webfact Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - Chiang Mai province is preparing to host its inaugural halal food festival next month, with the aim of enticing Muslim tourists from the Middle East. The festival, themed "Unseen Chiang Mai," will feature halal delicacies from all four regions of the country. The halal food festival will also serve as a precursor to Chiang Mai’s international food festival, scheduled for July and August. These months were strategically chosen to align with the period when a significant number of Middle East tourists visit Chiang Mai. The city hopes to appeal to these high-spending visitors known for their long stays in Thailand. Chiang Mai Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn expressed his confidence that the halal food festival will become an annual event on Chiang Mai’s tourism calendar. Meanwhile, Supamitr Kijjapipat, President of the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association, anticipates that the festival, which will feature over 20 halal-certified restaurants, will stimulate the local economy and attract both Thai and foreign tourists. In addition to the food festival, Chiang Mai is actively promoting various destinations, including Chiang Dao, Mae On, Wiang Haeng, Mae Cham, and Mae Kwang, under the "Unseen Chiang Mai" theme from July to September. The governor emphasized that promotional activities will showcase the region’s lush natural surroundings during the wet season, as well as its diverse local culture, traditions, and ethnic groups. by Krajangwit Johjit Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230615111639083 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-06-15 - 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Long way to come for some food ... but I am here and will be there ,for a kebab ... regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo18 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: Meanwhile, Supamitr Kijjapipat, President of the Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association, anticipates that the festival, which will feature over 20 halal-certified restaurants, will stimulate the local economy and attract both Thai and foreign tourists They are sure that they really want what they are bargain for with an increase of muslim tourists??? In Sweden we have seen the consequenses of that..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: Chiang Mai province is preparing to host its inaugural halal food festival next month, with the aim of enticing Muslim tourists from the Middle East I wonder if they've tried smoked goat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwakvfr Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Ok great idea. So no pork or anything with pork or pork oil. Also, some fermented foods could be a No Go because sometimes fermentation could result in Alcohol. I was in Japan some years ago and a group from an undisclosed country west of KSA got really upset because they could taste soy sauce? I said "What the Heck"? The angry guests said soy sauce contains alcohol because it is fermented. I never knew that. As the saying goes "might not be worth the trouble"? Of course a Chang or Singha with dinner would out of the question (unless nobody is watching). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfill Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, glegolo18 said: They are sure that they really want what they are bargain for with an increase of muslim tourists??? In Sweden we have seen the consequenses of that..... Did it cause many outbreaks of racism and bigotry? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 While they're at it, why don't they torture animals with electricity in public? That should be über-halal. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunJam Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 1:27 AM, mrfill said: Did it cause many outbreaks of racism and bigotry? What does aggressive behavior and women beaters have to do with racism and bigotry? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo18 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 3:27 PM, mrfill said: Did it cause many outbreaks of racism and bigotry? Y E S it did and it D O E S........ From the muslim side...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 11:40 AM, webfact said: Chiang Mai province is preparing to host its inaugural halal food festival next month, with the aim of enticing Muslim tourists from the Middle East. The festival, themed "Unseen Chiang Mai," will feature halal delicacies from all four regions of the country. What country ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 2:28 PM, hotchilli said: I wonder if they've tried smoked goat? Define 'tried'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Define 'tried'? Spitroasted is common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Just look at the peace and quiet in the south of Thailand... and just say NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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