Belief and superstition play a significant role in Thai society, with almost everybody in Thailand believing in the power of wishing and believing. In Thai folklore, there are lucky and unlucky numbers. Odd numbers tend to be regarded as luckier than even numbers, with the number 3 ('sam') always seen as a good pick.

Bai Tong means banana leaf in Thai.

Kai Tod. Thai fried chicken, (In Thai: Gai means chicken, Tod means deep-fried), is a popular street food in Thailand. Pieces of chicken are marinated with cilantro, garlic and seasoning sauces or marinated with their own spices and fried until golden and crispy, then sprinkled with fried shallots.

So the fellowship began, each person would bring to the table their own unique set of abilities. Ultimately, one partner, Noerung “No” Hang, rose above to become the head chef, and so the restaurant came to be known as “No Thai!”.