http://www.watoday.com.au/travel/activity/food-and-wine/street-food-sensation-20121109-292yd.html Julie Miller takes a culinary tour of Bangkok's colourful Chinatown with chef David Thompson, exploring the traditional street fare that has influenced his acclaimed menu at Nahm. It's been said: "Never come between the Thais and their food." For such mild-mannered people, they truly are enthusiastic, even voracious, eaters, with meals the focus of every day and a perpetual snack mentality. From breakfast to dinner, it's eat, eat, eat, consuming with remarkable gusto and relish. Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/travel/activity/food-and-wine/street-food-sensation-20121109-292yd.html#ixzz2BriSmhsC
Actually you could eat street food for WEEKS (literally) for the cost of one of his meals - and I bet (if you choose carefully) have a much more enjoyable culinary experience (albeit with an entirely different atmosphere).