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Nam Ja Ruad (Thai: น้ำจรวด, “Traditional carbonated drinks”) is a traditional Thai soft drink that uses a rocket-like soda emission to make it carbonated. It is an old drink with many flavors and it is not dangerous for the body. Mostly, it is sold at temple fairs. The name of Nam Ja Ruad derives from the outstanding rocket-like soda emission.

History Originally, carbonated drinks came to Thailand in during the reign of Chulalongkorn the Great or King Rama V (1 October 1868 – 23 October 1910). He provided the Royal Foundation’s scholarship for dynastic courtiers to support the funds of studying abroad. Later on the reign of Vajiravudh or King Rama VI (23 October 1910 – 25 November 1925), the scholars who came back to Thailand brought back many things. One of those things is sparkling water which Thais called “Nam me ned” distorted from the Lemonade (traditional sparkling water brand) and it was recognized as a refreshment for elites.

Due to shipping, bottles broke, so Thais needed to import the syrup and the air compressed machines. When the air compressors broke, they were sent to shops for repair and because of this Nam ma ned was made known to ordinary people. At present, Nam ma ned is developed to be soft drinks carbonated by a rocket-like soda emission which called Nam Ja Ruad. It is still popular and available in many flavors such as, cola, blueberry, cream soda, strawberry, root beer, orange, lemon, mango, melon and grape.