MattyJ Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 A rather embarrassing question, but one I must ask as it's the truth and it's unlikely to change. I can't grasp how to use chopsticks. I tried "training" chopsticks, but it's just not working and due to being on a computer more than 75% of my life, my hands tighten up on occasion with possible arthritis. My question is this. Will I be able to get around this in Bangkok using western utensils? If so, do most restaurants have them? Thanks in advance for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skepti10 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 You'll be fine. No need to use chopsticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyJ Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Thank you, much appreciated. You'll be fine. No need to use chopsticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhon Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Thais mainly eat with fork and spoon only with noodles/soup they use chopsticks. Just because it's easier but you can use the spaghetti way Edited April 3, 2019 by nakhon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_me Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Just don't go to any Chinese or Japanese restaurants and you should be fine. Those and the tourist places are where you'd usually see them, but most Thai people don't seem to use them much prefer fork and spoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbby Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Fork and spoon unless you have noodles. ‘Tis the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyJ Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Thanks everyone for the info. It does appear there could be issues based on what kind of restaurants I go to. Seems like bringing along some plastic utensils might be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Rockstar Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 You’ll be fine trust me. I struggle with chopsticks as well and even in China I’ve found getting a fork or spoon is fine so I can’t imagine BKK not accommodating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_ny Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thai’s don’t use chopsticks. The usual utensils are spoon and fork. The use the fork to push food onto the spoon and use the spoon to bring food to the mouth. You will not see Thai’s using forks to bring food to their mouth. They do like to arrange different tastes and flavors into the spoon so that every spoonful is properly seasoned. Find a Thai girl to feed you and you’ll avoid any hassle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakhon Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thai’s don’t use chopsticks. Yes they do in mk or noodle shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_ny Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Yes they do in mk or noodle shop Same as New Yorkers using chopsticks at Chinese restaurants. But it’s not their normal eating utensils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopite Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Sometimes when having a pad Thai I'll start off with chopsticks but by the end when it's mostly small bits I'll switch to a fork and spoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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