In the past, the body section will have a light brown color from coconut sugar.

However, nowadays, people are applying a variety of ingredients to change different aspects of the desert (taste and looks).

In Thailand, Khanom thuai is well known across the country and is commonly eaten alongside boat noodles and sold at street shops.

[2] In the past, Khanom Thuai was generally made only for important cultural dates and festivals, such as weddings, ordinations, and events similar to Songkran day.

Adding different colors and other ingredients, such as pandan leaf or young coconut, is a popular act that is commonly done in stores across Bangkok.