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Popular breakfast foods in Thailand
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When you are visiting Thailand you will find that Western-style breakfasts are not very common. It is a good idea to manage your expectations that you may not find toasted bread, scrambled eggs, sausages, French toast, or a bowl of your favorite cereal with milk at the breakfast table. With the exception of hotels and …
READ MOREWhat to expect if visiting Thailand this October
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Thailand has entered the final month of the official mourning period as the anniversary of the death of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the royal funeral are approaching. There are some closures around Bangkok that you should know about before making plans, or if you already have plans it is advised that you check …
READ MOREEssential Thai Phrases
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You will find yourself shopping on the street for many things including flowers, souvenirs, and of course food. Despite Thailand’s role as a major transit hub for travellers across the world (in fact, Bangkok is the world’s most visited city two years in a row according to Forbes), English is not as pervasive as …
READ MOREThai Wedding Flower Phuang Malai
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Flowers are a symbol of love, luck and compassion especially in Thailand. In Thai Buddhist culture, flowers have a great impact and they are often given as offerings or kept for good luck. In temples flowers are placed as offerings on shrines, or are given to special guests as a sign of respect. When getting …
READ MOREThai Roti: Pan-Fried Crowd Pleaser
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Roti, a tasty pan-fried bread, is a popular snack. Similar to Paratha of Indian origin and Malaysia’s Roti canai, roti is widely served all over Thailand. There are both sweet and savory versions, which can vary in style from vendor to vendor and province to province, however the taste is always a surefire winner! In …
READ MOREHow to Survive The Rush Hour in Bangkok
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Bangkok is indeed a destination city because of the variety of Thai foods, reasonable accommodations, and amazing scenery, which is hard to match in Asia. Like other big cities, Bangkok does however suffer from traffic jams, especially if you are travelling during the morning peak or evening rush hours (which can last and last depending …
READ MOREKhao Soi: The Uniqueness of Northern Thailand
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Khao Soi is a deliciously rich, creamy, slightly spicy yellow curry dish originating in Northern Thailand. This classic Northern Thai soup will satisfy your craving for a Thai curry dish combined with tender braised meat (chicken, beef are favorites) in a coconut curry broth with boiled and fried noodles. It’s easy to eat, delicious and …
READ MOREThai Grilled Bananas: Good Source of Calories
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Today I’d like to share with you another delicious Thai treat which is widely available around the streets in Bangkok and also a good source of potassium, vitamins and carbohydrates for fitness lovers! I am talking about grilled/baked bananas Kluay Tap (กล้วยทับ) or Kluay Ping (กล้วยปิ้ง) drizzled with a sweet coconut caramel sauce. Now, you may …
READ MOREGuide Spotlight Interview: Khun Khwan
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Food Specialist & Tour guide, K. Khwan 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 Woody to find out a little bit more about her. -Where are you from originally? -Bangkok. -Great! How long have you been …
READ MOREThe Humble Khao Man Gai – Simple Dish, Big Flavor
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Khao Man Gai is often called the Thai variation of Hainanese Chicken Rice. It’s very unique to Thai cuisine, however, as on its own, it is free of spice or any additional flavors, unlike most Thai dishes. It is however, very popular! Khao Man Gai literally means rice oily chicken in Thai. The water used …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Fish cakes (Thod man pla-graay)
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We had a chance to talk with Khun Wilai, Owner of Fish Cake business What is your name? – My name is Khun Wilai. How long has the fish cake business been here? – It has been 30 years! Please tell us little about your business? – Catching featherback fish has been the profession of my husband’s …
READ MORERiz at the Border: A Photo Blog at Chong Chom Market
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Location: Surin-Chong Chom Road, Ban Dan Phatthana | Dan subdistrict, Kap Choeng, Thailand Similar to many markets around the Northeast, Isaan, Chong Chom border market is a local market where you can find many things to buy from children’s toys to electrical goods. During my recent visit to my in-law’s house, I visited this market along with my wife …
READ MOREGuide Spotlight Interview: Khun Woody
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Food Specialist &Tour guide, K. Woody.Natthapong.Sirikunopakarn 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 Woody to find out a little bit more about him. -Where are you from originally? -Bangkok. My actual birthplace is nearby the location …
READ MOREInsects: Alternative Source of Proteins
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Full of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and minerals – yes, all of these benefits can come from different types of insects around us. Though some of them look extremely scary, many of them are edible and pack quite a nutritious punch! Thailand is one of those countries where eating insects is common. If you visit …
READ MORECooking with Boonsap: Our Newest Adventure!
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Recently, the Taste of Thailand Team spend a lovely day cooking with our friends at Boonsap Thai Desserts, one of our tasty vendors we visit on our Village of Love Tours. This new adventure, Cooking with Boonsap, will not only have you tasting amazing Thai food, but cooking it yourself! Of course we had to …
READ MORENeighborhood Chronicles: Phayathai
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Some days, you just trust a 10 year-old to show you where to go. This was one of those days. There was no food in the house and no grocery store in sight. I listened to my daughter plead to allow her to take me on a guided tour of the backstreets of …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Vendor Spotlight: Canton House
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We had a chance to talk with Khun Pithan, General manager of Canton House Restaurant What’s your name? – My name is Pithan Ngamjan-ut(คุณพิทาน งามจันอัด), General manager. How long have you worked here? – I have worked here 12 years, but Canton House has already been around for 15 years. What is the most favorite …
READ MORETaste of Thailand: 10th Best Thai Food Blog
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We are very pleased to announce that the Taste of Thailand Food Tours Blog has been listed as one of the top 30 Thai Food Blogs onFeedspot! You can find the list here:http://blog.feedspot.com/thai_food_blogs/ We ranked 10th, wow! Taste of Thailand Food Tours is not simply a food tour, it’s also a place to learn …
READ MOREGuide Spotlight Interview: Khun Thee
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We would love to introduce our tour guides as professional storytellers! Why? Because storytelling plays a major role in Taste of Thailand Food Tours. In fact, Thailand is a country with rich historical and cultural heritage. Bangkok is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in Asia but it also has a lot of tourist attractions …
READ MORECelebrating Songkran at The Local Temple
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Songkran is upon us and we’re all feeling the heat here in Bangkok. But behind all the water fights and parties, there are the basic Thai rituals that have traditionally been a part of the Songkran holiday: merit-making and paying respect to your elders. Here is our homage to the quieter side of Songkran, in …
READ MOREBangkok to Chiang Mai by train
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The Thai New Year, or Songkran, is coming up and is celebrated widely here in Thailand, mainly from 13-15 April. It’s hot here at this time of year and everyone is setting their sights on a nice break from work for a few days and if lucky enough, an escape from the city. We thought …
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