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A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand
- Thread starter Leongsam
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After the morning meetings it was time for lunch
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KGjYR37MdGBcgLa6A?g_st=ic
The open eatery
With the zinc roof its really hot
Rustic, the type of local eatery I love
The menu
Hot day, cold beer is perfect
Raw free vegetables
Guy grilling chicken
Grilled chicken
So juicy and delicious (we finally ordered 2 chickens)
Spicy soup with pork ribs
Ordered 2 somtams
Somtam made by the boss
Larb moo, minced pork with Thai herbs and spices
Liver with Thai herbs and spices
Fried pork
Lunch
All the above for only 800 baht (S$30)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KGjYR37MdGBcgLa6A?g_st=ic
The open eatery
With the zinc roof its really hot
Rustic, the type of local eatery I love
The menu
Hot day, cold beer is perfect
Raw free vegetables
Guy grilling chicken
Grilled chicken
So juicy and delicious (we finally ordered 2 chickens)
Spicy soup with pork ribs
Ordered 2 somtams
Somtam made by the boss
Larb moo, minced pork with Thai herbs and spices
Liver with Thai herbs and spices
Fried pork
Lunch
All the above for only 800 baht (S$30)
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/s...ns-concerts-visa-free-travel-to-boost-tourism
‘We can bring A-listers to Thailand’: PM Srettha plans concerts, visa-free travel to boost tourism
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
BANGKOK – Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Feb 22 his government plans to roll out more measures to boost tourism, including incentives to lure global artistes to stimulate South-east Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Speaking at a government forum, he said the tourism industry was expected to grow enormously over the next four years, as it recovers from record lows caused by the pandemic.
Mr Srettha also mentioned musician Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated, sold-out concerts in Singapore in March, saying Thailand should aim for similar events.
“We can bring A-listers and world-class acts to Thailand. This must be done,” he said.
He added the government will offer visa-free travel, change the rules on drinking alcohol at concerts, and adjust operating hours of entertainment venues and when alcohol can be sold.
Thailand has waived visas for citizens of China, India and other countries in an effort to attract tourism dollars.
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic, with spending of 1.91 trillion baht (S$71.5 billion). In 2024, the government expects about 34 to 35 million foreign visitors. REUTERS
‘We can bring A-listers to Thailand’: PM Srettha plans concerts, visa-free travel to boost tourism
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
BANGKOK – Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Feb 22 his government plans to roll out more measures to boost tourism, including incentives to lure global artistes to stimulate South-east Asia’s second-biggest economy.
Speaking at a government forum, he said the tourism industry was expected to grow enormously over the next four years, as it recovers from record lows caused by the pandemic.
Mr Srettha also mentioned musician Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated, sold-out concerts in Singapore in March, saying Thailand should aim for similar events.
“We can bring A-listers and world-class acts to Thailand. This must be done,” he said.
He added the government will offer visa-free travel, change the rules on drinking alcohol at concerts, and adjust operating hours of entertainment venues and when alcohol can be sold.
Thailand has waived visas for citizens of China, India and other countries in an effort to attract tourism dollars.
It received about 28 million foreign tourists in 2023 versus a record of nearly 40 million pre-pandemic, with spending of 1.91 trillion baht (S$71.5 billion). In 2024, the government expects about 34 to 35 million foreign visitors. REUTERS
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So I spent the weekend in Singapore celebrating the last day of Chinese New Year with family on Saturday. The 4 days trip to Singapore was finally over on Monday.
I always like to take a walk around the center of the city especially where the Merlion is located also because this is close to the hotel. Here are some photos I took during one of the walks
Seems like its back to normal and the tourists are back especially Chinese tourists
I always like to take a walk around the center of the city especially where the Merlion is located also because this is close to the hotel. Here are some photos I took during one of the walks
Seems like its back to normal and the tourists are back especially Chinese tourists
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When I visit Singapore, I always like to eat the local food and these are some of my favourites:
Roti Prata (for breakfast) at Tanglin Halt market
mutton Curry
Fishball Noodle of course
The stall
Kway Chap
Braised duck, pork belly, tofu and egg
Lormee
Roti Prata (for breakfast) at Tanglin Halt market
mutton Curry
Fishball Noodle of course
The stall
Kway Chap
Braised duck, pork belly, tofu and egg
Lormee
One of my must do must eat item while I am in Singapore is traditional Hainanese curry rice and my favourite is at Beo Crescent
The stall perpetually has a queue
Choose what you like
The owner and her dishes she whipped up
Many sauces
My meal
Amazing meal with all the sauces
The stall perpetually has a queue
Choose what you like
The owner and her dishes she whipped up
Many sauces
My meal
Amazing meal with all the sauces
One day we took a walk to Suntec City mall and ventured into the food court
Many choices but decided to have Yong Tau Foo from this stall
Was pretty crowded as it was a Sunday
Laksa Yong Tau Foo
Clear soup Yong Tau Foo
Truly this very much
Many choices but decided to have Yong Tau Foo from this stall
Was pretty crowded as it was a Sunday
Laksa Yong Tau Foo
Clear soup Yong Tau Foo
Truly this very much
As we had only 3 nights in Singapore our first dinner was at Holy Crab located in Cathay's Kempinski Hotel
Started with Yusheng
After tossing
Melon with abalone
Goby with green sauce
Garlic lobster
Sesame chicken
All the above with lots of champagne as in 4 bottles
Started with Yusheng
After tossing
Melon with abalone
Goby with green sauce
Garlic lobster
Sesame chicken
All the above with lots of champagne as in 4 bottles
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Went to Raffles City to Putien Restaurant the second night
Once again started with Yusheng
Toss
After tossing
Signature dish is meesua noodle - soup was so so good
Poon Choi which included - abalone, scallops, shiitake mushrooms, fish maws, big prawns, chicken, pork belly, yam, fish balls etc
Soup
Yellow croaker in sambal sauce
Desserts
Once again started with Yusheng
Toss
After tossing
Signature dish is meesua noodle - soup was so so good
Poon Choi which included - abalone, scallops, shiitake mushrooms, fish maws, big prawns, chicken, pork belly, yam, fish balls etc
Soup
Yellow croaker in sambal sauce
Desserts
Dinner on Sunday was planned at Tiong Bahru's Ting Heng Seafood Restaurant
Upon arrival was met with a surprise. As Sunday was the 16th day of the first month of the new year it is also the birthday of the monkey god as Taoists believe. Directly opposite the restaurant is the monkey god temple. On arrival there was a procession, really interesting, not seen this for decades so this was the scene there
Upon arrival was met with a surprise. As Sunday was the 16th day of the first month of the new year it is also the birthday of the monkey god as Taoists believe. Directly opposite the restaurant is the monkey god temple. On arrival there was a procession, really interesting, not seen this for decades so this was the scene there
Finally the last meal before catching the flight in the afternoon was Singapore chicken rice. We went to the Stirling Road Market and at a Singapore chicken rice stall known as Sin Kee
Lunch for 3
Fluffy and fragrant rice
Chicken for 3
Vegetables
Bean sprouts
Fishball soup from another stall
and then it was off to the Changi airport
Lunch for 3
Fluffy and fragrant rice
Chicken for 3
Vegetables
Bean sprouts
Fishball soup from another stall
and then it was off to the Changi airport
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