Menus in Thai restaurants tend to be presented in the language that you’re dining in. Since the Thai language has a different alphabet than the English language, menus may have the name of a dish spelled phonetically in English. With this in mind, you will soon realize that there are many different ways to phonetically spell a Thai dish. Pad Thai, whether it is spelled Phad Thai, Phat Thai or Pat Thai, are all the same delicious rice noodle dish.
As is the case with most Asian cuisines, Thai food is designed to be enjoyed family style. Most food is brought to the table at one time in Thailand and they do not follow a course structure. Restaurants outside of Thailand allow you to eat your meal in a Western fashion.