Street Food Safety in Bangkok - How to Eat Smart

Street food is one of Bangkok’s highlights. You do not need to avoid it. You just need a simple system:

• Use hand sanitizer before eating.

• Wipe cutlery if provided.

• Choose disposable plates when possible.

• Avoid raw street salads and mayonnaise-based sauces.

• Be selective with ice.

If we ever felt uncertain and could not control the situation, we would have a small shot of strong alcohol afterward. Superstition perhaps. But it worked for us.

Eat with awareness, not fear.