The thai culture

Thais eat steamed rice, water, sautéed or even baked. In the north and northeast prefer sticky rice is steamed. The type of rice more popular for household consumption is usually jasmine rice because it is flavored and tender. However, it is rather expensive. The rice can be transformed into other products such as noodles and rice cereal. In addition, many Thai desserts are made from rice. Rice also has an influence on the Thai language. In the past, Thais greet wondering where they were going and so had already eaten rice. Although such greetings can be considered intrusive and less used today, it still happens between acquaintances

In addition greetings, there are many expressions that mention Thai rice. Here are some examples: khun khao expression daeng kaeng ron is used to remind someone that must not forget the debt of gratitude to someone who offered him the "food and shelter. Khao Phaeng mak yak refers to the scarcity of food in general, while khao man pla May refers to newlyweds

In the past, men and women were characterized as khao chai ying plueak khao san which means that regardless of where they are men certainly find a new wife. Men are like unmilled rice, so regardless of where the seeds fall, they will germinate. Women are on the ground rice, so they can not germinate

Rice is not only important to the Thais because it is their staple food, but also because it is the foundation of their culture, society and economy. Rice also plays an important role as a characteristic symbol or Thai