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Siam: A Thai Cookbook

By Kay Plunkett-Hogge, Foreword by David Thompson
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‘A bona fide modern Thai classic.’ – Tom Parker Bowles

‘A trove of recipes from the ultimate insider, confident and unabashed and uniquely Kay.’ – David Thompson

Uncover Thai cuisine in all its regional diversity – from within its borders and far beyond – in this groundbreaking modern classic from acclaimed food writer Kay Plunkett-Hogge.

Having been born in Thailand in the 1970’s, Kay spent her childhood sampling street food and delicious Thai home cooking as a curious Third Culture kid. It is through this unique and deeply personal lens that Kay shares over 100 unforgettable recipes curated across a lifetime of eating and travelling.

As a melting pot of flavours, Thai cuisine is ever-evolving, influenced by many of its neighbouring states – Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, but also Vietnam, India, Indonesia and beyond. With inspiration from every corner of the country – from home cooks and Michelin-starred chefs as well as renowned restaurants, and of course her home kitchen – Kay shares mouthwatering recipes for:

  • Rice Noodles with Southern Crab Curry
  • Thai-Chinese Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts
  • Marinated Beef with Lime & Black Pepper Dipping Sauce
  • Tom Yum Omelette
  • Kay’s Signature Thai Burger with Green Chillies
  • Whole Lao Barbecued Duck
  • Coconut Cream Buns
  • Thai Lemonade

Chapters include: Rice & Noodles, Curries, Soups, Stir-Fried & Deep-Fried; Grilled, Steamed & Baked; Yums, Larps & Tums; Relishes & Dipping Sauces and Sweet Things.

SIAM boldly looks to the future, showcasing innovative fusions with Italian, Mexican and French cuisines, all with a distinctive Thai twist. This one-of-a-kind cookbook celebrates the dynamic spirit of Thai food, proving it’s always ready to embrace global influences and turn them into something uniquely Thai.

Author: Kay Plunkett-Hogge , David Thompson
Format: Hardback
Release Date: 24 Sep 2026
ISBN: 978-1-911663-80-5

Kay Plunkett-Hogge is an acclaimed food and drinks writer and the author ofBaan,Aperitivo: Drinks and Snacks For The Dolce Vita,Adventures Of A Terribly Greedy Girl, A Sherry And A Little Plate Of Tapas, Heat: Cooking With ChilliesandMake Mine A Martini. In addition to her own books, Kay has co-authored a further six books, working with the award-winning chef Bryn Williams on his books, Academy Award nominated actor Stanley Tucci on his second cookbookThe Tucci Table, and the American pizza guru Chris Bianco. She also co-wroteLeon: Family and Friendswith John Vincent andCook Yourself Thin: Quick and Easy. Kay has written fordeliciousmagazine, theTelegraphand theGuardianamong others. She currently lives in northern Thailand with her husband, cats and dogs, and runs the Baan Thai Cooking School, teaching Thai and regional Hill Tribe cuisine at the Phu Chaisai Mountain Resort.

Praise for Siam: -

'Not just erudite, elegant and filled with recipes that comfort, thrill and delight. But a fascinating study of Thai history and culture, seen through the kitchen window. A bona fide modern Thai classic.' – Tom Parker Bowles -

'Recipes that display Kay's exuberant blend of skills, taste and traditions served with swaggering aplomb and culinary laissez-fair. This is a trove of recipes from the ultimate insider, confident and unabashed and uniquely Kay.' – David Thompson -

Praise for Baan: -

‘This book is appealingly accessible for the Thai food novice…a breath of fresh air.’ – Telegraph.co.uk -

‘[Kay is] a true master of Thai cuisine, and of cooking from the heart’ – Stanley Tucci -

‘A rare book that truly gets to the heart and soul of Thai cooking.’ – Tom Parker Bowles, Country Life -

‘A culinary love letter to Thailand’ – London Evening Standard -

‘Kay demystifies Thai food… revealing the shortcuts, kitchen hacks and ingredient substitutions that make delicious Thai cookery achievable in an ordinary Western home’ – SheerLuxe -

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