Originally Posted by
bensyd
It's just strange how this obsession with Thai food started, because in most places ethnic foods start where there is a large ethnic population catering to itself that then gets more widespread appeal. I guess people went to Thailand and wanted it when they got back.
I seem to recall that the Thai government actively paid Thai emigrants to open Thai restaurants far and wide, in order to spread the culture and get people interested in visiting Thailand.
It worked on me! I love Thai food.