Best way to bulk up on Thai food?

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently moved to the North of Thailand and started working out (Muay Thai and another sport for cardio). Since I do not have a big appetite in this climate and am quite thin, I unfortunately have lost a noticeable amount of weight. I have already struggled with my weight and nutrition before moving to Thailand and was advised by my GP back then to eat more meat and fish like salmon. I also want build up muscle mass and know that I should consume much more protein and calories than I currently do.

I would like to ask for advice on how to adjust my diet here to fit these goals. I mostly eat Thai food and buy from food stalls and local restaurants since I do not have a kitchen (I do use a rice cooker and small stovetop). It would be great to get recommendations of which local Thai dishes are high in protein/calories and helpful to bulk up, so I can compile a list. I would like tips on both animal and vegetable sourced protein, because I don’t feel like eating meat every single day. Recommendations for drinks, snacks and desserts are also very much appreciated! If anyone has advice on how to increase my appetite here I would be grateful to hear it.

Writing this post while struggling to finish my catfish stir fry with rice for lunch and crispy pork belly on the side, after a breakfast of fruits + joghurt and some sips of a protein shake. 😬😅

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