An exotic cocktail, Siam Sunrays, has recently been unveiled as part of a campaign to encourage tourism in Thailand. Described as 'Thailand in a glass' the new drink is being promoted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Hotels … [Read more...]
Fast Food Thai Style
One of the joys of visiting Thailand is sampling the food. Thai people seem to have an obsession with food and it's been said that if a Thai person isn't actually eating then they will almost certainly be thinking about food. That may be an … [Read more...]
Som Tam (Papaya Salad)
Som tam is a dish which is native to the north-east part of Thailand (Isaan) but has become universally popular throughout the country. Whether you are in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Krabi, you will see somebody selling som tam. You might not know what it … [Read more...]
Thai Pancakes (Roti)
Thailand is justifiably famous for its food. More accurately, Thailand is renowned for its savoury and spicy food. Some visitors take to the food immediately whilst others take a bit longer to adapt. However, there is one food that seems to be … [Read more...]
Review: Cabbages & Condoms Restaurant, Chiang Rai
I visited here with my sister having spent some time at the Chiang Rai Hill Tribe Museum which is next door to the restaurant. The restaurant and museum are run by the PDA (Population and Community Development Association). Amongst other projects, … [Read more...]
Mango with Sticky Rice and Mango Shakes
There are a number of different varieties of mango in Thailand which means that there is no one single mango season and the fruit can be enjoyed in one form or another during most of the year. However, March to May is traditionally considered the … [Read more...]
Obesity on the Increase in Thailand
It's official; Thai people are getting fatter. I'd long since suspected it, but my own less-than-scientific observations have been confirmed in a recent report from the Kasikorn Research Centre. This year, the number of Thai people classed as … [Read more...]
Top 9 Popular Thai Dishes
Part of the charm of a visit to Thailand is trying the local food. A survey back in 2000 revealed the following dishes to be the most popular with foreign visitors to Thailand. 1) Tom Yam Kung (spicy shrimp soup) 2) Kaeng Khiao Wan Kai (green … [Read more...]
Thai Chillies: An Assault on the Taste Buds
Food and the pleasure of eating is an integral part of Thai culture. There's no need for any tourist to go hungry in a country where cheap and delicious food is available around the clock. With such a wide culinary choice on offer, it can be … [Read more...]
Eating from Street and Beach Vendors
Is it safe to eat from roadside vendors in Thailand? That's one of the questions I asked when I first came here. Like many things in Thailand, the answer isn't as straight forward as it might at first appear. I wasn't very adventurous when I first … [Read more...]
Review: Cabbages and Condoms, Bangkok
It's an unusual name for a restaurant, but don't let that put you off going there. Cabbages and Condoms is the brainchild of Mechai Viravaidya, a leading light in the campaign for family planning, safe-sex and HIV prevention. Apparently, the name for … [Read more...]
Chiang Mai River Cruise
Whilst the choice of river dinner cruises in Bangkok is overwhelming, the same is not true of Chiang Mai. Mae Ping River Cruise is probably the best established of the few companies that run dinner cruises in Chiang Mai. However, the choice of food … [Read more...]
River Cruise – Bangkok by Night
A number of competing firms provide the option of an evening dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. It's a pleasant way to enjoy Bangkok and the 'River of Kings' at night, with a typical cruise taking around 2 hours and ranging in price from … [Read more...]
Food – A National Obsession
When I first visited Thailand, I thought that Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) was the national sport. I was wrong. The national sport is eating! Once you've spent a bit of time in the country you soon realise how important food and dining is in Thai culture. … [Read more...]
