On 10 August 2015, H.E. Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow and his spouse hosted a dinner at the Thai Residence for curators, who are food specialists and bloggers from website “Ippin” in order to promote Thaifood and agricultural products. The dinner was one part of the Thaifood and agricultural products promotion project that the Royal Thai Embassy cooperated with Ippin, a website run by Gurunavi. Gurunavi is the website for promoting popular food and restaurants ...
On
5
March
2024
, Ambassador Witchu Vejjajiva attended the opening ceremony of FOODEX Japan
2024
, one of Asia’s largest food and beverage exhibitions at Tokyo Big Sight to promote Thaifood products in the Japanese market.
After the ceremony, the Ambassador visited the
“
Thai Pavilion
”
area where
50
booths of Thai
companies displayed their quality products, including fresh and frozen fruits, processed food, condiment,...
... Agriculture Affairs in Tokyo. Highlights are those related to food innovation such as insect-based food (Futurenaut and The Bricket), planted-based meat (Nithi Foods, Food and Drinks, and IMG Corporation), healthy food in various forms (Dajia and Cha Cha Thai), frozen/preserved food with advanced technology (Alchemist, S.Ruamthai, and Chantaburi Fruit Product)as well as the Royal Project Coffee.
... Sight. After the ceremony, the Ambassador visited the Thai Pavilion consisting of 43 companies and 1 government agency (Institute for Agricultural Product Innovation, Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand). The Thai Pavilion featured fresh and frozen fruits, processed food, future food (plant-based food), condiment, and drinks including coffee (Amazon brand). They were brought to showcase in FOODEX with the support of the Office of Commercial Affairs in Tokyo.
On 14 March 2013, Yagumodai elementary school in Chofu City, Tokyo, invited Embassy members including Minister Singtong Lapisatepun to join their school lunch. The menu for the day was Thaifood, which the school planned as part of their dietary education projects. After Embassy members observed several classes, they enjoyed the lunch with students at 4th grade. During lunch time, they also introduced Thailand and Thaifood via school ...
... and Chok Anan, which upon the Thai Prime Minister’s request, were authorized to be imported to Japan on 24 Feb 2016. The supporting and assisting of private sectors to join this event, is under one of the government’s policies to develop Thai consumer goods according to the “Thailand Kitchen to the World” strategy.
FOODEX JAPAN is the biggest food and beverage exhibition in Asia, which has been held annually since 1976. It aims to be a stage for business exchange and to extend business potential in the food and beverage industry. More than 3700 booths of food and beverage from Japan and abroad ...
... people. Currently there are 1,000 Thai restaurants in Japan.
For this event, the Royal Thai Embassy invited chef Chamnong Nirangsan, who is the president of the Thai Cooking Association and guest judge on Iron Chef Thailand to teach the guests about Thaifood. The participants were split into two groups, those engaged with foreign affairs and Thailand; another group consisted of management from large private companies. The chef of a five-star hotel in Tokyo, Japanese food experts and the general public ...
... Industrial Affairs in Tokyo together with the Tokyo SME Support Center (TSSC). It aimed to invite Japanese food entrepreneurs to expand their business in Thailand. More than 100 Japanese entrepreneurs attended the lecture on the current situation of the Thaifood industry and the promotion of cooperation between Thai and Japanese food operators. In addition, the consultation service was provided to the entrepreneurs in the event.
On 4 June 2016, Mr. Bhakavat Tanskul, Minister, together with diplomatic corps in Tokyo presided over the opening ceremony of ThaiFood & Beer Festival 2016 organized by the Thai Business Association In Japan (TBAJ)
On 4 June 2016, Mr. Bhakavat Tanskul, Minister, together with diplomatic corps in Tokyo presided over the opening ceremony of ThaiFood & Beer Festival 2016 organized ...
... international food.
Mme Lapisatepun brought Namprik Ong (northern region’s chilli paste) to the event and demonstrated vegetable and fruit carving. She also distributed the Royal Thai Embassy’s food recipe booklets to promote the art and culture of Thaifood to the Japanese and non-Japanese, receiving much attention from the participants.