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This is a dip called “nam phrik mamuang”. In the ingredients pictured below, you can see palm sugar, red chilli, red shallots, dried shrimp, green mango and shrimp paste in the middle. Put the shrimp paste into a mortar and … Continue reading →

One of the most unusual Thai sweets are the “khanom luk chub”. These desserts are made from mung-bean flour and come in various colours and shapes. They are made to look like a variety of different fruit and vegetables. These … Continue reading →

Thai food is certainly world famous these days. It has been estimated that there are now Thai restaurants in 13,000 locations around the world. These range from fast-food take-aways to up-market restaurants. Many of them have been set up by … Continue reading →

Bangkok is a melting pot of interesting sights, unusual flavours and even the bizarre that have given the city iconic status. Gleaming temples and palaces are juxtaposed with modern skyscrapers; it’s past, present and future represented as a whole that … Continue reading →

You’ll never be without ideas for things to do in Bangkok – that’s something you can count on! Apart from the customary sight-seeing, shopping and nightlife pleasures that await, Bangkok has something to thrill young or old. Whether you’re an … Continue reading →

Given the sheer size of Bangkok and the city’s ethnic and cosmopolitan diversity, it’s not surprising that certain areas have become a reflection of their inhabitants. Chinatown is vibrant and colourful, completely different to nearby Khao San Road with its … Continue reading →