E Asia Travel

Hampton Court Flower Show July 7th – 13th.

Less than one week to go now before the Hampton Court Flower Show opens when visitors to the royal gardens and parklands will have a chance to see a traditional Thai floating market. Created by Tourism Authority of Thailand, the market will have 15 genuine Thai paddle boats on the Long Waters filled with such products as herbs, spices, flowers and vegetables – all shipped especially from Thailand.

A beautiful teak-decked area will entice visitors to the water’s edge to shop, Thai style, from the Thai vendors who will pull up in their boats to sell fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks, plates of rice, and handicrafts, backed by Thai music.

Battersea Thai Food Festival on Sunday 27th July next from 10.00 – 19.00.If that whets your appetite for all things Thai, then don’t miss the food event at Battersea. This offers samples of Thailand’s cuisine, arts and culture, and Thai restaurants will showcase traditional Thai dishes prepared on the spot by Thai chefs, stir-fries, curries, mouth-watering dishes like Papaya Salad and Pad Thai Gai, plus a range of smoothies made from exotic Thai fruits. A wide range of dishes will be available to taste.

Nor have liquid accompaniments been forgotten and an authentic range of Thai beers and wines will be available to enjoy. There will be demonstrations of Thai handicraft and fruit carving, displays of dramatic martial arts – swordplay and boxing, and it promises to be an exceptionally enjoyable day.

Come along and meet some of the folk from TAT who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Thr event is sponsored by Thai Airways, Siam Winery and Singha Beer and organized by the Anglo-Thai Society..

Venue: British Genius Site (Battersea Park), enter via Chelsea Gate, London SW11 4NJ