ABSTRACT

Interesting facts about Thailand and its food culture are introduced to the readers as a foundation. Geographical location and historical background of Thailand are important factors that influence Thai cuisine. Foreigners recognize and carry the experiences of tasting the spicy and complex dishes such as massaman curry and tom-yum-koong. As a result, Thai foods have regularly been voted as the world's best foods despite Thailand having a relatively small population. Thai people like to eat spicy foods, but with a balance of flavor and texture assortment as in the sum-rub principle. They take pride in their food culture and honor the cuisine as a national heritage.