So You Got Food Poisoning and Are Freaking Out? Read these tips.
How to Avoid Food Poisoning in Thailand: A Comedy of Gastrointestinal Errors Thailand, the Land of Smiles, spicy food, and the occasional surprise bathroom sprint. If you're planning a trip and think your stomach is ready for adventure, think again. Thailand is home to some of the best cuisine in the world and also the kind of digestive detours that make you question your life choices while clinging to a toilet like it’s your emotional support animal. Let’s get real: avoiding food poisoning in Thailand is an art form, a bit of science, and mostly dumb luck. But hey, here’s your totally useful, barely effective guide to surviving the land of pad Thai without becoming best friends with the porcelain throne. First up: street food. Yes, it’s delicious. Yes, it’s dirt cheap. Yes, that cart has been there since 1983 and the owner's probably never washed their hands. Ever. But who needs hygiene when your fried chicken tastes like heaven, right? If you're going to roll the dice (an...