Bangkok (Thailand) – September 15, 2016 (travelindex.com) – The True Group, represented by True Visions Group Company Limited, today announced its readiness to host the “Bangkok Gourmet Festival 2016,” the international food festival of the year and the first of its kind in Thailand. The festival offers a unique opportunity to meet Thai master chefs and international celebrity chefs with world-class experience and expertise from Asia, Europe, and North America, boasting a total of 10 Michelin stars. From November 4 to 6, 2016, the spacious Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of the Siam Paragon shopping mall will be transformed into a gourmet paradise, where visitors can sample numerous delicacies and experience culinary innovations.

Mr. Ongard Prapakamol, a member of the board of directors of True Visions Group Company Limited, explained that people in Thailand and abroad are increasingly appreciating a variety of flavorful cuisines and look forward to culinary experiences in world-class restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs. “The Bangkok Gourmet Festival 2016 aims to make Bangkok the center of fine dining with Michelin-starred and leading Thai restaurants, establishing it as one of Southeast Asia’s premier food festivals. The festival also aims to promote Thai cuisine, which is already renowned worldwide for its delicious flavors, unique style, and high-quality ingredients. TrueVisions, as a leading provider of trending lifestyle content, will also present a variety of informative and entertaining activities, while True Group customers will receive exclusive offers for this spectacular event through its TrueYou benefits program.”

At the Bangkok Gourmet Festival 2016, gourmets can expect a creative culinary experience in small portions. Over 40 gourmet restaurants offer both international haute cuisine and authentic Thai cuisine from the four regions of the kingdom. All participating restaurants are known for their exceptional taste and unique philosophy. These include the famous Iron Chef Table, Savelberg, OSHA, Ginza Sushi-ichi, Rossini's, J'AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain, Lenzi, Crostini, Honmono Sushi, Benjarong, and many more of Thailand's leading restaurants.

Highlights of the Bangkok Gourmet Festival 2016 include tastings of masterpieces by world-renowned Hong Kong chef Alvin Leung, nicknamed "The Demon Chef" for his restaurant Bo Innovation, and by Curtis Duffy, who will present menus from his three-Michelin-starred restaurant Grace in Chicago. Numerous other renowned chefs will also be in attendance.

Guillaume Galliot from The Tasting Room in Macau; Timothy Newton from Bagatelle Dubai; and master chefs in Thailand such as Henk Savelberg from Savelberg; Amerigo Sesti from J'AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain; Boontham Pakpo from Honmono Sushi; Luca Cesarini from Rossini's; Purida Theeraphong and Assistant Professor Kobkaew Najpinij from OSHA will delight every gourmet with their exceptional cooking techniques.

The Bangkok Gourmet Festival 2016 uniquely combines indulgence, culinary knowledge, and art. The stage activities are both educational and entertaining: cooking demonstrations by Michelin-starred chefs, expert lectures on food trends, wine tastings with food pairings, and presentations of local and international beers await you. Food enthusiasts should definitely visit the Gourmet Market Zone, where premium products from around the world are available at special prices. Visitors also benefit from exclusive advantages offered by Citibank, CP, and other partners. The gourmet restaurants prepare dishes using Electrolux appliances and the luxurious "Küche" fitted kitchen by SB Design Square, which also sponsored numerous stage activities. Refresh yourself with premium beverages from Acqua Panna and S.Pellegrino. Discover high-quality kitchenware and accessories from True Select, as well as imported products from Siam Food, Jagota, and many other suppliers. The festival concludes on the evening of November 7th with an exclusive gala dinner featuring a gourmet menu created by Michelin-starred chefs.

The Bangkok Gourmet Festival is True's first event, promoting local and international culinary culture and offering both Thai and international festival-goers the opportunity to enjoy excellent food at special prices during the three-day festival. Dishes carefully selected by True will be available to all visitors at attractive prices. The Bangkok Gourmet Festival 2016 will take place from November 4th to 6th, 2016, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon. Entry costs 200 Baht (excluding food and drinks). For more information on participating restaurants and other activities, please visit www.bangkokgourmetfestival.com.