Food creators in Thailand

Thai food is regional, and that is the opportunity: the same country gives you separate stories in the capital, the north and the south.

What do food creators get in Thailand?

Food creators get hosted food experiences from the Thailand catalogue, such as guided street-food evenings, alongside hotel nights and private transfers. Tastings on the agreed tour are covered; meals outside the plan are personal extras. The programme page sets out what each tier includes.

Which Thai destinations suit food content?

• Bangkok: Yaowarat (Chinatown) at night, Talat Noi, fresh markets and boat noodles
• Chiang Mai: khao soi, sai oua sausage, chilli dips and night markets
• Phuket: Peranakan-influenced dishes in the Old Town; Phuket is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
• Krabi and Koh Samui: southern curries, seafood and coconut

Regional differences worth filming

Central Thai cooking in Bangkok, northern curries and sausages in Chiang Mai, and southern dishes on the islands are different enough to carry separate episodes. A guide who explains what you are eating makes the content more useful.

Which food content angles work?

• One dish, three regions: how a curry or a noodle soup changes from north to south
• The market at dawn: where a kitchen's ingredients come from
• The cook, not just the plate: let vendors explain in their own words, with permission
• How to order: spice levels, sharing and what to point at, practical help your audience will use

What should food creators plan around?

• Film vendors with permission, buy what you film, and keep out of the way of the wok.
• Some Bangkok street-food stalls close on Mondays; check before planning a shoot.
• Many dishes contain fish sauce, shrimp paste or peanuts. Flag allergens accurately and do not promise that a dish is safe for anyone.
• Quote prices you checked yourself, not what you were charged as a guest.
• Alcohol is not sold at certain hours and on some religious holidays.

When is the best time for food content in Thailand?

Food content works in Thailand all year, but the season changes the shoot. The cool months from November to February make long market and street-food evenings comfortable. In the rainy season, storms can clear street stalls for an hour, so plan covered markets as back-ups. Some events change the food itself: during Phuket's Vegetarian Festival, usually in September or October, many stalls switch to vegetarian dishes, and Songkran in April brings its own festival food. Festival dates follow the lunar calendar, so check them before you choose dates.

How to apply as a food creator

Apply with links to food content you have published and the regions you want to cover. Tell us about dietary needs too, so the hosted tastings can be planned around them.