A spicy secret of Thai cuisine evolution A spicy secret of Thai cuisine evolution
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
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?