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00:00Tom Yum Goong has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
00:05Thais have enjoyed one of the most popular dishes, Tom Yum Goong, for hundreds of years.
00:11The name comes from the words Tom, which means to boil, and Yum, which means mixing of ingredients.
00:18Although its inventor is unknown, a dish named Tom Yum can be traced back to the reigns of King Rama V.
00:26Tom Yum Goong is now a global cuisine that reflects Thailand's abundant resources
00:31with ingredients from rivers, farms, and forests.
00:35The spicy soup's main ingredients are chimp and herbs.
00:40Its soup is a mix of spicy, sour, salty, and slightly sweet.
00:45The dish is not only a menu item but also a representation of Thai culture.
00:51Tom Yum Goong has become a fine example and a testimony
00:55to our cultural heritage forming part of the Thai soft power.
01:00On this occasion, we are delighted to invite all of you
01:04to experience Tom Yum Goong at Thai restaurants around the world.
01:08Or find recipes online to experiment cooking Tom Yum Goong at your own homes.
01:14Enjoy the scrumptious and flavorful journey of its safeguarding. Thank you.
01:21Try it anywhere when you visit Thailand,
01:23but remember to tell the staff the level of spiciness you can tolerate.