{"id":3486,"date":"2022-04-27T00:50:29","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T00:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=30033"},"modified":"2022-04-27T00:50:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T00:50:29","slug":"michelin-guide-thailand-expands-to-isan-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/michelin-guide-thailand-expands-to-isan-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelin Guide Thailand Expands to Isan Region"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Michelin<\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, April 27, 2022 \/ The Michelin Guide Thailand 2023 will feature Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen as representative cities of the Isan Region. This expansion marks the sixth year of the Guide\u2019s presence in Thailand. The Michelin Guide and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have announced the Michelin Guide Thailand\u2019s expansion of its coverage to Thailand\u2019s Northeastern region \u2013 widely known as \u201cIsan\u201d \u2013 in its sixth edition, to be released at the end of 2022. With 20 provinces in this largest region of Thailand, four provincial cities \u2013 namely Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen \u2013 are selected to represent the region\u2019s distinctive and flavorful cuisine, as well as its remarkable natural and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Northeastern Thai or \u201cIsan\u201d cuisine has an interesting background with cultural influences from ancient eras \u2013 including the Sukhothai Kingdom and Khmer empire \u2013 as well as from neighboring countries i.e. Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. The region has fields and forests on plateaus and mountains suitable for livestock farming. In addition, it is a significant area for quality rice cultivation \u2013 including the world-famous Jasmine rice and glutinous rice. Although Isan food does not contain any seafood ingredients due to its landlocked geographical location, the region has many rivers \u2013 notably, the Mekong River, where freshwater fish are in abundance.<\/p>\n

According to Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, Michelin inspectors have been impressed with the flavorful and distinctive Isan cuisine, as it employs simple cooking methods yet delivers subtle and complex flavour profiles \u2013 such as boiling, grilling, steaming, slow-cooking, and \u2013 above all \u2013 the food preservation technique, which is considered a highlight of the cuisine, as it showcases local wisdom in keeping fish and seasonal vegetables for longer shelf life as food ingredients. Fermented fish [Pla Ra], made of local fish fermented in salt and rice, is the most famous and major preserved ingredient that has been used in many dishes and sauces, and has been registered as a heritage of national cultural wisdom since 2012.<\/p>\n

\u201cApart from unique food and interesting culinary background, there are many Isan-born chefs with food knowledge and cooking experience from working in world-famous restaurants abroad, and have now opened their own restaurants in their homeland. They play a significant role in elevating Isan food to the next level \u2013 using local ingredients combined with their superior cooking skills, setting a new standard for more high-quality local food. This is a great sign that the Northeastern region of Thailand will soon be an interesting tourist destination for local gastronomy, contributing to a good economy among local communities and markets,\u201d said Mr.Poullennec.<\/p>\n

Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has regarded the existence of The Michelin Guide Thailand during the past 5 years as a valuable contribution to TAT\u2019s mission to promote Thailand as an international gastronomic destination. The increasing number of Michelin-starred, Bib Gourmand-awarded, and selected dining establishments featured in each edition of the Michelin Guide Thailand \u2013 partially as a result of the Michelin Guide\u2019s further exploration of new territories across the country\u2019s different regions, and partially as a result of local restaurants striving to improve quality and service to live up to prestigious Michelin Guide standards \u2013 help drive awareness and set new trends for gastro-tourism among local and international travelers on a broader spectrum.<\/p>\n

Comparing the Michelin Guide Thailand 2018 edition to the latest 2022 edition, the number of overall selected eateries is up from 126 to 361. Out of this, the number of Michelin-starred eateries has increased from 17 to 32, and Bib Gourmand-awarded from 35 to 133. The coverage has expanded from \u201cBangkok\u201d in the 2018 edition, to now include \u201cPhra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Phang-Nga\u201d in the 2022 edition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThailand\u2019s Northeastern region has a vast potential \u2013 in terms of culinary culture and history, diverse tourist attractions, as well as charming local lifestyle. Apart from delicious and authentic Northeastern Thai or \u2018Isan\u2019 cuisine, people of all ages can enjoy visiting attractions like Khao Yai National Park \u2013 a UNESCO World Heritage Site \u2013 that situated mainly in Nakhon Ratchasima, Pha Taem National Park in Ubon Ratchathani, Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in Udon Thani, Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum in Khon Kaen. Moreover, the Northeastern region has a lot of outstanding local food and handicraft products, with more than 34 registered Geographical Indication (GI) items, to look out for when shopping for souvenirs. With the launch of the upcoming 2023 Michelin Guide Thailand edition, we hope that not only will the entire world be aware of the vibrant culinary scene of the Northeastern region of Thailand, but also boost tourism and the local economy at the same time,\u201d said Mr.Supasorn.<\/p>\n

About Michelin<\/strong>
\nMichelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients\u2019 mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients\u2019 needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve a variety of industries. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 177 countries, has 124,760 employees and operates 68 tire production facilities which together produced around 173 million tires in 2021.<\/p>\n

First published at TravelCommunication.net – Global Travel News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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