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TIL Thai people DO NOT traditionally use chopsticks, unless they’re eating Chinese food. Classic Thai dishes like red/green/yellow curry, pad Thai, pad see ew, drunken noodles, pad krapao and Thai fried rice are most authenticity eaten with a fork and spoon.

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