At the moment I am travelling through one of South-East Asias well known countries for their food and smiles. Thailand ! Sawatdee (hello). What better place to start to learn the language, flavors and food-habits. Here I am at one of the Chaiyaphums smaller markets just in the center of this medium sized city in the middle of the North-Eastern region (Isaan). At first sight, nothing special. But what makes it special is the social status of these foodmarkets. Why not combining getting the ingredients and a quick meal along the way or just to meet up. Getting an easy meal is just as common as stopping by for those famous fagrant herbs and delightful veggies. Enjoying a meal during the day is an important part of life, esspecially for the Thai. You prefer a khao-pad kai (fried rice with chicken), khao-man kai. (rice with boiled chicken), pork or just vegetarian, Not a problem at all. Different foodstands for the meals. Just sit and wait 5 minutes a...
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