Street food does more than fill stomachs -- it represents Thai cultural identity and attracts travellers from around the world. The government estimates Thailand's street food market is worth more than 261 billion baht.
Thailand's culinary appeal was further highlighted when Time Out ranked Bangkok the world's second-best food city in 2025, behind New Orleans, which was praised for its community-based casual, neighbourhood and festival food traditions.
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