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Thai sugar producer KSL faces 15% output drop, eyes low-GI product growth Photo Courtesy of KSL's official website Thailand’s third-largest sugar producer, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry (KSL), anticipates a decline of 10 to 15% in sugar cane output, down to 5 million tonnes, for its factories in the 2023 to 2024 crop year due to drought. In comparison, the 2022 to 2023 crop year yielded 6.4 million tonnes of sugar cane. Despite the reduction in sugar cane production, KSL remains optimistic about the industry’s future. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298143-thai-sugar-producer-ksl-faces-15-output-drop-eyes-low-gi-product-growth/

Thailand’s third-largest sugar producer, Khon Kaen Sugar Industry (KSL), anticipates a decline of 10 to 15% in sugar cane output, down to 5 million tonnes, for its factories in the 2023 to 2024 crop year due to drought. In comparison, the 2022 to 2023 crop year yielded 6.4 million tonnes of sugar cane. Despite the reduction in sugar cane production, KSL remains optimistic about the industry’s future. Chalush Chinthammit, KSL’s president, highlighted that “sugar prices in the global market remain high at around 22 cents a pound, which will be good for the sugar industry.” The company predicts that Thai sugar cane production in the 2023 to 2024 crop year will total 80 million tonnes, falling short of the previous target of 100 to 105 million tonnes. KSL expects its revenue to increase by 20% this year, up from 16.6 billion baht in the previous year, driven by the sales of a new low-glycaemic index (GI) sugar product under Kane’s brand. Developed in partnership with Singapore-based Nutrition Innovation Co, the low-GI sugar is suitable for customers seeking to control their blood sugar levels. GI is a rating system that measures how quickly food containing carbohydrates and sugar affects blood sugar levels when consumed. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo Courtesy of KSL's official website Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thai-sugar-producer-ksl-faces-15-output-drop-eyes-low-gi-product-growth -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Travel agency owner arrested for defrauding customers of 4m baht in European tour deposits Picture courtesy of การเมือง-ชุมชน Facebook Police apprehend a travel agency owner accused of defrauding customers out of 4 million baht (US$ 115,495) in deposit money for European tours. The suspect, 47 year old Supachoke, was arrested in front of his Thonburi accommodation after a considerable number of victims filed complaints. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298142-travel-agency-owner-arrested-for-defrauding-customers-of-4m-baht-in-european-tour-deposits/

Police apprehend a travel agency owner accused of defrauding customers out of 4 million baht (US$ 115,495) in deposit money for European tours. The suspect, 47 year old Supachoke, was arrested in front of his Thonburi accommodation after a considerable number of victims filed complaints. Yesterday, in response to several complaints, officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) arrested Supachoke on charges of collaboration in fraud, inducing false information into a computer system, and causing damage to the tourism industry. The arrest took place in front of Bupa Phra Ram in Thonburi, Bangkok. The complaints were lodged by multiple victims who had deposited money with the travel agency owned by Supachoke for the purchase of European tour packages. After making the payments, they found themselves unable to embark on the planned tours, resulting in a total loss of more than 4 million baht, reported Khaosod. Upon receiving the complaints, CPPD officials gathered evidence and obtained an arrest warrant. It was subsequently discovered that Supachoke was on his way to give testimony in a similar case filed at Bupa Phra Ram police station. Officers then proceeded to arrest him at the location. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of การเมือง-ชุมชน Facebook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/travel-agency-owner-arrested-for-defrauding-customers-of-4-million-baht-in-european-tour-deposits -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Illegal drug bust: RTP arrest foreign duo and local ladies in Thailand cross-border narcotics scheme Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง Royal Thai Police officers yesterday arrested two foreign men and two Thai women for supplying illegal life-threatening drugs at home and abroad. The illegal products worth 6 million baht were confiscated. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298141-illegal-drug-bust-rtp-arrest-foreign-duo-and-local-ladies-in-thailand-cross-border-narcotics-scheme/

Royal Thai Police officers yesterday arrested two foreign men and two Thai women for supplying illegal life-threatening drugs at home and abroad. The illegal products worth 6 million baht were confiscated. The investigation into the illegal drugs in Thailand was conducted following a tip-off of a 33 year old Kazakhstani woman named Gaukhar Kussainova who illegally supplied dangerous weight loss drugs to people in Malaysia. The drug trafficker is also known as Maria Kim among her distributors. Kussainova lured people in Malaysia to use her drugs after a strong advertising campaign promoting their effectiveness in weight loss on several social media platforms. According to ThaiRath, the weight loss drugs included a harmful substance called Sibutramine. The chemical substance affects the central nervous system which stops users from feeling hungry. Thai officers conducted a closer investigation into the drug and discovered it had flooded the China and Thailand markets. Soon after they arrested four suspects including… 26 year old Pakistani man named Shabir Ullah 58 year old Filipino man named Anthony Verde 32 year old Thai woman named Waranya Saengram 30 year old Thai woman named Pornpen Tapianthong. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/illegal-drug-bust-rtp-arrest-foreign-duo-and-local-ladies-in-thailand-cross-border-narcotics-scheme -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Raimon Land unveils 18 billion baht luxury projects amid bolstered high-end market confidence Photo courtesy of Raimon Land's official website Raimon Land Plc, a stock exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed property developer, is confident in the high-end residential market and revealed plans for three new luxury projects worth 18 billion baht in Phuket and Bangkok. Raimon Land plans to launch the projects in the fourth quarter. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298140-raimon-land-unveils-18-billion-baht-luxury-projects-amid-bolstered-high-end-market-confidence/

Raimon Land Plc, a stock exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed property developer, is confident in the high-end residential market and revealed plans for three new luxury projects worth 18 billion baht in Phuket and Bangkok. Raimon Land plans to launch the projects in the fourth quarter. Korn Narongdej, the chief executive, made known that the luxury market proved to be resilient during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. This led the company to shift its focus exclusively towards the luxury segment. The upcoming projects include Rosewood Residences Kamala, a 7 billion baht super-luxury villa development situated on Kamala Beach in Phuket. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will brand the development, with unit prices starting at 600 million baht. Two other luxury segment projects will be launched in the Sukhumvit area, comprising a branded residence condo project and a low-rise housing project. Raimon Land anticipates that these luxury market developments will yield presales of 6.7 billion baht in 2023, compared to 2.24 billion baht in 2022, marking a 6.5% increase from 2021. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo courtesy of Raimon Land's official website Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/raimon-land-unveils-437m-luxury-projects-amid-bolstered-high-end-market-confidence -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Illegal oil transport scandal leads to excise director’s suspension in Thailand Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post A recent internal investigation revealed the involvement of the Excise Department’s Prevention and Suppression Bureau director in a case regarding illegal oil transportation, intercepted by the Highway Police on June 7. The unnamed director’s alleged involvement came to light when he reportedly contacted the Highway Police Department (HPD) in an attempt to secure the release of a detained driver and his tanker, stopped on Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan following suspicions of unlawful oil transport. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298139-illegal-oil-transport-scandal-leads-to-excise-director’s-suspension-in-thailand/

A recent internal investigation revealed the involvement of the Excise Department’s Prevention and Suppression Bureau director in a case regarding illegal oil transportation, intercepted by the Highway Police on June 7. The unnamed director’s alleged involvement came to light when he reportedly contacted the Highway Police Department (HPD) in an attempt to secure the release of a detained driver and his tanker, stopped on Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan following suspicions of unlawful oil transport. The HPD personnel refused to comply with the director’s request. Despite the director’s attempt to speak with Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) commander, who also holds the position of acting HPD commander, Pol. Maj. Gen Jaroonkiat declined. Eaknithi Nithithanprapas, the director-general, ordered an investigation into the matter of illegal oil transportation, aiming for a resolution within seven days from June 7, reported Bangkok Post. The inquiry concluded with the suspension of the director on Tuesday for a serious disciplinary violation, as announced by deputy director-general Kriengkrai Pattanaporn. Moreover, the Excise Department requested additional information from the HPD to assist with any potential prosecutions involving department employees related to the illegal oil scandal case. By Mitch Connor Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/excise-director-suspended-amid-illegal-oil-transport-scandal-in-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Pattaya theft: Thieves nab 13,000 baht from water vending machine Photo via The Pattaya News In Pattaya, two thieves successfully managed to nab 13,000 baht from a drinking water vending machine in front of a grocery store. The theft, which took place within the Nong Prue sub-district of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, was caught on CCTV in the early hours of June 10. The suspects arrived at the scene on a motorbike, quickly opened the machine, and escaped with the money. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298138-pattaya-theft-thieves-nab-13000-baht-from-water-vending-machine/

In Pattaya, two thieves successfully managed to nab 13,000 baht from a drinking water vending machine in front of a grocery store. The theft, which took place within the Nong Prue sub-district of Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, was caught on CCTV in the early hours of June 10. The suspects arrived at the scene on a motorbike, quickly opened the machine, and escaped with the money. The water vending machine belongs to 54 year old Sittichai Chualee. Upon discovering the theft, he promptly filed a report at the Huay Yai Police Station. In an interview with The Pattaya News, Sittichai recounted the incident and explained how the thieves had managed to pry open his vending machine, taking the 13,000 baht contained inside within a mere two minutes. They then made a swift getaway on their motorcycle. Sittichai mentioned that his water machine experiences steady usage throughout the night, leading him to leave the money stored inside. It was not until the following morning that he noticed something was off when the padlock on the machine appeared to have been tampered with. By Top Caption: Photo via The Pattaya News Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/thieves-steal-13000-baht-from-pattaya-water-vending-machine -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Young student loses savings in iPad scam, Bangkok woman arrested Picture courtesy of Cop Hero Thailand Magazine Facebook Police apprehended Nirisara, a 23 year old ‘money mule’ operating a scam that targeted a 16 year old student from Phichit, who lost her entire savings while trying to purchase an iPad for her studies. The Criminal Investigation Division officers, working closely with PCT Unit 5, arrested Nirisara in Bangkok’s Khlong Tan area after an intense investigation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298137-young-student-loses-savings-in-ipad-scam-bangkok-woman-arrested/

Police apprehended Nirisara, a 23 year old ‘money mule’ operating a scam that targeted a 16 year old student from Phichit, who lost her entire savings while trying to purchase an iPad for her studies. The Criminal Investigation Division officers, working closely with PCT Unit 5, arrested Nirisara in Bangkok’s Khlong Tan area after an intense investigation. The scam began when the 16 year old victim saw an offer for an iPad at only 990 baht (US$29) online, and was duped into transferring 6,495 baht (US$187) to the scammer in hopes of receiving the device and ultimately recovering the money spent. She was devastated and sought help online, which garnered the attention of many sympathetic viewers and authorities. Upon investigation, it was found the scam was part of a larger fraud operation involving call centres with offices set up in neighbouring countries, Khaosod reported. “I want to warn the offenders that opening a ‘money mule’ account is the cause of a fraud or call centre gang. In this case, the scammer had a dark heart, causing a student to lose all her savings,” said Pathum Thani Police Commander, Lt. Col. Theeradech Thammasuthee. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of Cop Hero Thailand Magazine Facebook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/young-student-loses-savings-in-ipad-scam-bangkok-woman-arrested-for-money-mule-operations -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Comeback craftsman: Skilled artisan nails triumphant return after amputation PHOTO: Facebook/Digital Door Lock The heartwarming story of a skilled craftsman who suffered a severe leg injury in a life-threatening accident has emerged as he made a successful return to work after a two-year hiatus. The Thai man’s remarkable comeback has been made possible due to the unwavering support of his employer and the customers who have applauded the company’s compassionate approach. The touching tale was recently shared on the Facebook page of Digital Door Lock, a renowned door installation company in Rama IX, Bangkok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298136-comeback-craftsman-skilled-artisan-nails-triumphant-return-after-amputation/

The heartwarming story of a skilled craftsman who suffered a severe leg injury in a life-threatening accident has emerged as he made a successful return to work after a two-year hiatus. The Thai man’s remarkable comeback has been made possible due to the unwavering support of his employer and the customers who have applauded the company’s compassionate approach. The touching tale was recently shared on the Facebook page of Digital Door Lock, a renowned door installation company in Rama IX, Bangkok. One day, the unnamed craftsman, who was an employee of the company, called to inform his boss that he had been hit by a car in Bangkok, but he believed it was not too serious, perhaps just a broken leg. Upon arriving at the hospital, however, the doctor delivered the devastating news that his leg would need to be amputated from the knee down. The company immediately travelled to the hospital to assist and support him through the ordeal, reassuring him that they would take care of all expenses, as well as his family. During the two years he was on leave, the company maintained constant communication with him, reassuring him that he was still part of the team and they were waiting for his return. He laughed and remained positive throughout the ordeal, determined to get back to his normal life. Once able-bodied, the craftsman had to adjust to using crutches and underwent four surgeries to enable the use of a prosthetic leg. By Samantha Rose Caption: PHOTO: Facebook/Digital Door Lock Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/amputee-craftsman-returns-to-work-after-heartwarming-support-from-employer-and-customers -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau have arrested a man in Phuket, who is accused of committing corporate fraud to the tune of 25 million baht. The Phuket Express reports that the man, a former broker, was arrested at a shop in the northern Thalang district. The CIB have named the suspect as 47 year old Mr. Panyawat. It’s understood he previously worked as a broker at an unidentified company in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima. While there, it’s alleged that he forged legal documents and defrauded the firm out of 25 million baht. According to the Phuket Express report, the CIB has declined to name the company while the investigation is ongoing and until all charges against the suspect have been filed. By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Nation TV Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/broker-arrested-in-phuket-charged-with-a-25-million-baht-fraud/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Pattaya Police Raid Club Searching for Drugs, Nothing Illegal Found Pattaya Police launched yet another bar inspection at 1 AM today, June 16th, specifically targeting foreign overstayers and drug users. However, they found nothing amiss. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298134-pattaya-police-raid-club-searching-for-drugs-nothing-illegal-found/

Pattaya Police launched yet another bar inspection at 1 AM today, June 16th, specifically targeting foreign overstayers and drug users. However, they found nothing amiss. Chief of Pattaya Police Pol. Col. Thanapong Phothi assembled over 50 law enforcement officers late at night to conduct a daily inspection of nightspots in the Pattaya area. The main focus of this operation was to make sure that all foreign visitors had valid visas and that nightclub patrons were drug-free, according to Pol. Col. Thanapong. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/16/pattaya-police-raid-club-searching-for-drugs-nothing-illegal-found/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Fire Heavily Damages Warehouse Near Pattaya A fire devastated a large warehouse near Pattaya at 04:30 AM this morning, June 16th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298133-fire-heavily-damages-warehouse-near-pattaya/

A fire devastated a large warehouse near Pattaya at 04:30 AM this morning, June 16th. The incident occurred at a warehouse belonging to Logitem (Thailand) Company Limited, located in the Takhian Tia sub-district of Banglamung district, Chonburi province. A fire unit immediately rushed to the scene of the incident upon receiving the notification. A large fire was found burning inside a warehouse. The firefighters used water cannons to control the blaze and after one hour, the fire was fully extinguished. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries among the workers, who managed to evacuate to safety outside the area. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/16/fire-heavily-damages-warehouse-near-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Pattaya Mayor Orders to Speed Up Roadwork Around Second Road and Soi 15 Buakhao PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches ordered the contractor to speed up the construction of a drainage system around Second Road and Soi 15 Buakhao in order to return the space to the residents. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298132-pattaya-mayor-orders-to-speed-up-roadwork-around-second-road-and-soi-15-buakhao/

Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches ordered the contractor to speed up the construction of a drainage system around Second Road and Soi 15 Buakhao in order to return the space to the residents. Pattaya City started the construction of a drainage system in Soi Kasemsuwan 15 to connect to Pattaya Beach Road. The project included drilling and road surfacing, stretching from the Wat Chaimongkol intersection and extending through Soi 10 on Pattaya Second Road. The project is currently delayed due to complications related to high-voltage underground power lines. By Tanakorn Panyadee Caption: PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/16/pattaya-mayor-orders-to-speed-up-roadwork-around-second-road-and-soi-15-buakhao/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Creativity from Coexistence: How Phuket Inspires Harmony as a City of Gastronomy Crowds of Chinese Taoism devotees and worshipers participating in street procession at Phuket old town for the traditional Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Source: wiratho / Shutterstock.com Recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy, Phuket is well-known for its vast variety of enticing and delicious cuisine. With the southern Thai tourism hub now vying to be chosen to host the 2028 Specialized Expo, it’s important to understand that its rich culinary tapestry is a reflection of an even richer history of multicultural melding and the coming together of different communities both within and beyond Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1298131-creativity-from-coexistence-how-phuket-inspires-harmony-as-a-city-of-gastronomy/

Recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy, Phuket is well-known for its vast variety of enticing and delicious cuisine. With the southern Thai tourism hub now vying to be chosen to host the 2028 Specialized Expo, it’s important to understand that its rich culinary tapestry is a reflection of an even richer history of multicultural melding and the coming together of different communities both within and beyond Thailand. City of gastronomy Encouraged, at the time, by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Phuket in 2012 applied to be a UNESCO Creative City and was named a Creative City of Gastronomy. Phuket’s selection underlined that through its varied mix of cultures, the city was naturally endowed with a wide breadth of dishes drawing on influences spanning Thailand, China, Malaysia, the Muslim world, and even Europe and India. Moreover, the title highlights how modern-day Phuket is a wellspring of new culinary creations borne from its tapestry of cultures and an embracing of change. The City of Gastronomy offers not only dishes with origins from across the world, but unique dining experiences, rare gastronomic sensations, and the never-ending possibilities for new creations. The cultures that comprise Phuket Originally inhabited by seafaring ethnic groups of the Andaman, Phuket’s viability as a port town and rich natural resources have made it the adoptive home of various cultures and races for centuries. Starting in the 15th and 16th centuries, Srivijaya-Tamil Jolha peoples began occupying the area, bringing with them a range of spices from what would today be Indonesia and South Asia. With the coming of the Siritham Nakorn Kingdom in the 17th century, Phuket was given dishes and recipes that still pervade the Thai south to this day. Siamese, or Thai, cuisine would soon follow, with the influence of both the Sukhothai Kingdom and the subsequent Ayutthaya Kingdom, when trade with the Western world also introduced food cultures from further reaches. By the time of the current Rattanakosin period, in which Phuket would come into its own as a province, the island would receive gastronomic traditions from places such as Britain, Portugal, China, and Malaysia. The two latter groups have become particularly indicative of Phuket’s ability to not only embrace different ethnicities but to support their evolution and the birthing of completely new cultures. Chinese immigrants arriving during Phuket’s most recent mining boom assimilated into the city and the region down to Malaysia by marrying ethnically Malay and Thai residents, eventually bringing about the Peranakan or Baba-Nyonya culture responsible for much of the town’s most distinct traditions and gastronomic offerings. Borderless gastronomy A look at Phuket’s favorite local dishes makes its diverse history and readiness to celebrate creativity abundantly clear: Kanom Jeen Phuket Phuket locals prefer starting their day with Kanom Jeen, or rice noodles, served with a variety of fresh vegetables, a boiled egg, fish cakes and an assortment of curries. While the noodles and their accompaniments are found throughout Southeast Asia due to the influence of the Mon people, Phuket’s approach is especially telling of its diversity. The morning menu item is eaten with bold curries featuring ingredients local to the southern region, mixed together for an entire spectrum of flavor ready to satisfy people of any background. O Tao On the streets of Phuket is an item beloved by locals and notably rare beyond the province. O Tao is a Phuket take on the popular Hokkien oyster omelet unique for its creamier texture, versus the omelet’s usually crispy presentation, as well as its use of taro. Usually stir-fried over a charcoal fire for a smoky fragrance, the savory pancake-like dish features small oysters in a batter of eggs, flour, and lard. Huchae Cooling off during the afternoons, Phuketians choose Huchae. This colorful salad is equal parts tart, sweet, savory, and spicy, especially due to the distinct Huchae dressing put over its assembly of lettuce, bean sprouts, water spinach, cucumber, yams, corn, and deep-fried tofu. Crunchy and refreshing, the increasingly rare Huchae salad shares many resemblances to other southern salads that trace their origins back to what is modern-day Pakistan. O-Aew When it comes time for dessert in Phuket, it’s time for O-Aew. A shaved ice treat that has become a local specialty of Phuket, O-Aew is the island’s version of aiyu jelly, a Hokkien sweet that has made it as far as Taiwan. The kind found in Phuket split off with the arrival of people from Penang during the tin mining boom, and definitively local additions have made their way into the now multi-colored dish ever since. Local flavors, global goals The colorful and storied cuisine that draws millions of people to it daily has also uniquely equipped Phuket to be a place of multicultural cooperation, inspiration, and change. Actualizing this, Thailand has proposed that Phuket host the next Specialised Expo — an international event series designed to respond to a precise challenge facing humanity. Titling the proposed event “Expo 2028 Phuket,” the theme of the international function is to be “Future of Life: Living in Harmony, Sharing Prosperity” with the focus to be put on balancing health and wealth, ensuring all lives can thrive and prosper and the environment and nature are restored. Team Thailand has assured it will “create tangible benefits for the global community, especially as a platform for changes and cooperation at the policy level, and in providing inspiration for the new generation.” Importantly, Phuket is to provide a platform for “cooperation in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.” Harmony and progress With its long history of welcoming different ethnicities and cultures and providing them a place to thrive and meld with others, Phuket has been blessed with a unique and diverse array of cuisine. Importantly, the food of Phuket is a testament to its significance in Thailand and the world as a place for harmony and progress, a place where multicultural coexistence leads is fostering the future. By Itiporn Lakarnchua 1st photo caption: Crowds of Chinese Taoism devotees and worshipers participating in street procession at Phuket old town for the traditional Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Source: wiratho / Shutterstock.com 2nd photo caption: Source: Chutima Incharoen / Shutterstock.com 3rd photo caption: Source: Sorayot Chinkanjanarot / Shutterstock.com 4th photo caption: Source: kae_nata / Shutterstock.com Source: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/creativity-from-coexistence-how-phuket-inspires-harmony-as-a-city-of-gastronomy/ -- © Copyright THAILAND NOW 2023-06-16 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.