Chanthaburi Province – On May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the Ministry of Culture, through the Department of Cultural Promotion, held a meeting to follow up on the progress of an important project (Thailand Best Local Food) under the topic “The Lost Taste” for the 2025 fiscal year. Mr. Issara Riwtrakulpaiboon, Director of the Cultural Network Affairs Division, chaired the meeting via Zoom Meeting, with cultural office officials from across the country participating, including representatives from the Chanthaburi Provincial Cultural Office, led by Miss Sunisa Ngamsom, Cultural Academic Officer, Professional Level, and Miss Wachiraporn Chinnak, Cultural Academic Officer, Practitioner Level.
This meeting is considered a significant step in driving and promoting Chanthaburi local food to be widely known at the national level, and to elevate it to become a highlight of Gastronomy Tourism, which aligns with the province’s outstanding potential for quality ingredients and unique food culture.
Chanthaburi: A Hub of Exquisite Ingredients and the Charm of “The Lost Taste”
Chanthaburi Province is well-known as a source of excellent quality tropical fruits, fresh seafood, and various herbs, which form the essential foundation of Chanthaburi local cuisine with its unique flavors, inherited from ancient times. The “The lost taste” project therefore focuses on discovering, preserving, and promoting local foods and ingredients that might be fading with time, to bring them back to create value and added worth for the community.
Chanthaburi Gastronomy: More Than Just Food, It’s a Cultural Experience
The term Gastronomy encompasses more than just the taste of food; it also includes history, culture, and the stories behind ingredients and culinary preparation. Promoting Chanthaburi Gastronomy is thus a presentation of local identity through food, which will attract tourists seeking a genuine and deeper experience than general tourism.
Thailand Best Local Food: An Important Platform for Elevating Local Cuisine
The Thailand Best Local Food project is a crucial mechanism for supporting and promoting local food nationwide by selecting and publicizing quality food with interesting stories. Chanthaburi’s active participation in this project is an excellent opportunity to showcase the potential of Chanthaburi local food to a wider audience.
Gastronomy Tourism: A New Opportunity for Chanthaburi
Integrating Chanthaburi local food with tourism will not only generate income for local entrepreneurs but also foster pride in their own food culture and preserve local wisdom for future generations. Tourists visiting Chanthaburi will experience something unique, from visiting ingredient sources and learning traditional cooking methods to tasting dishes prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The Next Step for “The Lost Taste” in Chanthaburi
This follow-up meeting demonstrates the commitment of all sectors to driving the “The lost taste” project in Chanthaburi Province. Collaboration between government, private sector, and communities will be a vital force in discovering and reviving the lost taste to become popular once again, and strengthening the grassroots economy through gastronomy tourism.
Chanthaburi Province is ready to open its doors to tourists who love flavors and culture, to experience the charm of Chanthaburi local food and discover the impressive stories behind every dish. “The lost taste” is about to bring new joy and memories to everyone who visits.
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