Thailand is simply a foodie’s heaven, with an unbelievable array of Asian flavours.
Moving around the country you'll find anything from fragrant Thai curries (red, yellow and green… try them all!) to lightly spiced seafood dishes and clear but spicy soups. Tom yum soup is a Thai favourite for its hot and sour flavours and gaeng khae is a vegetarian speciality soup, which is packed with flavour.
Then there are less well-known but absolutely delicious dishes like creamy khao soi, a coconut-based curry served with noodles and your choice of meat. The speciality of ‘boat noodle soup’, made with a rich gravy and fresh beef, should also be high on your priority list.
Thai cuisine is also known for using the very freshest ingredients, with some truly mouth-watering salads that will redefine your sense of what a ‘salad’ is – it’s safe to say you’ll never think of boring old lettuce and tomatoes again. Fruits, herbs, meat and seafood are a mainstay of Thai salads, and the sour tang of lime juice tends to feature heavily. Don't be fooled by the term 'salad' either – a Thai papaya salad is one of the spiciest things you can order.