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What is a tropical country without bananas? Here in Thailand, banana is not only a fruit but also considered an important element in daily life, diet and culture. Thailand has a great variety of bananas of different shapes, sizes and colors. Thai people love to eat bananas not only as a healthy snack right out …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Khun Mhuay (Fish Cakes)
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Name: Khun Mhuay Originally From: Mae Klong, Samut Songkram Favorite Food: Tod Mun Pla (Fish cakes) and Kaeng Som (Sour curry soup) My favorite Place in Bangkok: Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha) For me, Bangkok is: Heavenly, Modern and Convenient Main Quote: I want people to taste a simple Thai delicious bite! Khun …
READ MOREJay Fai – Thai Street Food (with a side of Michelin Star;)
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We were curious…So, last week we finally made it out to try the one-and-only Raan Jay Fai – the Michelin-starred street food eatery in Bangkok. Jay Fai is the name of the owner and also the Chef, a 72 year old known for her iconic ski goggles and incredible skills and speed at the wok. …
READ MOREThai Bamboo Salad- Soup nor mai
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Soup nor mai, also known as spicy thai bamboo shoot salad, is quite rarely seen by foreigners visiting Thailand, but it’s a common Isaan (Northeastern) dish. This unique salad recipe originated in Laos. In Thailand, it is enjoyed warm, with sticky rice, similar to other Isaan dishes, such as Larb. Some choose to accompany each …
READ MOREPhoto Blog: Ayutthaya
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Ayutthaya is a great historical world heritage site. The second Siamese capital, after Sukhothai, was once a prosperous Siamese trade and political center. It was devastated by the Burmese invasion, but still draws a healthy crowd of tourists and locals alike, as the city is bursting with stories to tell, and great food to taste! …
READ MORESunday Sabai: Stories in the Garden
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Last year, we inaugurated our My City Event Series with a lovely Dinner Under the Stars on a hidden rooftop above the traffic and chaos of our beloved Bangkok. It was a beautiful, relaxing evening of good company and great food, accompanied by some of the best drinks and stories from locals invested in making …
READ MOREWhat food should first-time visitors try?
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On my way to home from office, I asked one passer-by about what she thinks about foreigners traveling to Thailand and what foods foreigners must try when they are here! What is your name? My name is Pranee Pookaew. Where are you from in Thailand? I am from Surin province, but now I live Chachoengsao. …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight – Giulio Saverino : About Eatery
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Vendor Details Name: Giulio Saverino Originally From: Torino, Italy Favorite Food: Whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce For me, Bangkok in one word is: Interesting My Favorite Place in Bangkok is: The Riverside District Owner Giulio Saverino, a long-time expat in Bangkok opened About Eatery with the vision to provide high quality ingredients paired with …
READ MOREThe Jae Festival in Thailand
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The Thai Vegetarian festival, locally known as the Jae Festival, is a nine-day vegetarian food festival celebrated all over Thailand. It is also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. Jae, is actually even more strict than straight-forward vegetarianism or veganism. Besides staying away from meat or animal products, pungent-odour vegetables are not used in …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Guide Spotlight: Khun Katy
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Tour guides are the heart of our food tour business and Taste of Thailand team love to give them a little love in our special Guide Spotlight blog series. Today’s blog we will introduce you to Khun Katy. Where are you from originally? Chiang Rai- it is a city in Northern Thailand. It has …
READ MOREIs it good to eat spicy foods?
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There are some common myths surrounding eating spicy foods, such as that they cause heartburn (which they don’t, though they may worsen it) or that they may give you ulcers. No need to listen to spicy myths, there’s a ton of research out there that points to spicy foods as having some great health benefits! …
READ MORECuisine Curious: Thai Fruit Seasoning Dips
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Fruit vendors are a major mainstay of the street food culture here in Bangkok and all over Thailand. The amazing array of tropical fruits available make it easy to grab them morning, day or night for a quick refreshing and healthy treat! Often some of the longest lines for street food are for the fruit …
READ MORESolo Travel Hack: Self-Guided Tours
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People often ask, is Bangkok safe for solo travelers? We’d say an overwhelming, yes! As long as you have your wits about you and now how to travel safely, Bangkok is an easy city to enjoy solo. The people are so friendly and helpful and really do enjoy talking to visitors. Public transportation is readily …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Khun Tai- Miang Kham Vendor
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Vendor Details Name: Hatairat Rungrotchokdee (Tai) Originally From: Kampaeng Phet Favorite Food: Somtum For me, Bangkok is: Crowded My Favorite Place in Bangkok: Bangrak Neighborhood Main Quote: My aim is to offer simple, fresh and healthy food. Khun Tai grew up in a family of foodies, of which her grandmother was the head chef with …
READ MORETop Delicious Thai Sweets to Buy at Thailand’s 7-11
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In our last 7-11 episode, we wrote about the seven awesome snacks available in Thailand’s myriad 7-11 shops. Many of our blog readers liked it and that inspired us to continue our 7-11 saga to delve in and explore our local ‘seven’ to see what other treats we could find. The best part, is that …
READ MORENortheast Flavour: Surin Prasat Market
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Once in awhile, we are able to escape the big city of Bangkok, and often our social media intern, Riz, will head to Surin province, in the southern part of Northeast Thailand to visit friends and family. Life is slower and it’s nice to see a bit of the real Thai life happening outside the …
READ MOREKhanom Khrok: A Unique Street Treat
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Khanom Khrok, or Thai coconut pancakes or pudding, are a delicious, mouth-watering snack easily found on the streets and markets of every city. These coconut-based pancakes, are a unique mix of sweet and savory flavors. The base for the snack is a batter made of rice flour and coconut milk, flavored perfectly with a bit of salt …
READ MOREThe Magical Benefits of Mangosteen
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If Durian is the King of fruit, then Mangosteen is considered the Queen. Mangosteen has a deep reddish-purple colored exterior when ripe and the inner flesh is white with a heavenly, juicy, sweet and slightly sour taste! Fruit lovers visiting Thailand flock to try this amazing summer fruit found at most street and store vendors …
READ MOREThai Style Homemade Sukiyaki
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Sukiyaki can be prepared in the Hot-pot style or as a dry version. The most popular is the Hot-pot version as you will find many roadside or chain restaurants will offer this dish in Thailand. You will order one or more that will be placed in the middle of your table and will allow you …
READ MOREHealth benefits of Thai food
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Thai foods are undoubtedly delicious and, but some of them can also be quite healthy for you. The infamous Tom yum soup is packed with flavor from lime, chiles, galangal, and lemongrass. You can also add chicken or shrimp to the soup for extra protein. The sweet and sour SomTam ia fruit based and chilies …
READ MOREBeat the Summer Heat
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April is typically the hottest month in Thailand and all that fun in the sun can leave you tired and thirsty. To quench your thirst try an ice-cold Thai lemon tea, blended smoothies, or a nice cold water. Another great way to cool down is with ice-cream available in different combinations of flavours and toppings. …
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