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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 MOREBangkok’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 …
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 MOREHidden Bangkok: The Saen Saeb Canal
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Running the length of the city (actually all the way to Chachoengsao province!) from west to east is the small, but mighty, Saen Saeb Canal. Hidden to most visitors (and locals!) in Bangkok, this small waterway carries locals across town daily (60,000-100,000/day!) via speedy canal boats. Originally, this canal was built by the order of …
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 MOREWhy 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 …
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 MORETaste 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 …
READ MOREVendor 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, …
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 MORERoti 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 …
READ MORELido Connect: A Revitalized Favorite
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Recently we found ourselves at Siam Square, the old favorite shopping, hangout and social ground in the center or the Siam area of Bangkok. Popular with all due to its abundance of shopping malls of different styles (Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, MBK Center), this neighborhood really has it all. One of the oldest resident …
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 MORETaste 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 …
READ MOREWhat is the Giant Swing?
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The Giant Swing (locally called Sao Chingcha) is located in front of Wat Suthat. It was constructed in 1784 in front of the Devasthan shrine by King Rama I. It’s made of teak wood, brought down from the Phrae province in northern Thailand. Standing at over 21 meters (69ft) tall, the Giant Swing is a …
READ MOREA 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 …
READ MOREVendor 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 …
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 …
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