End-of-month Thai budget meals

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00:00What do Thai people eat when it's the end of the month and the budgets are tight?

00:04Here's what they often eat

00:05Number one, instant noodles

00:07Go-to option for its variety of flavors like Tom Yum Goong, Kway Teow Ruea or Boat Noodles

00:13If they have some little extra money, they will add some eggs or vegetables to make it more nutritious

00:19Number two, egg dishes

00:20Egg are versatile and cheap

00:22Thai people love dishes like Thai omelette, fried egg or boiled egg

00:27Serve with rice and a side of chili fish sauce or Prik Num Pa

00:31Number three, canned fish

00:33Canned fish like mackerel in the tomato sauce is a common pantry staple

00:38It can be eaten with rice or it can be stir-fried with vegetables or made into Thai spicy salad

00:44During these financially tight times, which menu would you try?