Welcome to
Hungry in Thailand
This corner of the internet is all about cooking Thai food. You’ll find more than 400 authentic Thai recipes here, all made with a sprinkle of love and inspired by the Thai cooking traditions I learned from my family and through years of professional cooking.
a little about praew
Food has always been a big part of my family life. My mom worked in Thai restaurants, and my grandmother sold food at local markets when she was younger. Growing up around them taught me to appreciate fresh ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and the little details that make Thai food taste the way it should.
my story
from isan to belgium and back to thailand
I’m originally from Isan in northeastern Thailand, but I spent much of my childhood in Belgium. I started cooking in Thai takeout kitchens when I was still very young, even before the legal age!
My love for cooking eventually became my profession. After years in takeout kitchens, I opened my own Thai restaurant in Belgium. My mom and husband were part of that chapter of my life, too.
My Thai restaurant in Belgium
Running a restaurant taught me so much. You learn to work with ingredients every day, get the flavors right, and make food that people want to come back for. Those years gave me experience I still use every time I develop a recipe.
back home in thailand
After closing my restaurant, my husband and I moved back to Thailand. We didn’t have a big plan for what would come next, but I knew cooking would always be part of my life.
So I started Hungry in Thailand to share the recipes I knew and loved. What began as a way to keep cooking and sharing Thai food grew into my full-time job.
Moving back also meant a very different kind of everyday life. These days, I’m happiest at home, spending time in the garden rather than heading out the door. I love the slower pace of life here, and there’s always something to do outside.
my dogs the crazy crew
We also got three dogs almost immediately when we came to Thailand. We love them to bits!
I’m slowly learning to focus on the positive, make the best out of each day, and do what I love most: cooking, being in the garden, and spending time with the dogs.
WHAT MAKES MY RECIPES special
Authentic Thai flavors
I use real Thai ingredients and traditional methods whenever possible. I’ll also explain which ingredients matter most and when a substitute will work.
Easy instructions
I want you to know what to do at every step. You’ll find clear instructions, step-by-step photos, and practical tips to help you get the dish right.
Family recipes and kitchen experience
I’ve learned from my mom and grandmother, and from years of working in Thai kitchens and running my own restaurant. All of that experience comes into play when I cook and develop recipes.
WHAT MAKES MY RECIPES special
Authentic Thai flavors
I use real Thai ingredients and traditional methods whenever possible. I’ll also explain which ingredients matter most and when a substitute will work.
Easy instructions
I want you to know what to do at every step. You’ll find clear instructions, step-by-step photos, and practical tips to help you get the dish right.
Family recipes and kitchen experience
I’ve learned from my mom and grandmother, and from years of working in Thai kitchens and running my own restaurant. All of that experience comes into play when I cook and develop recipes.
let’s cook some favorite recipes
Thanks for stopping by Hungry in Thailand. Whether you’ve been cooking Thai food for years or you’re just getting started, I hope you find something here you’ll love making again and again.
