Instant noodles, the poverty labelListen to this articleMama, just a simple name, yet it resonates like a heartbeat in Thailand, where these instant noodles have woven themselves into the very fabric of daily life for over 50 years. However, instant noodles are not always about hardship. With its wide range of flavours, instant noodles have won people over and, for many, become a dependable go-to meal. The problem is not instant noodles but the way society uses food to judge people’s lives. Poverty is not defined by a bowl of instant noodles, but by the limited time, income, and opportunities that shape everyday decisions.

Source: Bangkok Post December 24, 2025 20:21 UTC