Rice is a staple component of Thai cuisine, as it is of most Asian cuisines. The highly prized, sweet-smelling jasmine rice (khao hohm mali) is indigenous to Thailand. Steamed rice is accompanied by highly aromatic curries, stir-frys and other dishes, incorporating sometimes large quantities of chillies, lime juice and lemon grass. Sticky rice (khao neow, is a unique variety of rice that contains an unusual balance of the starches present in all rice, causing it to cook up to a sticky texture.
Noodles, known in much of Southeast Asia by the Chinese name kwaytiow, are popular as well but usually come as a single dish, like the stir-fried Pad Thai or noodle soups.
There is a uniquely Thai dish called nam prik which refers to a chile sauce or paste. Each region has its own special versions. It is prepared by crushing together chillies with various ingredients such as garlic and shrimp paste using a mortar and pestle.
There are certain dishes you must eat when in Thailand. These famous dishes include single dishes – Khao Pad, Khao soi, Phad thai, Rad na and shared dishes – Tom yam, Gai Pad Khing, Tom Kha Gai, Sate, Massaman curry, Nam Tok, Tom Saep, Nam prik num and many others.
Also there are typical desserts which please the palate Kao niao ma mueang , Kao niao durian, Mo Cheng and many others. The best thing to do instead of breaking your head over it, is to ask the restaurant or eatery where you are eating to recommend something. They will give you the best and most appreciated dish. You can’t go wrong.