After the capital and surroundings, the second part of our trip took place in the north of the country. Situated in a more rural area, it was an opportunity for us to familiarize ourselves with radically different productions compare to our European products in temperate climates. Forget the olives with your pastis and let yourself be tempted by crickets ...
Larvae, worms and crickets soon in your plate!
Larvae, worms, grasshoppers, crickets ... and potentially more than two hundred species of insects that shake the taste buds of thousands of Thais. Previously, only the insects were consumed in the north and northeast of Thailand as a nutritional food to high-content. But in recent years, their use has become more popular in urban areas, including Bangkok.
Producing insects to animal or human consumption address many economic and environmental issues. Indeed, their production is fast and easy to perform, it requires less water and less CO2 compared to beef or sheep production. However the reduction of production costs remains a major challenge especially for animal consumption.
Producing insects to animal or human consumption address many economic and environmental issues. Indeed, their production is fast and easy to perform, it requires less water and less CO2 compared to beef or sheep production. However the reduction of production costs remains a major challenge especially for animal consumption.
It is worth noting that the importation of insects is now prohibited in the EU area. If you live in this area, you have to wait until January 2018 in order to try to eat a dozen insect species, as "novel food".
But do not imagine that you will come face to face with a whole cricket at the end of your fork! Most of this production will be reduced to powder for making pasta or biscuits in terms of human consumption.Do you think you are ready to eat crickets?
But do not imagine that you will come face to face with a whole cricket at the end of your fork! Most of this production will be reduced to powder for making pasta or biscuits in terms of human consumption.Do you think you are ready to eat crickets?
When the plastics bags will be ban in SOutheast Asia?
With his ZeroWaste law, France has taken a huge step by the establishment of a national policy hostile to plastic bags for single use. However, because of the lack of good alternatives and awareness, this punishment law known difficulties to be adopted and respected.
When we were in India, we were surprised by the implementation of a similar law in Bangalore. At the end of our purchases, no plastic bag was distributed. Instead, you could receive cloth bags or craft paper bags. Moreover, people have become accustomed to travel with their own bag and are used to use it.
When we were in India, we were surprised by the implementation of a similar law in Bangalore. At the end of our purchases, no plastic bag was distributed. Instead, you could receive cloth bags or craft paper bags. Moreover, people have become accustomed to travel with their own bag and are used to use it.
In 2020, it will be the turn of the disposable plastic tableware (cups, glasses and disposable plates) to be banned. Some universities and industries are thinking about new alternatives. For example: KU Green, a project conducted by Kasetsart University in Bangkok, which manufactures tableware with biodegradable plastic coming from post-harvest residues. It aims, among others, to replace the plates and cutlery of street food restaurants. Additionally, Naresuan University in Thailand tackle the same issue by developing 100% natural plates, made from tree leaves.
Alternatives exist, but they are often more expensive ... Therefore, how bring more sustainable awareness to more users?
Alternatives exist, but they are often more expensive ... Therefore, how bring more sustainable awareness to more users?
"La belle France..."
Did you think it’s possible to enjoy, at the end of a meal, a little fresh goat cheese with fresh bread in the middle of Southeast Asia? Well, to our surprise, in Chiang Mai, it is quite possible! With a small French expatriate community who have decided to share their expertise. You will not have any problem to find culinary experiences “made in France”. This trade works perfectly! Going far beyond the expatriates’ circle, these artisans of the end of the world have opened shops that make recipe!
To all adventurers who want a change of scenery, seeking to transmit their knowledges and experiences, why don’t buy a tailored career in more exotic parts of the world?
To all adventurers who want a change of scenery, seeking to transmit their knowledges and experiences, why don’t buy a tailored career in more exotic parts of the world?
We are often surprised by the differences that we notice between Western and emerging countries, in many aspects they seem less developed ... but when it comes to innovation, they are often at the forefront of current issues, with a really different approach. We have every interest to keep our eyes open!
It's now time to take our fly to the last country of our journey: Vietnam!
It's now time to take our fly to the last country of our journey: Vietnam!
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