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Sabai Talk PodcastAuthor: Hong Thaimee
A conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture, from the most visible Thai women chefs in media Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant. Language: en Genres: Arts, Food, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Must Know Before You Go To Thailand I Sabai Talk S2 E11 (mp3)
Episode 25
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong share their best tips and tricks for traveling in and around Thailand. They’ll help you understand how to be culturally sensitive in your conduct and show you how to navigate Bangkok in the most practical, scenic, and affordable ways—especially during rush hour! You’ll also pick up functional knowledge, like how to handle transactions, what plugs to bring, useful Thai phrases to learn, and how to dress appropriately for both the weather and the occasion. There’s a lot to consider as you plan your trip, but Chef Pailin and Chef Hong are here to make that process much easier. From the buzzing metropolis of Bangkok to the quaint villages up north and the serene shores along the coast, Thailand will captivate you at every turn. It’s best to be prepared for that incredible experience so that everything feels truly Sabai-Sabai. About the Hosts Hong Thaimee Chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller behind Thaimee Love in NYC. Hong is passionate about sharing the heart of Thai culture through food. She also curates experiences on CookUnity and runs her shop at hongthaimee.com. Instagram: @hongthaimee YouTube: @hongthaimee TikTok: @hong.thaimee Pailin Chongchitnant Best known as the creator of Hot Thai Kitchen, Pailin is a chef, cookbook author, and YouTube personality who brings Thai recipes and culture to a global audience with clarity and warmth. Pailin’s recipes and books at hot-thai-kitchen.com. Pailin’s YouTube Channel Pailin’s Instagram






