Throughout her career, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has dined with many top authorities and international statesmen at various prestigious events around the globe.
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But the 49-year-old travel professional said that the meals she cherishes most are the ones she shares with her family.
“I believe family meals are the most powerful meals in people’s lives. They build not just meaningful bonds but also our identities.”
Thapanee recently took the governor position of TAT, which she joined in 1999.
Over the past years, she has initiated many outstanding campaigns to boost the country’s tourism. Several of them focus on gastronomic culture.
“Food has long been a quintessential part of Thai culture, playing a great role in every occasion. Treating others with food is also our way to express warm gratitude…
