User:Scott malone

An Englishman abroad who has lived and worked in Thailand and SE Asia for the past 13 years. Married to a Thai with 2 children, I have experienced Thai food in most of Thailands' provinces from Hat Yai in the south to Chiang Rai/Mai in the North and Nongkai in the North East. Spending a year living in Isaarn and absorbing Thai culture as a local in a small village with my family.

Each region has its own twist on Thai cooking and takes many influences from its neighbouring countries. The Central provinces surrounding Bangkok serve a generally less fiery cuisine than its counterparts in the deep South or the North East region of Isaarn. Royal Thai Cuisine is what most foreigners get to experience althought through restaurant owners like Andy Ricker of Pok Pok fame in America, regional Thai dishes are getting greater exposure.

I grew up in the hospitality industry and started work (part-time) in the kitchen before my 13th birthday. My family culture was centred around food and we have owned and run the full gambit of hospitality venues for more than 50 years.

My love for Thailand and its cuisine has led me to starting a global Thai Restaurant Guide so that you can find your nearest good Thai Restaurant. In addition my site www.thairestaurantsguide.com covers all things related to Thai Food: Thai Ingredients Guide Thai Food Guide Thai Recipes Thai Drinks Guide Thai Restaurants Guide Thai Cookware Thai/Asian Food Stores (near you) Thai Food Suppliers Online Store for all things Thai Monthly Newsletter keeping you up to date on Restaurant or supplier openings

I have been a contributing writer to several local magazines as well as online content and I am now focused on promoting Thai Culture and Cuisine to a worldwide audience.