The nine auspicious Thai desserts are used for traditional ceremonies such as weddings or housewarmings, because of their good meaning (the word ''“gao”'' which means “nine” in Thai and also signifies prosperity). Most of the desert names include the word ''Thong'', which means gold in Thai, a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

Thong Yip

Thong Yip Thong yip ( th, ทองหยิบ, ), also known as "pinched gold egg yolks" in English, is one of the nine auspicious traditional Thai desserts. It is usually made for important occasions and ceremonies such as weddings, ordinations, and hou ...

is made from egg yolks and flour, then cooked in a syrup (sugar stewed in jasmine-scented water); each piece is moulded into the shape of a five-pointed star, and then placed in a China cup to set. In Thai, the word ''thong'' means "gold" and ''yip'' means "to pick".

Thong Yot

Thong Yot Thong yot ( th, ทองหยอด, ), also known as "gold egg-yolks drops", is an ancient Thai dessert and one of the nine auspicious traditional Thai desserts. Thong Yot originated in Aveiro District, Portugal. Thong Yot was adapted from o ...

'' is described as a sister of Y''hong Yip'', due to the similarity in ingredients used even though the form is different. Thong Yot means "golden drop". It augurs wealth for the person who is served it.

Foi thong

'' Foi thong'' uses the same ingredients as ''thong yip'' and ''thong yot''. ''Foi thong'' means "golden noodle" or "golden yarn". It bestows long lasting love and life. It is usually used in Thai wedding ceremonies to bless the bride and groom.

Thong ek (or Thong ek Krajang)

Thong ek ''Thong ek'' ( th, ทองเอก, ), also known as "Wheat Flour Dumplings with Egg Yolks", is one of the nine auspicious traditional Thai desserts. It is a golden sweet carved as various types of flowers decorated with a piece of gold leaf ...

'' is made of the same ingredients as Foi thong, carved in the shape of a flower. It is said to be the most difficult and beautiful dessert of the ''thong'' desserts. ''Thong ek'' means "the one and only", "tops", "the best". It is conveys a blessing for a fruitful career.

Med khanun (or Met Khanun)

'' Met khanun'' is made from mashed green bean coated with egg yolks. The name Med Khanun comes from its shape, which looks like

jackfruit The jackfruit (''Artocarpus heterophyllus''), also known as jack tree, is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae). Its origin is in the region between the Western Ghats of southern India, all of Bangladesh, ...

(Khanun) seed (Med). It symbolizes the support one will receive in one's career and in life.

Cha mongkut

Cha mongkut is a dessert made from incense-scented flour, bean flour, sugar, coconut milk, and roasted watermelon seed which looks like "Kalamae" invented 200 years ago in the era of King Rama II. Cha mongkut means the "owner of the crown", the top position. There is confusion between '' cha mongkut'' and Dara thong. Dara thong is a crown-like dessert made of flour, egg yolk, sugar, gold leaf, roasted watermelon seeds, and jasmine-scented water, invented by Dame Jue Nakornrachaseni around 1938.

Khanom sane chan

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Khanom sane chan Khanom sane chan ( th, ขนมเสน่ห์จันทน์, ) is a traditional sweet dessert originating in Thailand. It is typically round and bright yellow in appearance. The dish is often served in wedding ceremonies in Thailand. ...

are two kinds of flour, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and nutmeg. Named after a fruit called "Luk chan" which has a good looking form and great odor. Saneh chan means "charming Chan". It assures the receiver of love, adoration, and charm, mostly used in wedding ceremonies.

Khanom chan

Khanom chan Khanom chan ( th, ขนมชั้น, ) is an ancient Thai ''khanom'', or dessert, made of tapioca flour, rice flour, and coconut milk, among other ingredients. Originating from the Sukhothai Period, the dessert is a staple snack in Thai cuisi ...

'' consists of Tapioca flour, rice flour, arrowroot flour, coconut milk, sugar, and jasmine-scented water. In the past it was arranged into a rose shape, but the most common shape is stacking each layer together into nine layers. Kanom chan literally means "layered dessert". It symbolizes success and advancement.

Thuai fu

'' Thuai fu'' is made of flour, sugar, yeast, and jasmine-scented water. Thuai fu is named after its shape. It means "rising bowl" which symbolizes improvement in life and career

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