diff --git a/services/rag-api/services/chat.py b/services/rag-api/services/chat.py
index 801bae8..5a44898 100644
--- a/services/rag-api/services/chat.py
+++ b/services/rag-api/services/chat.py
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ Answer based on the above context:"""
     payload = {
         'model': model,
         'stream': True,
+        'think': False,  # Disable thinking mode for faster responses
         'messages': [
             {'role': 'system', 'content': SYSTEM_PROMPT},
             {'role': 'user', 'content': prompt},