Drinks Guides
14 guides
Thai iced tea, coffee, beer, rum and whiskey: what to order, the brands you will see and where to drink them.
Facts sit next to their sources. Opening hours, market days, menu prices in Thai baht and Michelin listings change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you go.
Country-wide guides
- 8 Thai Drinks to Order in Thailand (and What to Skip)
What to drink in Thailand: Thai iced tea, fresh coconut, local beers and spirits. Includes how to order, what to skip, and where each fits.
- Cha Tra Mue: Thai Tea Brand Guide (Red vs Gold, What to Order)
What Cha Tra Mue is, how Red and Gold Thai tea differ, what to order at its shops, and where to buy it in Thailand.
- Chang Beer: Taste, ABV & How It Compares in Thailand
Chang beer explained for travelers: taste, strength, how it stacks up against Singha and Leo, and what to know before ordering in Thailand.
- Fresh Coconut in Thailand: Where to Buy & What to Order
Where to buy fresh coconut in Thailand, young vs roasted, how to spot sweetened fakes, what to expect to pay, and how to eat the flesh.
- Leo Beer in Thailand: Taste, Price and Leo vs Chang
What Leo beer tastes like, how it compares with Chang and Singha, what to expect to pay and the rules to know before ordering in Thailand.
- Nom Yen (Thai Pink Milk): What It Is, Taste and How to Order
What nom yen (นมเย็น) is, what Thai pink milk tastes like, how to order it less sweet, and how it compares with other iced drinks in Thailand.
- Singha Beer in Thailand: Taste, ABV & How to Order
Singha is a classic Thai lager. See how it compares with Chang and Leo, what to pair it with, and how to order it in Thailand.
- Thai Beer Guide: Singha vs Chang vs Leo
Which Thai beer should you order? Compare Singha, Chang and Leo, learn where to buy and drink them, and avoid common traveler mistakes.
- Thai Coffee: What It Is, How to Order It & Where to Try It
Learn what Thai coffee is, how to order it your way, street stall vs cafe trade-offs, and what to skip in Thailand.
- Thai Craft Beer: Where to Drink It and Why It's Hard to Find
Thai craft beer explained: why it's mostly served on-site, the best Bangkok breweries and taprooms by type, and how to plan a visit.
- Thai Green Tea (Cha Khiao Yen): What It Is and How to Order
What Thai green tea is, how it differs from classic Thai iced tea, how to order it, and what to expect at a stall or café in Thailand.
- Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen): What It Is and How to Order
Thai iced tea (cha yen) explained: what's in it, where to order it in Thailand, how to control sweetness, and a short at-home version.
- Thai Rum: SangSom, Craft Brands & What to Order
A traveler's guide to Thai rum: what SangSom really is, craft rums worth seeking out, how locals mix it, and what to buy to take home.
- Thai Whiskey: What It Really Is (Sang Som, Mekhong & More)
Does Thai whiskey exist? Learn what Sang Som, Mekhong and Hong Thong really are, how Thais drink them, and what to know before you buy.