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+---
+type: lesson
+id: thai-food-lesson-07
+title: "บทที่ 7 — เครื่องดื่มและของหวาน"
+description: "Drinks & Desserts: Thai beverages and sweet treats"
+order: 7
+parentId: thai-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A2
+categories:
+  - food
+  - drinks
+  - desserts
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites:
+    - thai-food-lesson-06
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-order-drinks
+      description: "Order drinks at restaurants and cafes"
+      skill: pattern-application
+    - id: obj-name-desserts
+      description: "Name Thai desserts"
+      skill: word-recognition
+    - id: obj-customize-drinks
+      description: "Customize drink orders"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-understand-coffee-culture
+      description: "Understand Thai coffee culture"
+      skill: dialogue-comprehension
+---
+
+# บทที่ 7 (Lesson 7) — Drinks & Desserts
+
+## Introduction
+
+Thai drinks and desserts are just as complex and delicious as the savory dishes. From the famous Thai iced tea to coconut-based sweets, this lesson covers everything you need to complete your Thai food education.
+
+## Basic Drink Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-drinks" title="Drink Basics"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam" word="น้ำ" pronunciation="náam" meaning="water/liquid"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam-plao" word="น้ำเปล่า" pronunciation="náam bplào" meaning="plain water"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam-khaeng" word="น้ำแข็ง" pronunciation="náam khǎeng" meaning="ice"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="yen" word="เย็น" pronunciation="yen" meaning="cold/iced"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ron" word="ร้อน" pronunciation="rɔ́ɔn" meaning="hot"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="waan" word="หวาน" pronunciation="wǎan" meaning="sweet"}
+
+:::
+
+## Thai Specialty Drinks
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-special-drinks" title="Thai Drinks"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="cha-yen" word="ชาเย็น" pronunciation="chaa yen" meaning="Thai iced tea"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="cha-dam-yen" word="ชาดำเย็น" pronunciation="chaa dam yen" meaning="iced black tea"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="cha-khiao" word="ชาเขียว" pronunciation="chaa khǐao" meaning="green tea"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kafae" word="กาแฟ" pronunciation="gaa-fae" meaning="coffee"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="oliang" word="โอเลี้ยง" pronunciation="oo-lîang" meaning="Thai iced coffee"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nom-yen" word="นมเย็น" pronunciation="nom yen" meaning="iced milk (pink)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Coffee Orders
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| กาแฟร้อน | Hot coffee |
+| กาแฟเย็น | Iced coffee |
+| เอสเพรสโซ่ | Espresso |
+| ลาเต้ | Latte |
+| คาปูชิโน่ | Cappuccino |
+| อเมริกาโน่ | Americano |
+
+### Coffee Customization
+
+| Phrase | Meaning |
+|--------|---------|
+| หวานน้อย | Less sweet |
+| ไม่หวาน | Not sweet |
+| หวานปกติ | Normal sweetness |
+| ใส่นมเพิ่ม | Extra milk |
+| ไม่ใส่น้ำแข็ง | No ice |
+
+## Fresh Juices & Smoothies
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-juice" title="Juices"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam-som" word="น้ำส้ม" pronunciation="náam sôm" meaning="orange juice"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam-ma-prao" word="น้ำมะพร้าว" pronunciation="náam má-práao" meaning="coconut water"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam-pan" word="น้ำปั่น" pronunciation="náam bpàn" meaning="smoothie/blended"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam-taengmo" word="น้ำแตงโม" pronunciation="náam dtaeng-moo" meaning="watermelon juice"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="nam-mamuang" word="น้ำมะม่วง" pronunciation="náam má-mûang" meaning="mango juice"}
+
+:::
+
+## Alcoholic Beverages
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| เบียร์ | Beer |
+| เบียร์สิงห์ | Singha beer |
+| เบียร์ช้าง | Chang beer |
+| เบียร์ลีโอ | Leo beer |
+| ไวน์ | Wine |
+| เหล้า | Spirits/alcohol |
+| ค็อกเทล | Cocktail |
+
+## Thai Desserts (ขนมหวาน)
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-desserts" title="Desserts"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="khanom-wan" word="ขนมหวาน" pronunciation="khà-nǒm wǎan" meaning="dessert/sweets"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="khao-niao-mamuang" word="ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง" pronunciation="khâao nǐao má-mûang" meaning="mango sticky rice"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="tub-tim-krob" word="ทับทิมกรอบ" pronunciation="tháp-thim gròp" meaning="water chestnut in coconut"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ice-cream" word="ไอศกรีม" pronunciation="ai-sà-griim" meaning="ice cream"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="i-tim" word="ไอติม" pronunciation="ai-dtim" meaning="ice cream (casual)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="lod-chong" word="ลอดช่อง" pronunciation="lɔ̂ɔt chɔ̂ng" meaning="pandan noodles in coconut"}
+
+:::
+
+## Classic Thai Desserts
+
+| Thai | Description |
+|------|-------------|
+| ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง | Mango + sticky rice + coconut cream |
+| บัวลอย | Sweet rice balls in coconut milk |
+| กล้วยบวชชี | Banana in coconut milk |
+| ฝอยทอง | Golden egg threads |
+| ขนมชั้น | Layered coconut jelly |
+
+## Fruit (ผลไม้)
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-fruit" title="Fruits"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mamuang" word="มะม่วง" pronunciation="má-mûang" meaning="mango"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="turian" word="ทุเรียน" pronunciation="thú-rian" meaning="durian"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mangkut" word="มังคุด" pronunciation="mang-khút" meaning="mangosteen"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="linchi" word="ลิ้นจี่" pronunciation="lín-jìi" meaning="lychee"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="lamyai" word="ลำไย" pronunciation="lam-yai" meaning="longan"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="som-o" word="ส้มโอ" pronunciation="sôm-oo" meaning="pomelo"}
+
+:::
+
+## Ordering Drinks
+
+**At a cafe:**
+- คุณ: ขอชาเย็นหนึ่งแก้วครับ (One Thai iced tea please)
+- พนักงาน: หวานปกติไหมคะ (Normal sweetness?)
+- คุณ: หวานน้อยครับ (Less sweet please)
+
+**At a restaurant:**
+- พนักงาน: ดื่มอะไรดีคะ (What would you like to drink?)
+- คุณ: ขอน้ำมะพร้าวครับ (Coconut water please)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **ชาเย็น = Thai iced tea**: The iconic orange drink
+2. **หวานน้อย = less sweet**: Essential for drinks
+3. **น้ำแข็ง = ice**: Add ไม่ใส่ if you don't want ice
+4. **ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง**: Must-try Thai dessert
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="food-7-drink-customization" type="matching" title="Drink Customization" skill="word-recognition" objectiveId="obj-customize-drinks"}
+
+**Question:** Match each customization to its Thai phrase
+
+- Less sweet
+- No ice
+- Extra milk
+- Hot (not iced)
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- Less sweet → หวานน้อย
+- No ice → ไม่ใส่น้ำแข็ง
+- Extra milk → ใส่นมเพิ่ม
+- Hot (not iced) → ร้อน (or specify กาแฟร้อน)
+
+**Explanation:** Thai drinks are often very sweet by default. Always specify หวานน้อย if you want less sugar. ไม่ใส่น้ำแข็ง is important if you don't want ice (Thai drinks are usually very iced).
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-7-dessert-recognition" type="fill-in-blank" title="Thai Dessert Recognition" skill="word-recognition" objectiveId="obj-name-desserts"}
+
+**Question:** What is ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง?
+
+**Answer:**
+
+ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง is mango sticky rice - a classic Thai dessert made of:
+- ข้าวเหนียว (sticky rice)
+- มะม่วง (mango)
+- น้ำกะทิ (coconut cream)
+
+**Explanation:** This is Thailand's most famous dessert. It's a must-try! The combination of sweet sticky rice, ripe mango, and rich coconut cream is iconic.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-7-coffee-culture" type="multiple-choice" title="Thai Coffee Culture" skill="dialogue-comprehension" objectiveId="obj-understand-coffee-culture"}
+
+**Question:** What is โอเลี้ยง (ooliang)?
+
+**Options:**
+- Hot black coffee
+- Thai iced coffee (sweet, strong)
+- Green tea
+- Milk tea
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** โอเลี้ยง is Thai iced coffee - strong, sweet, and served over ice. It's different from Western iced coffee. Thai coffee culture includes both traditional strong coffee and modern cafe drinks.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 8, you'll learn how to handle dietary restrictions and make special requests.

package/src/syllabi/food/lessons/lesson-08.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: thai-food-lesson-08
+title: "บทที่ 8 — คำขอพิเศษ"
+description: "Special Requests: Allergies, dietary restrictions, and customizations"
+order: 8
+parentId: thai-food
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A2
+categories:
+  - food
+  - dietary
+  - health
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites:
+    - thai-food-lesson-07
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-communicate-allergies
+      description: "Communicate food allergies"
+      skill: pattern-application
+    - id: obj-explain-dietary-restrictions
+      description: "Explain dietary restrictions"
+      skill: pattern-application
+    - id: obj-make-customization-requests
+      description: "Make customization requests"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-handle-food-emergencies
+      description: "Handle food emergencies"
+      skill: pattern-application
+---
+
+# บทที่ 8 (Lesson 8) — Special Requests
+
+## Introduction
+
+Whether you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or simply preferences, knowing how to communicate them is essential for safe and enjoyable eating in Thailand. This lesson covers all the phrases you need.
+
+## Allergies (แพ้อาหาร)
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-allergy" title="Allergy Vocabulary"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phae" word="แพ้" pronunciation="phâe" meaning="allergic to"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="phae-aahaan" word="แพ้อาหาร" pronunciation="phâe aa-hǎan" meaning="food allergy"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="antharai" word="อันตราย" pronunciation="an-dtà-raai" meaning="dangerous"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-dai" word="ไม่ได้" pronunciation="mâi dâi" meaning="cannot/not able"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="kin-mai-dai" word="กินไม่ได้" pronunciation="gin mâi dâi" meaning="cannot eat"}
+
+:::
+
+### Common Allergy Statements
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| ผมแพ้ถั่ว | I'm allergic to peanuts |
+| ฉันแพ้อาหารทะเล | I'm allergic to seafood |
+| แพ้กุ้ง | Allergic to shrimp |
+| แพ้นม | Allergic to milk/dairy |
+| แพ้ไข่ | Allergic to eggs |
+| แพ้กลูเตน | Allergic to gluten |
+
+### Allergy Alert Phrases
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| แพ้มาก อาจตายได้ | Severe allergy, could be fatal |
+| ต้องระวังมาก | Must be very careful |
+| มี...ไหมครับ | Does this contain...? |
+| ใส่...ไหมครับ | Is there... in this? |
+
+## Dietary Restrictions
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-dietary" title="Dietary Terms"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mangsawirat" word="มังสวิรัติ" pronunciation="mang-sà-wí-rát" meaning="vegetarian"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="je" word="เจ" pronunciation="jee" meaning="vegan (Buddhist)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="halal" word="ฮาลาล" pronunciation="haa-laan" meaning="halal"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-kin-nuea" word="ไม่กินเนื้อ" pronunciation="mâi gin nʉ́a" meaning="don't eat beef"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-kin-muu" word="ไม่กินหมู" pronunciation="mâi gin mǔu" meaning="don't eat pork"}
+
+:::
+
+### Vegetarian & Vegan
+
+| Statement | Meaning |
+|-----------|---------|
+| ผมกินเจ | I eat vegan |
+| ฉันเป็นมังสวิรัติ | I'm vegetarian |
+| ไม่กินเนื้อสัตว์ | Don't eat meat |
+| กินแต่ผัก | Only eat vegetables |
+| ไม่กินเนื้อแต่กินไข่ได้ | No meat but eggs okay |
+
+### Religious Dietary Needs
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| ต้องการอาหารฮาลาล | Need halal food |
+| ร้านนี้มีอาหารฮาลาลไหม | Does this restaurant have halal food? |
+| ไม่กินหมูครับ | I don't eat pork |
+| มีเนื้อวัวไหม | Is there beef in this? |
+
+## Making Specific Requests
+
+### Ingredient Removal
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| ไม่ใส่ผักชี | No cilantro |
+| ไม่ใส่ถั่วลิสง | No peanuts |
+| ไม่ใส่น้ำปลา | No fish sauce |
+| ไม่ใส่กะปิ | No shrimp paste |
+| ไม่ใส่หอยนางรม | No oyster sauce |
+
+### Substitutions
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| เปลี่ยนเป็นเต้าหู้ | Change to tofu |
+| ใช้ซอสถั่วเหลืองแทน | Use soy sauce instead |
+| เอาซอสแยก | Sauce on the side |
+| ไม่ต้องใส่ซอส | No sauce needed |
+
+## Health-Related Requests
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-health" title="Health Terms"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="bao-wan" word="เบาหวาน" pronunciation="bao wǎan" meaning="diabetes"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="khwam-dan" word="ความดัน" pronunciation="khwaam dan" meaning="blood pressure"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-sai-phong-churot" word="ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส" pronunciation="mâi sài phǒng chuu rót" meaning="no MSG"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="klua-sai" word="เกลือน้อย" pronunciation="glʉa nɔ́ɔi" meaning="low salt"}
+
+:::
+
+### Health-Conscious Requests
+
+| Thai | Meaning |
+|------|---------|
+| ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส | No MSG |
+| เกลือน้อย | Low salt |
+| น้ำตาลน้อย | Low sugar |
+| ไม่ใส่น้ำมัน | No oil |
+| นึ่งแทนทอด | Steam instead of fry |
+
+## Emergency Phrases
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="thai-food-emergency" title="Emergency Phrases"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="mai-sabai" word="ไม่สบาย" pronunciation="mâi sà-baai" meaning="not feeling well"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="puad-thong" word="ปวดท้อง" pronunciation="bpùat thɔ́ɔng" meaning="stomachache"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="aahaan-pen-pit" word="อาหารเป็นพิษ" pronunciation="aa-hǎan bpen phít" meaning="food poisoning"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="rong-phayabaan" word="โรงพยาบาล" pronunciation="roong pha-yaa-baan" meaning="hospital"}
+
+:::
+
+| Emergency Phrase | Meaning |
+|------------------|---------|
+| ผมแพ้อาหาร ช่วยด้วย | I'm having an allergic reaction, help! |
+| ต้องไปโรงพยาบาล | Need to go to hospital |
+| เรียกรถพยาบาล | Call an ambulance |
+
+## Sample Conversations
+
+**Explaining allergies:**
+- คุณ: ผมแพ้ถั่วลิสงครับ อันนี้มีถั่วไหม (I'm allergic to peanuts. Does this have peanuts?)
+- พนักงาน: มีค่ะ แต่ทำไม่ใส่ได้ค่ะ (Yes, but we can make it without)
+- คุณ: ขอไม่ใส่เลยนะครับ แพ้มากครับ (Please don't add any. Severe allergy)
+
+**Vegetarian request:**
+- คุณ: มีอาหารมังสวิรัติไหมครับ (Do you have vegetarian food?)
+- พนักงาน: มีค่ะ ผัดผักรวมมีค่ะ (Yes, we have mixed vegetable stir-fry)
+- คุณ: ใส่น้ำมันหอยไหมครับ (Does it have oyster sauce?)
+- พนักงาน: ใส่ค่ะ ไม่ใส่ได้ค่ะ (Yes, but can make without)
+
+**Muslim diner:**
+- คุณ: ร้านนี้มีอาหารฮาลาลไหมครับ (Does this restaurant have halal food?)
+- พนักงาน: มีค่ะ ไม่ใช้หมูเลยค่ะ (Yes, we don't use pork at all)
+
+## Helpful Cards
+
+Consider having a card with your allergies written in Thai:
+
+```
+ผมแพ้ [ingredient]
+กินไม่ได้ อาจเป็นอันตราย
+กรุณาไม่ใส่ [ingredient] ในอาหาร
+ขอบคุณครับ
+
+(I am allergic to [ingredient]
+I cannot eat it, it may be dangerous
+Please do not add [ingredient] to food
+Thank you)
+```
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **แพ้ = allergic to**: Critical word to know
+2. **กินไม่ได้ = cannot eat**: Clear statement of restriction
+3. **เจ = vegan**: Recognized Buddhist term
+4. **มี...ไหม = is there...?**: Check before eating
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="food-8-allergy-communication" type="matching" title="Allergy Communication" skill="pattern-application" objectiveId="obj-communicate-allergies"}
+
+**Question:** Match each allergy phrase to its meaning
+
+- ผมแพ้ถั่ว
+- แพ้มาก อาจตายได้
+- มี...ไหมครับ
+- ใส่...ไหมครับ
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- ผมแพ้ถั่ว → I'm allergic to peanuts
+- แพ้มาก อาจตายได้ → Severe allergy, could be fatal (critical!)
+- มี...ไหมครับ → Does this contain...? (checking ingredients)
+- ใส่...ไหมครับ → Is there... in this? (checking if added)
+
+**Explanation:** แพ้ means "allergic to". For severe allergies, emphasize แพ้มาก (very allergic) or อาจตายได้ (could be fatal) to ensure the kitchen takes it seriously.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-8-dietary-restrictions" type="fill-in-blank" title="Dietary Restrictions" skill="pattern-application" objectiveId="obj-explain-dietary-restrictions"}
+
+**Question:** How do you communicate these dietary needs?
+
+- Vegetarian
+- Vegan (Buddhist)
+- No pork
+- No MSG
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- Vegetarian → มังสวิรัติ or ไม่กินเนื้อสัตว์
+- Vegan (Buddhist) → เจ
+- No pork → ไม่กินหมู or ไม่ใส่หมู
+- No MSG → ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส
+
+**Explanation:** เจ is a recognized Buddhist vegan term. มังสวิรัติ is the general term for vegetarian. Always specify ไม่ใส่ (don't add) for ingredients you want to avoid.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="food-8-emergency-phrases" type="multiple-choice" title="Food Emergency Phrases" skill="pattern-application" objectiveId="obj-handle-food-emergencies"}
+
+**Question:** What should you say if you're having a severe allergic reaction?
+
+**Options:**
+- ไม่เป็นไร (it's okay)
+- ผมแพ้อาหาร ช่วยด้วย (I'm having an allergic reaction, help!)
+- ขอโทษ (sorry)
+- ไม่สบาย (not feeling well)
+
+**Answer:** 2
+
+**Explanation:** For severe allergies, use strong language: ผมแพ้อาหาร ช่วยด้วย (I'm allergic, help!). This signals urgency. Always carry allergy cards in Thai if you have severe allergies.
+
+:::
+
+## Course Complete!
+
+Congratulations! You've completed the Thai Food course. You can now:
+- ✓ Order any Thai dish confidently
+- ✓ Describe flavors and adjust spice
+- ✓ Navigate street food and restaurants
+- ✓ Handle allergies and dietary needs
+- ✓ Enjoy Thai cuisine to the fullest!
+
+อร่อยนะครับ! (Enjoy your meal!)

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+---
+type: syllabus
+id: thai-food
+title: "อาหารไทย (Thai Food & Restaurants)"
+description: "Order food, describe flavors, and navigate Thai cuisine"
+language: th
+version: "1.0.0"
+totalLessons: 8
+totalItems: 80
+cefrLevel: A2
+categories:
+  - food
+  - restaurants
+  - vocabulary
+  - practical
+metadata:
+  estimatedTotalTime: 240
+  prerequisites:
+    - thai-essentials
+  objectives:
+    - "Order food at restaurants and street stalls"
+    - "Describe tastes and preferences"
+    - "Understand Thai cooking methods"
+    - "Navigate menus and make special requests"
+---
+
+# Thai Food & Restaurants
+
+## Overview
+
+Thai cuisine is famous worldwide for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients. This course teaches you the vocabulary and phrases to fully enjoy eating in Thailand — from street food stalls to fancy restaurants.
+
+## Why Food Vocabulary Matters
+
+In Thailand:
+- **Food is social**: Meals are shared experiences
+- **Street food is king**: Some of the best food comes from humble carts
+- **Spice levels vary**: Knowing how to adjust is essential
+- **Regional differences**: Northern, Southern, Isaan, and Central cuisines differ
+
+## Course Structure
+
+### Lesson 1: Essential Food Words
+Rice, noodles, water, and the basics you'll use every day.
+
+### Lesson 2: Tastes & Flavors
+เผ็ด (spicy), หวาน (sweet), เปรี้ยว (sour), เค็ม (salty) — the building blocks of Thai cuisine.
+
+### Lesson 3: Proteins & Vegetables
+Meat, seafood, and the vegetables that make Thai food so fresh.
+
+### Lesson 4: Cooking Methods
+Fried, grilled, steamed, raw — how food is prepared.
+
+### Lesson 5: Restaurant Phrases
+Ordering, asking questions, and getting the check.
+
+### Lesson 6: Street Food Essentials
+The vocabulary for Thailand's incredible street food scene.
+
+### Lesson 7: Drinks & Desserts
+From Thai iced tea to mango sticky rice.
+
+### Lesson 8: Special Requests
+Allergies, dietary restrictions, and customizing your order.
+
+## Key Concepts
+
+### The Five Tastes
+
+Thai cuisine balances five fundamental tastes:
+
+| Thai | Taste | Common Sources |
+|------|-------|----------------|
+| เผ็ด (phèt) | Spicy | Chilies |
+| หวาน (wǎan) | Sweet | Sugar, palm sugar |
+| เปรี้ยว (prîao) | Sour | Lime, tamarind |
+| เค็ม (khem) | Salty | Fish sauce, soy sauce |
+| ขม (khǒm) | Bitter | Bitter melon, herbs |
+
+### Rice is Life
+
+Rice (ข้าว - khâao) is central to Thai meals:
+- ข้าวสวย - steamed jasmine rice
+- ข้าวเหนียว - sticky rice (Isaan/Northern)
+- ข้าวผัด - fried rice
+
+### Spice Adjustment
+
+Essential phrases for managing spice:
+- ไม่เผ็ด - not spicy
+- เผ็ดนิดหน่อย - a little spicy
+- เผ็ดมาก - very spicy
+
+## What You'll Be Able to Do
+
+After completing this course, you can:
+- Order confidently at any Thai restaurant
+- Describe exactly how you want your food
+- Navigate street food stalls
+- Handle dietary restrictions
+- Discuss Thai cuisine knowledgeably