Renowned as a global food hub Thailand is quite literally a land that is obsessed with its vibrant food culture. As the birthplace of Thai cuisine which is one of the world’s most popular culinary schools this bustling food hub is the venue of choice for food lovers across the Asian region. The delectable delights in the nation are also affordable as they are scrumptious. Thai cuisine at heart combines five major taste sensations known as spicy, sweet, bitter, sour, and salty. It is the balance between these elements that Thai cuisine is known for and what is popularly perceived as Thai cuisine is in fact a combination of Thailand’s four main regional cuisines. These regional culinary schools also show strong influences from neighbouring countries the likes of Laos, Cambodia, Burma, China’s Yunnan province and Malaysia.
Food preparation methods in the country have also been greatly influenced by these cultures as migrant communities from these nations brought their cooking styles and adapted them to Thai cuisine. The Teochew community and Chinese immigrants were especially significant in this respect. Must-try dishes when exploring the culinary powerhouse that is Thailand of course include staples the likes of Pad Thai and rice porridge dishes or chocks and fried rice noodle varieties. Exquisite fish dishes such as the three flavoured Pla Sam Rot and the Khao Man Kai garlic flavor rice are also hot pick items on any menu while Khao Khai Chiao omelets are also a revered delicacy among seasoned travellers. Those with adventurous spirits however can dig in to crispy delights in the form of fried insects which include crickets, grasshoppers and silkworms. 
Desserts that rule the Thai consciousness on the other hand include aromatic Tako coconut puddings and fruit based delicacies such as Khao Niao Mamuang made with mangoes and the taro root wonder Khanom Bua Loi.  Visitors hoping to travel to Bangkok also have a number of food festivals to consider before making their plans as the annual Chinatown Food Festival in September is one of the chief.  Other food hubs in the capital include Sukhumvit Road, Silom, Khao San Road and Ratchaprasong.
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