Reggie Hayes’ Spicy Thai Curry Shock
Actor Reggie Hayes in Thailand shares moment simple curry request ignited his palate.
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Spicy Lesson In Bangkok
Actor Reggie Hayes, best known for his eight-season turn as William Dent on Netflix’s Girlfriends, recently discovered firsthand how fiery Thai cuisine can be. In a playful Instagram post on June 2, Hayes captioned a photo of himself sitting before a bowl of bright green curry: “here i am just moments before learning that when a thai waitress asks you if you like it hot you say NO! #reggiehayes #reginaldhayes #reginaldo #thailandadventures #girlfriendsonnetflix #spicyhotfoods.” The snap, shared to his @reggieh69 handle, quickly racked up likes and comments from fans amused by his wide-eyed grin and the chili-speckled curry steaming in front of him.
From Temples To Tables
This isn’t Hayes’s first glimpse of Thailand’s rich culture. Just days earlier, he posted an early-morning series from Wat Pho, home to the iconic Reclining Buddha. “this temple was very moving to me. Wat Poh and the reclining Buddha. i got there very early in the morning so i was practically alone inside the temple. i felt like i was in the presence of god. i gave thanks for my life and family and my ability to take this trip #reggiehayes #reginaldhayes #reginaldo #thailandadventure #watpho #recliningbuddha #girlfriendsonnetflix,” he wrote. The photos showed him in quiet reflection beneath golden arches, a serene contrast to the heat he’d soon experience at a street-side eatery.
When ‘hot’ Means Fire
Hayes’s culinary misadventure came courtesy of what’s often dubbed “Thai hot” spice levels—enough to make even seasoned foodies sweat. By his own admission, he misread the local waiter’s question and braced for a mild kick. Instead, “hot” delivered an explosion of bird’s-eye chilies and tongue-tingling heat. Fans chimed in with sympathy: @foodiegoeshay replied, “Next time go for ‘ma-mai pet’—no spice!” while others urged him to wash it down with sticky rice or a cooling coconut smoothie.
A Star Exploring New Flavors
Reggie Hayes has steadily expanded his career beyond Girlfriends. His film credits include roles in the ensemble romantic comedy I Hate My Love Life, which screened at the American Black Film Festival in June 2024. Yet off-screen, he’s embraced travel as a source of inspiration and humor. Whether he’s marveling at ancient temple art or grappling with local spice scales, Hayes documents it all with self-deprecating wit.
Looking Ahead
After surviving the green curry gauntlet, Hayes hinted that he might tone down spice levels on future excursions. A follow-up post shows him boarding a flight home—“here i come #reggiehayes #reginaldhayes #reginaldo #girlfriendsonnetflix #thailandtravel #homwardbound”—signaling an end to his Bangkok chapter. Fans will no doubt await his next travel tale, hopefully with a milder menu choice.
Reggie Hayes’s Thailand journey proves that even a seasoned TV star can be humbled by local cuisine. From silent temple mornings at Wat Pho to animated curry catastrophes, he’s packed plenty of stories—and a touch of heat—into this tropical adventure.
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