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May

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Guide Spotlight: Khun Jenny

We sat down with one of our newest guides, K. Jenny, and asked her a few questions to find out a little bit more about her! Where are you from originally? – U-Thong, Suphanburi How long have you been a guide? – Going on 2 months now! What do you like most about your job? …

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May

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7 Heavenly Snacks to Buy at Thailand 7-11’s

Many visitors will come across a familiar store when adventuring around Thailand, and as you might have guessed we are talking about 7-11. As their international slogan goes many people “Thank Heaven for 7-11”. You will find tourists and Thais alike browsing the shelves and taking a break from the sweltering sun in the cool …

19
May

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7 Essential Apps For Traveling

To celebrate the occasion of our newest food tasting experience being released on the bitemojo app, here are a few of our favorite apps for travel: 7.) Couchsurfing Free, iOS and Android, couchsurfing.com Not just a place to find a spot to crash while on vacation, this service has expanded to also share meetups and …

9
May

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A Taste of Turkey in Thailand

Today Taste of Thailand will be discussing the Thai version of the Turkish Doner Kebab. Turkish Kebab originated in Turkey (referred to as Kebab in Thailand) has taken its place in Thailand’s street food culture. This handheld dish is filled with hot seasoned meat shaved from a vertical rotisserie – a style of cooking that …

3
May

3 May | Riz | One Comment

Top 5 Dishes for the Rainy Season

Now that Songkran is over we have officially entered the rainy season in Thailand. In Bangkok and other areas, rain can be expected almost every day. As the weather starts to take a turn for the worse or you just need to pick up a meal on the way to your home/hotel you should try …

27
Apr

27 Apr | Riz | One Comment

Thai Style Homemade Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki can be prepared in the Hot-pot style or as a dry version. The most popular is the Hot-pot version as you will find many roadside or chain restaurants will offer this dish in Thailand. You will order one or more that will be placed in the middle of your table and will allow you …

18
Apr

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Health benefits of Thai food

Thai foods are undoubtedly delicious and, but some of them can also be quite healthy for you. The infamous Tom yum soup is packed with flavor from lime, chiles, galangal, and lemongrass. You can also add chicken or shrimp to the soup for extra protein. The sweet and sour SomTam ia fruit based and chilies …

11
Apr

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Biking the “Green Lung” Bang Kachao

Are you looking to escape the traffic congested city without getting on a long train or car ride? Well you are in luck, as you will only need to travel a few minutes from the BTS line and take a short boat to find Bangkok’s “Green Lung” or the island of Bang Kachao. How to …

4
Apr

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Beat the Summer Heat

April is typically the hottest month in Thailand and all that fun in the sun can leave you tired and thirsty. To quench your thirst try an ice-cold Thai lemon tea, blended smoothies, or a nice cold water. Another great way to cool down is with ice-cream available in different combinations of flavours and toppings. …

28
Mar

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A trip to Guay Tiaw Alley

On occasion, we are lucky to have special visitors come along on tour with us. A few weeks ago, Steve Dolinsky, the Food Reporter for ABC 7 News in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., was in Bangkok getting sound bites for his report for PRI’s The World, on unique and tasty dishes in Bangkok. Our jaunt started …

22
Mar

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Try These Thai Isaan Dishes Now

Isaan is the largest of the 4 regions of Thailand and borders on two countries Cambodia and Lao. This region style of cuisine is gaining popularity worldwide. You may have heard of a few of these Isaan dishes and their crunchy or spicy flavor popularized byLarb (a meat salad) type dishes.Larb Ped (duck), Larb Moo …

14
Mar

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Top Ten Thai Condiments

Thailand has plenty of delicious dishes and mastering all the right ratio of condiments that are provided to your table will add that extra flavor or aroi to your dishes. Traveling around Thailand and eating Thai dishes you may wonder what are the popular condiments set on your table in a little carrier or the …

7
Mar

7 Mar | Riz | 2 Comments

Tasty Thai Chicken Salad – Yam Gai

Today’s blog post from Taste of Thailand will show you how to cook tasty Thai chicken salad or Yam Gai. It’s easy to cook and prepare right at home whether you leave in Asia or not. This salad is popular with health-conscious people as the chicken adds a portion of protein. The taste combines spicy …

28
Feb

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Tolerance of Religion in Thailand

Thailand is home to many different religions and ethnic groups and they all coexist peacefully. Religion continues to be a part of Thai culture and locals and immigrants enjoy religious freedom in every aspect of life. As you may have guessed, the main religion practiced in Thailand is Buddhism, but there are significant numbers of …

21
Feb

21 Feb | Riz | 2 Comments

Wang Hinghoi – A Unique, Hidden Dining Experience

We at Taste of Thailand are always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to enjoy the incredible flavors of Thai food, so when we heard about the soft-opening of Wang Hinghoi or Palace of the Fireflies, we jumped at the chance to see what it was all about! Temporarily located in a completely …

14
Feb

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Authentic Thai Recipe:Thai Chicken Sticky Soup with Broccoli

Tasty Thai food Alert! Today we will learn how to cook your own homemade Thai dish. You might have enjoyed another dish that is similar Kao Ob Gai (Thai Chicken in Gravy over Rice). This dish is perfect for when you want to cook something delicious and healthy at home. Preparation: 1. …

8
Feb

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Valentine’s Day in Bangkok

Like many other international holidays, Valentine’s Day is celebrated by residents and tourists in Thailand. Shopping malls and restaurants will offer special discounts; even the ice cream parlors offer special Valentine flavors! Bangkok turns pink with heart-shaped gifts, chocolates, red roses and gift cards found at shops everywhere. Even in the local 7-11’s get in …

2
Feb

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The Land of Food and Drinks, Thailand

Thailand is a food heaven and it’s very rare to find foodies who try Thai food who don’t come back craving more. Even Spiderman and Aunt May ‘larb’ it! You may remember the Prachaya Thai restaurant scene from the movie Spiderman Homecoming where Peter Parker and Aunt May were enjoying Larb dishes with a glass …

25
Jan

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Chinese Moon Cakes: Not a Fortune Cookie

Chinese moon cakes are a very popular bakery product around Southeast Asia. It’s a round sweet cake that comes in a variety of different flavors including red beans, sesame seeds, ground lotus seeds, and egg. The decorative crust is made from a dough based on lard or vegetable oil. There are also more rare options that …

18
Jan

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Discover a hidden side of Bangkok and beat the traffic

Bangkok traffic is a part of the daily struggle when you need to move about the city. The most common way to avoid the traffic is to use public transport via the BTS, MRT or Airport Link lines. During rush hour, these three train lines often are overcrowded as well. If you want to save …