Royal Thai Embassy hosts Thai Street Food Festival to celebrate cuisine and culture
‘The festival is part of Thailand's ongoing commitment to introducing authentic Thai food culture to Kuwait. Street food, known for its affordability and rich flavors, represents a significant aspect of daily life in Thailand, offering a glimpse into the country’s culinary traditions.’
By Ricky Laxa
Staff Writer
The Royal Thai Embassy in Kuwait hosted the “Thai Street Food Festival” at its premises, to promote awareness of Thai cuisine and highlight the wide variety of Thai food products available in Kuwait.
The event, held on Sept 28, drew a large audience, including members of the diplomatic community, international organizations, media representatives, and business people.
Mrs. Uraiwan Courtaud, Chargée d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy, presiding over the opening ceremony, underscored the cultural significance of Thai street food and invited those present to participate in live cooking demonstrations and tasting sessions.
Featured dishes included Tom Yum soup, recently recognized as UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.
The festival offered a diverse program of activities, including interactive cooking demonstrations, food tastings, and cultural games highlighting Thai cuisine, tourist destinations, and traditions. Visitors also had the opportunity to explore Thai desserts and street food specialties, experiencing the flavors and cultural heritage of Thailand firsthand.
In collaboration with Lulu Hypermarket, the Embassy showcased a selection of Thai products available in Kuwait, allowing attendees to sample and purchase items that reflect the quality and variety of Thai cuisine.
The Embassy emphasized that the festival is part of its ongoing commitment to introducing authentic Thai food culture to Kuwait. Street food, known for its affordability and rich flavors, represents a significant aspect of daily life in Thailand, offering a glimpse into the country’s culinary traditions.
By bringing Thai cuisine and culture directly to Kuwait, the Embassy hopes to foster greater understanding and appreciation of Thailand’s culinary heritage among residents.
The event also aimed to build trust in Thai food products and encourage their wider adoption in local markets, reinforcing Thailand’s reputation for high-quality, flavorful, and diverse offerings.
Attendees praised the festival for its interactive format, educational elements, and the opportunity to experience the richness of Thai street food culture without leaving Kuwait.
Through initiatives like the Thai Street Food Festival, the Embassy continues to strengthen cultural and culinary ties between Thailand and Kuwait, encouraging cultural exchange and tourism.
The Embassy concluded by inviting all attendees to visit Thailand to explore its food culture and heritage firsthand, emphasizing that street food is not only a culinary delight but a window into the everyday lives and traditions of the Thai people.
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