Comments on: How to Eat Thai Food CORRECTLY (Thai Dining Etiquette)

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:30:33 +0000

In reply to Gary Starr. What Fred said is correct, but also what usually happens is people will swap plates. So after everyone on this side of the table has had a chance to eat what's in front of them, you swap plated with the people on the other side of the table. You should not reach over people to get to a dish, but you can absolutely ask people to pass it to you, or in some cases the person next to you can even get you some food.

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:28:36 +0000

In reply to Fred Prager. Excellent point to add, thanks for that, Fred!

By: Fred Prager

Fred Prager — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 11:34:15 +0000

Hey Gary,
I have eaten at long tables and the main food plates are usually passed from person to person. It is your choice to either take a small portion and pass it on or defer to the next person. At large round tables there may be a spinning round platform in the center which can be spun to get to the dish you want. If not the etiquette seems to be the same as for a long table. On some really long tables I have seen two center stations of the same foods so the food doesn't have to go a long way. Khun Pai may have additional, or corrected, info.

By: Gary Starr

Gary Starr — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:03:31 +0000

Hi Pai,

What is the etiquette when eating at a long rectangular table?
Are dishes continually being passed along from person to person? Is it acceptable to reach over your fellow diners?