Ambassador’s spouse hosted workshop on Thai herbal ingredients

12/07/2024

On 12 July 2024, Mrs. Kanyarat Vejjajiva, spouse of the Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, hosted the workshop called “The Art and Health of Thai Cuisine” at the Embassy. The workshop was attended by members of Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS) and diplomats’ spouses.

This workshop aimed to promote and share the knowledge about Thai herbal ingredients, including how they are used in Thai people’s daily life. In addition, Mrs. Kanyarat also hosted lunch for the participants, using tamarind, butterfly pea, kaffir lime and lemon grass as main ingredients.

Currently, Thai herbal medicine is widely popular and continues to expand. According to Euro Monitor International, Thai herbal product market has the highest retail value in ASEAN, ranks 4th in Asia, and 8th globally.