Thai green papaya salad, known as som tam (ส้มตำ) in Thai, is one of the most commonly available and consumed dishes in Thailand.
Som tam (ส้มตำ) originates in the northeastern part of the country (Isaan), but nowadays you’ll find it everywhere from Chiang Rai to Krabi.
Throughout cities in Thailand, green papaya salad is one of the staples of street food cooking and dining. It’s fresh, easy to prepare, and just tastes wonderful.