According to the geographical location and cultural characteristics of Thailand, Thai cuisine can be roughly divided into four major cuisines:
1, Southern Thailand Cuisine: Southern Thailand is surrounded by the sea on both sides, and most local people believe in Islam. Local characteristics, take the ingredients commonly used in neighboring Malaysian cuisine, such as turmeric. The seasoning is thick and sometimes sour. Famous dishes include: Thai yellow curry, fish curry and so on.
2. Cuisine in Central Thailand: Central Thailand, centered on the capital Bangkok, is also a land of fish and rice, with lush vegetables and fruits. Ingredients are fresher, while spices are usually sweeter. Famous dishes are: Dongyin Gong Tang, coconut milk soup and so on.
3. Northern Thailand cuisine: Northern Thailand, mountainous area, deeply influenced by Burmese cuisine. Representative dishes are: curry soup river.
4. Northeast Thai cuisine: Northeast Thai cuisine is similar to Laos cuisine, and rice loves glutinous rice. Famous dishes include: green papaya salad, raw meat salad and so on. Thai northeastern cuisine also uses strange ingredients, such as various insects.