Thammasat University - Pridi Banomyong International College - Thai Studies - PD223 Society & Culture of Thailand
This blog serves as a diary for my Society & Culture class and is a space for me to reflect daily on my experiences in Thailand. Here I offer a critical look at the life of Thai people from the point of view of a foreigner, or farang. Enjoy! -Gwen
This blog serves as a diary for my Society & Culture class and is a space for me to reflect daily on my experiences in Thailand. Here I offer a critical look at the life of Thai people from the point of view of a foreigner, or farang. Enjoy! -Gwen
Sunday, September 5, 2010
It tastes fishy
I was at Pranburi Beach for the past three days (which is why I haven't written). It was an extremely beautiful experience, and delicious! We stayed at a resort which provided buffet-style meals full of prawns, squid, fish, along with the usual rice and spices. I'm continually in awe of the flavors I find in meals here. Items are super sweet, as there is condensed milk in most drinks and sugar is a staple condiment on most restaurant tables. They can also be painfullly spicy, with whole chiles used as flavoring in some dishes. Salt is used heavily and even is used as a crust on many meats. I'm especially a fan of the use of seafood in Thailand, and it was so fresh at the beach this past weekend because fishermen go out each night to catch squid and other delicious things. Thais definitely know how to prepare sea food to my tastes, even if it is fried most of the time.
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