Almost 20 members of the international diplomatic corps and their spouses, such as Ambassadors of Cambodia, Myanmar and Turkey to Thailand, participated in a Thai cooking demonstration on May 23 at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel organised by the Foreign Office of the Government Public Relations Department (PRD).
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Almost 20 members of the international diplomaticcorps and their spouses, such as Ambassadors of Cambodia, Myanmar and Turkey toThailand, participated in a Thai cooking demonstration on May 23 at theMandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel organised by the Foreign Office of the GovernmentPublic Relations Department (PRD).
The event provided an opportunity for the participants to enjoy the cookingclass and practice the cooking of some popular Thai dishes included Massamancurry, Phat Thai (Pad Thai) noodles, Thung Thong, and Thap Thim Krop dessert.
The event aims to make Thai gastronomy and food culture better known,especially in the international community as well as promoting a favorableimage of Thailand and enhancing relations between the PRD and its internationalorganizational networks.
At this event, PRD Deputy Director-General Dr. Charoon Chaisorn made welcomingremarks to the participants, who were also presented with certificates inrecognition of their participation in the program.
The cooking class selected famous Thai menus including world recognised dishes,to teach the members of the diplomatic corps. Massaman, a coconut-based meatcurry, was described by international news network CNN as the "king ofcurries; it is also in the list of “World’s 50 Best Foods” by CNN, along withPhat Thai. Thung Thong (gold purses or golden bags) is also on the list of"World’s 50 Best Desserts” by CNN International. – NNT/VNA
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At the event (Source: thailand.prd.go.th) 
