Veganism in Bangkok: A Successor to Buddhist Vegetarianism, Fueled by Trendiness Article Thailand has a long-standing vegan tradition in the form of jay, a Buddhist-Taoist religious practice. But more recent trends of veganism from the West carry no burden of creed nor of animal activism. In fact, going “plant-based” in Bangkok is a recent, fashionable trend fueled by Instagrammers’ photogenic shots of vegan dishes and Western culture. By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich