Who is Yak Thai

Hello and welcome. I'm Chonticha – the founder of Yak-Thai. For as long as I can remember, I've loved working with food.

In my home country of Thailand, I ran my own pastry shop for over fifteen years. Fresh, sustainably produced food is my passion. When I came to Bavaria in 2017, I decided to bring a piece of my homeland with me, with all its flavors, freshness, and indescribable variety of spices.

This resulted in Yak Thai - real Thai - in 2021.

Thailand is famous for its delicacies, which can be found on every corner. Food is a fundamental part of life in Thailand.

True to the motto "Thailand meets Bavaria," I produce almost all of my specialties sustainably and locally, right here in Bavaria. My goal is to inspire you with high-quality, sustainably produced products made from original Thai recipes. You won't find any "Germanized" products here—only the original.

We therefore invite you to browse through our specialties and delight your palate. You can find an overview on our shop page.

Who or what is a yak

A yak (also called a yaksha) is an important figure in Thai mythology and is often depicted as a temple guardian. These imposing statues stand at the entrances of many temples and serve a protective function.

Meaning and symbolism:

• Protection and security: Yaks are known to protect temples and holy places from evil spirits and negative influences
• Spiritual Guardians: They embody the connection to the divine and invite reverence and protection.
• Mythological roots: Originally from Indian mythology, the Yakshas are nature spirits or low-ranking gods. They are considered guardians of hidden treasures and are often associated with the god Kubera, the god of wealth.

Representation of the yak:

• Appearance: Yaks are often depicted as huge, fearsome creatures with grotesque faces and large teeth. They often wear war armor and hold weapons such as swords or clubs.
• Position: In Thai temples, they are usually positioned with their backs to the sanctuary to guard it.
• Yak Thai Yak: When designing our logo, we made it a point to depict a friendly yak - after all, he has it good with us

These figures are an integral part of Thai culture and art and contribute to the spiritual atmosphere of the temples.

Have you ever seen a yak in a Thai temple?