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A Real Thai Food Tour Experience in Bangkok

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You can find the best food tour experience in Bangkok. Thailand and the food are just perfect. It looks the same as the country’s various cuisines carrying the stories of the Kingdom’s history and people. There is no escaping the tastes and smells throughout the capital city’s street stalls, hole-in-the-wall shop houses and even more ...

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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 …

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Keep 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 …

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Taste 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 …

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No 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 …

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Bangkok’s Old Town Charm

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We really do love our street food here in Bangkok, but every once-in-a-while, you may find us out  inspecting and savouring some of the beautiful sights and neighborhoods of the city, not just eating! We’ve recently been spending more time in the Old Town neighborhood of Bangkok. Its chill vibe is the complete opposite of …

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10 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 …

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Thai 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 …

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Taste 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. …

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Video 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 …

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Why We Do What We Do

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Visitors to Thailand will always be sad to leave.  An experience here, whether 24 hours or 2 weeks long is packed with amazing tastes, experiences and the occasional Thai massage!  So, how do you ensure you make the most of this amazing country and ensure that your time here is well spent at the best …

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Taste 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 …

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Vendor 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, …

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Roti Bai Toey Khun Duen Pen

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You’ve seen her in our latest video and photos, that lovely lady who shares her delicious roti with our guests on the Village of Love tour in Bangrak at night!  She is Khun Duen Pen, working hard each night preparing delicious treats for our guests.   Roti is typically made of wheat flour, water, salt and …

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Vendor 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 …

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Taste 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 …

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Khanom Krok – Thai Street Food at its Best!

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You have heard us go on and on about one of our favorite desserts, Khanom Krok, before, but it is so good, that we can’t stop thinking about it!       Recently we have found one of our favorite vendors of this lesser-found treat, hidden away on a street in old Bangkok.     Here …

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A 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 …

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Kuay Jab: A Unique Noodle Soup!

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Every once-in-a-while, we get a nice comment from one of our guests, such as ‘i never would have tried that on my own’ or ‘I have never heard of this dish before.’  These such comments make us so happy! It means we are doing our job of introducing our guests to the tastes of this …

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Vendor 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 …

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Chinatown Evening Food Crawl

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We LOVE Chinatown!  And what we love even more, is EATING in Chinatown!!!!  Here is our new video giving just a hint of some of the tasty treats and bright lights of this amazing part of Bangkok that we experience together on our Chinatown Evening Food Crawl. Chinatown Evening Food Crawl

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