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Nam Tok: The lesser-known sister of Larb
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In a recent post, we discussed Larb, a well-known spicy meat salad , originating from Laos. It is a zesty, often warm, salad, made with chicken, beef, duck, fish, pork or even mushrooms. The chili, onion, fish sauce, lime juice, vegetable, lemon, roasted ground rice (khao khua) and kaffir lime leaves that go into it …
READ MOREIsland Life: Riz Hits Koh Larn
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Koh Larn had always been on my travel checklist- not only because of its proximity to Pattaya beach but also because it’s a coral island for which I always have had an obsession. The name Koh Larn actually originated from the word coral. In Bangladesh, where I come from, we have St. Martin’s island, which …
READ MOREThe Many Types and Flavors of Thai Rice
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Thailand is the second largest rice exporting country in the world. But much of the rice stays in the country, as well, since rice is so central to Thai life. When we say we want to eat, we say ‘Kin Kao’ which literally translates to ‘eat rice’! It is eaten morning, day and night in …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Food Tours Guide Spotlight: Khun Jum
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Tour guides are the heart of our food tour business and recently Taste of Thailand had the chance to chat with our guide Khun Jum (WATCHARAPORN PONPAI) to find out a little bit more about her. Where are you from originally? Kanchanaburi province. How long have you been a guide? I have been a …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Food Tours Guide Spotlight: Khun Noom
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Food Specialist & Tour guide, K. Noom Tour guides are the heart of our food tour business and recently Taste of Thailand had the chance to chat with our guide Khun Noom to find out a little bit more about him. -Where are you from originally? – I was born and live in Bangkok, I’m a …
READ MOREGood Foods to Eat in Cool Weather
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It’s officially winter in Bangkok and Thai people and the expat community already started to wear long sleeves. In morning, sometimes a gentle, tender breeze blows and Bangkokians might just switch their morning drink of choice from iced to hot coffee to stay comfortable in this chilly (well, for Thais, at least) weather. Apart from …
READ MORECool Times in Chiang Mai
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With this great breeze, cooler temperatures and lower humidity, Thailand has been finally blessed with a dip into cool season! While many choose to stay in Bangkok and enjoy the different weather and special, quieter time of year, many do run for the hills to really take advantage of the cooler weather and get a …
READ MOREThailand Favorites on Ice: Refreshing Drinks
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It’s no secret that Thai people love sweets. Well, it just doesn’t apply to Thailand! The love of sweets is quite universal! Every country has their own cultural desserts, cakes, and sweet traditions to celebrate different types of festivals and enjoy the everyday wonders of their cuisine. One very common way to enjoy sweetness …
READ MORETaste of Thailand’s Vendor Spotlight: J.Long
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J.Long is a fruit vendor located at Bangrak area. Taste of Thailand had this opportunity to have an interview session with her last week. -Where are you from originally? I am originally from Samut Songkram province. -How long have you worked here/owned the business? My family were gardeners, growing Pomelo. …
READ MOREBangkok Unseen Part I: Rajamangala Night Market
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Welcome to our new blog attraction Bangkok Unseen’s first episode! We plan to keep you in-the-know about places you may not have known about. Rajamangala Night Market is one such place and it’s located in the square right in front of Rajamangala Stadium in the Ramkhamhaeng area near Ramkhamhaeng University. It is open daily from …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Food Tours Guide Spotlight: Khun Bella
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Food Specialist & Tour guide, K. Bella 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 Bella to find out a little bit more about her. -Where are you from originally? -I come from SamutSakorn province. My hometown is there. …
READ MORETalad Rod Fai Vintage Night Market: A great place for your weekend!
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Talad Rod Fai (translated as ‘train market’)is an authentic open-air bazaar, night market, and popular hangout with the city’s hip and stylish. There are two Rod Fai markets, one located on Srinakarinsoi 51, and the other is in the Ratchada area. The markets are not your typical experience, however. They display items from antique furniture …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Food Tours Guide Spotlight: Khun Jung
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Food Specialist & Tour guide, K. Jung 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 Jung to find out a little bit more about her. -Where are you from originally? -Nonthaburi,which is a peaceful city to the north …
READ MORETaste of Jungle Food in the city
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A favourite hidden gem on our tours is a restaurant is run by Khun Somyot and his family from Song Peenong district, Suphanburi (one of the provinces in Thailand which is very famous for “jungle food”). A former Police Sargeant, when Khun Somyot moved to Bangkok 20 years ago and started this restaurant, the name “Song Peenong …
READ MORE9 Auspicious Thai Desserts
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There are many amazing desserts in Thailand, but today we are highlighting nine special sweets used for traditional ceremonies such as weddings or housewarmings, because of their good meaning. They are intended as a blessing for the one who receives them. Many of the desserts use egg yolks and sugar, originally brought to Thailand in …
READ MOREHow to eat Durian
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Durian has always had a bad rap. It has a very strong odor and formidable thorn-covered husk. It is not quite welcoming to those who have never tried it before. This king of fruits should not be feared, however! Those who love it, really love it, so why not give it a try? Check out …
READ MOREBoonsap Desserts: Classic Thai Desserts in The Village of Love
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While our tours focus on delicious Thai food, it’s the stories behind the food and the people who make it, that really bring our tours to life! We’ve decided to share some of those stories and personalities with you through our blog, starting with a real gem: Boonsap Desserts. On our latest jaunt through the …
READ MOREBeat the Summer Heat, Royal Cuisine Style!
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A few weeks ago, we mentioned Kaow Chae, in our post about regional Thai foods. Being that it is truly the hot season now, this is a “must try” dish when visiting Thailand in summer, especially around Songkran time! Originating from the Mon people, this dish, considered Royal Cuisine, is traditionally found in abundance …
READ MOREThai Herb Refreshing Drink
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Thailand is very hot country, as you know. We have only hot and very hot seasons. We are coming upon the month that is typically the hottest month of the year in Thailand, April. So, how do we stay cool here? Besides the usual staying in the shade, fanning ourselves and eating ice cream, refreshing …
READ MORELocal Thai Food from Four Different Regions
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There are so many very famous Thai foods such as Tom Yum Kung, Phad Thai, and Papaya salad (Som Tum). However, those well-known foods are not all we have in Thailand! I would love to tell you more about different kinds of food from other regions and provinces in Thailand. Let’s start from the North …
READ MOREOur Great New Ayutthaya Adventure
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W e are excited to announce that Taste of Thailand Food Tours has finally launched “The Great Ayutthaya Adventure”, our full-day food and cultural tour to Ayutthaya! Ayutthaya is the ancient capital and modern city in the Central Plains of Thailand, 85 km north of Bangkok. It is the Capital City of the Province of the same …
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