Thai Culture
Thailand is not just the Land of Smiles, it is every bit the Land of Gourmet Food as well. Thai table manners and a way the dishes are prepared and served, have their own distinctive customs. Normally in restaurants serving Thai food, Thais will use a spoon and fork for eating the main meal and a short spoon with small bowl used for soups. Knifes are not typically used at the table since Thai food is already cut into small bite-size pieces or can be easily sliced by spoon. The idea is to eat with a spoon in your right hand and a fork in your left to help push foods onto the spoon. Chopsticks are typically served when ordering noodle dishes.