Quite a few of the recipes were quite easy to cook. Many people shy away from Thai cooking because they have the misconception that it all takes a lot of time and effort. During the last few minutes, as the squid steams, you can quite easily cook a vegetable dish. By planning ahead you can find Thai recipes appropriate for nearly any time frame. This will come after you are more comfortable with the cooking.
Longer recipes are very rewarding.
Certainly there are dishes that take time to cook. These are often the most rewarding. You get to use the mortar and pestle and pound out the day's anxieties. The ingredients are the key. As obvious as this is, it explains why Thai food made at home can be so much better than Thai food from a local restaurant.