Pad Thai: A wartime invention turned global culinary icon Pad Thai: A wartime invention turned global culinary icon
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Pad Thai, a dish now synonymous with Thai cuisine, has a fascinating origin rooted in necessity.
During World War II, Thailand faced a severe food crisis. Rice, the nation’s staple, became scarce and expensive, putting pressure on the government to find an alternative to sustain its people.