BANGKOK, July 2 - A government spokesman revealed that the Prime Minister is pleased that "Thai-style steamed fish in Tom Yum" has been selected as one of the dishes served at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. This is an opportunity to promote Thai food culture to be more well-known.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Pluem Thai food Has been selected as one of the dishes served at the 19th Asian Games between 23 September - 8 October 2023 in Hangzhou, China, believing it will be an opportunity to spread the cultural heritage of "Thai food". To be known to more countries
Spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Thailand published through Facebook that “Thai Tom Yum Steamed Fish” has been selected as one of the dishes served at the 2023 Asian Games, which will be held from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Tom Yum menu is a popular choice for tourists. It is also known and favorite of people all over the world especially in China that has been popular and widely sold both in Thai restaurants in China And in the form of ready-made condiments for making Thai Tom Yum, it is also sold in China.
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office also added that Choosing a steamed fish menu in Thai style Because Chinese people know Thai Tom Yum Kung very well. by Thai restaurant Including other restaurants that are not directly Thai restaurants, wanting to create new menus, therefore applying Tom Yum seasonings and flavors to other menus, such as the steamed fish menu that Chinese people like to eat, using Tom Yum ingredients to make a soup topped. Also selected as such, China's main media, such as the China Media Group (CMG) news agency, have also presented this story, stating that this Thai menu is a popular menu for people around the world. and tom yum is considered a unique dish of Thailand.
“The Prime Minister is delighted that Thai food has been recognized on the international stage once again. Encourage relevant agencies to accelerate the promotion of Thai food culture continuously. including pushing And encourage Thai entrepreneurs to focus on standards, raw materials, tastes, prices in order to maintain consumer confidence, as well as support the extension of Thai food to the food trend of the future (Future Foods) and push for cooperation. systematically from food production operators and related business operators,” Mr. Anucha said.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency