Thai Beer and Drinks
Thai beer and drinks are important for any social gathering the most popular being Chang beer. Above all alcohol is relatively inexpensive and therefore a major reason why tourists head to Thailand for their holidays. It is humid and hot in Thailand, therefore many Thai drinks are served over ice or chilled.
The Beer
Thai beer compliments spicy food and the tropical humidity.Popular Beers are Singha, Leo and Chang beer. Chang is normally the go to beer for backpackers and tourists. Therefore often the cheapest. Chang beer is elephant beer thats the translation. Heineken, Carlsberg, San Miguel and Tiger are also available. Beer is often poured over ice because its so hot. In other words it may seem a bit unusual to the Western world.
The Wine
Most wine in Thailand is imported. Therefore, making it expensive. Many tourists complain about the cost that has a 400% duty.
The Hard Spirits
Sangsom is a popular spirit. Although Sangsom and many other spirits similarly referred to as whiskey, it’s brewed from sugarcane and aged in oak barrels, categorizing it as a rum.
The Local Moonshine
Whiskey made from fermenting rice. LAO KHAO is made from fermented sticky rice and popular with villagers because of the price. The potency varies and different varieties are available,
The Cocktails
Thai’s often prefer to order a bottle of spirits to share. Add a bucket of ice and some mixers and the party on the beach is ago.
Bucket drinks therefore have now become popular with the tourists. Many of can be found wondering around the streets and beaches carrying a bucket.
The Siam Sunray cocktail. Intended as an answer to Singapore’s Sling, Cuba’s Mojitos and the Manhattan’s of New York.
The Siam Sunray gives tourists a taste of Thailand’s charms. Made from; a shot of vodka, coconut liqueur, a dash of chili pepper and sugar, lime juice, a few slivers of lemongrass and ginger. Shaken and strained into a glass with ice and soda water.
Thai Tea
Cha Yen grabs a lot of attention. The most delicious and popular drink of all. Prepared hot or cold. An orange, milky and tasty traditional tea that proves a win with the tourists. The tea is mixed with evaporated milk, sugar, condensed milk and coconut milk to give the taste a sweet punch.
Thai Coffee
Oliang a traditional drink of Thailand. Similar to the Americano. A coffee that can be mixed with other ingredients; roasted rice and caramel then roasted with coffee beans. best cold, after brewing the coffee add sugar and ice. For those who love the milky coffees, adding milk turns it into a CAFE BORAN
Iced Milk With Syrup
NOM YEN is popular with children and teenagers. Made of fresh hot milk mixed with green or red syrup and added to ice.
Sodas
Tourists love the mobile drink vendors and often get a quick drink from their carts. Served often in plastic bags with straws hanging out the side.
Thai Red Bull
Red Bull originated from Thailand in 1976 a sugary high energy drink. Therefore popular with the younger generation. After that the drink became a regular mixer with Vodka in the west.
