These are common ingredients you may see on packaging and menus in Thailand. Local words are left unchanged so they stay readable in the original language; translate this page if you want supporting text and English names in your own language.
Kratiam
Kapi
Fermented shrimp paste, very pungent.
Kung
Kung Haeng
Dried shrimp, common in Som Tum and Pad Thai.
Kai
Kai
Usually chicken egg (Kai Kai).
Carrot
Sauce Hoi Nang Rom
Commonly used in stir-fries.
Si-io
General term for soy sauce (light or dark).
Ton Hom
Thua Lisong
Often roasted and crushed.
Thua Lisong
Nom Khon Chuet
Evaporated milk.
Nom Khon Wan
Used in Thai tea and desserts.
Nam Sup Kai
Nam Tan Sai
Refers to white or granulated sugar.
Nam Tan Peep
Used for sweetness and depth in savory dishes.
Nam Pla
Fermented fish sauce, a staple salty condiment.
Nam Makham Piak
Tamarind pulp/juice, provides acidity.
Nuea Wua
Pla Muek
Phong Chu Rot
Commonly added in street food.
Phong Prung Rot Kai
Chicken bouillon powder (e.g., Knorr).
Mu
Hom Hua Yai