Pad thai

This was one of the very first dishes I fell in love with. And still am…Pad Thai is one of the most popular Thai dishes.It  is a dish of stir-fried pho noodles, a type of rice noodle, with eggs, fish sauce,juice, red chilie pepper  plus any combination of bean sprouts, shrimp, tofu, garnished with crushed peanuts , coriander and limer (the juice of which can be added along with Thai condiments (crushed peanuts, garlic, tomato, chives, pickled turnip, coriander, lime, spicy chili oil, chili powder, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar).

By cultivating deep states of tranquillity and systematically investigating the body and mind, insight can arise into the true nature of existence. The forest masters were noted for their creativity in overcoming the problems, hindrances and defilements of the mind, and for their daring determination to realize Nibbana, enlightenment, the fulfillment of the spiritual path taught by the Buddha.

-Venerable Ajahn Thate of Wat Hin Mark Peng Nongkhai Province

Thai style coffee.

Very strong and sweet coffee.

Thai styled coffee is a cold variant of coffee.

Depending on the brewing method, iced coffee can be served already chilled, or poured hot, double strength, over an equal amount of ice. Because sugar does not dissolve readily into cold liquids, it must be added either directly to the hot base, or to the finished product in the form of simple syrup, which can be made by mixing quantities of water and sugar, then simmering over low heat until the desired viscosity is attained.

Thai boat noodle soup

Thai Boat Noodle Soup originated back in the time when boats and canals were the main mean of transports.   The soup generally consists of rice noodles with beef or pork (and sometimes offal) in a brown broth which contains cinnamon, star anise and sometimes blood to thicken the soup (as in  boeuf bourguignon).   It is spicy with a hint of sourness.

Som Tum - Thai dish.

Tom Yum Kung - Thai dish

This is a favourite amongst the Thai people. It is very spicy so if you are not used to spicy food, ask them to make it a little spicy first. "Ped Ned Noi" - "Little spicy" . These words will help you tremendously.:)

This dish comes in two types. One has a cream base, and the other a clear soup base. It is quite tangy and strong, consisting of tomatoes, lemon grass, lime, cillantro, kaffir lime leaves, galanga, mushrooms, prawns  and of course chilies...
To enhance the flavour, sometimes nam phrik phao or roast chilli paste is added to the soup before it is removed from the heat. It has a unique sour and spicy taste that you will certainly need it more and more if you try it just once.

Food court and kitchens outside are a common sight in Thailand and caters to passers by or working people on a quick lunch break...