A true taste of Thailand: The annual tourism fair returns to Lumpini Park tomorrow for a five-day run

[Jonathan Fairfield]

A true taste of Thailand: The annual tourism fair returns to Lumpini Park tomorrow for a five-day run

 

THE 2017 edition of the Thailand Tourism Festival, which gets underway tomorrow, promises to be bigger and better than in previous years with plenty more activities, additional zones and lots of delicious dishes up for grabs.

 

“Thailand has so much to offer visitors and domestic tourists, and we want this year’s Thailand Tourism Festival to showcase the unique local experiences and attractions found in all parts of the nation. By visiting Lumpini Park, visitors can enjoy local cuisine and experience the culture unique to all five regions before they choose where to travel. They can also enjoy live music, cultural shows, lucky draws, and a wonderful holiday atmosphere with the best of Thailand on show in the heart of Bangkok,” says Yuthasak Supasorn, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

 

“Every year, we choose a highlight and as the fair coincides with Chinese New Year, we have chosen to organise the offering of ‘jatu pajjai’, the four necessities of Buddhist monks. Alms giving will be held every day throughout the fair starting at 7am. On the first day, we will offer 108 ‘jatu pajjai’ sets to 88 monks who will give sermons,” he says.

 

The festival is divided into 10 zones focusing on the five regions of Thailand as well as demonstrations of local culture and cuisine.

 

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