Ribbon cutting ceremony led by Ambassador Tull Traisorat, Mayor Abby Binay, DENR Sec. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, DOT Sec. Maria Christina Frasco, DOLE Sec. Bienvenido Laguesma, Ayala Land's Sharon Vital and Getty Granada, and Apostolic Nuncio Rev. Charles John Brown Embassy of the Holy See.
To mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the Philippines, the Royal Thai Embassy, in partnership with the City Government of Makati, San Lorenzo Barangay, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Ayala Land, hosted and organized the Thailand-Philippines Street Food Festival held last April 6 to 7, 2024, along Rada Thailand Street in Makati.
In attendance were H.E. Ambassador Marykay Carlson of the US Embassy, DFA Usec for Bilateral Relations And Asean Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Cong. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco, and Makati Rep. Luis Campo
Thailand Ambassador H.E. Tull Traisorat, together with Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, led the opening of the festival, alongside DENR Sec. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, DOT Sec. Maria Christina Frasco, DOLE Sec. Bienvenido Laguesma, Ayala Land's Sharon Vital and Getty Granada, and Most Rev. Charles Brown III from the Embassy of the Holy See. The festival was also graced by the presence of Cong. Luis Campos, members of the diplomatic corps, and Makati City councilors and department heads.
Retired US diplomat officer Aubrey Carlson and Ambassador Tull TraisoratH.E. Ambassador Marielle Geraedts, Embassy of the Netherlands with spouse Pieter ten BoschAmbassador Delia Domingo-AlbertAnna Sobrepena with Stanley Ng, president and COO of Philippine AirlinesAmbassador of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, H.E. Nicolas Brühl with his wife Dr. Denise Brühl
The festival highlighted a blend of flavors from diverse Thai and Filipino food vendors, alongside cultural performances. The event not only celebrated shared culinary heritage but also highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations.
Ambassador Marielle Geraedts, Mayor Abby Binay, and Philippines' special envoy to the UNICEF Monica Louise "Nikki" Prieto TeodoroAmbassador Nicolas Brühl of the Swiss Confederation to the Republic of the Philippines, Ambassador William John Carlos of the Embassy of Ireland, Dr. Denise Brühl, Mme. Irene Carlos, Maribeth Diaz, and Erika Rapinan
It was the perfect time to explore and taste the authentic local street food from Thailand and the Philippines. The festival was a celebration of the rich tapestry of cultures and indulgence in a symphony of tastes and aromas that transported the crowd from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the familiar markets of Manila.
Executive Sous Chef of Dusit Thani Manila Gregg GalangRoyal Thai Embassy, Manila Witsarut Piyavongsomboon First Secretary (Information and Protocol) and Gerald John GuillemoMalaysian Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, MB’s Badette Cunanan, and Indonesia Ambassador Agus WidjojoThe crowd visiting food stalls and booths at the festival.
Some food offerings:
Chicken PandanPad ThaiGrilled Chicken with Sticky RiceMango Sticky Rice
