Water works fine with all the Indian cooking I've ever encountered.
I’ve gotten to the point that I rarely exceed my tolerance level in Thai places by ordering medium hot and asking for the spice tray. I like it spicier than medium but full-on Thai hot is too much, I learned that lesson, lol.
I do Thai most often for lunch and a favorite is Chicken Larb. It’s a lot like the ground chicken with garlic and fresh basil over basmati rice that every Thai place does, but it’s got a lemony twang to it, very nice. I judge Thai places on their fresh spring rolls and peanut sauce though, honestly. If they nail that they’re going to be at least decent elsewhere on the menu.