Satun, one of Thailand’s five southernmost provinces, is noted for not only tourist destinations but also native food. It is organizing a major food festival, as a way of helping promote local tourism. Organized jointly by the Satun Municipality, the Satun Public Health Office, and local restaurant operators, the 10-day food festival, the 10th of its kind, takes place in Mueang district from 26 August to 4 September 2011. Apart from stimulating the local economy, the event also reflects cultural diversity in Satun, with a harmonious mixture of Buddhist Thai and Muslim Thai cultures. There will be 80-100 booths with delicious food to be offered to visitors. Also joining the festival are nearby provinces, such as Phatthalung and Surat Thani, which will bring in their delicacies. Another objective is in response to the “Clean Food, Good Taste” campaign.
Source: Foreign Office, The Government Public Relations Department