Many Thais are familiar with the Muslim community of Baan Krua mainly because of its fight several years ago against a planned expressway, which would have eaten up a significant part of the community had it gone ahead.
Many foreign tourists visit the community to witness silk weaving, considered the backbone of Jim Thompson silk, as the community is the original supplier of the silk brand. However, another reason to explore this historically rich community is to savor the food heritage that has been passed down through the generations. Today, Thai PBS World brings you the curry “Kaeng Som Khmer”, a culinary tradition common among Baan Krua residents but relatively unknown in other parts of Bangkok as well as Thailand.
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