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10 Thai Street Snacks MUST EAT

10 Thai Street Snacks MUST EAT

Thailand is a street food paradise. Exploring Thailand wouldn’t be complete without try tasting Thai food from vendors. In this article, I would like to recommend some Thai snacks ( my favorite ones ) you must eat and they are available throughout the country. 1 Shaved Ice with Syrup It’s the same concept as Bingsu in Korea. A bowl of coned shaved ice is poured with colorful syrups at your choice. Beneath or on top of the ice, you can choose the toppings: red bean pastes, grass jelly, corn, coconut jelly, taro, and candied pumpkin. This menu is the most popular during the summer in Thailand. Called in Thai: Nam-Khang-Sai 2 Grilled Pork Skewers This menu can be eaten as a light meal or snack because it is common to see this food in front of Thai schools in the morning. The skewered pork uses a fatty cut marinated with oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar; it has a sweet and salty flavor. You can have it with rice or sticky rice. Called in Thai: Moo-Ping 3 Thai Crepe A popular type of Thai street snacks, the vendor tossing, massaging a dough, and cooking it on a griddle and put toppings like chocolate, Nutella, banana, corn, eggs, or cheese and add sweetened condensed milk on top. Called in Thai: Roti 4 Thai ice-cream sandwiches A scoop or two of ice cream (coconut, mixed fruit, or Thai tea flavors) that’s been pressed into a bun or between two pieces of white bread similar to SUBWAY sandwich. The basic topping is sweetened condensed milk and toasted peanuts. But now there are various topping you can choose. I used to see sweet corn. chocolate syrup, red bean, fruits, etc. Called in Thai: I-tim Ka-Nom-Pung 5 Mini Thai Donut A small fried piece of dough, the original shape is a bit like the shape of an X. Nowadays, there are various shapes. You can see a long one like a stick. When finished frying, they’re a golden brown color. Its texture is crispy and soft inside. Thais have it as a simple breakfast with soy milk/hot cocoa or dip it in sweetened condensed milk. Called in Thai: Pa-Tong-Go 6 Thai Coconut-rice pancake Originally, Khanom Krok made with flour, coconut milk, and lots of sugar only. Its taste is sweet and creamy comes with the half-spheres shapes balls. It is a little crispy on the shell but is soft and gooey inside. The famous adds-on are corns, These days, you can find modern recipes, such as corn,  spring onions, pumpkins, and seafood toppings. Called in Thai: Kha Nom Krok 7 Bamboo Sticky Rice The soaked sticky rice, boiled black beans, and the mix of coconut milk, sugar, and salt are put them inside a tube of green bamboo. Cover the top of the bamboo with banana leaf. Then placed on a metal rack over hot charcoal for about an hour and turning every few minutes. It is consumed both as a savory food and as a sweet dessert. Called in Thai: Khao-Lam 8 Isan sour sausages Sour sausage is pinkish and can be found on skewers or comes in small balls. They’re eaten with dried chilies, raw cabbage, and sliced ginger. Called in Thai: Sai-Kok-I-san 9 Crispy Thai Crepes Thai Crispy Pancake or Thai Crepe cooked on a griddle until it turns golden brown. Then add with varieties of fillings such as sweet white custard cream and golden sweet egg floss or salty minced shrimp and fold it in half similar to a taco. Called in Thai: Kha-Nom-Bueng 10 Thai Fried Bananas Another Thai street snack, deep-fried banana is sweet, crispy. The flour batter mixed with coconut and sesame seeds gives it a little creamy taste. Called in Thai: Kluay-Tod So, next time you see them on a street, let’s give them a try!

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Best Summer Thai Desserts in Hua Hin

Best Summer Thai Desserts in Hua Hin

During the summer months of April and May, we presented you with a beloved Thai dessert in the peak mango season “Mango sticky rice” The menu is a traditional Thai dessert ( Khao Niew Mamuang in Thai ), the main ingredients needed are sticky rice, fresh coconut milk, and fresh mangoes. Traditionally, the Nam Doc Mai and Ok-Rong varieties of mango are used. We usually eat in the peak mango season. You’ll find delicious ripe mangoes all over Hua Hin and you’ll discover street food carts and stalls at markets that sell sticky rice and mango. We have rounded up the notable mango sticky rice shops in Hua Hin for you. I am pretty sure that you will be longing to eat again and again. 1 Mae-Suna Khao Niew Moon Further than Mango sticky rice, there are various of Thai dessert offering. There are also delicious Kaanom Tien (sticky rice dumpling with savory peanut filling), crunchy Babin (coconut tart), and probably preserved mango (mango sheets), dates, and whatever looks good and available that day, too. Price Start 70 THB / box Location: in Chat Chai market, on Dechanuchi road, Hua Hin Soi 72 2 P. Phailin Price Start 80 THB / box Location: in Chat Chai market the same place as Mae-Suna shop, not too far from each other. 3 Meechai (Mae Nongnuch Khao Niew: the oldest one over 60 years-running Thai sweet shop in Hua Hin) Price Start 80 THB / box Location: opposite to Chat Chat market on Phetkasem road ( main road ) 4 Pa-Jua Price Start 80 THB / box Location: in the corner of Selakam road, opposite of Hilton Hua Hin Hotel   Bon Appétit, wish you fancy this flavorful dessert!

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5 Friendly-Family Destinations in Hua Hin

5 Friendly-Family Destinations in Hua Hin

Taking a vacation with your kids will be no longer boring. When you choose the right destination can make your time much more fun and let your child learn with more excitement. The following destinations may be the best place worth to visit and match for a family trip. Kuiburi wildlife viewpoint: This place is a watershed forest with many important and valuable resources as rare wildlife and plants. It is part of the royal project also it is an alternative form of tourism we called “ECOTOURISM” your family can travel and raise awareness about the natural and respect the environment by the activities. The activity is a great option for all ages. Family can enjoy and spend the day watching wildlife such as wild elephants, gaur, banteng, and rare species of birds. Best for ages: 5 years up Baan Sillapin artist village: This gallery exhibits many artworks from Thai artists all years round as well as offering various workshops for children. Further than rejoicing in artists works, it is an excellent destination for the parents and kids to attend the activities that available here such as DIY workshops, clay work, and painting. Best for ages: 5 years up Vana Nava water jungle: Get a day pass to Water Park, another great place for kids, and parents can have an amazing time together. During summertime, it is a good way to keep cool and have fun. As well as there are many rides for all levels, young kids, teenagers, and extreme lovers. If you have many days in Hua Hin and want to get away from the beach this place is highly recommended. Best for ages: 5 years up Khao Sam Roi Yot national park: this cave is Thailand’s first seaside National Park. It is very beautiful when the sun comes through the cave from the top. The place is suitable for a family group because the activity will gain a family bonding living together. And after that, you all can absorb magnificent nature on the quiet beach nearby. Best for ages: 7 years up Pala u waterfall: what family can do here? We can recommend you to visit Pala U waterfall to refresh yourself from the true nature and it is very suitable to get away from the hustle of the city. The family will get close to native wildlife and enjoy a fantastic scenario upon arrival. Your kid will get the experience to study and learn about their lifestyle. Kids who aren’t afraid of heights will love the view from above. For the best period suggestion to visit the waterfall is between November till April to see beautiful butterflies. Best for ages: 10 years up Would you like us to assist and design your vacation plan, we are more pleased to do it for you. There are still a lot of interesting destinations waiting for you to explore. Just let’s know……     HuaHin Plus ( หัวหิน พลัส ) Send Us a Message! Got a question about service? Have any some suggestions or need some assistance please contact us. Tel : 092 971 0720 Email : info@huahinplus.com Web : https://huahinplus.com Our 24 hours service call +66 (0) 92-971-0720

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