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: Steamed Fish in Spicy Lemon Soup

Pla Kapong Neung Manao ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว, steamed fish in lemon herb soup near Pattaya, Thailand.

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

This southern Thai vegetable dish is variety of boiled green vegetables smothered in thick coconut…