Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
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Thailand for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Thailand
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Street food, curries, stir-fries
Challenging Because: Fish sauce and shrimp paste
🥗 What to Eat
- Pad Thai jay (vegan version)
- Green curry with tofu
- Stir-fried morning glory
- Vegetable spring rolls
🚫 Watch Out For
- Fish sauce (nam pla)
- Shrimp paste
- Eggs in noodles
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Thai)
- I am vegetarian: ฉันกินมังสวิรัติ
(chan gin mang-sa-wi-rat) - I am vegan: ฉันกินเจ
(chan gin jay) - No fish sauce: ไม่ใส่น้ำปลา
(mai sai nam pla)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Look for yellow flags during the “Jay” festival — they indicate fully vegan food.
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