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"See this soup?" says Thailand's deputy commerce minister, ladling out a creamy tom yam goong, made from prawns and lemon grass, at a tony restaurant in Bangkok. "It's supposed to be spicy. Very spicy. But in America, they make it mild. Maybe they like it that way, but it's not traditional tom yam anymore. It's distorted." Subscribe Sign In [wsj-logo-b] Continue reading your article with a WSJ membership View Membership Options Resume Subscription We are delighted that you'd like to resume your subscription. You will be charged $ + tax (if applicable) for The Wall Street Journal. You may change your billing preferences at any time in the Customer Center or call Customer Service. You will be notified in advance of any changes in rate or terms. You may cancel your subscription at anytime by calling Customer Service. Please click confirm to resume now. 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