Thai Street Food with David Thompson: Modern Bangkok

The neon lights shine brightly on the bustling streets of Bangkok and the energy is palpable. The end of the day often means letting your hair down and having fun. Starting at the famous Lumpinee Stadium, David talks to the boxers about the art of Muay Thai boxing. Outside the stadium, banana roti is served to hungry patrons and David is keen to lend his hand towards making one.

Bright lights and fresh produce displayed out front will guide you towards a dtam sang stall. Dtam sang in Thai means "made to order" food stalls or carts. David Thompson hits the night markets introducing us to some of his favourite dtam sang stalls.

As dawn breaks Thailand's fisherman are heading back in from their nightly routine with their catches to take to the market. David Thompson gets to the heart of seafood in all its wonders - fresh, dried, fermented and made into paste or sauce, they're so many wonderful creations that contribute to cooking the perfect dish. Seafood is such a huge resource for Thai cooking and the varieties of fish are truly impressive.