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Solo 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 MOREYour top 4 Summer Visit in Thailand
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Although we’ve hit the end of summer in Thailand and the rainy season seems to have begun its grip on Bangkok, the temperature still reaches 32-degree Celsius every day. Cold drinks and air conditioning may only go so far in keeping you cool but nothing is as refreshing as an escape from Bangkok for a …
READ MORE7 Heavenly Snacks to Buy at Thailand 7-11’s
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Many visitors will come across a familiar store when adventuring around Thailand, and as you might have guessed we are talking about 7-11. As their international slogan goes many people “Thank Heaven for 7-11”. You will find tourists and Thais alike browsing the shelves and taking a break from the sweltering sun in the cool …
READ MORE7 Essential Apps For Traveling
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To celebrate the occasion of our newest food tasting experience being released on the bitemojo app, here are a few of our favorite apps for travel: 7.) Couchsurfing Free, iOS and Android, couchsurfing.com Not just a place to find a spot to crash while on vacation, this service has expanded to also share meetups and …
READ MOREA Taste of Turkey in Thailand
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Today Taste of Thailand will be discussing the Thai version of the Turkish Doner Kebab. Turkish Kebab originated in Turkey (referred to as Kebab in Thailand) has taken its place in Thailand’s street food culture. This handheld dish is filled with hot seasoned meat shaved from a vertical rotisserie – a style of cooking that …
READ MORETop 5 Dishes for the Rainy Season
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Now that Songkran is over we have officially entered the rainy season in Thailand. In Bangkok and other areas, rain can be expected almost every day. As the weather starts to take a turn for the worse or you just need to pick up a meal on the way to your home/hotel you should try …
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. …
READ MOREA trip to Guay Tiaw Alley
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On occasion, we are lucky to have special visitors come along on tour with us. A few weeks ago, Steve Dolinsky, the Food Reporter for ABC 7 News in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., was in Bangkok getting sound bites for his report for PRI’s The World, on unique and tasty dishes in Bangkok. Our jaunt started …
READ MORETry These Thai Isaan Dishes Now
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Isaan is the largest of the 4 regions of Thailand and borders on two countries Cambodia and Lao. This region style of cuisine is gaining popularity worldwide. You may have heard of a few of these Isaan dishes and their crunchy or spicy flavor popularized byLarb (a meat salad) type dishes.Larb Ped (duck), Larb Moo …
READ MORETop Ten Thai Condiments
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Thailand has plenty of delicious dishes and mastering all the right ratio of condiments that are provided to your table will add that extra flavor or aroi to your dishes. Traveling around Thailand and eating Thai dishes you may wonder what are the popular condiments set on your table in a little carrier or the …
READ MORETasty Thai Chicken Salad – Yam Gai
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Today’s blog post from Taste of Thailand will show you how to cook tasty Thai chicken salad or Yam Gai. It’s easy to cook and prepare right at home whether you leave in Asia or not. This salad is popular with health-conscious people as the chicken adds a portion of protein. The taste combines spicy …
READ MOREWang Hinghoi – A Unique, Hidden Dining Experience
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We at Taste of Thailand are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to enjoy the incredible flavors of Thai food, so when we heard about the soft-opening of Wang Hinghoi or Palace of the Fireflies, we jumped at the chance to see what it was all about! Temporarily located in a completely …
READ MOREAuthentic Thai Recipe:Thai Chicken Sticky Soup with Broccoli
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Tasty Thai food Alert! Today we will learn how to cook your own homemade Thai dish. You might have enjoyed another dish that is similar Kao Ob Gai (Thai Chicken in Gravy over Rice). This dish is perfect for when you want to cook something delicious and healthy at home. Preparation: 1. …
READ MOREValentine’s Day in Bangkok
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Like many other international holidays, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by residents and tourists in Thailand. Shopping malls and restaurants will offer special discounts; even the ice cream parlors offer special Valentine flavors! Bangkok turns pink with heart-shaped gifts, chocolates, red roses and gift cards found at shops everywhere. Even in the local 7-11’s get in …
READ MOREThe Land of Food and Drinks, Thailand
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Thailand is a food heaven and it’s very rare to find foodies who try Thai food who don’t come back craving more. Even Spiderman and Aunt May ‘larb’ it! You may remember the Prachaya Thai restaurant scene from the movie Spiderman Homecoming where Peter Parker and Aunt May were enjoying Larb dishes with a glass …
READ MOREChinese Moon Cakes: Not a Fortune Cookie
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Chinese moon cakes are a very popular bakery product around Southeast Asia. It’s a round sweet cake that comes in a variety of different flavors including red beans, sesame seeds, ground lotus seeds, and egg. The decorative crust is made from a dough based on lard or vegetable oil. There are also more rare options that …
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