Schedule
: 1-11 November 2002
Venue
: World Trade Center, Bangkok
Origin
:
Thai food is currently a highly popular cuisine that has
gained a worldwide reputation and is like the country's
representative in the promotion of culture and our good
image. Thai food has a variety of tastes and contains healthy
herbs.
Moreover, each dish is meticulously arranged and decorated
for beauty and a good appetite. In addition, food from each
region is distinctive. In order to publicize Thai food to
Thais and foreigners, the Thai Food Festival is held annually.
Activities :
- Thai food contest.
- Demonstrations of Thai cooking and simple dishes.
- Cultural and musical performances.
- Beer garden, food and goods for sale and nutrition exhibition.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Thao Maha Phrom Shrine, Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel (Pathumwan). |
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Jim Thompson's House (Pathumwan) |
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the
home of Jim Thompson, the Thai silk industry pioneer.
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Narayanaphand (Pathumwan) |
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Thailand's
largest handicrafts sales center. |
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Snake Farm of the Thai Red Cross Society (Pathumwan) |
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where
serums are extracted from a variety of poisonous snakes. |
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Museum of Photography Technology (Chulalongkorn University,
Pathumwan) |
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is
the first museum of its kind in Thailand and in Asia.
It exhibits the history of photography equipment and
advances in electronic photography. |
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Benchasiri Park (Khlong Toei) |
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has
a life-size standing sculpture of Her Majesty Queen
Sirikit made of commemorative coins. The front part
is a pool with a fountain. There are also contemporary
sculptures around the park. The central part is a forest
park. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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TAT. |
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Tel.
(02) 6941222 ext. 1969, fax (02) 6941384 |
