Phuket's well-known Walking Street market has been chosen by the Health Department as the top site for their 'Street Food Good Health from Local to Global' scheme. The goal is to boost the faith of tourists and attract them all year round.

 

Dr. Atthaphon Kaewsamrit, Deputy Director-General of the Health Department, and Dr. Kusak Kukiattikoon, the head of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), kicked off this scheme on June 30. They were joined by Suthida Utaphan from the Food and Water Sanitation Bureau, Phuket Town's Deputy Mayor Supachoke Laongphet, as well as representatives from the local tourism authority, the tourism department, and community enterprise groups.

 

Dr Atthaphon spoke about the increasing trend of street food, also known as sidewalk food locally, particularly among international tourists for its ease of access, convenience, and taste.

 

As part of assuring clean and safe Thai street food, the Health Department has given the responsibility to the Food and Water Sanitation Bureau of setting and improving the standards under the SAN & SAN Plus guidelines. According to Dr Atthaphon, the scheme aims to enhance consumers trust in the cleanliness, safety, quality, and service of Thai street food, thus pulling in both local and international tourists.

 

 

Furthermore, the 'Street Food Good Health from Local to Global' scheme also aims to improve the street food experience in Phuket, providing a standard for other areas to follow.

 

Dr Atthaphon stressed that to make street food meet the SAN & SAN Plus standards, cooperation from all areas is crucial. Suthida reiterated the bureau's commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and standard food stores, boosting consumer trust in the food quality.

 

The primary aim of this initiative is to ensure that Phuket's street food is not only delicious but also meets high standards of cleanliness and safety, thus increasing its attraction to tourists worldwide.

 

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-- 2024-07-01

 

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Interesting take on nutrition 

25 minutes ago, Snackbar said:

Interesting take on nutrition 

Clam chowder.. ?

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

high standards of cleanliness and safety

The only times I ever had tummy upsets was when we lived in BKK for a year or so a decade ago. With the sewers you can smell just a metre beneath the street, and occasional large rats scurrying around, I eventually made the connection and stopped eating street food in Bangers.

 

Never had a problem since then, including with street food here in Isaan.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Clam chowder.. ?

cleanliness and safety..two words Ive not seen for a while.