Thai officials are looking to food trucks to draw tourists.
The Department of Business Development (DBD) in Thailand is exploring the potential of food trucks as a new tourist attraction in the country. According to Thosapone Dansuputra, the director-general of DBD, food trucks could serve as “destinations” that will not only stimulate the economy but also raise awareness of Thai cuisine.
He said…
“Food trucks may encourage tourists to visit Thailand just to taste food or beverages that cannot be found anywhere else.”
The food truck culture will also create more opportunities for interaction between Thais and foreigners, while also creating cooperation opportunities, added Dansuputra.
The DBD recently hosted an event at Bangkok’s IconSiam shopping complex from February 22 to 26, promoting food trucks and small and medium enterprises (SMEs)….
