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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 MORENo Plastic Bags: A New Year 2020 Promise To The World!
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The positive public response to the end of shopping malls, department and convenience stores distributing single-use plastic bags, as of January 1st, is a huge New Year’s gift to Thailand! Thailand, and Bangkok for sure, are huge consumers of plastic bags, as the culture is so street-food & take-away friendly. Every meal, snack & drink …
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 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 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 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 MORETravel with Kids in Bangkok: Fun For the Whole Family!
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Honestly, so many people shy away from visiting Bangkok with kids, but they have no idea what they are missing! Yes, it’s hot. Yes, it’s humid. Yes, there is traffic. But, Bangkok is actually a great place for kids! Besides activities, movies, parks, proximity to beautiful beaches, swimming pools and tons of shopping and grand …
READ MORELhong 1919 – A hidden Instagrammers Dream
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Lhong 1919 is one of a handful of sites along the Chao Phraya river that have been renovated in recent years into community spaces, effectively reusing old warehouses and neglected spaces on prime Bangkok real estate. The sit, a mid 19th century port, included offices, shops and a shrine. In 1919, it was sold to …
READ MORELooking to the Future: The Coronation of Thailand’s King Rama X
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Promises to Continue the Prosperity of the Nation In an event befitting royalty, Thailand’s new King, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X), took the throne on May 4, 2019 – two-and-a-half years after the passing of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo credits: Bureau of the royal household Photo …
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 …
READ MOREHow Thais Celebrate New Year
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Every year Dec 31st is marked as a day of celebration across Thailand like other countries in the world. Thais love to celebrate the New Year Holiday and organize new year parties. It’s a fun day with friends and family, filled with eating, gift-giving and celebrating. Although Thailand has its own Thai New Year, the …
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 MOREThai Style: How we eat Rice!
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Rice is a staple in the Asian diet. It’s so central to the Thai cuisine, as well, that often people will feel out-of-sorts when they don’t consume rice for a few days! It’s not just tasty and a great companion to most Thai dishes, it’s comfort food! To see a bit about different types of …
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 …
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