1 ½ cups sticky rice 1 1/3 cups stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk 1/3 cup plus three tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon salt One tablespoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted Two large mangos peeled and cut into slices In a bowl, rinse rice and drain in a sieve. Put in a rice cooker on white rice setting.… Read More How to Make Sticky Rice with Mango
According to my Thai husband, Thai food in the states is “just too sweet!” And the misconception about Thai food by Americans is that all Thai food is full of peanuts, and it’s more of a one-note spicy, peanut-y flavor. But if you’ve ever been to Thailand, you know that is not the case. Thai… Read More What is the Difference Between Thai Food in the U.S. and Thailand?
“Wai-ing” My husband is Thai, so I know a lot about Thai customs and the Thai people. We have spent a lot of time in Thailand over the past 20 years of knowing each other. The first thing to learn is that Thai people greet each other by “wai-ing” on another. To “wai” someone, you… Read More Thai Customs: What to Know Before You Visit
Harborland Located in Mega Bagna shopping center, Harborland is 8000 square meters of family fun. There are eight zones: Harborland, Adventureland, JumpZ, Rollerland, LaserBattle, GameLand, bit.playground, and MotorCity. You can hire a babysitter and go shopping in Mega Bagna while your kids enjoy this mega playground. Kidzania Located at the top of the upscale Siam… Read More 5 Best Places to Go with Kids in Bangkok
Would you like to treat yourself to a beautiful Thai silk scarf or purse but don’t want to pay full price? Then check out the Jim Thompson Outlet Store! They have many beautiful designs from past seasons. It is the perfect place to stock up on gifts from your fantastic trip to Thailand. Why miss… Read More Get Discounts at the Jim Thompson Outlet
I highly recommend staying along Sukhumvit Road along the BTS line (it runs along the map’s green line). Yes, cabs are very easy to get in Bangkok, but traffic is horrible there. According to CNN, Bangkok is the 15th worst city for traffic in the world. You do not want to waste your vacation in… Read More Where to Stay in Bangkok?
When visiting Thailand, Chiang Mai is a must stop. It is in the North of Thailand and has a beautiful mountain that overlooks the city. The weather is slightly cooler there than in Bangkok. In Chiang Mai’s region is where Thailand’s hill-tribe people. Many of these people make handicrafts and are involved in the textile… Read More Chiang Mai a Wonderful Place to Visit
The Best Thai Restaurant in NYC! Sripraphai https://sripraphai.com/ Sripraphai is located in Woodside, Queens. They serve authentic Thai food. Their dishes are so delicious. My husband who was born in Thailand says this is the best Thai food that he has had outside of Thailand! Many Thai restaurants in the states add extra sugar to their… Read More What to Eat!
I have been going to Bangkok yearly for 17 years. So, I have many recommendations on what to eat in Bangkok. I highly recommend the Goji Kitchen + Bar at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Located next to Queen’s Park Conveniently located next to Queen’s Park (Benchasiri Park), you can eat this fantastic buffet… Read More The Best Buffet in Bangkok