https://youtu.be/b9H-BRc-ggA?si=fans7Zz4oHaTp6Ah

here are the top 11 contestants from the video

timestamps are roughly where each one shows up so you can jump around and check them out

• chonburi 0:36
• trat 1:21
• sukhothai 2:17
• prae 2:31
• buriram 3:06
• udon thani 3:17
• bangkok 3:50
• chachoengsao 4:02
• phuket 4:33
• trang 4:44
• saraburi 5:15

honestly worth skimming through some of them really stand out 👀

if you’ve been around thailand for a bit you’ve probably heard people talk about miss grand thailand

it’s basically a national pageant where girls from each province show up and represent their area, and it’s way bigger here than most people expect

like it’s not just a small beauty contest. every year it pulls a ton of attention online and offline, people actually follow it, argue about results, pick favorites and all that

the contestants go pretty hard too. outfits, performances, social media presence, everything is part of it

and yeah if you win you pretty much blow up overnight. a lot of them go straight into tv, modeling, influencer stuff, you start seeing them everywhere

even if you’re not into pageants it’s kinda interesting to watch once just to see how seriously it’s taken here

below are the final winners from the competition

🏅 Joint 5th Place

Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon) – Pitchayawit Yokoyama

https://preview.redd.it/8xd7z57cfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebf16842e6673b8b7a492d04a04783ab2c543c5d

Chachoengsao – Patcharamon Thepphraksa

https://preview.redd.it/zezic3ucfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0085714c4362f03e412a58b69b7c3ba196f9b1db

Trang – Warinrat Wanasin

https://preview.redd.it/ww5ygygdfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b72da7bcff6328a194f5f91aa3a4efad5bc34544

Trat – Asuntina Chusak

https://preview.redd.it/h9ye4h5efetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fed1cf73aef34f953873fc9be9f22b0fe247e288

Prae – Jessica Christina Ninima

https://preview.redd.it/fatdoyrefetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e0e082f16e248dab05c1342e1e210332ad5bb0c6

Udon Thani – Sirikan Pannamat

https://preview.redd.it/izyf3rpgfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5293e2fe71db0020c4b462ca8eb4e83879c1797

4th Place

Sukhothai – Narueamon Chalermluk

https://preview.redd.it/fz6phahkfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f46110e61474b676cea446c01895517ed4f7715

3rd Place

Saraburi – Nattakitta Kerdkanchiro

https://preview.redd.it/e1bccw7lfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1d11b259be81914b3c792a9aa74c5132cf33ab1d

2nd Place

Phuket – Aileen Napsuk

https://preview.redd.it/fnevjvxlfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c5bbf8c4a03b19afdcaef45beb5eebd2113386ce

1st Runner-up

Buriram – Panasaya Angelica Demagrd

https://preview.redd.it/oclndcqmfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=777abe74e6404c8d1708a7f604b60e9db0f5245e

Winner 👑

Chonburi – Patama Jitsawat

https://preview.redd.it/hm9po9fnfetg1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0cc048f9ae2de55be3b18f1e59fce7c1c8d7752f

so the winner ended up being the girl representing chonburi where pattaya is

she’s been blowing up online lately not just because she won but because during her speech her dental piece popped out mid talk and it ended up making headlines everywhere lol

kinda wild moment but also made her even more memorable

so yeah who’s your pick out of the lineup bros 👀

hey bros

thought i'd put together a quick guide to naklua lanpho seafood market if you’re into fresh seafood

prices have definitely gone up lately
with inflation and more tourists coming in, it’s not really the super cheap hidden gem it used to be

but still
it’s one of the few places in pattaya where you can really feel that raw seafood market vibe
and get your stuff cooked on the spot

and don’t worry too much about it being a 'market'
the best part here is the whole buy + cook system lol

step 1 (buy)
pick whatever you want in the market area
lobster, shrimp, crab, shellfish, fish, etc.
they weigh it and you can try to bargain a bit before buying

step 2 (cook)
take your seafood to one of the small restaurants around the market
pay a cooking fee per kg
and choose how you want it cooked (grill, steam, etc.)

https://preview.redd.it/lcywsrefh7tg1.png?width=1596&format=png&auto=webp&s=cd4c74e4666d80ffe716ae23c0b57f680c8fd6a9

it’ll probably be under 200 baht from pattaya walking street if you take grab or bolt

it’s on the naklua songthaew route
so it’s a bit far but actually pretty easy to get to

if you’re staying around second road
just hop on a second road songthaew
ride up to dolphin circle
then switch to a naklua one from there

honestly
taking a songthaew instead of a taxi is a bit less comfortable
but way more 'real pattaya' vibe lol

you can eat at one of the restaurants with aircon
or take your seafood and walk into the park area inside
and eat by the seaside

that whole flow is kinda part of the experience too

https://preview.redd.it/ljd0373hh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f539f4f8f44ad404a8c28100b0c72608f7ab1f4e

the market is officially open from around 6am to 6pm

but a lot of vendors start packing up as early as 4pm
so it’s better to go earlier if you can

also the floor can get pretty wet and slippery
so wear something comfortable with good grip

https://preview.redd.it/z5uk7qqlh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=58deffc48ac96f462e1b2b56bcc315cbcbdaa449

https://preview.redd.it/3jyzmafnh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08f62ae09a0bcc35d2cfc9e83f414f0fc89cf3bd

this is the entrance

it’s a narrow alley but packed with people everywhere

just looking at it kinda feels a bit chaotic lol

but i guess that’s part of the whole seafood market vibe

it looks tight but somehow everyone manages to move around just fine

https://preview.redd.it/ynzqgl5qh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=570b685563c05a0d99a92ae6f31aee55c7c43a17

https://preview.redd.it/xq8v2r5qh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3abda89305e6343944b9e289429923cbdb540def

https://preview.redd.it/5gw9vj5qh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=689a8048ed3d49d06fb8b00b825906da784e1878

https://preview.redd.it/kq5y5k5qh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e10ecb421ce10c396686824834664f119640843b

https://preview.redd.it/x0wo4j5qh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eeda303d3ed16589748f34faa81ed288114d5608

https://preview.redd.it/w6l6yl5qh7tg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=809cbea1ac01a3e603f7d9b7a922cd33a4d4c3b4

back in the day
lanpho market used to be a place where locals and a few tourists could enjoy fresh seafood at really cheap prices

now prices have gone up quite a bit overall
cooking fees are higher too
and if you eat at a restaurant, you’ll pay extra on top

still
it’s definitely worth checking out for the seafood market vibe

if i had to give a tip

look for a local thai auntie around mid age
seriously lol

don’t follow other tourists
look for someone who clearly came with family or just doing groceries

and just follow her

she’ll probably lead you to the good value spots without even knowing it lol

or

you can try going late and aim for closing time deals
and just bargain hard

prices are usually written
but it’s kinda case by case
and yeah, not always in our favor as foreigners lol

just my little way of picking decent stalls among a lot of options

honestly though
most places feel pretty similar price wise anyway

you’ll see everything
crayfish, shrimp, tiger prawns, squid, shellfish, scallops, blue crab, mud crab and more

so many options lol

once you’re done buying
you’ll find a bunch of small restaurants around the market

just take your seafood there
pay a cooking fee
and they’ll cook it for you right away

you can eat there or take it to go
(and yeah, they sell alcohol too)

there are so many of these places around
you really can’t miss them

have fun out there bros

hey bros

since i’m really into thai street food, i figured i’d share some of my favorite dishes with you guys 👍👍👍

street food isn’t something you can only find at night markets
you can actually get really good stuff at mall food courts or big supermarkets too

but honestly, street food just hits different at local night markets lol

so here are 13 thai street foods i personally love from night markets

some of these you’ll probably know
some might be new to you

especially thai coconut desserts
i didn’t know much about them at first either

but they’re so good i just kept going back for more lol

https://preview.redd.it/a0i9s5azjxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1c73b70a320a4385c5b5ade57a3dbfe9c96b919

pad thai

thailand’s most famous stir fried rice noodles (you can choose shrimp, chicken, seafood, etc.)

https://preview.redd.it/yiczclk0kxsg1.jpg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cf33f062082531f27b84c5a9edfa38099e9a35bf

pad kra pao moo

stir fried pork with basil over rice (spicy and usually comes with a fried egg)

https://preview.redd.it/lu49sdg1kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e936f2c311d7612102d597bac104395196a2a81

khao kha moo

braised pork leg over rice (slow cooked in soy based sauce, sweet and savory, super tender)

https://preview.redd.it/3wcjq6a2kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=858f6ddff88f0f178e739d3184de51b41eb15194

moo ping

grilled pork skewers marinated in a sweet sauce, cooked over charcoal

https://preview.redd.it/qr3om3e3kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16f422246c86014d0962d501d4bcf91bace51345

hoi tod / or suan

seafood pancake with oysters or mussels (crispy version is hoi tod, softer one is or suan)

https://preview.redd.it/o7o39ea4kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a2eee498881ca8929c18a98b3175aa491465b4ff

fried snacks

skewers like shrimp (kung), squid (pla muek), chicken (gai), all deep fried

https://preview.redd.it/5y2n2235kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c057b6b37cf81b39ec76ce60223cc1a9a981558

roti

thin dough cooked like a fried pancake, usually topped with condensed milk, banana, etc. (super popular street snack)

https://preview.redd.it/lttaah47kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=124414877d619a4a88e1b680dc1e030f4b3d35e8

kanom krok

small coconut milk pancakes, kinda like a mix between pancake and pudding

https://preview.redd.it/foejc7w7kxsg1.jpg?width=860&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=df5d19775d994db696f363c52bd6ececf61c80d2

kanom buang

thai style crispy crepe, sweet and crunchy snack

https://preview.redd.it/d51ix5k8kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f642b417f205b1c7e53655d02311d13e47f919aa

kanom tuay

steamed coconut milk pudding in small cups (top is slightly salty, bottom is sweet)

https://preview.redd.it/0megrlj9kxsg1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=09cbb6cff1b8287f67eb03ba7a5a5c04681ee8df

mango sticky rice

sweet sticky rice with coconut milk and fresh mango (classic thai dessert)

etc

watermelon juice

super refreshing, especially in the heat

coconut

coconut water or coconut juice, you’ll see it everywhere

what do you guys think bros?

when you go to thai night markets

you’ll also see stuff like seafood baskets or steak and ribs

but honestly

this is more like the “core” street food i personally expect at a night market

nothing super fancy or mind blowing

but somehow you keep thinking about it

and when you actually eat it

it just hits different lol

street food here is way more diverse than people expect

and there’s seriously a ton of good stuff to try