Miniseries · HBO Asia
Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets
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Cast
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TV DNA
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Signature profile
Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets reads strongest on Bingeability, Character Depth and Emotional Weight.
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The story
What it's about
Explore Thailand's vibrant street food and discover its best kept secrets; revealing cultural traditions, surprising spiritual roots and hidden culinary legacies. Guided by renowned street food vlogger Mark Wiens and featuring Thai culinary experts, Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets highlights the personal stories of street vendors, generational cooks, and community leaders who keep street food traditions alive. From Bangkok's ancient breakfast customs to the spiritual practices of the Phuket Jay Festival, each episode delves into the connections between food, culture, and identity. This six-part docuseries offers a fresh perspective on the country's food heritage and uncovers dishes rooted in history, spirituality, and sustainability.
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Latest Episodes
S01E05
Dessert for Breakfast
S01E04
Foodcourts: From 12 til 1
S01E06
Nine Emperor Gods Festival
S01E03
Fruit: The King & His Subjects
S01E02
Roots of Thai Fire
S01E01
Khanom Wan
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The craft
Key Crew
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Executive production
- Maria PoonlertlarpExecutive Producer
- Joanna HellierProducer
- Miyoko SchinnerExecutive Producer
Direction
- Max HellierDirector
- Joanna HellierDirector
- Max HellierDirector
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