This simple and tasty dish has been voted as one of the most popular Thai dishes for foreign visitors to eat when visiting Thailand. As with a number of Thai dishes, there are regional variations in the way the food is prepared. The Thai word for chicken is 'kai' (also written as 'gai') and this … [Read more...]

This particular curry is richer and creamier than most other Thai curries so if you find some Thai food to be too spicy, try a panang curry which is still savoury and tasty but without the kick found in other Thai dishes. The name of the curry is derived from Penang in Malaysia, but when talking … [Read more...]

The world-famous brand, Red Bull, can trace its origins back to the time when it was simply a pick-me-up tonic for Thai workers. Red Bull, or Krating Daeng in Thai, was invented by Thai businessman Chaleo Yoovidhya in 1981. The caffeine-rich drink soon became popular in Thailand with truck drivers, … [Read more...]

In parts of south-east Asia the durian fruit is held in such high esteem that locals may refer to it as the ‘king of fruits’. There are many different types of durian which all have their own taste and colour. Typically, the fruit is the size of a small football (soccer ball), green or … [Read more...]

The first time I tasted these little savoury snacks was a revelation and they have rapidly become a personal favourite of mine. They aren’t served everywhere, but if you find a Thai restaurant that does dim-sum type dishes, kuay thiao lord are likely to be on the menu too. These steamed noodle … [Read more...]

One of Thailand’s signature dishes, the Thai Green Curry, has also become one of the country’s most famous culinary exports. With the spread of Thai cuisine throughout the world, people who have never set foot in Thailand may well have tasted a Thai green curry. Some food lovers will say that … [Read more...]