Bangkok (Thailand) – October 3, 2016 – (travelindex.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomes everyone to Expat Fair Thailand 2016, which celebrates the Kingdom's vibrant and diverse expat community and encourages everyone to travel within Thailand and enjoy its attractions.

Under the motto "Food Fun Fair," the Expat Fair 2016 will take place on October 1st and 2nd, 2016, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM in Fragrant Park, Sukhumvit Soi 36, just a short walk from the Thong Lo BTS station. Admission is free. Food trucks will be offering international cuisine throughout the day – so come and enjoy!

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said: “Thailand has a diverse expat community, many of whom maintain close ties to the Kingdom and have a great love for Thailand and its people. Expat Fair Thailand 2016 celebrates these bonds and encourages expats and locals to travel more within Thailand and discover fascinating stories and unique local experiences.”

Both days will feature a varied program of games, performances, and entertainment. Expats and locals alike will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional Thai leisure activities and participate in language and cooking competitions.

At the Expat Fair 2016, the TAT will also present the twelve hidden treasures of Thailand – enchanting sights representing the kingdom's five regions – and offer unique activities for each region. These include ceramic painting from Lampang, rice cultivation in Suphan Buri, indigo fabric dyeing from Nakhon Si Thammarat, and the opportunity to make masks like those used at the Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei.

In addition, there will be a raffle where you can win one of 40 Nok Air tickets to destinations in Thailand. 20 tickets will be raffled off each day of the event.

Highlights on Saturday, October 1st, include an opening ceremony, a performance of Japanese drum music by Ryukyu Budan Shoryu Matsuri Daiko, an Indian dance performed by the Indian Cultural Centre, and concerts by overseas Luk Thung singer Christy Gibson and the Korean-Thai hip-hop group 316.

On Sunday, October 2nd, highlights of the event include a concert by the well-known singers Ingrid and Max from the talent show "The Voice," Japanese drumming, Indian dance, and Mexican guitar music. The Expat Fair Thailand concludes with a mini-concert by Luk Thung singers Jonas Anderson and Christy Gibson.

As part of the fair, well-known foreigners living in Thailand will speak about their favorite aspects of the kingdom. Among them are former Miss Universe Natalie Glebova and Australian author and television presenter Andrew Biggs, who will also participate in a cooking competition.

“We are reaching out to expats to promote international cultural exchange and help them discover fascinating stories in Thailand. Close relationships with the people living and working here strengthen the trust of expats and their families in Thailand and contribute to a positive atmosphere in the community,” added Mr. Yuthasak.

International Public Relations Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand, 1600 New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand, Tel.: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48, Fax: +66 (0) 2250 0246, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.TATnews.org