In the 26 years since she came to Kunming, Janjira Ananchaipattana has witnessed the transformation of Thai food from a "novelty" to a "staple". /CGTN

"We incorporate ingredients from Yunnan into our Thai dishes." /CGTN

"Friendship" has been a feature of Janjira Ananchaipattana's 26 years in Kunming. /CGTN

Today, Janjira Ananchaipattana runs six popular Thai restaurants in Kunming; it's a far cry from 26 years ago, when Thai food was a "novelty" in the Spring City. /CGTN