There are numerous forms of fish paste with salad. Soup is taken wogether with the rice and other dishes. Food costs amount to about USD 6 per day. This amount soon increases to about USD 10 to 20 if you drink a few beers. Indian food like Kababs and Birani are also popular.
European food is only available at bigger hotels.
This section intends to give some advice on health issues in South East Asia. It does not cover all possibilities and in case of problems you certainly still should visit a qualified medical doctor. This is especially true for vaccinations. Depending on the country you are travelling, medical facilities may not be widely available. This is true especially for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.