Finding vegan food Bangkok easier than expected once you know the signs. Look for 'เจ' which means strict vegan - no animal products, garlic, onions. While these Buddhist restaurants aren't immediately obvious to newcomers, they're everywhere once you start noticing

Best areas: Chinatown amazing jay restaurants around Wat Mangkon. Sukhumvit has various vegan spots - incredible mock meat dishes. Street vendors can make som tam, pad thai, fried rice vegan if you say 'gin jay' - just no fish sauce or egg

Jay food usually very affordable per dish throughout the city