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  • What Travelers Need to Know about Makha Bucha Day in Thailand

  • What Travellers Need to Know about Makha Bucha Day in Thailand Makha Bucha is one of the 4 most important Theravada Buddhist holidays in Thailand. It takes place on the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, which coincides with either February or March. It falls on Feb 11, Mar 1, and Feb 19 in 2017, 2018, and 2019 respectively. It is a national holiday, allowing a full day for Buddhist devotees to attend religious ceremonies at temples. A lot of Thais observe the 5 and 8 moral precepts on the day. If you visit Thailand during Makha Bucha, keep in mind there are do’s and don’ts. Read on to understand what Makha Bucha is, what it means for Buddhist Thais, and how you can participate as a traveler.   What is Makha Bucha? Makha Bucha ceremony in Chiang Mai Traditional Thai calendar is a lunar one and takes after the lunisolar Buddhist calendar. Makha is the 3rd lunar month and Bucha means to honor. Makha Bucha commemorates the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month when Buddha delivered his core teachings. The teachings were called Ovada Patimokkha, summarized as ‘to cease from all evil; to do good deeds; and to cleanse one’s mind.’ To be more exact, that day took place 45 years before Buddhist era and exactly 9 months after Buddha achieved Enlightenment. History also says that 4 special things happened on the day.     1) It was a full moon day. 2) 1,250 Sangha (monk) spontaneously gathered at the Veluvana Temple to see Buddha. 3) All of them were ordained by Buddha himself 4) All of them were Arahant (enlightened)     Makha Bucha day wasn’t observed in Thailand until the second half of the 19th century when King Mongkut started a Makha Bucha ceremony in his royal court. The religious ceremony had remained a royal affair for a while before temples nationwide organized ceremonies which commoners could attend.   Pin this poster to share this blog with your followers! How is Makha Bucha Observed in Thailand? A young girl meditating in a temple Apart from giving food to monks in alm bowls which people do every day, Buddhist Thais go make merit at temples. Some people observe the 5 precepts which include no alcohol consumption. Several temples organize meditations where attendees wear white robes, sleep there, and observe the 8 precepts. In the evening, there are candle light processions. People walk around the Ubosot (Ordination Hall) clockwise three times, praying and holding flowers, incenses, and a candle. In 2006, the government titled Makha Bucha the ‘Day of Pure Love and Gratitude.’ It was the government’s cultural campaign to reduce the rate of teenage virginity loss on Valentine’s day, which falls on the same month as Makha Bucha.   Where to Experience Makha Bucha Celebrations? Buddhist devotees praying at Phutthamonthon Buddhist Park Buddhist ceremonies and rituals take place at temples and meditation centers all around the country from dawn to dusk. Meditation and praying at some sites begins before midnight and goes on until early morning. While some merit making activities including meditation only allow participants, you may observe a candle procession at a temple, unless you’re a Buddhist and want to join a procession. In Bangkok, the Golden Mountain and Wat Benjamabopit (the Marble Temple) are great sites to observe a procession. At the Golden Mountain, monks lead a procession up the hilltop pagoda.  The local government of Prachin Buri, a province located 3 hours northeast of Bangkok, annually organizes the Makha Bucha fair where religious activities take place along with a lantern release into the night sky, exhibitions about Buddhism, markets, and a cultural procession. The event’s location itself is an important archeological site related to the early period of Buddhism in Thailand.     The traditional Garland Procession in Yasothon Province At Ban Fa Yat village of Yasothon in Northeastern Thailand, Makha Bucha gets more festive with the traditional Garland Procession and dances. Popped rice and flowers, used as offerings to Buddha, are stringed into beautiful garlands and paraded across the village. The procession takes place one day prior to the actual Makha Bucha day.   Beautiful popped rice garland Do’s and Don’ts on Makha Bucha Day Although Makha Bucha is a national holiday, banks and commercial centers are open. No alcohol for sale, from midnight to midnight of the holy day, meaning you cannot buy alcohol from convenient stores and bars. Pubs and bars are closed. However, if you really want to go out, hotel bars serve alcohol. When you visit a temple to observe religious ceremonies, keep your voice down. Code of behaviors for temple visits applies.  …

  • 5 Do-It-Yourself Short Train Trips from Bangkok

  • Short train trips from BangkokThai train is a legacy and legendary. You only do Thailand right once you’ve completed (a) train trips from Bangkok. Overnight trips from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and to Nong Khai (bordering with Laos) have proven to be travelers’ favorites. But there are several train trips from Bangkok you can do within a day or over a weekend. They are perfect if you have limited time, yet want to maximize your local travel experience. It’s time to travel slow, watch scenic countryside whizzing past out of your window, and be hypnotized by the clickety-clacksounds!   1. Ayutthaya ONE WAY TRAVEL TIME OF THIS TRAIN TRIP FROM BANGKOK: 1.20 hour RECOMMENDED TRIP LENGTH: 1 day Thanks to Ayutthaya’s proximity to Bangkok, Ayutthaya can be reached by car in one hour. Without having your own ride, a train is the second-best transportation option to get to Ayutthaya. Trains from Hua Lamphong, the main railway station in Bangkok, leave every hour and takes takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to arrive at Ayutthaya Railway Station. There are plenty of things to do in Ayutthaya once you arrive. Temple and palace ruins in Ayutthaya Historical Park will keep you busy all day. You may visit a floating market, elephant camps, museums with heating & service repair , once you have enough of the historical ruins. The best way to get around Ayutthaya is by motorbike or bicycle which you can rent from shops opposite to the train station. Or you can charter a local Tuk Tuk. Price for the whole day starts at 900 THB. But if you’re looking for an easier way to do Ayutthaya in one day with a professional and fun tour guide, check out our Ancient Ayutthaya Food & History Tour. ITINERARY FOR THIS TRAIN TRIP FROM BANGKOK 7am Take the Rapid Train No.111 at Hua Lamphong Train Station 8.40am Arrive at Ayutthaya Railway Station Morning Visit Ayutthaya Historical Park. The highlights are Buddha statue’s head in trees at Wat Mahathat; the Big Buddha at Wat Phanan Choeng; Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon; Ayutthaya Elephant Palace Lunch Have grilled giant river prawns with steamed rice at a riverside restaurant. Try Saithong River Restaurant or Krua Ya Bua. Afternoon Ayothaya Floating Market or Million Toy Museum 4.30pm Take the Ordinary Train No.301 6.30pm Arrive at Hua Lamphong Station 2. Maeklong Railway Market ONE WAY TRAVEL TIME OF THIS TRAIN TRIP FROM BANGKOK: 2.30 hour RECOMMENDED TRIP LENGTH: 1 day Maeklong Railway Market is famous for the train track that cuts through it and vendors’ awnings that withdraw to give way for a train to pass through. While you can get to the market by van or car, secure a good spot on the ground for photos, and wait for the train to arrive (which is what most tourists do), you can be on a train yourself and see the hustles and bustles from a different perspective. Riding a train through Maeklong Railway Market is a unique experience. The trip can’t get more local. The scenery is along the way is stunning. With people waiting to take photos when your train arrives, you feel more or less like a super star! A train trip from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market is not all that easy and straightforward. Plus, you must make an early start. That’s why travelers usually join arranged tours with private transportation like Offbeat Floating Markets Food Tour. However, it’s totally doable. And once you arrive at Maeklong Railway Market, Amphawa Floating Market is only 7.5 km away. You can easily spend 2-3 hours there and might miss the last train back to Bangkok. In this case, the last minivan leaves Amphawa at 8pm. ITINERARY FOR THIS TRAIN TRIP FROM BANGKOK 5.30am Leave Wongwian Yai Train Station (Bangkok) to Maha Chai Train Station (Samut Sakhon province) 6.30am Arrive at Maha Chai Train Station. Walk a few hundred meters to the Mahachai Pier. Take a short 3-THB ferry ride across a river. Once across, walk 5 minutes to Ban Laem Railway Station. Buy a ticket for the 7.30am train to Meaklong Train Station. 7.30am Depart Ban Laem Railway Station. Sea salt farms are along the way – photo opportunities. 8.30am Pass through Maeklong Railway Market. Have your awesome photo moment. The train terminates here. Get off and have breakfast. Explore Maeklong Railway Market and be submerged in piles of fresh seafood and colorful local produce. 11.10am Now it’s your turn to be on the ground, take a spot near the track, and wait for another train to pass through. To continue to Amphawa Floating Market, catch a songtaew (a pick-up taxi) in front of Tanachart Bank. The ride takes 10 – 15 minutes and cost 8-10 THB per person. If you plan to return to Bangkok on the same day, it’s wise to secure a seat in a mini-van back to Bangkok as soon as you arrive at the floating market. 3. The Death Railway of Kanchanaburi ONE WAY TRAVEL TIME OF THIS TRAIN TRIP FROM BANGKOK: 2 – 6 hours RECOMMENDED TRIP LENGTH: 1/2 day The Death Railway is perhaps the most popular short train trip near Bangkok thanks to its the breath-taking scenery along the track, natural attractions, and its notorious history. The track was built during WWII by Japanese army which used forced labour of local civilian workers and Allied prisoners of war. The construction caused up to 100,000 deaths of the forced laborers, giving the track its name. Once you leave Bangkok, your first stop is Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest golden stupa in the world (127 meters). Next is the famous River Kwai Bridge which inspired the movie The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). Then, your train gets on the wooden tall Tham Krasae Bridge. And there you have a mountain cliff within an arm’s reach on one side, and the snaky pretty River Kwai down below on the other. It’s really pretty here so get your camera ready. The bridge is…

  • 7 Alternative Rooftop Bars in Bangkok to Meet Cool Bangkokians

  • Any big-name hotel rooftop bars in Bangkok offer similar experience – lovely views, photogenic cocktails, and pampering service. Good – if you want to take a romantic date out and have a cozy private time. But if you feel like socializing with hipster Thais, chancing up flowing conversations with expat strangers, or simply want a more easy-going bar, check out our selected alternative rooftop bars in Bangkok. Time to throw this dress code away (except for Above 11), keep that expensive cologne in the closet… and yes, you may go to these bars in your flip flops! Bangkok offers us endless nightlife possibilities. Apart from this review you’re about to read, we have also written a blog about 5 Best Exotic Bars in Bangkok. So, check that out as well. But if you don’t want to plan a night out, simply come with us on the Bangkok Exotic Bar Crawl by Tuk Tuk. We’ll hop the city’s most famous 4 themed bars in one night on the back of a Tuk Tuk. All you need to do is to prepare yourself to have a blast, bottom up delicious drinks, and let the night’s rhythms take you on a Bangkok nightlife adventure. Bangkok’s Alternative Rooftop Bar #1 Wanderlust Rooftop Set up to be a home‘s backyard, Wanderlust creates an atmosphere to feel friendly and comfortable. Thong Lo‘s trendy crowd, Sukhumvit expats, and guests of the hotel downstairs come to relax and chill together. The alfresco bar‘s seating area offers wooden sofas, rattan chairs, and high stools. Green fake grass covers the floor (and even some tables). Pots and plants dot the place. Bright street art on walls and dangling light bulbs complete the hipster vibe. Music is selected from pop-rock, to today’s hits, and electro pop tunes. TO DRINK @ THIS ROOFTOP BAR: Local and imported beer. Girl-friendly and pretty looking cocktails like strawberry mojito, Ocean 10 (long island ice tea, blue caracao), Irish Cream (Baileys, Milo, slices of strawberry) WHEN & WHERE: 6pm – 2am, daily | Above Nagiya Japanese Restaurant, Thong Lo Rd., Soi 13 | Thong Lo BTS Skytrain Station | Tel. 088 696 9445 | FB: Wanderlust.Rooftop    Bangkok’s Alternative Rooftop Bar #2 Jham Jun Bar & Bistro One of several bar options in the Bangkok’s backpacker haven Khao San Road and Phra Athit area, Jham Jun sits on the rooftop of a low-rise building and offers a view of the illuminated Phra Sumen Fortress (until 9pm) not too far away. The bar of raw concrete floor, dark-hued wood, and steel furniture, technically has 2 levels. The 2nd level is a raised platform with low tables and cushions for sitting. The light in this area is only provided by kerosene lamps on the tables so it’s quite dark but you do feel closer to the stars here. A duo band plays acoustic covers indie and pop songs. TO DRINK @ THIS ROOFTOP BAR: Local and imported beer. Cute cocktails like Phra Jan Tem Jai (orange liqueur, lime juice, and syrup), Honeybee (orange liqueur, lime juice, white rum, honey) WHEN & WHERE: 6pm – 1am, daily | 5Th floor, Fortville Guesthouse, Phrasumeru Rd. | To enter the bar, take an old-fashion elevator from the ground floor | Tel. 02 282 3932 | FB: Jhamjun      Bangkok’s Alternative Rooftop Bar #3 Eagle Nest Eagle Nest is one of the Chao Phraya riverside dining & evening hot spots. The views and atmosphere alone already make this bar a winner. The bar offers stunning views of Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn and Wat Pho in the same time, depending on which side of the bar you sit. To get a sunset over Wat Arun, get there between 5.30 and 6.30, and stay long after to see the temple being illuminated. At the other side of the bar, under the roof, you overlook Wat Pho, which is also lit up at night. This is a great place to take a romantic date and yet there is no need to dress up. WHEN & WHERE: 6pm – 1am | Rooftop of Sala Arun Hotel, Ta Tien St. | Tel. 02 622 2932 | FB: Sala Arun Bangkok    Bangkok’s Alternative Rooftop Bar #4 Skytrain Jazz Club We’ve voted it the hipster-est rooftop bar on our list, in Bangkok even. First, you climb a narrow stair flight of 6 floors through a building, heavily graffiti-ed and dimly-lit. Then, you emerge onto the partially roofed terrace that looks like somebody’s living room. Empty bottles sit on window-less window sills. Mismatched retro furniture take over the space, backed by an antique bookshelf. If you take a table at the outdoor’s corner, you can gaze down to the bustling streets of Victory Monument neighborhood below. And every 5 minutes or so, the BTS Skytrain rattle past. The service was friendly and casual. The bar plays jazz and pop music, sometimes live. TO DRINK @ THIS ROOFTOP BAR: local beers, spirits and classic cocktails. WHEN & WHERE: 5pm – 2am, daily | The rooftop (6th floor) of Jo Home Gallery Building at the beginning of Rang Nam St. | Victory Monument BTS Skytrain Station   Bangkok’s Alternative Rooftop Bar #5 Above Eleven Above Eleven is a hotel rooftop bar but we are making an exception for it to be listed here because it’s still much more affordable than other rooftop bars in the city. Tugged in the Bangkok nightlife district of Sukhumvit soi 11, Above Eleven is a bar and restaurant that offers delicious Peruvian Japanese fusion dishes, party music, and value for money signature cocktails. Inspired by New York’s Central Park, the bar features a modern design with natural touches – fake grass on walls and floors, vines, and a maze. Tree-shaped lamps provide purple lighting to the outdoor area. Chairs and high stools are made of wood and there is a long open bar in the center. While gazing into Bangkok’s skyline, you can listen a DJ spinning house and latin music. Salsa social dance…

  • Top 7 Fun Things to Do in Ayutthaya for Travelers

  • There are plenty of things to do in Ayutthaya to keep travelers busy all day. Crowned a UNESCO World Heritage site, Ayutthaya is famous for the historical park where you can explore ancient ruins, temples, and palaces – all Instagram picture perfects. Other fun attractions to substitute or add to a day full of history and temple ruins are rustic villages, museums, elephant sanctuaries, and even floating markets to hang out and pick up cute souvenirs to take home. If you’re a foodie, you’ll find Ayutthaya a heaven – restaurants and street vendors serving traditional Thai dishes and granny-recipe desserts dot every street corner. Now read on our suggestion of things to do in Ayutthaya, plan your day(s), out, and be prepared for a time full of fun! You can leisurely spend 3 days in Ayutthaya. But thanks to its proximity to Bangkok, it’s easy to do Ayutthaya in one day. If you need a fun-full day of Ayutthaya history, ancient ruins, delicious food, and a river adventure, check out our Ancient Ayutthaya Food & History Tour.   Fun Thing to Do in Ayutthaya #1 Ayutthaya Historical Park (Ayutthaya Old City) The historical park or the Old City should top your list ofthings to do in Ayutthaya. If you skip it, you don’t do Ayutthaya right! The 715 acre of land is dotted with over 400 temples (wat in Thai) and palaces sitting on manicured grass lawns with big shady trees. All are the remnants of about 400 years (1350 to 1767) when Ayutthaya was the center and capital of Siam (Thailand to-be). Though the temples and palaces are merely ruins now, they’re very picturesque and well maintained, Among the top sites to visit are the 3 Royal Palaces. Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the most important temple of the city, features three very large stupas that were once gilded. Wat Phanan Choeng is known for its 19 meter tall gilded Buddha image. The Old City is located on an island surrounded by three rivers – a strategic and well-calculated location to guard the city off its enemies. Off the islands, lie settlements of foreign nations such as Portugal, Dutch, France which heavily traded with the kingdom. To get a comprehensive overview of the city’s history and a proper introduction, we recommend you start off at Chao Sam Phraya Museum. THINGS TO DO IN AYUTTHAYA HISTORICAL PARK Visit Wat Mahathat and take a photo of the head of a Buddha image overgrown by a huge fig tree. See St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in the French quarter and the spooky graveyard in the Portuguese village. Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and be amazed by its large stupa and row of seated Buddha images HOW: Opens 8.30am to 5pm, daily. Entrance fee: 50 THB for foreign nationals. The best way to explore the city at a leisure pace is on a 2-wheeler. Bicycles are available for rent everywhere.   Fun Thing to Do in Ayutthaya #2  Bang Pa In Palace A summer dwelling of Siamese kings and their consorts, the palace complex comprises beautiful buildings in European and Thai architecture in a large park-like compound. The palace was founded by King Prasat Thong in 1632 (Ayutthaya era), but many of the edifices were built 250 years later in the Bangkok era. Historical evidences have it that King Ekathotsarot, the father of King Prasat Thong, was shipwrecked near an island where he met a local woman. The king and the woman gave birth to a son, King Prasat Thong, who built a palace on the premise where his parents had met. When the Burmese raided the Ayutthaya kingdom, the palace was left abandoned. Nearly 200 years later, the revival of the palace was ordered done by King Mongkut (Rama IV) of the Bangkok era. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) expanded the complex and added Versaillesque buildings and gardens as we see today. HIGHLIGHTS OF BANG PA IN PALACE Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun is a Chinese-style palace and a throne room. It has beautiful ornamental tiles and elaborate furnishings. Aisawan Thiphya or the ‘floating’ pavilion, is an archetypal Thai pavilion set in a pond. It’s said that young royals always read their poetry in afternoons here. Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is a Buddhist temple built to emulate a Gothic Christian church. HOW: Explore the compound on foot or hire a golf cart for 5 persons (400 THB = 1st hour; then 100 THB/hour) The palace is located 18 km from Ayutthaya Historical Park, and is on the way from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Fun Thing to Do in Ayutthaya #3 Eat Giant River Prawns Ayutthaya offers so many local delicacies, be it sweet or savory. Thai foodies would say, if you’re in Ayutthaya and don’t try giant river prawns, you haven’t really arrived in Ayutthaya! Available at several riverside restaurants, giant freshwater prawns come from fishing in the waters around Ayutthaya as well as from farms. Order is by kilograms. They’re then grilled and served with Thai spicy seafood sauce. The best part is the head’s fat which is salty and creamy. One way to eat it is to take the fat out of the head and mix it with hot steamed rice. After the first bite, you won’t want to trade it with anything!  HOW: Ancient Ayutthaya Food & History Tour features one of the best riverside restaurants serving grilled giant river prawns. Take this tour with us to taste this delicious local delicacy!   Fun Thing to Do in Ayutthaya #4 Learn to Make Roti Sai Mai   A Thai favorite snack and Ayutthaya’s most preferred sweets, Roti Sai Mai is a thin round roti wrapping around colorful candy floss. Believed to be adapted from a Muslim-Indian sweet recipe, the snack is usually sold by Thai Muslim vendors. There is a big Muslim community in Ayutthaya – the best place to get Roti Sai Mai if a local needs to! Natural fruits and leafy greens are used to make color of the candy floss and the…

  • 5 Tropical Beach Paradises & Islands Near Bangkok

  • 5 islands near BangkokThere are several islands near Bangkok. You don’t need to go far away from the city to make your tropical beach holiday dream come true. Most of the Thai picture-postcard islands (koh in Thai) are located in the South, but to get there, you either have to fly or spend a whole day on the road. To reach our picks of islands near Bangkok, it takes only a few hours on the road and a quick boat ride. Since they’re easily accessed by public transportation, they become popular weekend getaways for Bangkokians (which means you can easily visit them too!) So, if you don’t have that much time in Thailand but still want to enjoy white sand, turquoise water, and palm-fringed beaches, go ahead and read on our top picks now. And while you’re planning a trip in Thailand, don’t forget that our country is not all about beaches and temples. To make the most of your holiday, you need to also experience culture and the people. Consider a home stays, a food tour, or any kinds of cultural tours that give you local experiences. With Bangkok Food Tours for instance, you can experience the city’s multiple cuisines and be connected with the locals. Explore our available fun and tasty tours here! 1. Koh Si Chang (เกาะสีชัง) Si Chang is the nearest island to Bangkok and is only one hour from the famous Pattaya. Beach fans might not be very impressed with this island as there are few beaches here and the ones that exist are rather rocky. But if you’re into meeting friendly locals, visiting temples and historical ruins, and exploring fisherman villages and bustling ports, Koh Si Chang should be included in your Thailand visit. Nature lovers will find lots of snorkeling opportunities and secluded jungle pathways for hiking. The island is great for a day trip from Bangkok but 2 days is a perfect length to explore the island with an easy pace yet not too long before you get bored. WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISLAND NEAR BANGKOK Visit King Rama V’s Summer Palace (Chudhadhuj Ratchathan Palace) – The palace is a fine sample of Thai colonial architecture (combination of Thai and European architecture). Its 3 beautiful mansions and a Buddhist chedi have been popular photo spots of the island. Watch a sunset over the island from Khao Phra Chulachomklao hilltop. With 300 steps rising from the ground, this viewpoint also offers a 360 degree view of the island. You may visit the much revered Buddha’s foot print and Chao Poh Khao Yai Chinese shrine en-route Dine at the seaside Sichang Grill. The restaurant serves fresh seafood by kilos at very reasonable prices. HOW TO REACH THIS ISLAND At Bangkok’s Ekkamai Bus Station, take a 2-hour bus ride to Sri Racha (ศรีราชา) where ferries go to Koh Si Chang. In Sri Racha, get off at Robinsons Department Store and take a Tuk Tuk or a motorbike to Koh Loi pier (ท่าเรือเกาะลอย). Ferries leave the pier every hour and takes 40 minutes to reach the island.   2. Koh Lan (เกาะล้าน) Of course, the nearest beach destination from Bangkok is Pattaya. But don’t go to Pattaya for its beaches. Visit themed parks, zoos, shopping malls in Pattaya, then hop on a ferry to clear azure water and sandy beaches on Koh Lan! This is the best island near Bangkok in terms of white-sanded beaches, pristine nature, and tourist facilities. Most of the island is covered with heavy vegetations. It has 6 main beaches, all of which have plenty of water sport activities. You can fill a day up with parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boating, or easily idly relax on a beach chair. WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISLAND NEAR BANGKOK Hire a motorbike (300 THB per day) and go around the island to find your favorite beach. Tien Beach is the smallest on the island and usually become deserted after 5.30pm – a great place to watch sunsets. Nuan is another quiet beach – wild monkeys can be found here. Take a one-day snorkeling or scuba diving trip to the nearby Koh Krok and Koh Sak (east and north of Koh Lan respectively) Go night squid fishing (from around 6pm – midnight) and enjoy sashimi or grilled squid on the boat HOW TO REACH THIS ISLAND Take a minivan at the terminal next to Century Shopping Mall (at Victory Monument). A one-way ticket costs 100-120 THB. In Pattaya, the van will drop you off at Bali Hai pier. Ask for a ferry to Koh Lan. A one-way ferry ticket costs 30 THB.   3. Koh Samet (เกาะเสม็ด) Fire dance show on a beach Another tropical paradise island near Bangkok, Koh Samet has been a popular long holiday escape for Bangkokians. There are more than 15 beaches offering different landscapes. Most of the them have powdery white sand and several are truly secluded. Sai Kaew is the main beach and all activities happen here. If you’re a mid-range to high-end traveler and seek for supreme privacy, Ao Prao, Samet’s only west-coast beach will be your ideal choice. Near the southern tip, the isolated Ao Wai feels almost as if it’s another island. As Samet is a little further than the first 2 islands, you want to consider spending 3 days minimum on the island. WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISLAND NEAR BANGKOK If you can bear with crowd and people or need the most budgeted accommodation, do Sai Kaew beach. Otherwise, hang out here but sleep somewhere else. The beach is the island’s best spot to socialize and party with a cluster of restaurant-cum-bar serving delicious nightly BBQ and dance parties with live music and DJs. Koh Samet full moon parties do exist but it’s nothing like Koh Pangan’s. They’re merely celebrations in the bars. Take a windsurfing, sailing, or skimboarding lesson with Seaddict Pick up a nice handmade accessory from Yut’s. Lovely necklaces and bracelets are made from Shiva shells on the beach…

  • 5 Best Exotic Bars in Bangkok

  •   Exotic Bars in Bangkok Want to explore Bangkok nightlife? Here’re our top 5 choices of exotic bars in Bangkok for you to unwind in an evening with little or big surprises. Among the city’s countless bars trying to compete with one another, a few gems stand out with eye-catching themes, especially the interior and decors. We have been to some of them and have decided to share our 5 favorites with you. A visit to them might not give you The Hangover experience. More likely, they will transfer you into another world. If you have only one or a few nights in Bangkok and can’t decide which one to go spend your evening, we arrange Bangkok Exotic Bar Crawl by Tuk Tuk tour which takes you to 4 exotic bars in Bangkok. All of them are unique with different vibes. In 4 hours, not only you get to cruise Bangkok’s streets at night with speed (not that fast, it’s a Tuk Tuk!), but you’ll also get an unusual Bangkok nightlife experience you won’t forget. Exotic Bar in Bangkok #1 Tep Bar Tugged in a dark alley of Chinatown’s Soi Nana (yes, Bangkok’s got 2 Soi Nana. This is not the one with go-go bars), Tep Bar is a Thai speakeasy bar whose style doesn’t prompt an easy explanation at all. In the bar, ‘Thai-ness’ prevails. But you can’t expect the usual – elegance and intricacy coated with glistens and gold. Rather it’s the traditional Thai elements reinterpreted and presented with lots of modern twists. Set in a restored 50 years old shophouse, dimly lit, gold splashes on ripped brick walls, simple wooden round tables and chairs occupy the tiny intimate space. On the 2nd floor, there is an elevated platform. Here, you sit on the floor and may lean your back on a Thai triangle pillow. Your neighbors are likely to be people in creative industry, locals and expats – a sophisticated crowd. From 6.30 every night, traditional Thai or region Thai band takes a tiny stage, with breaks by spins of traditional Thai tunes mixed with quaint modern beats. If you’re a big crowd heading here, make a reservation. It happens to us often that we have to wait for a table outside, especially on a weekend.   BOOZE TO CHOOSE @ THIS EXOTIC BAR: You can’t leave the bar without trying Yadong. Thai-style Moonshine, Yadong is flavored shots of potent herbal liquor. Yadong is usually men’s drinks. The name of a Yadong suggests the remedies it gives – erectile dysfunction, irregular periods. (Does it really work? You tell us after having a shot) The bar also mixes Yadong into delicious cocktails. Go for their signature Songkran (Yadong, mint, lime, orange skin, brown sugar). Wan Thong (rum, vodka, etc.), sweet and spicy, is among ladies’ favorites. WHEN & WHERE: MRT Hua Lamphong; 69 -71, Soi Yi Sip Song Karakadakhom 4, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai; Tues-Sun 5pm to 12 midnight and Fri-Sat 5pm to 1am; Tel. 098 467 2944 Exotic Bar in Bangkok #2 The Iron Fairies Thong Lo & The Iron Fairies Dragonfly There are 2 The Iron Fairies in Bangkok – in Thong Lo and at Central Eastville Shopping Mall. Both are masterpieces of Baron designer Ashley Sutton. Stepping into the bars, you emerge into a world of a gothic fairytale. In fact, the bars’ interior and décor are taken from Sutton’s characters and stories in his fairytales numbering 3 episodes. While the Thong Lo one is set as a narrow and broody miners’ workshop, The Dragonfly portrays the Fairies’ garden home. In The Iron Fairies Thong Lo, you’ll sit among a wrought iron staircase, exposed rickety pipes on corroded bricks, rusty old mining equipment, hewn timber furniture, and vintage-style armchairs. Here and there, you will see sculptures of the grumpy miners themselves. The Dragonfly is hidden behind Fat Gut’z Saloon, another bar right at the front of the shopping mall. Its entrance is built into the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf wall of Fat Gut’z Saloon. To get to the seating area, you walk through a decrepit serpentine moss covered corridor. Inside, tree roots creep on the bar’s weathered brick walls. Aged oak wood furniture is hand-crafted, thus, each is different. In both bars, vials of fairy dust line the walls and are hidden in nooks and corners. They feature jazz and live local bands playing international songs every night.   BOOZE TO CHOOSE @ THIS EXOTIC BAR: The bars boast extensive selections of cocktails, spirits, and wine. Their cocktails are super photogenic. The rather sweet Smoke N.1 (blueberries infused in Ketel One Vodka, elderflower, sage, and cassis) comes in a bottle filled with aromatic cocoa smoke before poured into your glass. A fascinating favorite of female guests, the Jasmine White Lady (Tanqueray, Grand Marnier, lime, egg white, fresh jasmine flowers) WHEN & WHERE: The Iron Fairies Thong Lo: BTS Thong Lo Station; Between Thonglor soi 12 and 14, Soi Thonglor or Sukumvit 55; 6pm – 2am daily; Tel. 099 918 1600 The Iron Fairies Dragonfly: Behind the wall of Fat Gut’z Saloon, Central Festival Eastville, Ram Intra; 6pm to late night, daily; Tel. 099 161 3951 Exotic Bar in Bangkok #3 Maggie Choo’s The legend of Silom area’s nightlife, Maggie Choo’s is one of the most talked about exotic bars in Bangkok. The jazz-bar-cum-club is disguised in the look of 1930s Shanghai underground cabaret theatre. Maggie Choo’s in fact comprises Maggie’s Noodle Shop, a restaurant, and the actual bar which is called VR, in the back. The dimly-lit noodle shop serves Cantonese dishes. Its stylish Chinese lanterns, intricately sculpted woodwork, and ceiling adorned with paper Chinese umbrellas reminds us of the 1930s Shanghai Prohibition era. The bar provokes a sense of the 19th century East India Company depot. It’s dotted with velvety and leather couches, and at its center, sits the actual bar that looks like an old-fashioned casino cashier counter. The iconic bob-and-bang Maggie Choo’s girls in Chinese qipao lounge on upholstered swings, whispering behind their fans. The…

  • 12 Exotic Thai Fruits You Can Find on Streets of Bangkok

  • Marked by an ancient saying ‘there are always fish in rivers, and rice in fields,’ Thailand is a kingdom abundant with various exotic tropical fruits. When you’re in Thailand, it’s easy to just go with the most popular ones like mangoes, papayas, coconuts, and ignore other ones that don’t look or sound familiar to you. Guess what? You’re missing out chances to taste these super delicious food out big time! With this guidance, we want to introduce you to the less popular fruits still common on streets of Bangkok. May you get out of your comfort zone and enjoy a fruit tasting adventure in the city.         Exotic Thai Fruit #1 Durian (tu-rian) The only fruit honored to be banned in Bangkok’s air-conditioned public places like skytrain, subway, hotels, and taxis, Durian is undoubtedly notorious for its strong (some people say gross like rotten onions or bad sewage) smell. But why do we Thai still love this thorny fruit? It’s a burst of savory, sweet, and creamy taste in one bite – a unique taste that we can’t find in other fruits. Sulfur gives a garlicky sting to the sugared custard texture. To get to the golden yellow cluster of fruit inside, we split the thorny husk open, certainly not as easy as peeling a banana. The riper the fruit is, the more intense smell and flavor it gives. There are several cultivars but Mon Thong is the most sought for. AMAZING FACT ABOUT DURIAN? There are a lot of myths that prevent you from eating Durian but the fruit actually has several health benefits. It gives lots of energy, minerals (manganese, iron, etc.) and vitamins (B and anti-oxidant C), and zero cholesterol. Eating too much Durian will give you unpleasant temporary effects just like any food may do. You may belch the smell, and have problems digesting it. It has lots of natural sugar and calories which would rise your blood sugar level – people with diabetes much watch out. Pairing Durian will alcohol makes your stomach and liver work too hard at once. A healthy person may feel a stomach and body discomfort which is not life-threatening but better to be avoided. Exotic Thai Fruit #2 Mangosteen (mang-kood) Originally from Indonesia, mangosteen is grown across Southeast Asia. It’s nicknamed the Queen of Thai fruits – not surprising, the sepal on top of the fruit looks like a crown on a round face! Even Queen Victoria once wanted it and would reward anyone who brought it back to England. When you prise the husk open, you’ll find white and fluffy segments of sweet, tangy, and juicy flesh. The fruit yields pretty much once a year in May and June. Go for super dark red or deep purple ones – a sign that it’s ripe and ready. AMAZING FACT ABOUT MANGOSTEEN A fun game you can play with kids – guess how many segments a fruit has. The answer is the number of the sepal at the bottom of the fruit. Exotic Thai Fruit #3 Custard Apple (noi-na) Brought from Central and South America to Thailand, the green grenade-look fruit is a size of a tennis ball with a lumpy skin. The flesh is fragrant and sweet. White through light yellow, the flesh resembles a custard mixed with pear. To get eat, you can prise the skin open or cut it in a half and spoon out the flesh. There are several black seeds in the fruit – not to be eaten. AMAZING FACT ABOUT CUSTARD APPLE The fruit is an excellent source of anti-oxidant Vitamin C. It helps remove toxin from the body, and is used to improve skin and hair health. But as it’s very sweet, don’t eat too much of it if you don’t want to gain weight. Exotic Thai Fruit #4 Pomelo (som-o) The immense size of it is somewhat intimidating but at a closer look at or a bite of it, it’s just grapefruit without bitterness. It can be sweet or sweet and sour. Thai pomelo’s flesh is yellow but you sometimes see its cousin with red color. To get to its pulpy flesh, you have to cut through the thick rind and peel of the white layers that separate each slice. AMAZING FACT ABOUT POMELO Pamelo is abundant with vitamin C, beta-carotene and the B vitamins. Like tangerines, pomelo contains a lot of fiber. It promotes digestions and soothes stomach problems like diarrhea Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit in the world   Exotic Thai Fruit #5 Sapodilla (la-mood) Photo by : damrithp Lodkham   Another fruit that made its way cross the Pacific from Central America to Thailand, sapodilla is super sweet as if its flesh were made out of brown sugar. Mind the hard black seeds. The skin of sapodilla feels like a kiwi but without the fuzziness. The fruit is more rare to find and if you do, you’ll likely find it from November to January.   Exotic Thai Fruit #6 Guava (farang) The texture of guava is similar to apple or pear. The soft flesh is white but you may have seen the pink flesh in Indonesia and Malaysia. It can be sweet or sour depending on how ripe it is. There is no need to peel the green skin but Thai usually cut it into pieces. At street fruit vendors, you may find the fruit with super green skin. These are not fresh. The recipe to preserve the fruit with lots of sugar and plum powder is called farang chae buai. It’s super sweet many Thais make it an afternoon snack but it’s perhaps not what you’re looking for. AMAZING FACT ABOUT GUAVA Farang is a fruit but also a term for Caucasian people. The fruit is named after ‘Caucasian people’ perhaps because the Spanish or the Portuguese introduced the fruit to Thailand or the flesh of the fruit is clean white like Caucasian skin. Exotic Thai Fruit #7 Jackfruit (kha-noon) Jackfruit is the biggest fruit in…

  • Top 5 Night Food Markets in Bangkok

  • Where there are people, there will always be food! Exploring the city’s food districts is one of the most popular things to do in Bangkok at night. In the city where business runs round the clock, we will never run out of night food markets to discover. Here’s our list of 5 local crowd’s favorite places to have dinners and suppers – a mix of new and old, hipster and old-school, popular and underrated. They are loved for great food, good vibes, conveniently and easily accessed locations. These places are fairly easy to visit by yourself. But to get a deeper experience, you want to be guided by a local person who knows what to eat, where to eat them, and can explain to you the secrets of the dishes you eat. Check out our night food market tours here. What else to do in Bangkok at night? Get some ideas here: 3 Best Tuk Tuk Night Tours in Bangkok  7 Alternative Bars to Meet Cool Bangkokians Best Restaurants in Sukhumvit, Bangkok (for Budget & Fine Diners)   1. Talad Rodfai Ratchada – the most popular night food market in Bangkok Though the place is called Train Market but no trains or railway is in sight. It has been relocated from the original location which was next to a railway. This festive night bazaar is packed with stalls selling street food snacks, handmade curios, knickknacks, and clothes. The rows of stalls are surrounded by finger-food restaurants, shipping container bars, and VW Van bars on all sides. Browse through the stalls and grab delicious seafood, jumbo-size noodle (for 4-5 people to share), fried insects, cute bakeries, fried cheese, traditional Thai desserts, and many more. The bars, hipster and vintage, pump out Thai and western pop songs. Choose any rooftop bars where you can have a bird-eye view of the colorful stalls while sipping cold drinks. OUR DELICIOUS PICKS AT THIS NIGHT FOOD MARKET: Jumbo-sized noodle (Facebook: bamijompalung)  Watermelon on ice (Facebook: umtangmo) Holy Cheese (Facebook: holycheesebkk) WHEN: The market is open every day from 6pm to late night. It’s slow on Monday and Tuesday. WHERE: MRT Thailand Cultural Center Station, Exit 3. The market is pretty easy to explore on your own. This market is the final stop on our Motorbike Food Adventure & Amazing Night Market tour, where we explore the market, eat delicious seafood, and drink at a rooftop bar with a lovely view.   2. Asiatique the Riverfront – a night food market on Chao Phraya river The eye-catching design of this open-air market-style shopping mall resonates to the history of the land it sits on which was once owned by the Dutch Asiatic Company. Asiatique offers a riverside night food market/spot with a great view. Featuring the ferris wheel which can be spotted from far away, the tidy and well-sectioned market houses boutiques mostly by Thai designers, handmade souvenirs, bars and restaurants, and even shows popular for tourists, like Joe Louis Puppet Theatre and Calypso Cabaret. Most of the eateries are along the riverside boardwalk where the landscaping of warehouse, old tram, rickshaw, old telephone booth is a plenty of photo opportunities. OUR DELICIOUS PICKS AT THIS NIGHT FOOD MARKET: Salmon Salad with Spicy Seafood Dip at ‘Happy Fish’ Flann’s Truffle Butter Beef Burger and Beef & Guinness Pie at ‘Flann O’Brien’s Irish Pub’ Shrimp Tempura with Fruits Cream Salad & Tobiko Topping at Checkmate Bar & Bistro WHEN: 5pm to midnight every day WHERE: Catch an Asiatique ferry leaving every 10 – 15 minutes from Sathurn Pier, accessed by Saphan Taksin BTS, Exit 2. 3. Talad Huay Kwang Night Food Market – cheap & easy-going street food This old-school Thai market is stalls and shoppings lining up both sides of Prachasongkro Road. On the first look, you see toy shops, nail salons, gadget and smartphone vendors, clothes and fashion of Thai interest. On the second look on the main road and into its side lanes, you’ll see bug carts, Northeastern Thai salads, noodles, Southern Thai curries, grilled fish, seafood, meatballs, and a lot of other dishes you cannot make out of. This is an authentic market and doesn’t cater to foreign tourists so you may be the only foreigners here. You may also find it a bit hard to know what each restaurant serves as there are no signs in English. We help you navigate the market in this tour. On the corner where the road meet Ratchada, the bigger road that leads to Sukhumvit, there is a shrine of Ganesh, a Hindu god, who the local pray to ask for blesses and that their wishes come true. The shrine is also a ground for fortune tellers. The presence of incenses, golden god and goddess statues draped with colorful flower garlands is accounted for the local’s strong faith and belief. OUR DELICIOUS PICKS AT THIS NIGHT FOOD MARKET: Northeast Thai dishes at Moom Aroi (Facebook: มุมอร่อย 21 ห้วยขวาง) Seafood at Jae Tim’s (Facebook: เจ๊ติ๋มซีฟู๊ดห้วยขวาง) Stewed pork leg on rice at Sirichai’s WHEN: around 6pm to late night WHERE: Huay Kwang MRT Station, Exit 3. Turn left at the ground level and walk along Ratchadaphisek Road for 50 meters.   4. Talad Neon – a hipster Bangkok’s downtown night food market The newest night market in town, Talad Neon is similar to Talad Rodfai and some other predecessors but several of its restaurants and food stalls definitely stand out as more experimental. You would want to try everything so come with an empty stomach. Cheese lovers will be thrilled with several stalls offering cheese snacks. ‘Lava Style Talay Cheese’ serves grilled seafood with cheese. ‘Friend Cheese’ serves irresistible fries covered and dipping with cheese. ‘Tuk Tuk Cup’ is housed in a shipping container and brings food presentation of Thai dishes to another level. Their mango and sticky rice comes in sushi bites. Their combo set serves the food on top of your drink (of course, they are separated by a plastic cover) Bars compete to grab your…

  • A Guide To Ordering Different Types Of Thai Soup Noodles

  • How to order noodle soup in Thailand Stood in front of a Thai noodle vendor, appetite soaring but left because you couldn’t crack the menu code? Let’s change that! Thai soup noodles, also popularly known as Kway Teow in the Thai language, with their delicious flavors and varieties, are an essential street food experience in the Land of Smiles. We get it; navigating the many types of Thai noodles can be daunting for newcomers. But fear not, noodle newbies! We’ve got you covered with our guide on the different types of noodles in Thailand, complete with pictures, to help you confidently order your next bowl of slurpy deliciousness. **However, we want to caution you that when you’re in Thailand, you may find several more noodles that aren’t mentioned in this blog. In this blog, we focus on Chinese and fusion Thai-Chinese types of noodle dishes. We have also included a popular type of Thai noodle dish called Khanom Chin, served with a Thai-style soup and curry and significantly different from Chinese noodles. Pin this poster then read on! Ordering Step 1: What Kind of Meat Is Served? “Kway Teow,” a term originating from the Hokkien Chinese language, refers to a type of small flat noodle popular in Thai cuisine. When you visit a noodle shop in Thailand, you’ll usually find they specialize in just one or two types of meat. To start, ask about the available meat options for your noodles effortlessly in Thai language with our detailed guide: moo (pork), nuea (beef), gai (chicken), pbed (duck), bpla (fish), tha lay (seafood), or krueang nai (offal, typically from pigs). Alongside these, dishes often include meatballs, and sometimes you’ll encounter luead (congealed blood, usually from pigs or ducks). The typical garnishes for these types of noodle dishes in Thailand are bean sprouts, coriander, garlic, spring onions, and lettuce, all adding zesty, fresh, and flavorful touches to your bowl of goodness. Ordering Step 2: What Type of Thai Noodle Dish Do You Want? Now it’s time to decide which type of Thai soup noodles you like and how you want it cooked. If you are at an open stall – don’t forget to have a peek at how it’s been made if you can – trust us, it’s a sensory delight for your eyes too! Let’s break down your choices: Kway Teow Nam Sai: Craving something simple? This is a clear, subtly flavored noodle soup made with chicken, beef, or pork stock. Perfect for when you want to keep it light. Kway Teow Tom Yam: A zesty twist on the clear soup, this one’s jazzed up with sweet chili paste, chili powder, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and crushed peanuts. Typically available with pork, fish, or seafood – it’s a flavor explosion! Yen Ta Foe (Yong Tau Foo): Fancy something unique? This type of noodle dish in Thailand is famous for its vibrant pink color. Its color comes from preserved red bean curd sauce or ketchup. A mildly sweet and sour treat, it’s loaded with fish and shrimp balls, tofu, squid, and morning glory. Kway Teow Nam Tok/Ruea: For the adventurous souls, this is a rich noodle soup enriched with pig or cow blood. A more traditional local choice that’s full of depth and character. Not enough? There’s more: Kway Teow Rahd Na: Choose your favorite noodle type and have it drenched in a savory gravy sauce. It’s comfort food at its best. Kway Jab: This one’s a party in your mouth – rolled-up rice noodles with crispy pork belly, egg, congealed blood, and pig intestines, available in clear or spiced-soup options. The spiced version yields a dark brown, inviting broth. And here’s a pro tip for ordering: Just drop the ‘Kway Teow’ and go straight for the style – like ‘Nam Tok Moo’ or ‘Tom Yam Tha Lay.’ It’s that simple! Ordering Step 3: Do You Want Your Noodles Soupy or Dry? Choosing how your Thai noodle dish is prepared is all part of the fun! If you’re in the mood for soupy goodness, just say ‘nam’ when you order. But if you prefer it dry, go with ‘haeng’. A dry noodle dish means all the yummy ingredients are cooked in stock but served without the broth, often accompanied by a small bowl of soup on the side for extra flavor. Here’s how to order like a pro: Fancy a dry pork blood soup? Just say ‘nam tok moo haeng’. Or if it’s the sweet and sour pink noodles you’re after, go for ‘yen ta foe nam.’ Ordering Step 4: Choose a Type of Noodle You will typically come across five main types of noodles in Thailand. Each type offers a unique texture and flavor, perfect for various types of Thai noodle dishes. Among these, you can find options like small flat noodles, which are a favorite for their delicate and smooth texture or the more chewy egg noodles. But here’s a fun twist: if you love the flavors of noodle dishes but want to skip the noodles themselves, you can opt for ‘Gao Lao’. This dish includes all the traditional ingredients of a noodle dish, minus the noodles, and is typically enjoyed with steamed rice. It’s a wonderful alternative for those wanting to indulge in the rich broth and accompanying ingredients without the noodles. Ordering Step 5: Season It Up! Ready to spice up your dish just the way you like it? You will consistently find the classic condiment set waiting for you at every table. Whether you’re in the mood for something salty, sour, sweet, or extra spicy, you’ve got all the ingredients right there! Typical Thai noodle shops offer a fun variety of taste enhancers, like roasted and ground chili for a fiery kick, chilies in vinegar for a tangy twist, a zesty lime-based chili sauce, classic fish sauce, and, of course, a little sugar for that perfect hint of sweetness. Ready to Slurp Your Way Through Bangkok? This guide is your passport to a deeper exploration of…

  • Bangkok’s Top 5 Chicken Fried Noodle (Guay Tiew Kua Gai) Ever!

  • A specialty of Bangkok’s Chinatown and one of the most common Bangkok street food, Guay Tiew Kua Gai or chicken fried noodle is among Thais’ and foreign visitors‘ favorites. It’s one of the many Chinese-influenced Thai dishes, made with stir-fried rice noodles (guay itew) and chicken. Because the noodle dish doesn’t require that many and complicated ingredients (you can in fact try to make it at home yourself), the magics lie in each chef’s technique which make the finished dish jaw-dropping good or, maeee… so-so. What Is Chicken Fried Noodle? To be a bit more specific, the dried rice noodles is stirred with a simple combination of ingredients, such as chicken, cuttlefish, lettuce, garlic, egg, and spring onion. Some restaurant may add sliced tomatoes, deep-fried dough stick, to flavor it up. The seasonings go to chili sauce (usually Sriracha brand), chili flakes, vinegar, sugar, and tomato sauce. The magical thing about the dish is, if the chef does a great job, the noodles will be crispy and crusty outside yet soft and cooked inside!  Where to Find the Best Chicken Fried Noodles in Bangkok? A talk about the best chicken fried noodle restaurants in Bangkok can be an epic. But among the many best, we have sorted the 5 best for you! 1. “Ann” Guay Tiew Kua Gai A super crowded establishment speaks for its fame. Prepared in a wok heated up by charcoal, the slowly cooked noodle become really aromatic! The restaurant is featured in our Best Eats Midnight Food Tour by Tuk Tuk Price: 50 – 70 THB Opening hours: 4pm – midnight, daily  2. “Chonticha” Guay Tiew Kua Gai We definitely love this restaurant for their big pieces of chicken and squid. The restaurant opened for 50 years promises any dishes will not go wrong. Price: 40 – 100 THB Opening hours: 10am – 8pm, daily   3. Pheng, King of Chicken Fried Noodle The best selling of this restaurant isn’t only the traditional-recipe Guay Tiew Kua Gai, but also the adapted recipe which uses Thai famous snack, Taro Fish Strips, instead of rice noodles. Innovative indeed! Whenever we are the restaurant, we always order both. Price: 40 – 60 THB Opening hours: 11am – 9pm, daily   4. “Jay Hong” Guay Tiew Kua Gai Warojak So, we mentioned that the magic of the dish remains in its crispy and soft noodle… here’s an example of the restaurants which manifest this so well. Jay Hong’s noodle is so crispy because the wok is first heated to a dull red glow over a high fire. It makes us hungry just thinking about it! Price: 60 – 75 THB Opening hours: 10am – 8pm, Monday to Saturday   5. “Rong Meung” Guay Tiew Kua Gai What’s special about the dish here is…its look like an omelette. And that is because all ingredients, are stirred fried at once and the eggs glue them together into a single piece. Price: 50 – 60 THB Opening hours: 4pm – 10pm, Monday to Saturday       ***Get more inspirations on authentic food experience in Bangkok by checking out our available tours. Let a local expert like us show you!…