Thai food tom yum kung joins UNESCO list of world cultural heritage

Shrimp soup is one of Thailand's most recognized foods

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Tom yum kung is the fifth item of Intangible Cultural Heritage from Thailand recognized by UNESCO. (UNESCO) 

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- One of Thailand's best-known dishes, the shrimp soup tom yum kung, has been named an important part of world culture by a United Nations body.

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