The sugar on the table is usually for tourists to dampen the spiciness (sugar neutralizes the burning flavor surprisingly well)
And there’s a chance they didn’t give you “real” Thai food because you’re white (just assuming your ethnicity here)
And there’s a chance they didn’t give you “real” Thai food because you’re white (just assuming your ethnicity here)
When I was in Malaysia, I was warned all the time (I am white) and thanks God because the few me I did not listen I suffered.
In the realm of formal logic, we call this "hasty generalization".
It's stupid. Don't do it. I mean, for fork's sake, one of the most popular show on YouTube right now is a white dude who eats spicy food with every guest they interview.
Maybe the times you were warned and didn't listen, they decided to fork with you and give you the extra hot ingredients.
I am saying that taking into account the possible differences because someone is from abroad and may have different tastes is a nice thing to do and I appreciate the gesture. But yeah, they probably do not teach this in youtube videos.
Have a good day.