Exploring Thai Culinary Excellence: The Royal Gala at Mandarin Oriental

Royal celebration honors Thai flavors at the Mandarin Oriental

The Thai SELECT Royal Gala Night will take place on May 28, 2025, at the iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok. Hosted by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), this event aims to showcase Thailand’s culinary excellence. It will be presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi.

Thai SELECT sets new global standards for cuisine

More than just a dinner, this gala highlights the significance of the Thai SELECT certification. This official seal ensures that both restaurants and ready-to-eat products meet strict standards. Every dish bearing this label reflects authentic Thai taste, quality ingredients, and time-honored recipes.

In fact, Thai SELECT serves as a powerful soft power tool. It helps expand the country’s international influence while supporting Thai food businesses around the world.

New Orchid Star ratings recognize excellence

This year, a new four-tier rating system debuts. Named the Orchid Star of Honor, it includes:

• Thai SELECT Three Stars
• Thai SELECT Two Stars
• Thai SELECT One Star
• Thai SELECT Casual

These categories help diners easily recognize excellence in Thai cuisine.

The Five Spirits of Thai Taste take center stage

Themed “The Five Spirits of Thai Taste,” the gala dinner will explore Thailand’s essential flavor dimensions: sour, salty, spicy, creamy, and sweet. Each course is created by a top Thai SELECT-certified restaurant:

• The Awakening Spirit (sour) by Blue Elephant
• The Grounded Spirit (salty) by Amdang Typhoon Group
• The Fiery Spirit (spicy) by R-Haan
• The Soulful Spirit (creamy) by Royal Osha
• The Nostalgic Spirit (sweet) by The Artisans Ayutthaya

Each dish tells a unique story of Thai culinary heritage. As guests enjoy each bite, they journey deeper into the soul of Thai cuisine.

Chef Ethan Bernath brings global insight

Adding international flair, Eitan Bernath—an American celebrity chef and food creator—will appear at the gala. He will join Thai chefs in a live dialogue. Their talk will explore how food connects people and promotes wellness.

This special segment emphasizes how Thai cuisine continues to inspire the global culinary community.

Thai cuisine drives cultural and economic growth

Events like the Thai SELECT Royal Gala Night support a broader national strategy. Thailand is using its cultural strengths—especially food—to drive economic development. By highlighting Thai SELECT, the country opens new markets for restaurants, exports, and culinary tourism. Ultimately, this gala does more than celebrate flavor. It promotes global reputation and economic success—one dish at a time Just Now News.

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