R-Haan

Example dishes: Sai krog pla nam—a classic smoked Thai pork sausage made from steamed river fish, chopped galangal and jas- mine rice served with a side of pla-nam. Another is the fresh abalone (sea snails) from Phuket, which are triple boiled with some spicy Thai herbs.

Why it pairs well with lager: the mild, light taste of lagers pair great with spicy food and strong flavors, especially R-Haan’s pungent smoked Thai sausage. Lighter beers also match well with seafood by helping to enhance the sweet, delicate flavors.

Price of Singha: B180

Sri Trat

Type: Eastern Thai

Example dishes: Dips like lon pu kai (B540)—a creamy chili mixture made with the sweet flesh of a whole mud crab. There’s also curries like the chamuang leaf curry (B220) that are soothing and well stewed with delicate sour notes and packed with plentiful chunks of melt-in-your-mouth braised pork.

Why it pairs well with lager: One thing all these dishes have in common: strong salty flavors. A lighter lager helps to cut through this, tone it down and reach a state of balance. This is also why bar snacks, in general, are salty.

Price of Singha: B150

Osha

Type: Modern Thai

Example dishes: The creamy, 48-hours braised massaman lamb curry is rich and decadent, both in texture and the imported ingredients. The menu mostly riffs on traditional Thai staples, like the pad krapow made with imported Australian beef.

Why it pairs well with lager: The menu can jump all over the Thai map, from spicy southern curries to mild stir-fries and all kinds of ideas in between. Generally speaking, the flavors of lager spread well enough across the board to match most of the menu items without disaster.

Price of Singha: B195

Saneh Jaan

Type: Royal Thai

Example dishes: Gaeng ranjuan (shrimp-paste and pork soup, B380), which is smooth yet complex thanks to the salty shrimp paste and sour lime, which add a touch of sweetness and some spicy kick. There are also dishes like kak moo pad prik khing (stir-fried pork rinds with chili, salted egg and kaffir lime, B450).

Why it pairs well with lager: The soft body of a lager helps to tone down the richness of fatty foods like pork rinds and balance out salty dishes like gaeng ranjuan.

Price of Singha: B160

Siam Wisdom

Type: Contemporary Thai

Example dishes: Nam tok (spicy Thai beef salad) with ribeye steak in a parmesan taco shell (B280) and duck confit with chili paste (B580).

Why it pairs well with lager: Nam tok, along with other staple salads like somtum and larb, is a part of the essential Thai culinary canon. As such, it will likely challenge most people’s tolerance for spicy heat. While beer isn’t going to take that kick away (its doesn’t have enough alcohol for that), it does help to bring the non-explosive flavors to the front.

Price of Singha: B160

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