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RICE

Everybody knows the famous food of Thailand,

which is a mix of spicy and sour tastes.

Thailand is divided into four main area

: North, Northeast, Central, South.

Each area has its own culinary specialities.
Rice is the basic aliment in Thailand.

Rice is eaten with most dishes.

The word "to eat" in Thai language is "KIN KHAO" (กินข้าว),

which means "to eat rice".

There are different types of rice.

The steamed rice is called "KHAO SUEY" (ข้าวสวย).

One of the most famous is sticky rice ("KHAO NIO" - ข้าวเหนียว)

from "ISAN" area (อีสาน - northeastern part of Thailand).

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