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Festivals in Thailand 2012

The colourful festivals of Songkran and Loy Krathong are well-known to tourists. However, Thailand has many more unique festivals that are not always found in guide books. Please contact us with news about your event.

International TASTE: 22-24 July 2011



The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing International TASTE 2010 Amazing Thailand to boost the country’s tourism and economy. The event will be held on 22-24 July 2011 at Siam Paragon with several booths of Thai and international foods. Food exhibition will be displayed to highlight difference and similarity of each country’s food and their backgrounds. Participants can join various activities to learn about diverse cultures through cooking under the idea of 'culture mix'. Famous chefs together with actors/actresses and celebrities will demonstrate dishes and entertain audiences at the three-day event.

FRIDAY 22 JULY 2011
11.00 Booth open
12.00 Live music on stage
13.00 Game & Activities on stage -1
15.00 Rehearsal of opening ceremony
17.00 Opening ceremony
18.00 Cooking Competition : Celebrity chef
VS TV star
18.30 Live music from Coke Music Award
19.00 Game & Activities on stage -2
20.00 Music from DJ
20.30 Lucky draw
21.00 End

SATURDAY 23 JULY 2011
11.00 Booth open
12.00 Live music on stage
13.00 Game & Activities on stage -1
15.00 Live music from Coke Music Award
16.00 Cooking Competition : Celebrity chef
VS TV star
17.00 Game & Activities on stage -2
18.00 International Cooking show
By Arirang Korean Restaurant
19.00 Game & Activities on stage -3
20.00 Music from DJ
20.30 Lucky draw
21.00 End

SUNDAY 24 JULY 2011
11.00 Booth open
12.00 Live music from Coke Music Award
13.00 Game & Activities on stage -1
15.00 Live music on stage
16.00 Mixologist mock tails show
17.00 Game & Activities on stage -2
18.00 Cooking Competition : Celebrity chef
VS TV star
19.00 Game & Activities on stage -3
20.00 Music from DJ
20.30 Lucky draw
21.00 End

 






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