At the moment, Thai street food is all the rage for lovers of Asian food, with the release of a David Thompson’s culinary adventures titled “Thai Street Food”. Adding to the feeding frenzy, a host of celebrity chefs such as Neil Perry, Anthony Bourdain and Rick Stein all have produced shows on Thai street food. But for the majority of tourists visiting Thailand; where do you go to find the best street food?

However, some Thai dishes such as Green Papaya Salad with Prawns can be made with just a papaya shredder and a sturdy mortar and pestle.