20 Photos to Prove that Thai Cuisine is Simply the Best

First and foremost: if you’re on a diet, turn back; this article is not for you.

If you’ve ever planned a trip to Thailand and started with consulting your friends and family for advice, you’ve probably had the experience of being greeted by a barrage of “Oh my god, you NEED to eat…” It’s no wonder, considering the popularity and undeniable quality of Thai cuisine — here are the photos to prove it:

1. Pad Thai

Image credits: Chez Shai

2. Tom Yum Goong

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3. Tom Yum Goong (Clear)

Image credits: Garrett Ziegler

Does anyone else always have trouble picking between the fiery red and clear tom yum soup?

4. Green Curry

Image credits: Takeaway

5. Thai Basil Chicken Rice

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Also read: 13 Bizarre Food in Thailand to Try… If You Dare

6. Thai Boat Noodles

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7. Thai Fish Cake

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8. Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)

Image credits: Pasita Wanseng

9. Coconut Ice Cream

Image credits: Tsai Nan Cheng

There’s nothing better than coconut ice cream to cool off after shopping at Chatuchak on a sweltering hot day!

10. Pineapple Fried Rice

Image credits: Kawaiikiri

11. Moo Ping (Thai Grilled Pork Skewers)

Image credits: Premshree Pillai

12. Wonton Noodles

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13. Luk Chup

Image credits: Ly. H.

These vibrantly coloured “fruits” are in fact a type of candy, moulded and painted to resemble various different fruits!

14. Tom Kha Kai (Thai Coconut Soup)

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Also read: Why Thailand is My Number One Dream Destination

15. Mookata

Image credits: Johan Fantenberg

16. Thai-style Roti

Image credits: Michael Saechang

Well, this isn’t exactly Thai cuisine, but these banana pancakes were the street food that my friends and I incessantly sought out when we visited Bangkok earlier this year — they taste as diabetes-inducing as they look, and are worth every single calorie.

17. Khao Soi (Curry Noodles)

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18. Nam Tok (Thai Grilled Beef Salad)

Image credits: Timothy Vollmer

19. Cha Yen (Thai Iced Tea)

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You’re definitely not alone if you binge-drink the sinfully sweet Cha Yen on a daily basis whenever you visit Thailand!

20. Mango Sticky Rice

Image credits: Charles Hayne

Doesn’t it seem like it’s time to book your next flight to Thailand? [fzPrice]BKK[/fzPrice]