Ever wondered why there are so many Thai restaurants out there around the world? It isn't just because Thai food is so good, but also programs the Thai government has taken to increase the number of Thai restaurants abroad. So, why would they do that?
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"Rice and Wine" by Sight of Wonders
"Caravan Trails" by Sight of Wonders
"Deep Forest" by Sight of Wonders
"Great Wall of China" by Sight of Wonders
"Grenadine" by West & Zander
"No More Conversations" by Mike Franklyn
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📖 SOURCES:
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[4] Pham, Mary Jo A. "Food as Communication: A Case Study of South Korea's Gastrodiplomacy."
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*Just because I have sources doesn't mean my research is infallible. Though I aim for as much accuracy as I can manage, there are likely some facts I have gotten wrong.
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