Temple of Thai »
18 May 2013 »
In Thai Food & Drink »
Herbs and spices, not just chillis to be found! Thais famously like their food spicy (hot), but most often amongst the many dishes laid out for a typical meal, a good proportion won’t be spicy at all. These counter balance the spicy dishes. To see the herbs and spices available from our site click here [...]
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Tags: asia, asian, asian cooking, food, fresh, fresh produce, koh phangan, morning markets, thai, thai basil, Thai cuisine, thai food, Thai market, Thailand
Kaitlyn Moore »
27 February 2011 »
In Thai Tradtion and Culture »
If you have ever been to Thailand you will know how important the local Buddhist temple is in every day life. Many Thai people will regularly visit the temple to leave offerings for good luck and a sign of respect for the Buddha. Kaitlyn Moore visits a local flower market in Chiang Mai and ponders the ready-made gift offerings on sale.
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Tags: Chiang Mai, flowers, gift offerings, Northern Thailand, Thai market
Kaitlyn Moore »
21 February 2011 »
In Thai Food & Drink »
Fresh sugarcane for sale at a local Thai market. Throughout South East Asia sugarcane is enjoyed whole as a snack or squeezed for its juice. Thailand is a major exporter of cane sugar.
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Tags: Chiang Mai, drinks, street vendor, sugar cane, Thai market