Kow Dang, Kow Mun Pboo ข้าวแดง,ข้าวมันปู The term ‘Red Rice’ translated literally in Thai is ‘Kow Dang’ which refers to all types of brown rice. However, the variety imported into the US, is known in Thailand as Kow Mun Pboo. Red Rice has a long, skinny grain with a deep red, almost brown bran.