The Thai Festival-battersea Park=london

[Rinrada]

Battersea Calling...Battersea Calling......

Somebody sent me this so hopefully its true with a welcome back......seems more of a mixture of things rather than just food but from all accounts looks GOOD.....

THE THAI FESTIVAL

British Genius Site, Battersea Park, Wandsworth, London SW11 4NJ

Sunday 27th July 2008

10.00 - 19.00 hrs

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Organised By: Thai-UK Trust (UK Charity Registered No. 1114767)

Unit 9, Slough Interchange Industrial Estate, Whittenham Close, Slough, Berks. SL2 5EP

Tel: 01753 570021 Fax: 01753 534343

CONTACT FOR FULL INFORMATION :-

e.mail: [email protected] ;

[email protected]; [email protected]

------------------------------Press Release -------------------------

London’s most popular Thai event is fast approaching and after missing out in 2007,

this year we are making a bigger and better come back than ever!

The Thai Festival sole aim is to highlight different aspects of Thai life and to introduce “All Thing’s Thai” to the British general public.

Organised by some key personnel from the 2004 team, together with support from the Thai government bodies to promote Thailand.

The Thai Festival will be held on Sunday 27th July 2008 in Battersea Park’s Genius Site, London SW11 4NJ.

This one day spectacular will provide an exciting opportunity for everyone to learn more about Thailand, Thai people and their culture.

Thai restaurants will showcase traditional Thai dishes, prepared on the spot by Thai chefs.

Visitor’s will have the chance to taste a vast range of delectable Thai dishes

from aromatic spicy Thai salads to a variety of curries and from authentic chili dips to mouth watering stir fries.

For the sweeter palate, tempting delicate desserts and exotic fruits will also be available

with on site supermarket stalls supplying all the ingredients needed to prepare a Thai feast at home.

To accompany these mouth watering delights, there are freshly prepared exotic fruit juices

and smoothies along with authentic Thai beers and wines to enjoy.

In addition, Thai handicraft and fruit carving demonstrations will astonish and impress,

lucky dips from charity stalls, glittering performances of Thai national dances,

classical music and martial arts displays will be staged throughout the afternoon

to create an unforgettable authentic atmosphere of Thailand right in the heart of London.

Several Travel Marquees displaying travel brochures and guidance on top tips

and how to secure the best deal to your holiday destinations in Thailand.

Thai Property Marquees will also be joining the event this year

showcasing your dream holiday home. …….… more info to follow …………

Without a doubt, a visit to The Thai Festival is a brilliant day out,

providing entertainment for all the family and is the perfect opportunity

to experience the exotic culture and a taste of Thailand

NB. For any television and radio coverage, permission to enter the park

must be obtained in advance by contacting the above.

Sponsors: The Royal Thai Embassy, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways, Siam Winery, Singha Beer, Etc ……… 1 April 2008

http://www.siamthai.co.uk/

[Rinrada]

NOTE ...UPDATE on ABOVE .......

...suspect a CON.....

I was a bit sussed about this so have checked on both the Wandworths Council Web Site as well as the British Charity Commissioners register and with NO results which leads me to sugggest that this may be a CON...SORRY.....R

[londonthai]

……… 1 April 2008

the previous years it was organised by the association of thai restaurateurs in the uk, the last time I went to their site it was down.

info might not be ready yet on the council website, but there is a telephone number to call - I have just called them, it's singha office

[Rinrada]

UPDATE...on the forthcoming Thai Food Festival....

Sunday 27 July, 2008 - Thai Festival at Battersea Park, London

I was a bit suspec but have been sent quite a number of emails etc and it would appear to definately ON this Year..

From Anglo-Thai Soc (very respectable organisation)

http://www.anglothaisociety.org/ats/events...apName/wicket-1

http://www.batterseapark.org/html/whatson.html

Thai Festival

From 10am to 7pm on Sunday 27th July the Thai Food Festival will run at the British Genius site.

Entrance is £3 with kids under 120cm free.

The celebration of Thai culture and lifestyle will include authentic Thai foods, craft, handmade items, and entertainment.

See you all at the Thai Visa Tent....beer bar ........

[Chaimai]

This link from the Wandsworth.gov site:-

The Thai Festival

British Genius Site, enter via Chelsea Gate

Sunday 27 July 2008

Experience a taste of Thailand! The Thai Festival will be a brilliant day out with entertainent for all the family. The celebration of Thai culture and lifestyle will include authentic Thai foods, craft, handmade items, and entertainment.

10am - 7pm

Entrance £3 on day, free entry for children under 120cm.

For further information call 01753 570021

[Rinrada]

Quick mention that the Battersea Park Thai Food Festival is on Next Sunday if anyone needs reminding....

also received a video of the most recent "do" in Trafalger Square which was really Good and will be repeated next year.(TSQTV...whoever they are ???)..FYI...and I am in it but just walking passed....

http://lsq.tv/red-carpet/videodirectlink-1061.html

Also anyone going to the Bangkok British Chamber of Commerce presentation this Thursday in St James....London...?...

So much to do and so Little time tae dae it in...

[Mossfinn]

Thanks for the info Rin, you fancy a beer or two?

Moss

[Rinrada]

See you there....

[Chaimai]

Can't seem to access the Anglo Thai Society website - anybody else experiencing problems ?

[Boo]

As I remember it from 2006 the enclosure was quite small so once busy not too many place to set up for a picnic without being crammed in. I also remember it pissed down that day too so here hoping for better weather.

[Rinrada]

I took a load of pictures 2 years ago but cant trace them however I found a You Tube Thingy that has a video of some of the dancers at the 2006 event...including the RAIN....

As it happens before the "Fon Toc" downpours we were all having a pretty good one and the beer bars were doing a bomb with lots of good conversation...until about 4-00-pm...mprai. ...just one of those things....

Anyway hope this year goes well and there is a good crowd...will get my Thai Visa Flag out and all of our thousands of members will know where the hootch is...but I aint buying...mai mee stang...

err well maybe one...

incid re the Anglo Thai soc ...I have just tried it via the BBCC site ...and agree it seems to be down.

Will give them a call tomorrow.

PS anyone want to Join...

[Rinrada]

I took a load of pictures 2 years ago but cant trace them however I found a You Tube Thingy that has a video of some of the dancers at the 2006 event...including the RAIN....

As it happens before the "Fon Toc" downpours we were all having a pretty good one and the beer bars were doing a bomb with lots of good conversation...until about 4-00-pm...mprai. ...just one of those things....

Anyway hope this year goes well and there is a good crowd...will get my Thai Visa Flag out and all of our thousands of members will know where the hootch is...but I aint buying...mai mee stang...

err well maybe one...

incid re the Anglo Thai soc ...I have just tried it via the BBCC site ...and agree it seems to be down.

Will give them a call tomorrow.

PS anyone want to Join...

opps forgot..

http://members.bccthai.com/bcct/asp/default.asp

also heard today that the Big Annual London/Phillipino Festival at Lampton Park ..near Heathrow has been cancelled so there might be a few Pinoys pretending that they are Thai for the day next week..Magandang/Sabai Sabai...

[Cobalt60]

I will do my best to get there, enjoyed last years out Guildford way. I will be back to BKK and then KL the week after so it will tune me up nicely

[Rinrada]

Getting quite a lot of emails so should be a good turnout.Even managed to convince some of my work collegues to attend and savour the flavour....see you there ...more the better...

[Rinrada]

Final short comment and Roundup on The Thai Foods Festival at Battersea Park tomorrow.

With all the emails and number of requests about it I almost feel that I am running ...No.. only like everyone an observer...anyway looking GOOD.

Been to a couple of related "dos" this week in "the smoke" including another meet up with the Thai Embassy crowd...awfully awfully nice people including H.E.....but those jokes of his ..&..they are all coming on Sunday.

Also had a heavy session on the Champers with Nigel Cornick (Raimonland) down at the B C of Commerce and with the chaps/chappesses of the Anglo Thai Soc.The Foreign Office and lots of other various organisations involved in LOS.....Nigel thanks for the meet up what a blinder...dear dear ...just recovering....great evening.....

and final bit of good news is that wifee got her free ticket from Thai Airways (Business Class)....complain..it works....

Anyway get down tomorrow should be a Cracker....

I have a load of free Tickets for some of the company beer tents ...So..if...when........Prung Nee na ...

Incid had a slight dissa with TV management .......so this will be my LAST POST....

Best Wishes to all and Chok Dee na Krup...again...

Rinrada

[Mossfinn]

Good Luck Rin,

I actually can't make it tomorrow, but

best for the future.

Moss

[ourmanflint]

Just thought I'd report that I had a great day at the Thai festival, it was hot... 32C! There was lots of great street food at decent prices, first som tam in a year. Lots of Singha beer, lots of pretty Thai girls and their families, and lots of men wandering around in shorts who really shouldn't... lot's of fun spotting the Pattaya vets and their new wives... yes it was just like being back in Bangkok for a few hours.

A jolly good day what!!

[Chaimai]

Just thought I'd report that I had a great day at the Thai festival, it was hot... 32C! There was lots of great street food at decent prices, first som tam in a year. Lots of Singha beer, lots of pretty Thai girls and their families, and lots of men wandering around in shorts who really shouldn't... lot's of fun spotting the Pattaya vets and their new wives... yes it was just like being back in Bangkok for a few hours.

A jolly good day what!!

Could not make it - friends brother in law died.

Nice report, albeit a tad brief - something is always better than nothing.

PS - I have 22 tonnes of Jasmine rice if anyone wants to PM me.

[tw25rw]

I didn't enjoy it much. Took too much patience to buy food because the service was so bad and the queues so chaotic.

Wasn't interested in the shopping or the shows so I left after about 90 mins and had a nice walk around the park.

I actually enjoyed the Trafalgar Sq do better.

[katana]

Some videos I came across from the festival:

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I enjoyed it. Great day out.

[Seapok]

I went to the Festival this year with the wife and I thought it was utter crap!, not many stalls, just the usual brick-a-brack.

Seemed to mostly consist of travel agents trying to sell condo's in Phuket. The fresh produce you could buy was well over priced.

The best thing about it was the weather, we only stayed 45mins cos there really wasn't much to do. Don't think we will be going again next year.

[Boo]

we spent the day there, got a lovely spot under a tree & spent a nice day out with friends & thai food & beer on tap. IMO it isn't really about how many stalls there are rather the atmosphere & location, well it is for us anyway.

[Rinrada]

Bit of Info...25th July 2010

From our friends at I Asia Mag...Latest..This years......

The Thai Festival @ Battersea Park 2010

iSpeak Out Loud! | Tags: i-ASiA Magazine, Thai UK Trust, Thai Festival, Battersea Park, Pantipa

เตรียมพบกับ The Thai Festival @ Battersea Park 2010 วันอาทิตย์ที่ 25 กรกฎาคมนี้ ตั้งแต่เวลา 11.00 – 20.00 น.​ จัดโดย Thai – UK Trust

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will keep updating for our London crowd...

[tigerfish]

last time i went to the thai festival in battersea park. a cat fight broke out between 2 thai birds!

must of been about 5 or 6 years ago.

near the entrance to the paved area. think it was over some fat beer belly falang.

brought a hole new meaning to the phrase muay thai, bit different to the usual thai cultural shows they normally put on.

as luck would have it being a normal english summers day, it pissed down.

[katana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrRoWPHgt64

[Millard]

last time i went to the thai festival in battersea park. a cat fight broke out between 2 thai birds!

must of been about 5 or 6 years ago.

near the entrance to the paved area. think it was over some fat beer belly falang.

brought a hole new meaning to the phrase muay thai, bit different to the usual thai cultural shows they normally put on.

as luck would have it being a normal english summers day, it pissed down.

Sounds like Pattaya.