Series synopsis
Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets is a documentary television series that premiered on HBO Asia on February 13, 2026. It was created by Max Hellier. It stars Mark Wiens, Pichaya Soontornyanakij, Chudaree Debhakam and Joanna Hellier.
Explore Thailand's vibrant street food and discover its best kept secrets; revealing cultural traditions, surprising spiritual roots and hidden culinary legacies. Guided by renowned street food vlogger Mark Wiens and featuring Thai culinary experts, Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets highlights the personal stories of street vendors, generational cooks, and community leaders who keep street food traditions alive. From Bangkok's ancient breakfast customs to the spiritual practices of the Phuket ...
Premise
Explore Thailand's vibrant street food and discover its best kept secrets; revealing cultural traditions, surprising spiritual roots and hidden culinary legacies. Guided by renowned street food vlogger Mark Wiens and featuring Thai culinary experts, Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets highlights the personal stories of street vendors, generational cooks, and community leaders who keep street food traditions alive. From Bangkok's ancient breakfast customs to the spiritual practices of the Phuket Jay Festival, each episode delves into the connections between food, culture, and identity. This six-part docuseries offers a fresh perspective on the country's food heritage and uncovers dishes rooted in history, spirituality, and sustainability.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Wiens as Mark Wiens
- Pichaya Soontornyanakij as Pichaya Soontornyanakij
- Chudaree Debhakam as Chudaree Debhakam
- Joanna Hellier as Joanna Hellier
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 13, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Khanom Wan Traveling through Thailand's unique history of beautiful and delicious plant-based desserts, we experience the streets of Thailand through the eyes of the sellers making some of the country's oldest and most traditional sweet treats. |
February 13, 2026 |
| 2 |
Roots of Thai Fire Immerse yourself in spicy and savory Thai street food snacks, as we explore the many roots and global influences that have shaped the Thai food we know today. From a mother-and-daughter dumpling shop, to hand-made hill-tribe traditions. |
February 20, 2026 |
| 3 |
Fruit: The King & His Subjects We delve into the colourful and exciting world of Thai fruit, a cornerstone of the nation's culinary and cultural identity. |
February 27, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Asia |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 13, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2026 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | continue |