Which restaurants are authentic? The Thai government promotes the "Thai Select" certification system in Taiwan

▲Thai dishes are common in Taiwan, but which restaurants serve truly authentic cuisine? (Photo / Provided by the Thai Trade Center in Taiwan)

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With numerous Thai restaurants common in Taiwan, to ensure diners can eat with confidence, the Thai government has introduced the "Thai Select" certification system. This program evaluates whether a restaurant serves food with an authentic taste, uses Thai ingredients, and provides a pleasant dining atmosphere, aiming to maintain the quality standard of Thai cuisine worldwide.

%奶┕???瞥觥疤┚?≡hai Select” certification system, which consumers can use as a reference. (Photo / Provided by the Thai Trade Center in Taiwan)

This year, the Thai Trade Center in Taiwan has once again partnered with 11 brands and 27 certified "Thai Select" restaurants to jointly launch the "Thai Select. Deliciously Thai" campaign, featuring special discounts and gifts with purchase. Participating Thai Select restaurant brands in this campaign include: Sukhothai Shin Kong Xinyi Branch, Thai Like A Roy Dee by Sukhothai, Crystal Spoon, Home's Jasmine Rice, New Thai City, Silver Spoon, Mahathai Thai Themed Restaurant, Lanna Thai Restaurant, Blue Elephant Ting Thai Kitchen, Northern Thai Cuisine, and “Rama Thai” Royal Thai Themed Restaurant, among others. There are a total of 27 such restaurants nationwide. During the campaign period, customers dining at these restaurants not only enjoy discounted prices but also receive premium meals and drinks, with a chance to win a stay at the Les Suites Taipei Ching Cheng Hotel.

From now until November 6, simply like the "Deliciously Thai" Facebook fan page to qualify for the lucky draw. Prizes include NT$1,000 discount vouchers for Silver Spoon Restaurant (20 winners), NT$299 cooking ingredient packs from Taichung Lanna Thai Restaurant (10 winners), and Thai T-shirts (20 winners). Those who also share the information have additional chances to win a NT$1,000 dining voucher for Taipei Home's Jasmine Rice Restaurant (4 winners) or a NT$1,000 dining voucher for Hsinchu Mahathai Restaurant (4 winners).