Food Photo: Som Tam Thai (ส้มตำไทย)

By Mark Wiens

Som Tam Thai (ส้มตำไทย)

One of the Thai dishes that never gets old is a fine plate of freshly pounded green papaya salad.

I devoured this marvelous plate at graveyard Isaan restaurant in Silom.

Food Photo: Fish in Lemon and Chili Sauce

Steamed fish in a lively lime, chili and herb sauce called Pla Kapong Neung Manao…

Huge pot of mixed sweet and sour soup แกงส้มผักรวม on the side of the road…

Here’s a quick close-up shot of Thai roasted bananas being submerged into the sweet caramel…