Eating Thai Street Food -- Selection, Price and Safety

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The most inexpensive and practical food to eat while living in Thailand would be the street food. The food sold off carts parked at certain times on the streets or sidewalks. The most common Thai dishes can be found being sold this way. Costs average around 30--35 Baht per dish that comes served over rice. This food is the real fast food as it is cooked and served faster than the traditional Western fast food and much tastier and nutritious as well. Check out what food is available in just one area of town in Chiang Mai.
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@VideoGameTesterSwedish 10 лет назад

Thank you for all kind help! I must say that you seem like a very good person!

@craigoroni7140 8 лет назад

I've been to Thailand 3 times and ate all kinds of street food. It was delicious and cheap, never got sick.

@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath 8 лет назад

Yeah same, just make sure it's being cooked hot and fresh. Anywhere that's busy with locals is gonna be a good choice

@wichitphunmundej8305 7 лет назад

craig aroni I live in Thailand. It's so hot.

@goondocksaints9597 9 лет назад

I go to Thailand often, and something I notice is how many westerners, especially Americans, assume that the vegetables and fruits are organically grown. That's not at all the case, even the rice is grown with strong chemicals added. In fact, they must wear boots in the rice fields because I'm told the fertilizer used to grow rice will make your toenails fall out if you stand in it too long. They use fertilizer and pesticides, just like most agricultural operations around the world. Still wonderful food. I stay at least a month when I go, eat like a king every day, and still lose 12-15 pounds by the time I get home.

@johanjjohnjohn 9 лет назад

This is the best video guide of street food in Thailand that I have seen on youtube. Thank you

@EscapetoThailand 9 лет назад

Johan J Check out the one I did from Suphan Buri. Even more detailed I think.

@Stroheim333 8 лет назад

That's really true in the video. I have lived in Thailand two and a half year now, and use to eat street food almost every day; food poisoning is simply a thing that doesn't happen here. The only thing I check first is that the food doesn't contain any bones, skin or intestines; it doesn't make you sick, but as a Westener I doesn't like it.

@CuriousConnoisseurs 6 лет назад

This is so classic! Love it.

@woodyamsterdam 8 лет назад

I think it's important (speaking from my own experience) that you order your meal as soon as the carts are setup and running. Chances are that if you eat late at night, the bacteria have had the opportunity to multiply just enough to make you sick. Thais become seldom sick because their bodies are used to the most common bacteria which resides in food.

@EscapetoThailand 8 лет назад

+woodyamsterdam Takes a lot longer than that for bacteria to produce. Trust me I know from being a certified food manager

@woodyamsterdam 8 лет назад

+retirecheapjc Fair enough. I guess that in my case it was just bad luck then. (happened only once)

@EscapetoThailand 8 лет назад

+woodyamsterdam Pre-cooked food is what I was referring to in my first comment. Keep in mind also that the vendors keep the fresh meats and seafood on ice in coolers until it gets cooked.

@jameszurawski4485 9 лет назад

I just subscribed. Great video. I don't plan on retiring in Asia but I will be in Viet Nam and Thailand for 2 weeks this Feb. Thanks for putting my mind at ease . Now I can eat my way through Thailand without worry. Thanks !! JIM

@ProudBM19 10 лет назад

Nice Clip-Makes Me Hungary 4 Thai Food/Cuisine!!

@ChocolateThunderBear 11 лет назад

If you go there and don't eat street food, you're out of your mind. Some of the best food I've ever eaten...

@wichitphunmundej8305 7 лет назад

Chocolate ThunderBear I don't go outside often. I'm an introvert.

@stringbenderbb 9 лет назад

Have been in Thailand 3 times for 3 weeks each, mostly eating street food, I never had any problems. Loosing Bodyweight and some strength though.

@EscapetoThailand 13 лет назад

Wow! I am overwhelmed at the response to this video. Thanks for everybody's comments. I will make more like this whenever possible.

@henrywillis2381 10 лет назад

Yea great video blog ..... I am watching this in my flat in Torquay England, the weather outside well its slate grey and yes it is raining...

@Seke8888 9 лет назад

Really good video. I love thai food and these little food stands are best. You can be sure that food is fresh and safe when you see local peoples eating. Sellers cant risk their business by selling unsafe food for locals.

@jfadams.52 9 лет назад

Outstanding. I was in Chiangmai several years ago and ate at the rotee.cart. They have upgraded their signs. I appreciate the inclusion of the vegetarian food in your video. I agree, eating on the street is the ultimate experience. Thanks for the insights into food safety.

@dilloss 10 лет назад

My wife is thai, when we are in thailand she has one rule, never buy food unless the vendor has facilities to wash their hands. If they have water to wash hands she always buys from these. Thai street food is fantastic and you can get a good bagful for 100 baht.

@earlymann1954 10 лет назад

They might get it fresh at 3am, but it doesn't take long for bacteria to multiply, basically bacteria doubles every 30 minutes when left out in that heat and humidity. I can't tell you how many times farangs end up in Bumrungrad hospital with food poisoning. I used to live there 20 plus years ago and unless you have the stomach of a goat, or you were raised there, you are taking a big risk. True that it happens even in normal restaurants as well there. One has to be careful and know your own stomach! I don't risk it because I don't have a goat stomach. (grin)....My wife is Thai and can eat anything though.... I'm jealous...

@pauljones364 6 лет назад

I agree. Also it needs to be covered, and they need to wear gloves.

@janviergalle 8 лет назад

I love this video! you took time to show slowly each dish at each food cart vendor and the price of each dish. Thanks a lot!

@EscapetoThailand 11 лет назад

Thank you for that. I really appreciate the support.

@antonnym214 10 лет назад

One of the best Thai videos I have seen. You have a great, casual style. Excellent and informative.

@JackNorthrup 10 лет назад

I am enjoying your videos. I am living in the Philippines, and being here gives me a chance to look around Asia a little bit. You videos are making me curious about Thailand.

@EscapetoThailand 10 лет назад

Would be interesting to hear your comparisons if you came over. The only upside after all my time in the Phil. was the language. I have consulted with many Filipinos wanting to move to Thailand where they won't have to carry a gun or pay to move into their own newly built house.

@petermartin7379 10 лет назад

I dont mind thai food as long as it is not too hot or i will be eating it for three days after lol

@manymoonstraveled 10 лет назад

Their is another country I want to tour when I am done with Thailand..

@EscapetoThailand 10 лет назад

***** Everybody sees life through their own eyes. Maybe compared to where he lived back home it IS safe!!!

@EscapetoThailand 10 лет назад

Travis E People's experiences and feelings, no matter what they are, are not ridiculous OR ignorant. People are entitled to their opinions.

@jeanclaude4 11 лет назад

Very informative and I totally agree, hard to get sick on freshly cooked hot food. Thanks for taking the time to film!

@guillermomontoyo 3 года назад

Glad to see you're back JC 🙏🙏🙏

@E_Stew 10 лет назад

The freshness of the food carts makes sense, never thought of it that way before. :)

@tigriseagle5986 10 лет назад

it is a brilliant video. Well done on providing very useful tour information with regard to the local food.

@torbjornberggren698 10 лет назад

Good video and he knows what he talks about! Lovely. He talk quite good thai. Good video. :-)

@cliffelvin 11 лет назад

I was surfing around the RU-vid space and accidentally stumble your video. This is cool and useful for as I'm going to Bangkok next coming July. Thank you for you video!!!

@MrGil78 12 лет назад

Good work fella. I've been living here 7 years now, I live in Samui but my wife is from Chiang Rai (near where you are). This shows the beauty of street food here in Thailand. I too have never been sick from eating from a street stall. The best rule of thumb is if you see locals eating there, it's good to go.

@JerryMassey 4 года назад

Great video. I'm seeing it about three years late. I've been to Thailand the last three years and have always been worried about sanitation when it comes eating from food carts. Sometimes, I will see the carts set up in or near standing water during the stormy season. You have calmed my fears!!!

@timpawloski 13 лет назад

Fantastic video - truly captures the street-vendor dining experience. Tasty, safe, cheap and delicious.

@EscapetoThailand 12 лет назад

Thanks for all your great and informative observations. I will leave all these comments and any others you post up for sure for people to read. Thanks.

@EscapetoThailand 11 лет назад

I am happy that your marriage is strong and you and your wife have found true love. Thanks for your support and contribution.

@willspram7219 8 лет назад

The clams in chili basil sauce is delicious. Any foreigner should try the local stuff instead of the boring pad thai.

@fredrikuhlin6729 10 лет назад

Thank you for the video, been in Thailand once and will be coming back again this winter season. We just love Thai street food rather than eating in Lebua Tower or on fancy restaurants, but eating at Lebua tower was a nice experience though. Seeing a panoramic view of beautiful Bangkok from high above but the most great experience was eating bbq´s and noodles soup on the street.

@35degreesinthailand 6 лет назад

You have learned me so many things about Thailand. Your channel is great!

@EscapetoThailand 6 лет назад

Thanks

@nedadk 11 лет назад

Thanks a bunch for that great video, we're going to Thailand for the first time in August so we really appreciate your advice.

@adamt6434 11 лет назад

i eat off the street carts often , and the food is fresh and some of the best food i have ever had,

@zenjim007 12 лет назад

Great topic JC and one that is very important...we all got to eat ha ha! In my home town these kind of carts are prevailant and quite popular. We have all kinds of Asian carts including Thia, and I have been eating off these for reasons of budget and quality tasting food. I have never gotten sick, the food is good and vendors are friendly. I'll bet the food in these videos is even better. I also noticed vendors list food in both English and Thai...bless their hearts! I love Thia Ice Tea!

@JBCreviews 11 лет назад

Just got back from holiday in chiang mai and came across your video. So reminded me of great times and great food, great video

@nicoleguyaz6261 9 лет назад

I'm impressed how You speak thai:) I have the greatest respect for westerns they learn the language!! Its so different to our european languages (im from Switzerland) Where do you live? Chiang Mai? How long do you live in Thailand? Thanks for this sweet Video:)

@EscapetoThailand 9 лет назад

More than 14 years now.

@wichitphunmundej8305 7 лет назад

Nicole Guyaz I'm from Thai and I talk English better for some reason.

@ShashwatMaheshwari 10 лет назад

good stuff man.thanks for sharing this.really helpful.

@michael69463 10 лет назад

Thank you J.C. your video s are really inspirational. I look forward to my retirement.

@henrywillis2381 10 лет назад

Street food is fantastic, most of its very safe since it is cooked in a Wok at very high tempatures and the food is bought fresh everyday....Oh it tastes fantastic

@mattj368 13 лет назад

Favorite video so far. You did a great job explaining everything. Thanks!

@PLATINUMCASTLE813 10 лет назад

I came across your channel this evening and just subscribed. I will definitely reach out to you when I am coming over to Thai. I have not been back to Asia since I left in the mid 80's. how often do you travel to Thai or other part of Asia, too? wow foods look so good there!

@muzzmac160 10 лет назад

I love those food carts the Thai food's always way better and more tasty than restaurants aimed at tourists. BBQ carts are good because food always well cooked and sometimes you eat bits of animal you don't know what they are but they taste nice and cheaper than restaurant.

@ezr168 10 лет назад

I love good tasting mystery meats!

@muzzmac160 10 лет назад

Yah the mystery meats are good if maybe something you wouldn't eat because of personal prejudice but you don't know what it is so you eat it.

@GFINHK 11 лет назад

Hi, this is the first video of yours I've watched & I really enjoyed it. Thanks! I admire the fact that you're mastering the language & that you're learning about the place- I'm very impressed. I've found that alot of expats don't bother to learn anything about the country, the people, customs etc...& just hang out with other non-locals in westernised/expat run establishments which, I wouldn't describe as 'living' in another country. Cheers!

@fonstock 13 лет назад

Great introduction to most fundamental needs, very informative! Thank you!

@EscapetoThailand 11 лет назад

Yes but I think he is the guy that can't eat the fruit Durian. Great and tasty stuff!! BTW the clams get stuck closed AFTER they have opened sometimes because of the viscosity of the sauce. But yes if you pry them open and there is no sauce inside it might be a good idea to pass on those.

@ItsAboutTime 9 лет назад

Thank you for sharing and the information. Thats good to see the "dish/clean" station. That would give me a lot of extra comfort. :) Only my other family have a steel stomach.

@Starrysong 10 лет назад

Really educational. I'm planning on going to Chiang Mai next summer, so it's nice to learn about my destination before I get there.

@EscapetoThailand 10 лет назад

Glad my videos are helpful.

@barebarekun161 11 лет назад

I loved kao soi I eat it every time I come up to my house in Chiang Mai during wintertime!

@EscapetoThailand 11 лет назад

Just go to Chiang Mai gate in the evening and all these carts are set up there. Great prices! And great tastes!

@MrTecKnow 13 лет назад

Thank you JC great video its making me home sick for Thailand wish I was back there keep up the great work

@dun884 10 лет назад

I wish to know English well to express my feeling for you Thank you very much

@flamedrag18 10 лет назад

the fact is that these street vendors would never want someone to come back sick after eating from their stall, it's all reputation, if they didn't serve good food, they'd be run out of business by their competition. this is what true capitalism is, you work hard and do a good job and you thrive.

@EscapetoThailand 10 лет назад

Exactly! Well stated.

@jackjones3722 3 года назад

rubbish, they dont care!! as long as their making money, they will give you crap! they aint going to throw it away.. Never!! eat the prawns etc offered along the beach, they reheat them for days a days... they will not throw it away, just sell it to a farang...

@keithy507 3 года назад

A young looking JC there! Still pumping out great videos 😎

@jamesdoherty2614 2 года назад

Very educational and well executed. Thank you.

@Oggiwara1 11 лет назад

Agreed, JC! On my 6 weeks trip to Thailand and Cambodia last year, I got sick from a chain restaurant. Never from food stalls or smaller "mum & Pa" restaurants. And in less than 4 months from this day I am going to eat "street food" every day for 7 weeks in Thailand and Laos! I can already smell it! :-)

@dragonflysdiscoveries7567 7 лет назад

A rotee in South Africa is an amazing curry in a wrap ~ correct me if I am wrong. You can not beat street food, They take so much pride in it. And it is delicious

@EscapetoThailand 7 лет назад

Yes the street food is amazing. They just made an announcement that in Bangkok they will take all the street food vendors off the roads. If they do that that would be a big step in the wrong direction for tourism where that in Bangkok street food was voted number one in the world.

@flacoface 4 года назад

A prelude to presenting these delicacies would be to inform us of an approximate exchange rate between baht and dollars, euros, pounds, etc.

@gof22 10 лет назад

Love the video but the few seconds of the opening music sounds really ominous.

@petejt 11 лет назад

Very helpful & informative video. I'd love to try the street food of Thailand, as well as Vietnam & Cambodia. Thank you.

@wvpamb 11 лет назад

Really enjoyed the video. The food looked awesome. There are a few things I don't think I would try. (Crickets....) Thank you so much for sharing.

@andrewfelcey5675 8 лет назад

good review !!!!! the street food is amazing. the only times we've got food poisoning is in the Best restaurants I've always thought it was because the water to clean the salads.

@carroll6 12 лет назад

Outstanding video J.C. One of your best.. slicker dialog too. Informative. Many people I talk to here are afraid of violence and crime in Thailand. Heh- it is incredibly violent here in the 'states. Very informative about street foods.

@MasterFreezer87 12 лет назад

I'm a category 1 budget too but sometimes I save enough money and have fun in places like this! BTW thanks for your job jc, I appreciated most the part about rentals

@Miopop58 10 лет назад

Thank you , sounds great and I can't wait to dig in :)

@EscapetoThailand 11 лет назад

I second that. Best food in Thailand. Last night had shelled baby clams in a chili sauce over rice. All for 50 Baht... awesome!!

@sysprog1953 11 лет назад

Good video and I just started exploring your site. Glad I stumbled upon it. Nearing retirement and your site info will give me a lot to visually digest (and I don't mean just the food).

@seekout123 11 лет назад

I ate street food every day for three years. I only got sick once from a street vendor, it was on Sukhumvit soi 4. I remember eating some chicken that wasn't thoroughly cooked (in hindsight). So, I think that's pretty good considering the low price, freshly cooked, and convenience of someone else cooking for me. I highly recommend it.

@queensalnd 13 лет назад

I love the fresh fruit carts in the morning, by the end of the day the fruit is not as fresh but still edible

@Houseofgoodwillministry 12 лет назад

I really enjoyed the video we will be coming to Thailand to do mission work. Will stop and eat from the carts thanks so much. I enjoy when you speak the Thailand language that so amazing. Thanks so much, God bless you :-)

@GRMETAL90 10 лет назад

Very nice! Thank you for upload and your spending time :)

@shane7192 8 лет назад

Looks delicious! I am really trying to talk myself into a trip to Thailand!

@3chilltill6 12 лет назад

What a colorful discourse. Thanx for the info JC!

@Moosebreath74 8 лет назад

Great video, learned a lot. Thanks for your time

@fabian1868 10 лет назад

I am planning too go to Thailand very soon and your video was very useful.thank u

@EscapetoThailand 10 лет назад

You are welcome Steve.

@kosamui 13 лет назад

another great video JC. by the way, just made plane reservations to come over next Aug/Sept. I'll have the whole year to look forward to it!

@kimincm 11 лет назад

Perfect reply,I've only lived in Thai for 6yrs to many expats that's not long enough to be entitled to an opinion BUT I haven't even had a loose backside in 3 1/2 yrs .Lots of chillies,lots of garlic will take care of any bad choices of which restaurant to eat at. Only one tip I can offer,never enter a Thai food shop that doesn't have a big Thai clientele they know exactly what's going on,up to you to catch on.

@sophiec3592 11 лет назад

I'm somewhat nervous and excite. In January, my sister and I are going to Thailand. We do not know to to speck Thai! I hope it looks just as fun as you make it seems!

@magneticlanguagesofudon5499 11 лет назад

Thanks JC, great video, sharing now with friends on facebook.

@EscapetoThailand 12 лет назад

Everywhere in Thailand they now use bottled water to drink and cook with and the ice coming from the ice houses used for drinks is also from filtered water.

@XxFitzzz 11 лет назад

thanks a lot sir, I'm leaving to Thailand in two hours time and looking forward to it!

@SLOBeachboy 8 лет назад

Did anyone else notice that when this guy says “I have never gotten sick from one of these carts” he sound a bit like Bill Clinton when he said “ I have never had sexual relations with that women”. Funny! He does make a good point however when he talks about chain restaurants possible being more dangerous than the street carts. In fact, I spent over a year in Thailand all told but despite constantly eating street food I only got food poising once. And I had only eaten in places like Burger King and other very clean and modern chain restaurants in the 48-hour period prior to getting sick, which means I did not get sick on food from a street vendor. So despite how horribly sick I got I still eat street food. Besides, the best Thai food is always at the dirty hole-in-the-wall places.

@tmatt2909 11 лет назад

thanks for the prompt reply, i will check it out.you are a great help for people

@stanleyvo5198 10 лет назад

thai street food so delicious. i wish can try them in someday.

@manmaas 11 лет назад

Useful stuff. I'm traveling SE Asia for three months on a tight budget so good to see the prices here. I agree with your last comments, I traveled similarly in India/Nepal and would always suggest you eat local, rather than in fancy restaurants; it's the only true way to gain insight into the culture. My best meals were always were locals ate. Makes sense if you think about it.

@edletts9962 9 лет назад

Just like the man said, all the people I know that got really sick with food poisoning got it from eating at a chain restaurant or one of the fancy joints. I'm always eating from the small food stalls and never had a problem from the food stalls.

@TheSnowman0069 11 лет назад

wow great vid, im planning a year long trip to southeast asia and this unnerved me some! thanks subbed!

@southbound1969 13 лет назад

The reaction of the young lady was priceless when she realized that she was on camera...

@robertmcbrain 5 лет назад

Very helpful and informative - based on real facts and experience not BS

@EscapetoThailand 5 лет назад

Thanks Robert

@EscapetoThailand 11 лет назад

Yes, maybe I wasn't clear. They are the same vendors who sell the Ancient Style Coffee (Cafe Bo Ran). What you mention is Thai Iced Tea or Chai Nom Yen (cold tea with milk).

@chefankurtipnis12345 11 лет назад

going 86 on the menu... havet herd 86 in a long time .. memories .. good info video mate :)

@NightSociety 11 лет назад

Very good informative and host speaks Thai, awesome!

@timjacklin4821 10 лет назад

I wouldn't single out 'chain restaurants' personally but I do agree that the 'proper' sit down restaurants are more of a concern. Never had an issue with street food in Thailand.

@mgoo77 10 лет назад

overomeevilwithgood: Very rarely if ever. Burger King, McDonalds, KFC will mess you up a lot easier.

@EscapetoThailand 12 лет назад

Depends on the Thai visa you acquire. Some 60 days, some 90 days and some 1 year. Also there are single entry and multiple entry visas. As you can see it is way to complicated to explain on RU-vid so this kind of information and videos are in the member site. A Retirement Extension though is good for 1 year. I hope maybe that answered the question though.

@dougness1971 9 лет назад

In nine trips to Thailand I have only gotten sick twice.Once at a dodgy Seafood place in Rawai,Phuket and the other time Iwhen I was in Chiang Mai. Where I combined too many types of food together,Sushi,Indian and Thai with 2 liters of Beer.

@EscapetoThailand 9 лет назад

That will do it every time!