In Ayutthaya Roti Sai Mai or candy floss wrapped in a crepe is the ubiquitous Thai version of the candy apple or state fair fried dough. With Islamic influences it is typically sold by Muslim vendors, their countless colorful stands ring the main roads. Thai desserts, (wicked popular over theya), kick started when the Portuguese first came to Ayutthaya, introduced the use of eggs. sugar and coconut products infecting the Thai sweet tooth. Most popular is in fact roti sai mai, and consists of spun sugar (sai mai-’silk threads’) rolled up in a thin pancake (roti). The hot spun palm sugar is worked on a large sheet pan with two large pins looping it over and over until exponential threads of candy floss, later colored tartish hues, is A.) bagged for take away with a pile of delicate crepes or B.) stuffed and devoured on the spot. I chose B. The snack is considered a local specialty of Ayutthaya, though many Thais find it a nostalgic snack. Perhaps because, Roti Saimai can normally be found around school areas, and kids like me love it.
Thai Silk Threads in a crepe or "Roti Sai Mai" (Row Tee Sigh My) are cotton candy twine sold with ethereal crepes in which the lucky diner wraps the confection and then enjoys a sweet and savory package of Siam that I've never seen before in the relatively new world. Available at S&I To Go in Brighton, you get a generous kit of crepes and sugar threads for $5.