The Royal Thai Embassy in Manama in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Gulf Air, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thallasa Sea& Spa, and ITL World, organized the Thai Week 2016 under the main theme ‘‘The Amazing Tastes of Thailand Fest 2016’ from 5-11 September 2016 at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thallasa Sea& Spa. Throughout the Thai Food Festival, Bahrain residents and visitors will have the opportunity to avail several discounts and promotions from all participating Thai restaurants nationwide.  

            On 5 September, the launching event was held at Sofitel Bahrain with exclusive 250 invitees. The guests enjoyed the showcase of special dishes from 12 participating Thai restaurants, namely, Aroy Dee, Erawan, Thailand Gate, Banana Leaf, Thai Express, Chompunuch, Asia Classic, Mawthai, Honey, Shada, Wang Thai, and Pong Thai, under Loy Krathong Festival ambience where the guests learned and observed ‘Krathong’ making demonstration. Guests also entertained by live performances from Sbun-nga, a well-known performance troupe from Chiangmai, Thailand,and a live Bahraini Celebrities Cooking Competition, and Thai massage from Shada Salon and Ann’s Spa.