Welcome to hot Thai Kitchen! The author recently released a new book, which aims to provide beginner-friendly Thai recipes. In this video, the author simulates the experience of a Thai cooking novice. The author begins by selecting a recipe that is not too intimidating, settling on sweet and sour pork. Shopping for ingredients becomes a challenge, especially with different brands of soy sauce and oyster sauce. The author provides product recommendations in the book to assist novices. Preparing the dish in a non-stick skillet is straightforward, although stir-frying becomes a bit challenging. Overall, the author suggests that the more one cooks Thai food, the more comfortable they become with the process. The recipe and additional information can be found on the website.