The majority of Bangkok residents won't be able to eat at the city's only Michelin-starred street food restaurant. It is clear that the term street food, used by the TAT (also City Hall with a series of bans on street food in the past several months) has hinted at a different meaning and function. It is sad to see how government agencies have used the term street food to lure more tourists without feeling awkward. Earlier this year City Hall evicted numerous street food vendors without finding new locations for them. The government's perception of street food is clear: It's a culinary attraction for tourists who have a fortune to splurge during their trip to Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Post January 03, 2018 21:33 UTC