When you think of Thai food, the first thing that probably comes to mind is its bold, fiery flavours. From the tongue-tingling heat of som tum to the warming spice of a classic green curry, Thai cuisine is famous worldwide for its love of chillies. But did you know that the food we enjoy today wasn’t always this spicy?

The degree of spiciness of instant noodle products sold in Korea will soon be indicated on packaging.