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'Colours of Thai Cuisines' re-launched

FE Report | Tuesday, 26 August 2008


Chalermpol Thanchitt, Ambassador of Thailand to the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Stephane Masse, General Manager of Westin Dhaka Monday jointly announced the re-launching of Thai Food Festival "Colours of Thai Cuisines".

The festival will continue until August 31 at Taste restaurant. This festival will showcase the authentic and modern Thai cuisine as well as cultural performance.

Mr. Chalermpol Thanchitt said "The Colours of Thai Cuisines is third in the series of Thai food festival jointly organized by the Royal Thai Embassy and the Westin Dhaka, our long-term partner. This event comes in such an auspicious time since we are celebrating the 36th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Bangladesh and Thailand.

The Royal Thai Embassy will organize a seminar on 'Bangladesh - Thailand: Potentials from Partnership' here at the Westin Dhaka on 31 August 2008, along with many other activities. Renowned guru of Thai cuisines like Ms. Wandee Na Songkla will remain present on the occasion.

"I am also delighted to see many partners joining us in celebrating the 36 years of our bilateral ties. Apart from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., Phyathai Hospital, Thai Airways International, I am pleased to announce that the Westin Spa, which is a joint venture between the Westin Dhaka Hotel and the Prince Beauty Spa in Thailand, will also offer 20 per cent discount for all the guests during this week of celebration until 31 August 2008.", he continued.

"From South East Asia Thai cuisines have conquered the whole world. The cuisines are indeed very popular in Bangladesh as well. The diners will have the opportunity to feed their body and nourish their soul with authentic yet modern Thai cuisines during the weeklong festival here at the Westin Dhaka. We are delighted to be associated with such an event presenting the "Colours of Thai Cuisine" said Mr. Masse.

The Food Festival is jointly arranged by The Westin Dhaka and The Royal Thai Embassy in association with Thai Foreign Ministry and Tourism Authority of Thailand, where Channel-I is the media partner.