By Mewati Sitaram – Mumbai
The eagerly awaited ‘Top Thai Brands’, Mumbai 2024, commenced with great excitement on March 22, 2024. The event saw the esteemed presence of His Excellency Donnawit Poolsawat, Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate in Mumbai, and Sunchawee Pattanchak, Executive Director of the Thai Trade Center Mumbai, who jointly inaugurated the grand affair. Hosted at the prestigious Nehru Centre in Mumbai, this event promises to captivate visitors with a showcase of Thailand’s finest offerings across various sectors. Open to the public until March 24th, entry to the exhibition is free for all.
The inaugural ceremony dazzled attendees with exquisite floral decorations setting the ambiance for a memorable experience. Master Chef Thailand, Golf Sunya stole the spotlight with a captivating live cooking demonstration. Acknowledging the Indian preference for vegetarian cuisine, Chef Golf crafted a delectable dish using tofu infused with authentic Thai herbs and spices. The innovative creation, served in the form of stuffed puris, received accolades from the audience, highlighting the fusion of Thai flavors with Indian culinary traditions.
Featuring a curated selection of exhibitors, ‘Top Thai Brands’, Mumbai 2024, serves as a melting pot of Thailand’s best offerings across diverse categories. From health, beauty, and wellness products to lifestyle essentials such as home furnishings and décor, the exhibition also showcases food and beverages, pet care items, and fashion jewellery and accessories. This platform offers Mumbaikars a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the richness of Thai craftsmanship and innovation.
Expressing enthusiasm for the event, Sunchawee Pattanchak, Executive Director of the Thai Trade Center Mumbai, remarked, “This mega event in Mumbai brings together over 50 prominent brands from various industries. It presents a golden opportunity for Mumbaikars, with a focus on fostering beneficial B2B interactions. Such endeavours are poised to elevate businesses to new heights, benefiting both sellers and buyers. We anticipate similar ventures in other parts of India soon, ensuring regional traders also reap the rewards.”
Echoing his sentiments, His Excellency Donnawit Poolsawat, Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate in Mumbai, emphasized the significance of the exhibition’s return after the hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. With over 50 esteemed Thai companies participating, the event promises to reignite business opportunities and strengthen trade relations between Thailand and India. Mumbai’s stature as the financial capital sets the stage for mutually advantageous collaborations, propelling businesses towards unparalleled success.
In essence, ‘Top Thai Brands’, Mumbai 2024, emerges as a beacon of bilateral cooperation, fostering cultural exchange and economic growth while celebrating the best of Thailand’s offerings on Indian soil.