on its own, it is free of spice or any additional flavors, unlike most Thai dishes. It is however, very popular! Khao Man Gai literally means rice oily chicken in Thai. The water used …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Fish cakes (Thod man pla-graay)
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We had a chance to talk with Khun Wilai, Owner of Fish Cake business What is your name? – My name is Khun Wilai. How long has the fish cake business been here? – It has been 30 years! Please tell us little about your business? – Catching featherback fish has been the profession of my husband’s …
READ MORERiz at the Border: A Photo Blog at Chong Chom Market
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Location: Surin-Chong Chom Road, Ban Dan Phatthana | Dan subdistrict, Kap Choeng, Thailand Similar to many markets around the Northeast, Isaan, Chong Chom border market is a local market where you can find many things to buy from children’s toys to electrical goods. During my recent visit to my in-law’s house, I visited this market along with my wife …
READ MOREGuide Spotlight Interview: Khun Woody
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Food Specialist &Tour guide, K. Woody.Natthapong.Sirikunopakarn Tour guides are the heart of our food tour business and recently Taste of Thailand had this opportunity to sit down with our guide Khun Woody to find out a little bit more about him. -Where are you from originally? -Bangkok. My actual birthplace is nearby the location …
READ MORETaste of Thailand: 10th Best Thai Food Blog
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We are very pleased to announce that the Taste of Thailand Food Tours Blog has been listed as one of the top 30 Thai Food Blogs onFeedspot! You can find the list here:http://blog.feedspot.com/thai_food_blogs/ We ranked 10th, wow! Taste of Thailand Food Tours is not simply a food tour, it’s also a place to learn …
READ MOREGuide Spotlight Interview: Khun Thee
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We would love to introduce our tour guides as professional storytellers! Why? Because storytelling plays a major role in Taste of Thailand Food Tours. In fact, Thailand is a country with rich historical and cultural heritage. Bangkok is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in Asia but it also has a lot of tourist attractions …
READ MORECelebrating Songkran at The Local Temple
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Songkran is upon us and we’re all feeling the heat here in Bangkok. But behind all the water fights and parties, there are the basic Thai rituals that have traditionally been a part of the Songkran holiday: merit-making and paying respect to your elders. Here is our homage to the quieter side of Songkran, in …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Food Tours Guide Spotlight: Khun Jah
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Food Specialist &Tour guide, K. Jah Tour guides are the heart of our food tour business and recently Taste of Thailand had this opportunity to sit down with our guide KhunJah to find out a little bit more about her. -Where are you from originally? -Nakonpathom (City of the Great Stupa),which is a peaceful city …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Food Tours Guide Spotlight: Khun Sarida
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Food Specialist & Tour guide, K. Sarida Tour guides are the heart of our food tour business and recently Taste of Thailand had the chance to chat with our guide Khun Sarida to find out a little bit more about her. Sarida is a very smart, intelligent and hardworking tour guide who always welcome foodies with …
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