Bangkok (Thailand) – May 29, 2017 (travelindex) – The TAT, together with Bangkok and 45 other organizations, will host Thailand's largest food festival, the "Amazing Thai Taste Festival", from June 8 to 11, 2017.

Mr. Yutthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, chaired the press conference for the Amazing Thai Taste Festival, together with Bangkok and over 45 other organizations. The event was held as part of the government's policy to promote Thai food, Thai fruit, and Thai rice, and to attract tourists to Thailand.

Mr. Yutthasak Supasorn explained that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a food festival to raise awareness of the image and identity of Thai cuisine among tourists. This aligns with the government's strategic plan to boost consumer spending and expand the market segment from the middle class to the upper class. It is anticipated that promoting consumption and tourism will positively impact income distribution, thus directly or indirectly benefiting farmers and the domestic economy. The "Amazing Thai Taste Festival" will take place in the courtyard of the Makkasan Airport Rail Link station.

Visitors to the Amazing Thai Taste Festival can expect a diverse culinary journey – from street food to royal cuisine. The festival grounds are divided into different zones: the "Local Food Zone" showcases local specialties from all regions of Thailand; the "Street Food Zone" offers famous Bangkok street food; the "Local Fruit Zone" is a paradise for fruit lovers; the "Food Innovation Zone" presents the latest innovations in the food industry; the "Thai Herb Zone" is ideal for health-conscious travelers; and the "Thai Rice Zone" showcases rice, herbs, and rice products. Visit stalls from civic organizations like the Thai Restaurant Club and a popcorn stand from Major Cineplex. Enjoy the culinary tour, which takes you on a journey to some of Thailand's most renowned restaurants, and discover over 20 food trucks using eco-friendly containers.

There are cooking competitions, cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs such as Ping Surakit Khem Kaew, Pam Pichaya, and Art Supamongkol, food workshops, and stalls from celebrities like Kiew Kai Ka by Ken Phupoom or Unchan Cuisine & Bakery by Pancake Khemmanit, and many others. Enjoy mini-concerts by well-known singers such as Pam Gaia (Pony Mask), Kaimook The Voice, and Tum The Star.

The “Amazing Thai Taste Festival” takes place from June 8th to 11th, 2017 in the courtyard of Makkasan Airport Rail Link station. For more information, please call 1672 or visit www.tourismthailand.org and www.thaifest.org.