The nominees for the best expat food influencers in Thailand
Thai food is renowned for its vibrant flavours and diverse dishes. Behind the delicious meals and captivating food photography are the talented food influencers who bring Thai cuisine to life online. Here are the nominees for the best expat food influencers in Thailand.
These six outstanding individuals have made significant impacts in the online food community, and now it’s your turn to vote for your favourite in our upcoming social media poll!
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Meet the nominees for best expat food influencers in Thailand
The Ginger Farang (@thegingerfarang2024)
The Ginger Farang is an influencer who has embraced Thailand’s rich food culture. He shares his unique perspective through stunning visuals and engaging stories, highlighting both traditional and modern Thai dishes. He also showcases how to cook these dishes as well in a descriptive yet short-form manner.
With that, he provides as he calls it “Real family, real insight into Isaan” as he consistently showcases common and lesser-known Thai dishes. He also blends in some Western fusion with the food now and then, while adding content about his personal life.
@thegingerfarang2024 Thai Isan Raw Beef salad and sticky rice recipe the beef tartare of Thailand 🇹🇭 Beef Salad Recipe – 200g best quality beef steak ( beef fat is optional but a far better salad with it) – 4 shallots – 12g chilli powder ( use less if you’re not great with spice) – 12g Khao khua rice powder – 2g msg – 25g fish sauce – 4 spring onions – 2 sprigs of coriander – 4 leaves of Thai parsley ( swap this for mint if you can’t find it 🙏) – 1 lime Method Is as seen in the video above 👆 Sticky rice Method – soak your desired amount of thai glutinous rice for minimum 6 hours in cold water – Then pour this into you’re sticky rice basket that is sat in your sticky rice pot – Then top your pot up to halfway with fresh water – And place onto a medium to high heat – During the process you will need to fold the rice over twice to ensure equal cooking – The rice will be cooked in approximately 15-20 minutes – Place the rice into a bamboo pot with a lid and enjoy with many Issan recipes 🙏 #thaifood #beef #rawbeef #raw #isanfood #beeftartare #sticyrice #rice #thaicusine #foodtiktok #recipe #easyrecipe #fyp ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – ไนท์ จิรพัฒน์ งอยภูธร
Danny & Diggy (@diggyhoffman)
Danny & Diggy are a dynamic British/Polish couple from the United Kingdom who are passionate about exploring Thailand’s diverse culinary landscape. They take their followers on exciting food adventures, from bustling street food markets to various restaurants.
Their teamwork and infectious enthusiasm bring a fresh and lively perspective to food influencing. Danny & Diggy make Thai cuisine accessible and enjoyable for everyone, fostering a loyal and engaged community.
Platforms: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube
Jerry Williams (@thatlumlukkaguy)
Jerry Williams, who also goes by ThatLumLukkaGuy, uncovers hidden gems and authentic street food stalls, providing honest reviews and insider tips. He primarily goes around Thailand from Bangkok to Koh Chang, Pathum Thani, etc. to review all sorts of restaurants and food.
His energetic approach to presenting coupled with his skits make him a character that you can watch to whenever you are not sure where you want to eat.
@thatlumlukkaguy Today I take you to THE BEST BUFFET restaurant in Thailand. This restaurant can only be booked online through the reservation website/APP called @HungryHub_Official . There are two branches in Bangkok. This branch was at The Sense Pinklao. 💰I bought a the “Hungry Hub Pack A – 1 Premium Menu” online through the Hungry Hub APP. Prices start from ฿1999 with many deals to choose from. There is also free cancelation. ✅ Reserve Hungry Hub’s special discount promotion for Copper Beyond through the link in my bio. Look for “Copper Beyond Buffet – Pinklao Branch” in my links page. 📍The Sense Pinklao, 2nd floor, 71/50 Borommaratchachonnani Rd, Arun Amarin, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700 PH: 092 281 1818 #BangkokBuffetRestaurant #Buffet #copperbeyondbuffet #copperbuffet #Bangkok #livinginthailand #expat #traveltiktok #fyp #RestaurantInBangkok #tiktokthailand #tiktokthailand🇹🇭 #hungryhub #JerryWilliams #ThatLumLukkaGuy #Thailand ♬ Dance – FASSounds
Mark Wiens (@migrationology)
Mark Wiens is an internationally renowned food blogger and YouTuber who has made Thailand a central focus of his culinary explorations. His immersive and enthusiastic approach captures the true essence of Thai cuisine, attracting millions of followers worldwide.
Mark’s unparalleled reach and ability to connect with a global audience make him a pivotal figure in promoting Thai food internationally. His engaging content brings global attention to Thailand’s diverse and flavourful food offerings.
Platforms: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube
@markwiens Best Thai Street Food – Aunty Lek serves up the freshest “koi,” raw meat salad on the streets of Bangkok! #tiktokfood Go watch the full episode now on @National Geographic channel “24 Hour Thai Street Food Challenge in Bangkok!” #EpicFoodJourneys 📍Laap Ba Lek #NatGeo #Bangkok #Thailand #streetfood ♬ original sound – Mark Wiens
Gary Butler (@theroamingcook)
Gary Butler, known as The Roaming Cook, combines his love for travel and cooking to explore food from around the world. His content though, is primarily based in Thailand as he has been living in Bangkok and his content ranges from cooking tutorials and recipe sharing to restaurant reviews and food tours.
Gary’s approachable style and practical tips make Thai dishes easy to recreate at home. His adventurous nature also showcases Thailand more in-depth and allows viewers to see all of the sorts of food in Thailand that they like or can try.
Platforms: Facebook | Instagram | Youtube
Emily Srichala (@emilysrichala.blog)
A returning nominee, Emily Srichala is a travel and lifestyle blogger who shares her experiences of living and travelling in Thailand as an expat. A highlight of her content alongside cultural etiquette and practical advice is mainly Thai food across all regions.
She showcases all sorts of food from street food to high-end restaurants. Her high energy and relatability are popular with female solo travellers and expats in Thailand.
Platforms: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Line
@emily.srichala #streetfood #bangkok #thailand #thaifood ♬ original sound – Emily Srichala เอมิลี่ ศรีชะลา
One of the best parts about living in Thailand is the food and these six nominees represent the very best in food influencing. From innovative fusion chefs to dedicated local food explorers, each influencer brings something unique to the table.
We invite you to support your favourite by voting in our poll and sharing the excitement with your network. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner, who will undoubtedly continue to inspire and elevate Thailand’s rich food culture.
Don’t miss out on the chance to influence the culinary community! Vote for your favourite nominee today!
Share the poll on your social media, leave comments about why you love your chosen influencer and engage with the content to make this poll a success. Your participation helps spotlight the individuals who make Thailand’s food scene so remarkable.
