Thailand has a way that mixes the ancient ritual of Thai cooking with the ways of the modern world. It has been said that if you want to eat well in Thailand. Haunt the markets, sample a skewer of grilled Satay from one stall. Some Kai PaLo (pork & egg in a rich sauce) or Gang Phed from another and finish with Mango and sweet sticky rice.

Thai cuisine is regarded by many people as one of the best in the world. The variety of dishes, are to numerous to mention. If you wanted, you could literally have a different meal every day of the year.

Royal Thai Cuisine in it's most exalted form is presented with incredible attention to beauty. Meaning that not only should the food be stylishly set out but that it is decorated with exquisitely carved fruit and vegetables.

Thai Cooks decorate their food though on a day to day basics. This usually means little more than garnishing a plate with a simple flower made out of a finely slice Chilli or a sculpted Carrot.

The fragrant blend of hot, sweet, sour, Salty and sometimes bitter flavors make Thai cooking one of the world's most distinctive popular cuisines. Some Thai dishes are small and not considered as real food.

The simple Thai dishes are merely a pleasurable diversion to nibble away at as a starter while waiting for the Thai main course. Many can be more substantial than the main course its self. Such as Thai noodle dishes.

A bowl of soup is nearly always included in a Thai meal it is placed alongside the other dishes to be enjoyed a little at a time as a liquid refreshment to eat as and when the diner chooses.

When preparing a Salad the Thai Cook always strives for a mixture of colours and contrasting flavors all are combined in perfect harmony. When slices of meat and seafood are included. Thai salads may well be served as a main dish.

Thai Curries are always a part of Thai dishes in a main meal. The hot taste is usually counter balance, by a bland or flavored dish. Making the Thai cuisine fresher and lighter than many other cuisines.

Rice is treated with great respect a bowl of steamy fluffy rice is essential to any Thai meal. A close second are noodles of which there are numerous types and an even greater number of Thai noodle dishes.