How did people keep drinks cool in Siam before ice?

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00:00Before ice arrived in Siam, how did people keep their drinks cold?

00:04Well, today let's take a trip back to 1840.

00:08Frederick Arthur knew, a European visitor during King Rama III's reign,

00:13recorded an interesting method used at the royal banquet hosted by King Bin Glau.

00:18Back then, cooling drinks, especially champagne, was a challenge.

00:22So how did they do it?

00:24Just like in India, they placed bottles in a mix of pitcher, salt, and water.

00:29The salt lowered the freezing point, making the drink cool but not icy cold.

00:33Ice finally made its way to Siam during King Rama I's reign.

00:37Blocks of ice were shipped all the way from Singapore, packed in salt dust.

00:42By the time they arrived in Bangkok, only small chunks remained.

00:46And guess what?

00:47The old cooling method is still used until today.

00:50Ever tried the Ai Tim Lod or Thai tube ice cream?

00:54That's the history melting into everyday life.

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