Thai Street Food With David Thompson

As Thailand awakes the bustling street markets of Bangkok are already alive with vibrant food and flavours. David Thompson takes us on a culinary tour of the heart of what street food is all about.

Thailand owes much of its street food legacy to Chinatown, where the routes of street hawking began. David Thompson explores the maze and delights that make up this historical area that is Chinatown.

Each day, monks barefoot and clad in saffron robes are honored by the faithful with food, and in return, blessings are made. Episode 3 explores food, Buddhism and the spirituality connecting them.

Along the banks and canals are villages and communities - an aggregation of people, history, cuisines and cultures. Episode four explores the diversity and range that attributes to Thai street food.

From the sophisticated to the simple, noodles are delicious and diverse. Episode five explores this rudimental ingredient and the various dishes known and loved in Thailand.

Episode six is a foray into the hectic hour that is lunchtime in Bangkok. David looks at why this pressing congested affair is so unique and interesting and delights our senses with a culinary tour.