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15/04/2024

One of the most famous activities of Songkran, or Thai New Year Festival, is the bathing of Buddha images. Water symbolizes purity and is a much-beloved cooling agent in the heat of the Thai summer 🙏🏻

The ritual of bathing Buddha images with scented water is a symbolic act of reverence and cleansing, and is believed to generate good karma for the participants. Ritual bathing can also be performed on revered monks and elders that one respects. The ritual is emblematic of the gentle nature of the Thai people, as well as our spiritual beliefs.

📚Read “Bathing Ceremony” (an article from the Siam Society) on our website 🖇️ https://www.thailandfoundation.or.th/culture_heritage/bathing-ceremony-during-songkran-siam-society-article/

#สงกรานต์ #สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์

15/04/2024

Khao Chae: a traditional escape from the summer heat !! ❤️🇹🇭☀️🌸

🍚🌸 Khao Chae: a traditional escape from the summer heat !

As the sweltering summer descends upon Thailand, the search for a cooling respite becomes a priority for locals and tourists alike. Among the traditional remedies to the relentless heat is a unique and aromatic dish known as "Khao Chae." This dish is not just a meal; it's a cultural artifact that encapsulates the ingenuity of Thai culinary traditions in battling the tropical heat.

👨‍🍳 Khao Chae is a set meal of rice soaked in chilled jasmine-infused water, served with assorted accompaniments. This menu was originally favored by King Rama IV and King Rama V. In the royal context, this dish was referred to as "Khao Sawoei" or "Khao Chae Sawoei," which translates to rice prepared specifically for the king's consumption.

Khao Chae is served at a cool temperature, and infused water helps you stay hydrated during the dry season.
💡 Let’s explore the culinary composition of Khao Chae

- Fresh Vegetables (Thai fingerroot / Green mango / Cucumber / Red chilli)
These are the mixes of flavors: spicy, sour, sweet, crisp, and cool, which provide refreshment and create complexity in the same way.

- Kai Kem Thod (Fried Salted egg)
These are salty and rich, with a creamy texture on the inside and a crispy outside.

- Chai Poe (Sweet Pickled Tunip)
This offers a sweet and slightly salty flavor, with a crunchy texture.

- Luk Kapi (Deep fried Shrimp paste balls)
These are full of savory and deeply satisfying taste. The outer layer is crispy, while the inside remains soft and flavorful, enriching the overall taste experience with its robust seasoning.

- Moo Foi (Shredded pork)
Typically sweet and slightly salty, this shredded pork is often crispy, adding both a chewy texture and a caramelized flavor.

- Prik yuak sord sai (Sweet pepper stuffed with minced pork wrapped in fluffy egg nest)
The sweet peppers are mild and provide a soft contrast to the savory, juicy minced pork inside. The fluffy egg nest adds a light, airy texture, making this side dish both delightful and complex in taste.

- Rice with Jasmine-Scented Water (Served Cool)
The Jasmine rice itself is subtly fragrant and mild, typically served slightly cool to provide relief from the heat.

3 Easy steps to enjoy ! ✨

1.Start with the Dry side dishes (such as Luk Kapi)
2. Scoop Up the Jasmine-Scented Rice
3. Sip the Jasmine-Scented soup


🇹🇭🍚🌸 ข้าวแช่เป็นอาหารชุดที่ประกอบด้วยข้าวหอมมะลิขัดเม็ดเรียงสวย เสิร์ฟคู่กับน้ำลอยดอกไม้ที่มีกลิ่นหอมจากดอกไม้ เช่น ดอกมะลิ ยามรับประทานให้นำน้ำมาเทใส่ข้าว ใส่น้ำแข็งลงไปเล็กน้อย ทานคู่กับอาหารเครื่องเคียงหลากหลายชนิด 🧊

ในอดีตอาหารจานนี้ได้ถูกเรียกว่าเป็นหนึ่งในอาหารประจำวังในช่วงรัชสมัยของ รัชกาลที่ 4 และรัชกาลที่ 5 โดยสมัยก่อนจะเรียกอาหารจานนี้ว่า "ข้าวเสวย" หรือ "ข้าวแช่เสวย" ซึ่งหมายถึงข้าวที่เตรียมขึ้นเพื่อให้พระมหากษัตริย์ทรงเสวย

💡 ชวนสำรวจเครื่องเคียงของเมนูข้าวแช่

- ผักสด (กระชาย / มะม่วงเขียว / แตงกวา / พริกแดง)
เป็นการผสมผสานรสชาติ: เปรี้ยว เผ็ด หวาน เติมความสดชื่นและรสชาติที่ลงตัว

- ไข่เค็มทอด (Kai Kem Thod)
มีรสเค็มและเข้มข้น กรอบนอกและภายในยังคงความนุ่มเนียน ละเอียดของไข่เค็ม

- ไชโป๊ว (Chai Poe)
ให้รสชาติหวานแซมเค็มเล็กน้อย ให้เนื้อสัมผัสกรอบ

- ลูกกะปิ (Luk Kapi)
เป็นอาหารที่มีรสหวานเค็มอย่างลงตัว หอมอร่อย ภายนอกกรุบกรอบ ในขณะที่ด้านในยังคงนุ่มและมีรสชาติเข้มข้น

- หมูฝอย (Moo Foi)
หมูฝอยเนื้อกรอบนอก ผสานกับความหนุ่บหนึบใน โดยทั่วไปจะมีรสหวานผสมผสานเค็มเล็กน้อย

- พริกหยวกยัดไส้ (Prik Yuak Sord Sai)
พริกหยวกมีรสเผ็ดเล็กน้อย ให้รสชาติที่ตัดกันกับหมูสับยัดไส้ที่มีรสเค็ม ห่อด้วยไข่ฟูสีทองอร่าม

- ข้าวแช่ลอยน้ำดอกมะลิ (Rice with Jasmine-Scented Water)
ข้าวสวยขัด ลอยน้ำดอกไม้ เช่นดอกมะลิ ให้กลิ่นหอมอ่อนๆ และรสชาติสดชื่น โดยทั่วไปเสิร์ฟเย็นเพื่อช่วยบรรเทาความร้อน

✨ 3 ขั้นตอนง่ายๆ ในการเพลิดเพลิน ! 🍚🌸

1. เริ่มต้นจากทานเครื่องเคียงประเภทที่แห้งก่อน (เช่น ลูกกะปิ)
2. ตักข้าวที่หอมด้วยกลิ่นมะลิ
3. ซดน้ำข้าวแช่กลิ่นมะลิตามเข้าไปเพื่อเพิ่มความสดชื่น


#กรมส่งเสริมการค้าระหว่างประเทศ


อ้างอิง
- https://guide.michelin.com/th/en/article/features/here-are-local-dishes-inspired-by-summer-rain-and-winter-of-thailand
- https://guide.michelin.com/th/en/article/dining-in/recipe-khao-chae-and-chill
-https://www.wongnai.com/food-tips/kao-chae-summer-food

13/04/2024

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09/04/2024

The Thailand Foundation and Bunditpatanasilpa Institute are proud to present “Wiphitsilpa”,
a comprehensive book where you can learn about the great variety of dances and dramas
of Thailand, from traditional classical dances of the Royal Court and folk dances from different regions of Thailand to creative contemporary performing arts.

Wiphitsilpa is now available in e-book format on the Thailand Foundation website: https://www.thailandfoundation.or.th/culture_heritage/wiphitsilpa/

Make sure to check it out!

21/03/2024

Thailand is Asia’s largest exporter of ice cream and the world’s fourth largest, after the European Union, the United States and the UK. Last year the value of ice cream exported from Thailand reached US$148.21 million, or 5.1 billion baht, representing an increase of 7.3% year on year.

Read morem at https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-is-asias-leading-ice-cream-exporter/

20/03/2024

Rhythms of the Kingdom: Exploring Thailand’s Dance Heritage

“The human body is a vessel through which culture is created and passed on. Dance, as a direct expression of the body, is a raw and powerful way to reveal the story of who we are.” - Tayud Mongkolrat, Editor-in-Chief, Thailand Foundation

Join as we explore and the different styles throughout the regions of Thailand: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/rhythms-of-the-kingdom-exploring-thailands-dance-heritage

🤝: Thailand Foundation, สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนศิลป์

“The human body is a vessel through which culture is created and passed on. Dance, as a direct expression of the body, is a raw and powerful way to reveal the story of who we are.” - Tayud Mongkolrat, Editor-in-Chief, Thailand Foundation

Join as we explore and the different styles throughout the regions of Thailand: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/rhythms-of-the-kingdom-exploring-thailands-dance-heritage

🤝: Thailand Foundation, สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนศิลป์

01/03/2024

Mango and sticky rice is not the only famous Thai dessert. The dessert called ‘Kanom Krok’ (ขนมครก) has recently been voted as 4th best pancake in the world by TasteAtlas on February 5, 2024🏆

🥥Kanom Krok or Thai-style coconut pancakes are served in small round pieces. The dessert is a combination of rice flour, sugar, and coconut milk baked in iron pans. It has 2-layered textures; crispy bottom layer and creamy filling. To make the dessert more delicious, you can add spring onions, corn, or coconut on top as well.

Similar dishes can also be found in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, South India, and Indonesia.



Source: https://www.tasteatlas.com/best-rated-pancakes-in-the-world

25/02/2024

20/02/2024

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Khon Kaen, and Yala have officially joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).

16/02/2024

🇹🇭 THAILAND EVENT: The International Kite Festival is taking place on the beach in front of Central Pattaya from 22-26 February 2024. There are kite shows from France, Colombia, and Germany.

📷 Photos by TAT Pattaya
FB : TATNews.org



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13/02/2024

Spicing up Valentine’s Day with a Thai twist! 💝🌼

Swipe right to dive deeper into the world of edible Thai flowers, perfect for adding a touch of romance to your dishes and desserts.

Learn more about these flowers that go beyond aesthetics with : https://www.thailandnow.in.th/life-society/floral-flavors-a-celebration-of-edible-flowers-in-thailand

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Explore the world of Thai edible flowers, diving into their culinary uses & health benefits and distinguishing the edible from the inedible.

12/02/2024

Ed Sheeran is in Bangkok and ready for his two shows in the Thai capital this weekend - He’s been spotted having some food with celebrity chefs Jay Fai and Gaggan Anand!

12/02/2024

27/01/2024

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2024

Since the 1970s, the three-day-long Chiang Mai Flower Festival has been held on the first weekend of February to celebrate the end of the cool season in Thailand.

Though the Chiang Mai Flower Festival is celebrated throughout Chiang Mail, the main festivities are centered around Buak Hat Park. The Festival consists of a vibrant parade of cars and floats adorned in flowers, street vendors selling food and plants, and live dance and music performances throughout Chiang Mai. There is even a newly crowned Chiang Mai Festival Queen crowned each year!

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27/01/2024

📣 Calling all Creative Thinkers and Design Lovers 📣 Bangkok Design Week is BACK! This year, is taking place under the theme of “Livable Scape: The More People Act, the Better the City.”

💡 500+ Design Programs (markets, showcases, workshops, tours, and more!)
🗺️ 15 Creative Districts across Bangkok
📅 January 27th to February 4th, 2024

🔗 Get into the mindset of livable design and learn more at : https://www.thailandnow.in.th/event/bangkok-design-week

17/01/2024

Bo Sang Umbrella Festival 2024

Immerse yourself in the colors of Bo Sang! 🌈☂️

As a Creative City of Arts and Crafts, Chiang Mai is no stranger to colorful events like the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival. Highlights include:
☂️ Parasol-making workshop
🏘️ Sankampaeng village handicrafts
🚴‍♀️ Bo Sang beauty pageant cycling parade

🔗 Find out more about this beautiful celebration: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/event/bo-sang-umbrella-festival

12/01/2024

Hey families! Let's make this Thai Children's Day unforgettable! 🇹🇭🧒

Bring your little ones and join the festivities:
🎈 “The Little Sea Guardian” by 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺
🎈 “NASAPA Land: Guardians of the World” by 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲
🎈 “BACC Kid’s Tours” by the 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲
🎈 “Thai Youth with Volunteer Heart” by the 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
🎈 “Bangkok Children’s Day” by the 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶-𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

Don't miss out on the joy and excitement! 🔗 Find kid-friendly fun at : https://www.thailandnow.in.th/event/thai-childrens-day

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What’s going on in ? 🎨☕✨

Digital nomads and creative professionals can’t get enough of Chiang Mai and there’s no shortage of reasons why.

🔗 Get the lay of the land with ’s guide into Chiang Mai’s creative ecosystem: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/country-facts/find-your-tribe-why-creators-flock-to-chiang-mai

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Get the cultural context of Chiang Mai, major events worth checking out, and the spaces that are drawing thousands of creative professionals.