Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Avoid the restaurants in the terminal and instead head to the far corner of the first floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport. This is where the airport staff eat, giving you a good idea of ​​the prices. They offer Khao Man Gai (crispy chicken with rice), Thai congee (rice porridge), spicy noodles, roast duck with rice, Som Tam (sticky rice with mango), as well as smoothies and pastries. Each stall has photos and prices displayed on a chalkboard, so you don't need to speak Thai or be unsure about ordering.

It's self-service and always busy, no matter when you arrive. That's the trade-off. However, there are plenty of seats, and the large number of stalls makes it ideal for groups who can never agree on a cuisine. Som Tam and Mango Sticky Rice are highly praised by critics. Pad Kra Pao, on the other hand, is met with more skepticism. Anyone who has just arrived and wants to enjoy their first proper Thai meal before visiting the street food stalls will find this a good place to go.