Photos from Eating Bangkok!

I've finally found the time to publish the photos I took while eating, cooking and otherwise partying in bangkok a few weeks ago.

I must admit, though, that I am indeed a crappy photographer, and a bad photo journalist on top of that. I was always a bit shy about pulling out my camera to take pictures of things, and I was, occasionally, far too interested in what was going on in real time than to ever worry about capturing them in my camera.

Oh well, I think you'll find these photos enjoyable anyway. And do let me know what you think of them.

Eating Bangkok!

P.S. Someone (who shall remain nameless) found himself a bit loss in the Blogosphere and emailed to ask where he could find my Bangkok Report blogs. Here they are, so you won't have to go dive into my archives.

First news update from Bangkok
Bangkok Report II: a Buddhist Christmas
Bangkok Report III: Mosquito food!
Bangkok Report IV, part 1: begging for food
Bangkok Report IV, part 2: Sanitized street food!?
Bangkok Report V: Yummy Gang Som and icky hotel food
Bangkok Report VI: Cooking with Aunt Chawiwan
Bangkok Report VII: shopping for good karma
On my way home

Comments

[Lippy]

No false modesty is necessary, here, Pim. Very evocative pictures.

[Vanessa]

A delight, Pim, even without the benefit of broadband connection. I have a few questions, but without writing them down at the time, it is difficult to pop back to the relevant picture and be specific, remembering the Thai names for dishes/ingredients. I'll do it tomorrow with broadband at work.

One thing that surprised me was the signs in English at the 'rich man's market' - it seems English takes precedence over Thai? Is this an event for foreigners?

v

[Pim]

Vanessa,

No it wasn't an event just for foreigners, but it took place at the club, whose members are the upper class and the foreign diplomats. The Lingua Franca at the club is hence English.

P

[Jet]

Just finished looking at the photos and my mouth is watering. Great fun to look at these. Thanks.

[Vanessa]

Shom-poo - what is this remarkable looking thing with such an inappropriate name?

[Pim]

Shom-poo (pronounced exactly as it's spelled, unfortunately) is a tropical fruit. I have no idea what it's called in English. The skin is crisp, the meat a bit spongy, with a hard stone in the middle. They are sweet, juicy, and incredibly perfumed. I love them.

[Pixelchef]

This is the first time I've had the pleasure of viewing your blog, Pim. I've gotta say, it quickly made it's way into my favourites. Awesome stuff!

[Renee]

great pics! had me salivating... perhaps time for another visit to Bangkok I think : )
home-cooked Thai food is always so different from what one gets in restaurants... the khao shae looks so good... have never seen it in a restaurant.

btw, shom-poo is "jambu" in Malay or "water apple" (and sometimes "rose apple") in English.
here are a couple of links (one with photo)
http://www.innvista.com/health/foods/fruits/roseappl.htm
http://www.tropicalfruitnursery.com/fruitproducts_sw.htm
the ones we get in S'pore/M'sia are not as bright red as the ones in your pics... more a pastel-ish rose color...
they come in the green variety too.

very nice blog, Pim!

[FatMan Seoul]

I've just read your entire section on your Bangkok trip + photos and you're surely turning me into a fan. Nice writing. Wish I could write like that.

[Judy]

sawat-dii kha, Pim. I found your blog via Chocolate & Zucchini and was thrilled to find your photos and trip notes of Bangkok. We were there earlier this year kayaking around Ko Chang, and we're taking our 2 teenage boys back in January (no kayaking this time). I've started making notes of 'where' and 'what' to eat while we're there. Last time we loved eating street food, but were never brave enough to try the fried insects. Maybe this time ....

thanks, I'll keep reading and making notes.
Judy