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Thursday November 27, 2025: Terry Intarakhamhaeng and his team have called time on their casual Bangkok street food-inspired joint, The Thai Guy, which opened in early 2024.
“After a lot of thought, conversations and late-night decision-making… we’ve made the tough call to close The Thai Guy restaurant and our last service will be December 20,” read the post. “This decision hasn’t come lightly. We’ve poured our hearts into this space, and we’re incredibly grateful for every single person who has supported us, dined with us, celebrated with us, and cheered us on.”
But, “this isn’t goodbye completely”. The Thai Guy’s catering offshoot, The Catering Guy, will continue to operate and pop up at local festivals and events.
The Catering Guy has been “growing beautifully and [will] allow us to serve you with the same flavour, passion, and quality, without the overheads of a dine-in space”.
“If you’ve been meaning to visit,” the post continues, “now is the time. We’d absolutely love to cook for you one last time. Come in, enjoy your favourite dishes, bring your friends, and help us give this chapter the warmest send-off possible. Your support over these final weeks truly means the world.”
He also shared that “some wonderful people will be taking over the space after us. We’re excited for what they’re bringing to the community”.
Stay tuned to find out what’s coming to the Kensington Park spot next.
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ThaiNotable ChefTakes ReservationsWhen Terry Intarakhamhaeng opened Soi 38 in 2014, he took the name from Bangkok’s famous street food market. Since then, the restaurant has evolved considerably, straying from its street food origins to represent dishes from more regional and remote parts of Thailand. Intarakhamhaeng is going back to his roots with The Thai Guy, a contemporary snapshot of Bangkok’s street food scene on Magill Road.
At this casual diner, you might start with snacks like deep-fried roti swiped through a curry dip before moving onto the signature DIY betel leaf wraps clutching tofu, prawn or crispy pork. You can also expect a few Soi 38 classics like som tum (green papaya salad), Nomad Farms beef massaman and red duck curry.
The Thai Guy’s vibe is casual and chill, and a colourful mural on the wall evokes the streets of Bangkok. Lean in with Thai beers and local ones by Mismatch, or a cocktail such as the Lychee Bubbletini (vodka, vermouth, lychee, soda and lychee popping pearls) or its non-alcoholic counterpart.
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