On June 21st 2017, H.E Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag and Madam Yupadee Bunnag presided over the opening ceremony of the Thaicookingclass event for Japanese customers. This is one of the events held in the occasion of the 130th anniversary of Japan-Thailand diplomatic relations and its purpose is to create a positive image of Thailand and Thai products through media and food culture,...
During 23-24 February 2012, Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society members joined the Thai North-eastern cuisine cookingclass at the Residence. Mme Aumaporn Futrakul, Ambassador’s spouse, gave a briefing on Thailand’s North-eastern culture and tourist information and demonstrated how to cook the region’s food : Somtam (Spicy papaya salad) and Laab Kai (Chicken Laab)....
On 17 September 2014, Mme Monthip Upatising, spouse of Thai Ambassador to Japan, organized a Thaicookingclass for Mme Akie Abe, the First lady of Japan, and her accompanying persons at the Thai Residence,
On 17 September 2014, Mme Monthip Upatising, spouse of Thai Ambassador to Japan, organized a Thaicookingclass for Mme Akie Abe, the First lady of ...
On 25 February 2014 Mme Monthip Upatising, Ambassador’s spouse, organized a class for 20 members of Small Interest Group of the Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society, in which she demonstrated how to make Tom Yum Kung soup, Chicken Green Curry and Pumpkin in Coconut Milk. The participants also enjoyed a bazaar of Thai Seasoning and Soap Carving demonstration.
... Lapisatepun kindly shared his picks of the best Tokyo spots for cherry blossoms and the autumn foliage, let us in on what to look for when hunting for authentic Thai flavours, and gave a few pointers on how to experience Thai culture in Tokyo – from cookingclasses to Muay Thai sparring.
Photo: Kisa Toyoshima
Given your long experience in Japan, what’s your current impression of the country and how has it changed during your time here?
I first arrived in Japan in 1978 – year 53 of the Showa era – and studied here ...