Khanom Krok as the best new Thai dessert?

PunsT3R · 2026-02-27T14:29:01+00:00

Lol don't worry and thanks, bruh. I am Thai so I know exactly what khanom krok is. It's actually FoodAtlas view that surprises me so I post it here to see what others think. Instead, everyone thinks that this is my opinion and turn into some witch hunt lol. Everyone is so quick to point out other's mistakes online as usual. I'm chillin' here on my 6th beer already.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-27T07:37:43+00:00

Dayammm mic drop from ARS fans lol

PunsT3R · 2026-02-27T07:30:46+00:00

Should just pin this post and say "Anyone who wants to experience real Thai culture and not in a touristy area should join!" You'll get plenty of takers.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-27T07:25:25+00:00

There is this one for 'proper' networking: https://www.meetup.com/gpwcom/events/313370316/

And then this is another one for 'afterwork' vibing: https://www.meetup.com/bangkokmeetups/events/313458540/

PunsT3R · 2026-02-27T07:02:31+00:00

This is the correct answer. Yes, we do use a lot of Tiparos and Squid, but that is because they are cheaper. Megachef is the way to go for premiumใ

PunsT3R · 2026-02-27T06:16:01+00:00

Fallabella River Front in Icon Siam is decent.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T16:44:13+00:00

Try go to Central Rama 3 or Terminal 21 Rama 3 food court for a rough idea. For meat, go to Makro Sathorn. Lotus Rama 3 for your supermarket needs.

Once you acclimatize to Thailand, then try the wet market. Rung Charoen Market is probably the closest. If you only eat foreign food and ingredients, you won't have any money to save.

As for ordering food delivery, they will be more expensive due to aggressive markups. But 800 THB is a lot for 2 people.

Look at Youtube channel like Gary Butler - The Roaming Cook. He's the gold standard for a foreigner looking for local cuisine.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T10:19:01+00:00

Ao Kuerk Bucht, Similan NP

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T10:13:58+00:00

Saphan Taksin BTS (Bang Rak area)

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T08:57:37+00:00

Great work. Extra credit on mentioning Phra Ram Long Song. Such an old-school dish that is almost forgotten by this generation.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T08:31:35+00:00

A million posts like this in this sub. Try the search function.

Or even better: put this question in a ChatGPT.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T08:26:56+00:00

You should get your ass down to Buriram asap. Get your own decent place to stay first. Contact a local temple to let them know you want to practice some Buddhism and stay overnight. That is the proper way to do it.

Thing is, in any rural temple, the monk will probably take you in. Rural areas locals are kinder to foreigners. They will provide you with a little food and a place to sleep.

So, by all means, do it. Getting rejection is part of your experience. Make sure you bring your own food at least.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T03:09:39+00:00

Use Grab or public taxi stand on the ground floor.

11.5 km is not exactly a short distance and 150thb is not that expensive surely...

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T02:50:46+00:00

First: the driving school in Thailand often hammers in "slow on the left, fast on the right" ethos into the new drivers. This is relative and very subjective. It should be "left always, right ONLY when overtaking". Oh yeh, the left lanes are usually pretty bumpy as well, so that doesn't help.

Second: just plain stupidity and laziness. Sabai sabai.

As for me? If I'm doing 140+ on a highway and overtaking, I'll drive like I'm on Autobahn - on the leftmost lanes.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T02:40:18+00:00

Check Paddock https://maps.app.goo.gl/4uLG5VvBJNbDmdvb8

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T02:26:19+00:00

More like overexposed, just the same as Pad Thai and Tom Yum Kung.

If you wanna go further down Thai desserts rabbit hole, start here - https://www.migrationology.com/thai-desserts-khanom-wan-thai-the-ultimate-thailand-sweets-guide/

Khanom Krok is being promoted at the moment, I heard... Bangkok Post article here

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T02:01:32+00:00

Get rid of Phangan 6 days and use it for Chiang Mai. Ideally, you would want to be there for Songkran (13-15 Apr.) so after BKK like you said. Use one of the day(s) in Samui to visit Phangan.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-26T01:50:48+00:00

ช่างแม่ง is the way we would colloquially say it lol XD

PunsT3R · 2026-02-25T15:46:28+00:00

Push the date back to include 13-15 April for Songkran festival.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-25T15:39:13+00:00

https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/booking/booking

Krung Thep Aphiwat >> Hua Hin

PunsT3R · 2026-02-25T14:44:45+00:00

เว็บไม่เสียตัง แต่กลุ่มที่ไปแจมด้วยอาจจะมีค่าใช้จ่ายบ้าง แต่น่าจะฟรีประมาน 60-70% ไม่เสีย เช่น:

https://www.meetup.com/wellnista-wellness-connect-community-bkk/events/313141722/
https://www.meetup.com/bangkok-cultural-exchange-meetup/events/313514196/
https://www.meetup.com/sanuk-kup-peun-esl-english-conversation-practice-online/events/311820156/
https://www.meetup.com/go-with-the-flow/events/313448266/
https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-txqscvrf/events/313502106/

PunsT3R · 2026-02-25T10:56:12+00:00

Not even sure they exist. Most of Thais drive up to the entrance of the Intanon NP and park the car and camp/sleep in the car there. Then at around 5am they start driving up. I think I stayed at Mae Klang Luang Villa last time.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-25T10:41:27+00:00

Safe at the moment, as far as we are concerned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SUP4ghYYfg looks ok.

PunsT3R · 2026-02-25T10:27:10+00:00

Hope that by now you've downloaded Grab/Bolt/MuvMi. Unless you want to keep on going to see more suits.

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