Food guides for Thailand motorbike rentals

Phuket's 5 must-try dishes in 2026: Mee Hokkien (the Hokkien-Chinese noodle), Mu Hong (sweet pork belly), Khao Yam (southern rice salad), Khanom Jeen Nam Ya, and the Phuket-style oyster omelet.

Phuket's six best beaches in 2026 line the west coast from Patong (party scene) to Nai Harn (quietest, best swimming) via Kata, Karon, Surin, and Bang Tao. Each delivers a different vibe.

Phuket's top things to do in 2026 fit a 3-day plan: Old Town Sino-Portuguese walking tour, Big Buddha and Karon viewpoint loop, plus a Phi Phi or Similan day-trip from Rassada Pier.

Hua Hin's main beach stretches 7 km from the fishing pier to the south end. Kitesurfing peaks Nov-Feb on the southern stretch; family resorts cluster around Khao Takiab and Cha-Am.

Hua Hin's top things to do in 2026 fit a 2-day plan: Cicada Market, Hua Hin Night Market, Khao Takiab temple, and a 65 km ride out to Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park.

Chiang Mai on a budget runs $20-35/day in 2026: 200-400฿ hostel beds, 30-60฿ street meals, 20฿ temple entries (Doi Suthep), 200-400฿ ethical elephant visits.

Chiang Mai's night markets in 2026: the 1 km Sunday Walking Street (best for crafts), Wualai Saturday silver market, Chang Phueak khao soi, plus the Night Bazaar for souvenirs.

Chiang Mai cooking classes run 800-1,500฿ in 2026 with a market tour, hand-grinding curry paste, and 4-5 dishes including khao soi. Top schools cluster around Nimman and the Old City.

Koh Lanta in 2026: a 30 km island with 9 west-coast beaches, the Saladan pier in the north, and laid-back Bamboo Bay in the south. 3-7 day itineraries, snorkeling, and scooter routes.

Pai's best restaurants in 2026 cluster on Walking Street and the Pai River strip, with vegetarian gems on Soi 1 and the night market doing the heavy lifting after sunset. Seven worth your appetite.

Krabi on a budget runs 900-1,400฿/day in 2026: 250-400฿ hostel beds, 40-80฿ street eats, 350-500฿ four-island tours, plus free hikes at Tiger Cave, Phra Nang & Ao Nang Beach.

Chiang Mai street food in 2026 spans 5 districts: Old City (khao soi), Nimman (modern Thai), Chang Phueak Night Market (sai ua), Wualai (Saturday food), Talat Tonpayom (morning).

Chiang Mai's local markets run from 06:00 wholesale at Talat Muang Mai through the 17:00 Sunday Walking Street to late-night Chang Phueak. Each has its own product mix and price tier.

Chiang Mai's best coffee shops with views cluster around Doi Suthep slopes, Mae Rim valleys, and Nimman city rooftops. The mountain café strip starts 15 minutes by scooter from the Old City.