A Few Things to Note about Veganism in Thailand
- Fish sauce is often considered vegetarian, and it is a key ingredient in Thai cuisine. Always, always ask about its inclusion in a dish, even if it is marked vegetarian. This goes for all Thai restaurants worldwide. Nearly ever Thai restaurant I've entered uses fish sauce and/or shrimp paste in items on their so-called vegetarian menus.
- While its vegan status is debated elsewhere, in Thailand oyster sauce is considered vegetarian. If this is a concern, query ingredients before you order.
- If you want to ensure a vegan dish, ask for it to be made Jay, with the two above ingredients omitted. Jay is the Thai equivalent of vegan.
How to Order food in Thailand (Thai Language)
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Bangkok Vegetarian Restaurants
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Chiang Mai Vegetarian Restaurants
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Kanchanaburi Vegetarian Restaurants
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Thailand Vegetarian Festival
Kin Jay is an annual nationwide vegetarian festival in Thailand, timed to coincide with the Chinese calendar's ninth lunar month. The festival is a nine day vegan dream come true.
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