Pad Thai: From wartime solution to global culinary icon

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00:00Did you know that Pad Thai was born out of necessity during the World War II?

00:04Today, let's take a quick trip back in time.

00:06During the war, Thailand faced a major food crisis.

00:09Rice prices soared, and the country needed a solution.

00:12To unite people and reduce rice consumption,

00:14Prime Minister Phibunsongkhram introduced a new dish to the nation.

00:19Pad Thai

00:20Pad Thai started as a clever wartime solution,

00:23but little did anyone know it would soon become a global sensation.

00:27From a humble beginning, Pad Thai has evolved into a culinary icon

00:31that tells the powerful story of Thailand's history and culture.

00:36Today, Pad Thai is so popular that it's even in the Alfred dictionary.

00:40A word used worldwide just like pizza or tacos.

00:44And Pad Thai even made it into Ariana Grande's song relics.

00:48What a phenomenon!

00:49Give this video a thumbs up if you love Pad Thai.