Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Beer & Spirits
There are several brands of beer in Thailand, ranging from domestic brands (Singha,
Chang, Leo) to foreign-licensed labels (Heineken, Asahi, San Miguel) - all largely indis-
tinguishable in terms of taste and quality.
Domestic rice whisky and rum are favourites of the working class, struggling students
and family gatherings, as they're more affordable than beer. Once spending money be-
comes a priority, Thais often upgrade to imported whiskies. These are usually drunk with
lots of ice, soda water and a splash of coke. On a night out, buying a whole bottle is the
norm in most of Thailand. If you don't finish it, it will simply be kept at the bar until
your next visit.
Appon's Thai Food (
www.khiewchanta.com
)
features nearly 1000 authentic, well-organised Thai recipes
- many with helpful audio recordings of their Thai names - written by a native Thai.
