Vegan in Thailand
Despite the ubiquitous presence of the revered fish sauce, Thailand is still one of the easiest countries in the world to travel as a vegan. The language contains built in words for veganism that are widely understood, so with patience you should have no problem finding vegan food in Thailand.
A Few Things to Note about Veganism in Thailand
- Fish sauce is often considered vegetarian, and it is a key ingredient in Thai cuisine. Always, always ask about its inclusion in a dish, even if it is marked vegetarian. This advice is applicable for all Thai restaurants worldwide. Nearly every Thai restaurant I've entered uses fish sauce and/or shrimp paste in items on their so-called vegetarian menus.
- While its vegan status is debated elsewhere, in Thailand oyster sauce can be considered vegetarian. If this is a concern, query ingredients before you order.
- If you want to ensure you receive a vegan dish then ask for it to be made Jay, with the two above ingredients omitted. Jay is the Thai equivalent of vegan.
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Khun Churn, Chiang Mai Review
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Vegan Thai Kanom (Thai Desserts)
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Bangkok: Vegan Food in Air Conditioning at Sutunthip
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Vegetarian Thai Phrases and Tips on Ordering Vegan Food in Thailand
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Lunch at U.R. Station, Bangkok
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Little Good Things Vegan Cafe in Mae Hong Son
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Western Vegan Bakery in Bangkok
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40 Foods to Try at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in 2017
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Teetsagan Gin Jay: Nationwide Thai Vegan Festival Beats All Holidays
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Hat Yai Vegetarian Festival 2018 เทศกาลกินเจหาดใหญ่
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Some vegan Bangkok eats and treats
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15 Vegan Street Foods in Bangkok during the Thailand Vegetarian Festival
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The other side of people, or my teary-eyed Chatuchak visit
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Seven Thai vegan foods to try in bprà thêet thai (Thailand)
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An Outsider's Perspective on the Phuket Vegetarian Festival