Araya

The Culinary and Culture Admirer

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  • I live in Bangkok
  • I speak English, ไทย, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 5 hours

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Living here in Bangkok, Thailand for almost 30 years, but this city still has a lot more interesting places to explore. I studies English since I was 7 years old. Then, French when I was 15 years old. Since, it is infrequently to practice French here in Thailand, then it's a bit rusty accordingly. Loving to spend my weekend going to temples in Bangkok with friends for making the merit or even touring those splendid architectures and culture. Nothing better than have something delicious food after the tour and I know where the right spots are. Yoga is one of my favorite hobbies that I have to practice almost everyday. Not only Yoga but also Thai Classical Dancing is one of my passion as well.

  • I live in Bangkok
  • I speak English, ไทย, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 5 hours

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Neil
29 July 2025
From the moment we met Araya we knew we were going to have a fantastic afternoon. She explained where we would be going, asked us about any allergies etc. and took us to some wonderful local eateries you would probably not find or even feel comfortable visiting if you didn't know what to ask for. We discovered some local foods which Araya herself loves and visited the street food vendors she trusts. We also learned about some local history and used both the metro and TukTuks to get about. 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wonderful, Memorable Tasting Tour
Butch
28 July 2025
Araya was the best tour guide we've ever had. She was knowledgeable, engaging, humorous, and insightful. Highly recommend using her for any tour. Excellent guide!
Bernadette
28 July 2025
Araya was a great host. We booked a street food tour to celebrate my birthday in Chinatown, and Araya tailored the tour to be around our hotel and food preferences. She wove the history of temples in Chinatown and Bangkok into her experience while enjoying delicious street food delights.
Josua
27 July 2025
Araya is a very knowledgeable guide, at the same time able to get "dry" historical information across in an entertaining and didactic way. Also, I learned a lot of individual life background and every day life in Bangkok. Visiting the Or Toe Kor food market and joint lunch after the tour with the public transport boat was a great way of finishing the 1/2 day tour. I can only recommend a guided tour with Araya.Informative and entertaining day!
Andrea
27 July 2025
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Tour mit Araya. Wir fuhren zu einem sehr schönen Markt, wo sie uns viel über die einheimischen Speisen verraten hat. Danach konnten wir uns aussuchen, welche Speisen wir verkosten wollten. Es hat uns viel Spaß gemacht, war sehr abwechlungs- und lehrreich. Markttour
maikel
25 July 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful evening with our guide, Araya. From the very beginning, she was incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming, making us feel right at home in bustling Bangkok. Araya took us to authentic local eateries we would never have found on our own, giving us a true taste of Thai cuisine far away from the typical tourist spots. But the evening was about much more than just delicious food. Araya shared fascinating insights about Bangkok’s culture, traditions, and everyday life, all told with great enthusiasm and a fantastic sense of humor. Her stories and energy made every moment enjoyable and memorable. Thanks to Araya, we experienced Bangkok through the eyes of a local, and it was unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a genuine, flavorful, and fun introduction to the city!Fun, Food and Facts with Araya in Bangkok
Peter
24 July 2025
We had a wonderful day together with Araya and have only praise and good things to say about our guide. She is a great and wonderful person who has a fantastic knowledge and understanding of the city she showed us, and while she tought us about the city she also gave us generous insights into the cultural aspects of what we saw and learned about. Araya was super understanding in trying to make the schedule fit our needs and we can only give her our very best recommendations and would love to explore more of Bangkok with her when we visit again.Fantastic person with great depth
Kerstin
18 July 2025
Uns haben die 2,5 std. Am Abend sehr gefallen. Da wir schon einiges angeschaut hatten, war Araya sofort bereit den Plan zu ändern und wir sind an Orte gegangen, welche wir noch nicht kannten. Wir haben sehr viele Sachen über die Kultur und Hintergründe erfahren. Sehr zum empfehlen. Sehr gute Erfahrung
Tyler
16 July 2025
Araya was phenomenal, so easy to talk to and excited to share about her faith, city, and thoughts. Excellent way for travelers to talk to a local about how regular folks experience religion in Thailand. Excellent and insightful conversation
Manon
15 July 2025
We had a great food tour with Araya. She showed us a lot great food and fruits and explained its origin and why they are so popular in Thailand. We enjoyed magnificent food, even our thirteen year old was truly excited! Super!

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