Sabai Talk Podcast

About Sabai Talk Podcast

A conversation about Thai food, Thai cooking and Thai culture, from the most visible Thai women chefs in media – Hong Thaimee and Pailin Chongchitnant.

Publisher

Hong Thaimee

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2024

Latest episode

27 May 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 48 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Thai Food Bucket List According to Thai Chefs I Sabai Talk S2 E12

   Chefs Pailin Chongchitnant and Hong Thaimee share their ultimate Thai food bucket list, revealing essential dishes and insider tips for experiencing authentic flavors.

2. 

   27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Thai Food Bucket List According to Thai Chefs I Sabai Talk S2 E12 (mp3)

   Chef Pailin Chongchitnant and Chef Hong Thaimee share their ultimate Thai food bucket list, revealing essential dishes and insider tips for experiencing authentic flavors.

3. 

   25 Mar 2026

   Must Know Before You Go To Thailand I Sabai Talk S2 E11 (mp3)

   In this episode, Chef Pailin and Chef Hong share their best tips and tricks for traveling in and around Thailand. They’ll help you understand how to be culturally sensitive in your conduct and show you how to navigate Bangkok in the most practical, scenic, and affordable ways—especially during rush hour! You’ll also pick up functional knowledge, like how to handle transactions, what plugs to bring, useful Thai phrases to learn, and how to dress appropriately for both the weather and the occasion. There’s a lot to consider as you plan your trip, but Chef Pailin and Chef Hong are here to make that process much easier. From the buzzing metropolis of Bangkok to the quaint villages up north and the serene shores along the coast, Thailand will captivate you at every turn. It’s best to be prepared for that incredible experience so that everything feels truly Sabai-Sabai. About the Hosts Hong Thaimee Chef, entrepreneur, and storyteller behind Thaimee Love in NYC. Hong is passionate about sharing the heart of Thai culture through food. She also curates experiences on CookUnity and runs her shop at hongthaimee.com. Instagram: @hongthaimee YouTube: @hongthaimee TikTok: @hong.thaimee Pailin Chongchitnant Best known as the creator of Hot Thai Kitchen, Pailin is a chef, cookbook author, and YouTube personality who brings Thai recipes and culture to a global audience with clarity and warmth. Pailin’s recipes and books at hot-thai-kitchen.com. Pailin’s YouTube Channel Pailin’s Instagram

Inside a recent episode

Thai Food Bucket List According to Thai Chefs I Sabai Talk S2 E12

Published 27 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] They have a bunch of different really spicy curries. Just keep in mind that if you're going to order a curry from a southern Thai restaurant, you better be able to handle heat. It is no joke. I eat quite spicy. And it's still very difficult for me to handle Southern Thai spicy food. Yes, yes. So just FYI. While you're in the Southern, part of Southern Thai feast, oh, another dish that is really good is mu hong. It's like the hang leh of the South. I was about to say that. Northern Thailand has gang hang lay, which is braised pork belly in masala, garam masala spices. In the South, they have braised pork belly, but with no spices. […]

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YouTube views

238,100,183

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

57 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

31

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

82

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