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09/01/2023

Update: January 07.2023 | Please read the developing story
All previous Covid-19 Measures for Foreign Tourists dropped

Thanks to the Chinese travelers market Thailand has adopted four new Covid-19 measures for all foreign tourists arriving in the kingdom. The Public Health Ministry adopted the measures in response to the Chinese government’s decision to ease travel restrictions on their citizens starting January 8.2023 According to Thai PBS World, the new measures include:

++ All visitors must have received at least two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine before their arrival ++ All visitors should take out health insurance coverage, which includes Covid-19, before their departure for Thailand ++ All visitors should wear face masks while travelling on public transport in Thailand and public places and take rapid antigen tests if they develop Covid-like symptoms ++ Visitors should postpone their visits to Thailand if they develop a respiratory illness

The measures were approved yesterday at a joint meeting between the Transport, Public Health, Foreign Affairs and Tourism and Sports ministries, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Office of the Insurance Commission.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the Public Health Minister, chaired the meeting and said that he is confident that Thailand is fully prepared to cope with the mass arrival of Chinese tourists. He assured that all foreign tourists, including the Chinese, will be treated equally, without discrimination. Please Note: if Anutin issues a statement like this, we are sure it will be revised multiple times thereafter because this clown does not know what he is doing in his position !

Since the Covid variants spreading in China resemble the variants detected in Thailand, Anutin assured that coronavirus won’t be used as a pretext to discriminate against any nationality when visiting the country. He also said that tourists who want to get vaccinated while visiting Thailand can do so, but it will be at their own cost as the government has no policy to provide free vaccinations to tourists.

Deputy Government Spokesperson, Traisuree Traisoranakul, says that for those foreign tourists who become infected with the coronavirus while in Thailand, they can

Call the Tourist Police at 1155 - or
The Tourism Authority of Thailand at 1672 - or
Tourist Assistance Centres at 02 134 4077 - for help.

She recommends that tourists who want to continue their travels from Thailand stay at “SHA Plus” hotels, where they can receive screening services that are certified by the Thai Medical Science Department. A re-introduction of Covid measures has been seen worldwide, following China’s decision to open its doors. Beijing has seen hospitals overflowing with Covid patients since it relaxed its zero Covid policywhich was regarded as one of the strictest in the world.

UPDATE: January 09.2023
Unvaccinated Tourists can fly to Thailand, so long as…

After facing an international backlash for reintroducing the two-dose Covid-19 vaccine entry requirement at the last minute, Thailand will allow unvaccinated tourists to fly into the country so long as they have either proof of recovery from Covid in the past six months OR a doctor’s letter explaining why they are not vaccinated. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) issued an updated Notice to Airmen (NOTEM) to all airlines.

The Ministry of Public Health has issued the measure for international passengers as follows:

Passengers 18 years old or older must provide proof of full vaccination or proof of Covid-19 recovery, not more than six months (180 days) passenger who does not have vaccine must have a letter from a doctor providing a reason.”

The NOTAM also detailed other entry requirements:

Passengers from a country that has requirements which may prevent passengers to go back due to Covid-19 shall be required to have health insurance covering at least US$10,000 of treatment for covid-19 for the itineraries in Thailand plus seven days. Those with business arrangements, including flight crew, and students, may have a letter from the host or other form of insurance to cover such need.

Holder of official and diplomat passports, United Nations Laissez-passer are exempted from health insurance requirements.

Holders of Thai passports and transit/transfer passengers are exempted from vaccination check and health insurance requirements.

The airlines must check the documents as required. If a passenger fails to produce a document proving these requirements are met, the passenger is subjected to be tested at the port of arrival.

The airlines must adhere to related regulations and comply with the guidance as appropriate such as asking passengers to wear masks at all times except during meals or emergencies.

Any passenger having symptoms of covid-19 during travel shall be recommended to test at arrival.”

What travelers can do:

If you’re unsure, you can contact your airline and ask if they have received the NOTAM yet.

At the moment, it’s unclear whether documents will be checked at the port of departure only or also upon arrival in Thailand.

UPDATE: January 09.2023
No Vaccination Certificates needed....

This morning we reported that any non-Thai traveler that is 18 and above must have either two doses of covid 19 vaccines, a letter of proof of recovery from covid in the past six months or a doctor’s letter explaining why they are not vaccinated. And this letter has been given to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand or the CAAT to tell airlines to prohibit any passengers traveling to Thailand that do not have these documents from coming on board. and even though this law has only been announced over the weekend, it has been effective since this morning, January 9. 2023.

However, earlier this afternoon, still January 9th, The public health minister, Mr. Anutin Charnveerakul, made the announcement that the requirement for a vaccination certificate is now dropped and is effective immediately. Now, this poses a bit of confusion for both the airlines and travelers as the CAAT has not yet been able to circulate the new law to ALL the airlines yet. Meaning that there are people about to board the plane right now being rejected from coming on board because the airlines are not informed of the new law yet.

Please check for more updates to come. For the latest information on Thailand’s entry requirements, please visit our website. Thank you !

06/01/2023

New measures adopted for all foreign tourists arriving in Thailand

Because the Thai Government want to collect its shares from the Chinese Travelers Market, the Health Department has adopted 4 new Covid-19 measures for all foreign tourists arriving in the kingdom. The Public Health Ministry adopted the measures in response to the Chinese government’s decision to ease travel restrictions on their citizens starting January 8.2023 According to Thai PBS World, the new measures include:

++ All visitors must have received at least two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine before their arrival

++ All visitors should take out health insurance coverage, which includes Covid-19, before their departure for Thailand

++ All visitors should wear face masks while travelling on public transport in Thailand and public places and take rapid antigen tests if they develop Covid-like symptoms

++ All visitors should postpone their visits to Thailand if they develop a respiratory illness

The measures were approved yesterday at a joint meeting between the Transport, Public Health, Foreign Affairs and Tourism and Sports ministries, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Office of the Insurance Commission.

Anutin Charnvirakul, the Public Health Minister, chaired the meeting and said that he is confident that Thailand is fully prepared to cope with the mass arrival of Chinese tourists. He assured that all foreign tourists, including the Chinese, will be treated equally, without discrimination.

Since the Covid variants spreading in China resemble the variants detected in Thailand, Anutin assured that coronavirus won’t be used as a pretext to discriminate against any nationality when visiting the country. He also said that tourists who want to get vaccinated while visiting Thailand can do so, but it will be at their own cost as the government has no policy to provide free vaccinations to tourists.

Deputy Government Spokesperson, Traisuree Traisoranakul, says that for those foreign tourists who become infected with the coronavirus while in Thailand, they can call the tourist police at 1155, the Tourism Authority of Thailand at 1672 or tourist assistance centres at 02 134 4077 for help or advice.

She recommends that tourists who want to continue their travels from Thailand stay at “SHA Plus” hotels, where they can receive screening services that are certified by the Thai Medical Science Department. A re-introduction of Covid measures has been seen worldwide, following China’s decision to open its doors. Beijing has seen hospitals overflowing with Covid patients since it relaxed its zero Covid policywhich was regarded as one of the strictest in the world.

14/12/2022

e-Visas now available in 38 cities, 23 countries

Travelling to Thailand just got a little bit easier. E-visa services have now been launched by the Royal Thai Embassy and General Consulates in 23 different countries. Some 38 cities around the world are now able to process applications and grant electronic visas for traveler to enter Thailand. The service is available in 19 countries throughout Europe, as well as in the United States, Canada, China, and South Korea. Applicants will be able to apply through these embassies or consulates online through a special e-Visa website.

Many different types of visas are available as e-visas. The most common are tourist visas, business visas, and investor visas. People applying for non-immigrant visas can also apply ED for studying, O for visiting family and friends, and F for government or diplomatic travel.

Long-term resident visas and long-stay visas will also be able to be issued electronically. Smart visas and other official and diplomatic visas will be able to be done online as well. People who are approved will receive their e-visas through email.

The list of countries and cities where people can apply for e-Visas is as follows:

EUROPE
Austria
Vienna
Belgium
Brussels
Czech Republic
Prague
Denmark
Copenhagen
Finland
Helsinki
France
Paris
Germany
Berlin
Frankfurt
Munich
Greece
Athens
Hungary
Budapest
Italy
Rome
Netherlands
The Hague
Norway
Oslo
Poland
Warsaw
Portugal
Lisbon
Romania
Bucharest
Spain
Madrid
Sweden
Stockholm
Switzerland
Bern
United Kingdom
London

THE AMERICAS
Canada
Ottowa
Vancouver
United States of America
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
Washington DC
ASIA
China
Beijing
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
Kunming
Nanning
Qingdao
Xiamen
Xian
South Korea
Seoul

More information can be found on www.thaievisa.go.th or by phone by calling +66 (0) 2572-8442.

13/12/2022

Michelin Guide 2023 | The Restaurant Stars in Thailand

Featured in this sixth local edition are 441 dining venues – with 6 two Michelin Stars (all retained their status), 29 one Michelin Star, 189 Bib Gourmand, and 217 other recommended entries. New additions to the 2023 Guide consist of 5 in the one Michelin Star (4 new, 1 promotion), and 59 in the Bib Gourmand list (53 new, 6 promotion), together with another 54 in the Guide’s recommended selection. Out of 111 new entries, 69 are from four representative cities of Thailand’s Northeast or “Isan” region (Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, and Udon Thani), newly covered in the 2023 edition. For more information check the Thai Forum Food Blog.....

19/04/2020

Thailand Travel | Nightlife Forum
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31/03/2020

Thailand | Nationwide Curfew from April 03.2020

Thailand will announce a nationwide curfew between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. starting on April 03.2020 to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 Virus. The curfew will include some exceptions: transport of medical supplies, movement of people into quarantine, patients and travel of medical personnel, according to the statement shown to the press.

25/03/2020

Covid-19: State of Emergency declared for Thailand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday (March 25), unveiling tougher restrictions on normal life within Thailand as the Ministry of Public Health confirmed 107 new infections in the country over a 24-hour period. The emergency will come into effect nationwide from midnight on Wednesday and remain in force until April 30. 2020 The decree has barred travel to Thailand via land, sea and air, though certain exceptions have been made for goods transportation, diplomatic missions and foreigners with work permits. In addition, Thai citizens with embassy permits and health certificates, besides any other journey approved by the Prime Minister, will be exempt from the travel ban.

All nightclubs, playgrounds and sports venues in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon - which were adjudged to pose a high risk of infection - were ordered to close down indefinitely, as were spas, gyms and massage parlours, reported Khaosod English.

Under the emergency decree, hoarding of food, drinking water and medical supplies will be punished.

People aged younger than five and older than 70 - who are seen to be more vulnerable to the disease - have also been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

The decree suggested that these vulnerable people should venture outside only for essential activities, such as medical appointments, banking activities, the purchase of food, to contact the police or carry out law enforcement orders.

People with pre-existing conditions were also asked to stay indoors. All large gatherings have been banned.

Commuting between provinces has been discouraged, and people who travel to other provinces will be required to undergo health checks and furnish their personal details for possible quarantine.

Violation of the provisions of the decree can be punished with a jail term of up to two months under the 2005 Royal Decree on Emergency Situations. In addition, any other acts that are not covered by the decree but are seen to jeopardise public health and safety will be punishable under existing laws.

There was no mention of a curfew in the emergency decree, but it provided security officers with immunity from prosecution when carrying out orders issued by their superiors in relation to the outbreak.

Establishments providing essential goods and services will continue to operate, including banks, factories, markets, financial institutions, gas stations and online delivery services.

The emergency authorises Mr Prayut to helm efforts to fight the virus with the help of the permanent secretaries of public health, interior, commerce and foreign affairs.

The commander of the armed forces has been given the responsibility of handing security-related matters.

"Only necessary measures will be issued, to prevent the spread of the virus," the announcement said, according to the Bangkok Post.

As part of the effort to combat Covid-19, a centre that was set up to handle matters related to the disease will be redesignated as a Covid Emergency Centre, under which various committees will be set up to monitor the implementation of various directives.

The declaration of a state of emergency has raised concerns about the possibility of the decree being used to crack down on dissidents.

Meanwhile, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Ministry of Public Health, said the number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Thailand has risen to 934 following the latest cases.

Of these, 860 cases involved patients under treatment, 70 people had recovered and been discharged, and there have been four deaths.

The cases can be divided into three groups, according to Dr Taweesin.

Infections in the first group of 27 cases were connected to infection clusters: four had attended a boxing event in a stadium, five had worked in or been to entertainment venues, four had attended religious ceremonies and 14 had been in close contact with others previously confirmed as infected.

Among the individuals in the first cluster were a freelancer, a company employee, merchant, students, taxi drivers, police and prisoners.

The second group comprised 13 people, of whom six had just returned from overseas (two Thais and a Briton, Finn, American, and German). Meanwhile, five were working in crowded areas or close to foreigners. Two members of the group were doctors - one was a surgeon who displayed mild symptoms after working with 25 medical staff, who now need to self-quarantine.

People in the last group of 67 are still being investigated over how they were infected.

Meanwhile, 13 people were the latest to fully recover from the disease and return home.

In a separate development, about 60,000 migrant workers living in Thailand have fled the country since the authorities shut malls and many businesses at the weekend to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a Thai interior ministry official said on Wednesday, reported Reuters.

A Thai interior ministry official told Reuters about 60,000 migrant workers from Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar had returned home as of Tuesday.

29/01/2020

Coronavirus Update | More cases in Thailand

Thailands Health Minister Charnvirakul has reportedly admitted the country cannot stop the virus from spreading because there are so many Chinese travellers in the country. With 14 confirmed cases of the disease, Thailand is the worst-affected nation outside of China. And it became the first country to confirm overseas cases on Jan 13, before Japan followed on Jan 16. Almost 4,600 people have caught the Wuhan coronavirus around the world so far, and 106 have died in China. The Wuhan coronavirus has now been infecting people in China and abroad for four weeks since it was first noticed on December 31. 2019

It has been difficult to contain because it appears to spread by coughing, sneezing and close personal contact, and may even pass on before someone has symptoms. Many people only become mildly ill and might not notice anything is wrong with them, making them more likely to pass the infection on. And there have also been what are called 'super-spreading' events in which one person can infect multiple others before they recover, speeding up transmission.

Fears of the coronavirus's spread around the world have grown exponentially over the past week as the number of patients infected has soared from just 308 on January 21 to more than 4,500 on January 28. Countries all over the world are taking extraordinary steps to stop the coronavirus reaching their shores.

Hong Kong today said it would stop trains and ferries, Russia and Mongolia have closed land borders with China and airport screening is in place globally.

Thailand is screening all passengers from China at its airports and has planes on standby to retrieve an estimated 64 people who are stranded in the locked-down Hubei region.

Thailand is a top destination for Chinese tourists and there have been 22,000 visitors from Wuhan alone during January, Sky reported. And it is travellers who have bumped up the country's virus count.

All but one of the confirmed coronavirus patients there have been Chinese nationals visiting from the Wuhan area.

In fact, five of them were members of a single family from Hubei aged between six and 70. A sixth declared recently came from the neighbouring Chongqing province.

But tourism this year is expected to take a hit because of the outbreak, with forecast visitor numbers down from 11 million in 2019 to 9 million this year.

05/01/2020

4 Beautiful Gardens in Chiang Mai

Thailand is officially entering the cool season, and it’s a time when the country is in full bloom. In Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai’s mountains, parks and gardens burst to life with seasonal blooms flowering in the beautiful sunshine. We recommending four beautiful gardens and parks in Chiang Mai for Thai and foreign visitors to enjoy some of the province’s most amazing natural sights during this cool season.

•• I Love Flower Farm

This farm is increasing popular, especially among Thai tourists, for its beautiful gardens of marguerite and cutter flowers. Open daily, from 09.00-18.00 Hrs., the Farm has a limit for 200 visitors per day. Advance reservation is required at Tel. +66 (0) 82-897-2679. Entrance fee is 70 Baht per person and comes with a welcome set.

•• Rai Dok Lom Nao

Literally translated as the ‘winter flower farm’, this lovely hilly garden of verbena flowers is located on Mon Chaem. The hill of Mon Chaem is popular among Thai and foreign tourists for its beautiful mountaintop viewpoint overlooking the Mae Rim Valley and Royal Project farms. The flower farm is open daily, from 06.00-18.30 Hrs. Entrance fee is 20 Baht per person.

•• Rai Wang Than

While and yellow chrysanthemum flowers cover the hills and valleys of Ban Om Long. As well as plenty of photo opportunities, the farm also welcomes visitors with delicious noodles and refreshing chrysanthemum juice. Open daily, from 06.00-18.00 Hrs. Entrance fee is 20 Baht per person. But hurry! This year, the farm is open until 25 November only.

•• Khun Pae Royal Project

Last but not least is Thailand’s largest and picturesque fields of hydrangea flowers, spanning over 200 rai. Do check in advance whether the flowers have yet to be harvested when you want to visit, at Tel. +66 (0) 95-450-6335. Entrance fee is 30 Baht per person.

Remarks: The above recommendations are for travellers with their own transportation and able to communicate in Thai. For those who require a guide, do check with licensed travel companies for best touring options in combination with attractions along the route to these flower gardens.

05/01/2020

Meditation, Herbal Treatments and Monasteries

Local wisdom holds a highly respected place throughout regional communities of all sizes within Thailand, employing knowledge and traditions that are faithfully passed on from generation to generation. It’s applied in various areas of everyday life, including health and wellness. Particular locations or attractions are often renowned for a certain expertise or wisdom; such as, the following in each of the kingdom’s five regions.

•• Central Region

Prachin Buri province is known for its herbal plants and traditional Thai medicines, and is often referred to as Thailand’s herbal city. A lot about medical local wisdom can be learned here and an interesting place to start is the Abhaibhubejhr Thai Herbal Medicine Museum which – much as its name suggests – is dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional Thai medicine knowledge. This building of Baroque architectural style in Prachin Buri town was once used as a reception hall for King Rama VI and other members of the Royal Family. It now houses Thai herbal medicine textbooks, folk medicine items and old medicine-making equipment.

There’s also a traditional Thai drugstore, which emanates a historical ambience with its old medical cabinets, drug counter, herbs cabinet and glass jars used for macerating herbs. Visitors can purchase the Abhaibhubejhr brand of processed herbal medicine.

After having explored the Museum, visitors can make their way to the Abhaibhubejhr Day Spa. This was created as part of a social enterprise and provides spa services and treatments. Visitors may, for example, like to try the ‘Pao Ya’ abdominal fire therapy, which is a traditional treatment that helps decrease indigestion and allergies.

•• The Northeast

Those interested in doing a Buddhist meditation retreat may choose to do so at a temple in Northeast Thailand. Many of the monasteries in the Northeast fall under the Thai forest tradition, in which monastics aim to live as closely to how the Buddha lived as possible. Hallmarks of this tradition include living in the forest, using the human body as a meditation subject and maintaining mindfulness in all activities.

A multi-day retreat typically involves rising at 05.00 Hrs., not eating after noon, staying in basic accommodation, wearing non-revealing white clothes and following the Eight Precepts or in some cases only the Five Moral Precepts and possibly performing daily chores. There is usually a mix of seated and walking meditation along with listening to Dhamma talks and meeting with instructors.

For those concerned about possible communication issues, Wat Pah Nanachat in Ubon Ratchathani is a forest temple that uses English as the primary language. The day starts particularly early though – at 03.00 Hrs. – and men who stay longer than a week are expected to shave their heads and eyebrows.

•• The South

Ranong’s hot springs have long been reputed for their medicinal properties and this, together with their rustic outdoor appeal, see them continue to draw both foreign and Thai visitors. The springs, of which the closest are a convenient 2 kilometres from Ranong town in Raksawarin Park, are probably the most popular attraction in the surrounding area.

Set in the pleasant park landscape, there are three natural springs offering differing water temperature from a soothing 40 degrees Celsius up to a rather hot 65 degrees Celsius. The springs were remodelled in recent years and this prompted the opening of several small boutique hotels nearby, which cater to visitors seeking a hot springs dip in the spirit of health and wellness.

A bit further out of town is the Pornrang Hot Springs, a quieter spot situated just inside the Ngao Waterfall National Park. There’s a river running close by the hot springs which present the opportunity to take a dip in this cool water and then go over to the spring to warm up.

•• The East

These days the different types of massage available are as varied as the multitude of herbs and oils that can be used in the treatments. Thus, it takes something quite out-of-the-ordinary to stand a particular massage apart from the rest.

Sitting encompassed in a chicken coop with just your head poking out of the top for an herbal steam bath in a tropical Thai countryside setting surely must qualify. This is an exotic treatment that can be enjoyed at Chong Chang Tune Live Ecomuseum, located in Bo Rai district around 50 minutes by car from Trat town.

The rather unique treatment is a highlight of the ‘living museum’ experience that’s on offer to visitors by the local Chong community incorporating local wisdom. The herbs used in the chicken coop steam bath, for example, are gathered from the village’s surrounding countryside. And following the steam bath, there’s a white fragrant mud body scrub in the nearby river.

•• The North

‘Yam Khang’ is a traditional Lanna-style massage technique that’s been passed down through the generations. Also known as Thai traditional fire therapy, it involves the masseuse (normally men) using the soles of their feet – which they have dipped in healing herbs and oils and heated in a precise way – on the pressure points of the body. The treatment is aimed at relieving muscles, tendons and bone pain and also numbness.

You won’t, however, find the Yam Khang massage widely available. It’s considered somewhat of a sacred practice and only certain places will offer this.

Ban Rai Kong Khing in Hang D**g district around a 30-minute drive from Chiang Mai city is one place you can experience Yam Khang. A community-based tourism initiative, the village has been recognised with awards for its approach to sustainable development and as an outstanding Lanna cultural experience.

There are some 700 families involved in the initiative, and visitors to the village will notice how it indeed feels like a community. Everybody pitches in, some working as guides, some cooking and others tending to livestock and various other roles. This paves the way for a number of activities that can be enjoyed at Ban Rai Kong Khing in addition to the Yam Khang massage; such as, learning to cook local dishes, making handicrafts and exploring the area on bicycle.

05/01/2020

Thai Regional Cuisine | "Must Eat Dishes"

Much-loved, must-eat dishes from different regions of Thailand. Thai food is known for its scintillating flavours, astounding variety and aesthetic appeal. Here are some of the most popular ‘must-eat’ dishes from different regions of the kingdom.

The North

Continuing a dining tradition of old Chiang Mai and the Lanna Kingdom, a khan t**e dinner features a small round table upon which is served a variety of dishes in individual bowls. People sit on mats or cushions around the table and choose from the dishes as they like. The dishes typically include such delights as sticky rice, chicken or pork curry, fried chicken, vegetables, soup, fried pork skin and chilli dips. During the dinner, there are traditional dance, music and sword performances to entertain diners.

A delicious dish that’s iconic of Chiang Mai, khao soi is a creamy yellow curry soup with egg noodles and slow-cooked chicken (sometimes beef) that’s tender enough to slide right off the bone. It’s topped off with crunchy fried noodles for a lovely contrast to the egg noodles. The tasty soup is typically made with coconut milk, and sides like lime, shallots and pickled vegetables offer even more scintillating flavours.

The Northeast (I-san)

Lap is a spicy salad dish from the Northeast and neighbouring Lao PDR., but it’s not a vegetable salad … it’s a meat salad. Often eaten with sticky rice, two of the most popular variations are lap kai (chicken) and lap mu (pork), in which the meat is minced and tossed with fish sauce, lime juice, chilli flakes, mint, basil and red onions, as well as toasted rice for a touch of crunchiness. Lap wun sen is another variation that uses glass noodles or vermicelli.

Spot a food vendor vigorously mushing away with a mortar and pestle, and there’s a good chance they’re making som tam. This spicy green papaya salad is a Northeastern dish widely consumed throughout Thailand, often together with sticky rice and grilled chicken. Som tam is made to a customer’s particular liking and the usual ingredients include sliced tomatoes, yard long beans, peanuts, dried shrimp, garlic, fish sauce, lime, palm sugar and sometimes freshwater rice paddy crabs.

Literally translating to ‘sausage from the Northeast’, sai krok Isan is a garlicky fermented sausage made of pork and rice. The rice helps the fermentation process that gives the sausage its signature tanginess. Sai krok Isan can be eaten on its own or with sticky rice, and also fresh cabbage leaves and ginger to counteract the garlic element.

Nam tok in Thai means waterfall, and nam tok nuea is a juicy, tangy beef salad typically eaten with sticky rice and so named for the juices dripping from the meat, as it is grilled. Shallots, onions, lime juice, mint leaves and ground roasted rice are added to the beef which is sliced into bite-size pieces.

Central Thailand

Usually eaten with rice, massaman is a rich, relatively mild curry in which spices not frequently used in Thai curries; such as, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cardamom, cloves, cumin, bay leaves and star anise are combined with local produce like dried chilli peppers, cilantro seeds, lemongrass, galangal, white pepper, shallots and garlic. Due to its Muslim roots, massaman is most commonly made with chicken, although there are beef, mutton and duck variations. Potatoes and onions are added in, as well as coconut milk and peanuts.

Kaeng khiao wan is a green curry dish also eaten with rice. Coconut milk and fresh green chillies give this curry its creamy green colour, and it tends to be more pungent than the milder red curries. Along with fish, fish balls or meat, other ingredients include fish sauce, Thai eggplant, pea aubergine and vegetables.

Kaeng som or Thai sour curry is a spicy fish curry or soup with vegetables, one that is made without coconut milk and which gets its characteristic sour taste from the tamarind used in its preparation. The favoured vegetable ingredients include cauliflower, white radish, cabbage, carrot, long beans, Chinese cabbage and asparagus. A popular alternative to fish for this dish that’s eaten with rice too, are shrimps.

With their unique spongey texture, Thai fish cakes or thot man pla hold sauces and other liquids well and so when they’re bitten into, all those flavours are released. The fish cakes’ own distinctive taste comes from the red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, shrimp paste and chilli ingredients used to make them.

The South

Few dishes say ‘Southern Thai cuisine’ more than khao yam paktai, a tart and salty rice salad that contains an array of ingredients including carrots and long beans, sour mango, pomelo, ground dried shrimp or fish, roasted coconut, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and chillies. A main component of this dish is a distinctive salad dressing called nam budu made from fish or prawns fermented with salt. The rice eaten with khao yam paktai is typically cooked with Morinda leaves or butterfly pea flower juice, for colour and aroma.

While to some it is an acquired taste, in the South of Thailand phat sato is a popular snack. Also known as stink beans due to their powerful aroma, these nutrition-packed beans are commonly stir-fried in a curry paste blended from other robust ingredients like garlic and chillies, and accompanied by pork or shrimps.

Pla thot kamin or turmeric fried fish is another popular Southern Thai dish. The fish most commonly used is pla daeng, a type of threadfin bream, and this is cooked to slightly crispy. The use of garlic and turmeric – known for its many medicinal and health properties – enhances the dish’s flavours.

The East

Thai massaman has been ranked among the world’s best food dishes by CNN, and a delicious variation from Eastern Thailand is Thai massaman durian curry with chicken. It’s a delightful fusion of the great flavours of the massaman curry and the so-called ‘king of fruits’, and it makes sense given that the Eastern province of Chanthaburi is famed for its fruit production, especially durian.

Chamuang leaves are a popular ingredient in Eastern Thai cooking and notable dishes that feature their tart, sour taste sensation include kaeng mu bai chamuang or pork belly curry with sour Chamuang leaves and tom bai Chamuang, which is similar to the world-famous tom yam soup.

Ban Bueng pork noodle soup is a well-loved clear soup dish associated with Chon Buri’s Ban Bueng district, which features dried squid and fried Chinese fish balls.

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Elite Model Management (Thailand)
Sukhumvit 31 Sukhumvit Road
Swaness
Swaness Studio Sukhumvit Soi

บริการท่องเที่ยว อื่นๆใน Bangkok

KTC WORLD
อาคารสมัชชาวาณิช 2 ชั้น 14 ถนนสุขุมวิท แขวงคลองตันเหนือ เขตวัฒนา กรุงเทพฯ
Giantgogo - ยักษ์อยากเที่ยว
Bangkok Airways
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
Siam Paragon
Kanoklin Visa Service รับทำวีซ่าอเมริกา ออสเต
The Platinum Fashion Mall
Explorer Smile Co., Ltd.
Suraoklongneung
ชมรมการท่องเที่ยว TNI
สถาบันเทคโนโลยีไทย-ญี่ปุ่น 1771/1 ถนนพัฒนาการ แขวงสวนหลวง เขตสวนหลวง
Uchoose Tour
คูคตคลอง3 อำเภอลำลูกกา
ทัวร์ในประเทศ ไม่ไปไม่รู้ By Ksmiletravel
10510
PHEN SOKAN
Thepharak Road
Travel Bubble Thailand
กรุงเทพมหานคร
PU Kabey
Sanam Chai Road
ไปก็ไป - Go Went Gone

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