Bangkok is a bit of a weird place to
celebrate New Year at the moment. After the passing of the King and the
uncertainty of how the police and military would react to large parties and
celebrations, the importance of starting the New Year without King Bhumibol was no more apparent
than when reading the report in the Bangkok Post from the new King, appealing for maintained unity
within the country.
Many Thai’s celebrated by holding
candlelit vigils and seeing the New Year in with a more somber celebration at
Central World, with a free show by Thailand’s Philharmonic Orchestra. We
decided to have a quiet one at home, cooking for a good friend, who quite
frankly lives off Heineken and burgers, so a good meal will do him good and set
him up for the New Year.
Here is my NYE menu and recipe guide
for a pregnant lady and two hungry men in Bangkok. I’ve focused on things the
boys will enjoy, but also on things that are preggers friendly.
