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In this episode, we dive into one of Thailand’s most comforting and essential food categories: ต้ม (tom) — Thai boiled dishes.

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While tom yum is famous worldwide, Thai people enjoy a wide variety of “tom” dishes in their daily meals — from spicy soups to light, soothing broths.

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You’ll learn:

• What ต้ม means and why it’s always on the Thai dinner table

• How dishes like ต้มยำ, ต้มข่า, and ต้มจืด differ

• Why Thai people don’t eat ต้มยำกุ้ง as often as you think

• What makes a tom dish comforting, healing, and versatile

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As a Thai learner, you’ll gain:

• Everyday food vocabulary related to soups and herbs

• Insight into Thai meal culture and how people eat together

• Phrases you’ll hear in local homes and restaurants

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Whether you’ve had Thai soup before or not, this episode will help you appreciate the depth and warmth behind every bowl of ต้ม.

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