Fried Crickets and other Thai stuff to eat

Fried crickets and other bugs - can be seen sold everywhere. Test it.. works wonders with a beer (or two). Crickets (Jing Leed) tastes just crunchy, nutty, salty and baconish. The Thai pepper powder, Prik Thai, is a must!

Maeng Da - crunchy fried bugs

In general - you will almost never be sad when trying to eat local food.

Seaweed soup with minced pork

The seaweed soup has always been a favourite after I found a nice, cosy place on Silom Rd in Bangkok. Sadly the restaurant was closed the year after - and I have always been trolling for a place that servers equally good soup. Still no luck - but it still works all the time to fill your belly. And a "iced tea" with the scary condensed milk, makes a sweet combo.

Avoid though

 If you are having a stomach lined with asbestos or kevlar, you might be brave enough to but "cold" fried seafood from the hawkers walking up and down the beach. I will never do it - how tasty it may look.

Do NOT Avoid - always test!

I would say that the food stalls or hawkers with stationary carts and have lots of locals are places you must try. These are some of the best local thai food you will ever get. It's not really adapted for our western tastes as we are not really the main focus group.

Try and I can promise you - you will not be disappointed (unless you want the bland, boring "woked pork" you may find in a tourist trap)