Guests are taking great
interest in this craftsman’s creation of special, colorful, sugary desserts
that take the form of different animals.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Marriott International hotels at 3,400 locations in 69
countries around the globe served up tom yum goong, pad Thai,
larb gai, tod mun, choo chi pla and kluoy buad chi
on October 20 in an attempt to set a Guinness world record for the largest
ever Thai dinner party.
(L to
R) Elfi Seitz from the Pattaya Blatt, Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa GM
Somsak Tanruengsri and Sue K from Pattaya Mail TV pose for a commemorative
photo.
Locally, the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa participated
in grand style, welcoming dozens of Thai and foreign guests with flower
garlands upon their arrival.
Hotel GM Somsak Tanruengsri said, “This dinner was
provided at the same time throughout the world from Poland to China, and
from Thailand to England. All branches of the Marriott Hotel served Thai
dishes on this date in an attempt to set a world record.”
Marriott chefs come up with creative ways to serve some of the popular Thai
dishes being served during the evening event.
Somsak went on to say that Thai food is recognized
throughout the world, and the Thai dishes served during the evening were
served because “they have proven to be favorites in every corner of the
world.”
Dominic Sherry, regional vice president, sales and
marketing for Marriott International Asia Pacific added, “Thai cuisine has
gained worldwide popularity in recent years. … In an effort to restore
Thailand’s position as a major tourist destination, we are reaching out to
customers everywhere with what they love most about Thailand - its food.”
Sue
shows how to make different types of Thai sweet meat.
The “Worldwide Dinner Event” took place during Marriott
International’s customer appreciation week, allowing Marriott properties
across Asia, Europe and elsewhere to say thank you to its customers. The
coordination in having the dinners occur simultaneously allows Marriott to
compete for the world record.
“We are very excited at the possibility of setting a new
world record,” Sherry added. “It has become a real team effort with
participation from numerous hotels and resorts around the globe … and
extremely exciting initiative to support the wonderful country and people of
Thailand.”
Guests
are treated to the soothing sounds of Thai music.
Guests
receive flower garlands upon arrival.
The
house trio performs during the record attempt.
The
venue creates a wonderfully Thai ambiance.
