India, Oct. 24 -- Love 'em or hate 'em, you've got to admit that Thai desserts bring something very colourful to the dining table. From mainstream contenders like mango sticky rice, to more local favourites like kanom krok, bua loy, or namkaeng sai, consider this your ultimate guide to Thai desserts in Bangkok.

Thai desserts make sweet use of the country's natural bounty, often using different forms of coconut as sweetener or as texture enhancers. Other popular components include rice, fruit, taro, pandan, and banana leaf. Thai desserts are often sweet in flavour, and soft in texture, though there are exceptions to this. They can be found very easily at street food stalls throughout the day, and make for a popular midday snack - not only...