Recipes from Southern Thailand – 50 authentic dishes from the South
- InFusion
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The flavours of the South
With Recipes from Southern Thailand, InFusion Cooking Classes Koh Samui presents a new book dedicated to the diversity and depth of Southern Thai cuisine. This volume brings together 50 authentic recipes inspired by Thai, Chinese and Muslim culinary traditions, offering a complete panorama of a region where spices, seafood and cultural exchange shape everyday cooking.
The book is part of a broader collection celebrating the variety of regional Thai cuisines. Following eight previous thematic books on curries, salads, soups, wok dishes, meat and seafood, snacks, Pad Thai and plant-based cooking, this new series explores the flavours of Thailand from North to South.
The Southern volume is now available, along with those dedicated to Isan, the Central Plains and the North, all accessible through our online shop.
A coastal and spicy cuisine
Southern Thai cuisine is famous for its bold flavours, marked by saltiness, heat and tang. Bordered by the Gulf of Thailand to the east and the Andaman Sea to the west, this region makes generous use of fresh fish and seafood. You will find iconic dishes such as massaman curry, chicken or pork satay with peanut sauce and cucumber relish, and regional favourites like Phuket-style pineapple salad or stir-fried clams with chilli paste.
Many of these dishes are also presented step by step on our blog, allowing you to cook them easily at home.
A culinary heritage of cultural exchange
The South of Thailand reflects a rich blend of influences. Chinese culinary traditions have long shaped the cuisine of Phuket, while Muslim heritage remains strong in the former provinces of the Pattani Sultanate. This mix of cultures results in layered flavours, complex seasonings and the abundant use of local herbs and spices. The region’s warm, humid climate allows year-round cultivation of many key ingredients, giving Southern Thai food its unique freshness and intensity.
A Book within the regional Thai collection
Recipes from Southern Thailand is the first volume in a four-part series dedicated to regional Thai cuisines:
Recipes from Southern Thailand
Recipes from Isan
Recipes from the Central Plains
Together, these books offer a complete journey through Thailand’s culinary landscape, from the mountains of the North to the coasts of the South.
Where to find the book
Recipes from the South is available now in our online shop. It is part of the InFusion Cooking Classes Koh Samui collection, created to share authentic, practical and well-documented Thai recipes with home cooks and enthusiasts worldwide.
To dive deeper into the culture and history of this region, read our article Southern Thai cuisine, between sea, spices and cultural heritage.
To complete your discovery of Southern Thai cuisine, have a look at our free guide Taste Koh Samui, featuring our favourite addresses to enjoy local food and explore the island’s markets and restaurants.
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