Thai Government Deputy Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek has revealed that “Kulao Fish from Tak Bai” has been selected as one of the dishes to be served at a gala dinner for the leaders of the 21 APEC economies during the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders Week 2022.
The dinner will be held at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall and will be prepared by renowned Michelin star chef Chumpol Jangprai. It will also be a unique opportunity to promote the positive contributions of the southern border provinces as Kulao salted fish is a local product of Narathiwat province. The fish is also a registered Geographical Indication (GI) product that has been nicknamed the “King of Salted Fish”, known for its fluffy texture and unique aroma. Its price later ranges from 1,300 to 1,500 baht per kilo and is a very popular souvenir purchase among food connoisseurs.
The government spokesman further noted that apart from being a famous product of Narathiwat’s Tak Bai district, Kulao fish is also popular in Pattani province. There, the government – through the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) – has played a key role in promoting seafood processing as a career and source of income for local residents.
The SBPAC has also promoted land development for community businesses, providing funding for housing and additional staff to support the thriving saltfish production industry.
The fish is also a registered Geographical Indication (GI) product that has been nicknamed the “King of Salted Fish”, known for its fluffy texture and unique aroma.
According to spokesperson Ratchada, this year’s APEC Leaders’ Reception uses the concept of sustainable Thai cuisine to showcase the potential of Thai food and ingredients. This is achieved by using ingredients from across the kingdom to generate revenue across the country, in line with the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model.
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The gala dinner will include four courses of famous Thai dishes including Khao Soi, Tom Kha Gai, Tom Yum and Khao Mo Kaeng, with vegetables from Doi Inthanon Royal Project, meat from Pon Yang Kham and of course fish from Tak Bai. Thai Khao Yai wines will also be served, all as part of ongoing efforts to demonstrate Thai soft power in Thailand’s food culture and abundant resources.
