Eastern Fruit Paradise Festival at Siam Discovery Centre, Bangkok : May 27-29, 2011

EASTERN FRUIT PARADISE FESTIVAL @ SIAM DISCOVERY CENTER
May 27 – 29, 2011
At Siam Discovery Center in Bangkok


The colourful highlights and activities of the Eastern Fruit Paradise Festival will be on at the Siam Discovery Center in Bangkok, from May 27 – 29, 2011. This will include the sales of fresh fruits from top quality orchards as well as the sales of village and community products from Thailand's eastern ‘fruit paradise’ promoted under the OTOP – One Tambon One Product – label from various sub-districts (tambon) of the region, fruit carving contests, a ‘Shopping for the Very Best and Most Famous Product of the Eastern Fruit Paradise’ race, fruit-eating contests, and the preparation of various dishes featuring fruits.

Stage shows such as the Tuxedo Magic Show, juggling shows, and country performances will add to the shopping fun.

Representatives from tour operator associations will also be present to introduce their interesting selection of tours as well as hotel and resort packages for properties along Thailand’s east coast ‘fruit paradise’.

The Eastern Fruit Paradise Festival opening ceremony will take place on 27 May.

Source: TAT

Why Muslim shouldn't dine at non-Muslim eateries-II

The following dish is called Kaeng Liang which is a spicy herb vegetable soup. Yes...it's vegetable soup but check out the recipe:

Kaeng Liang
(Spicy herb vegetables soup)

How to cook

1. Add Kaeng Liaeng soup in a pot, bring to boil.

2. Add sliced pumpkins first and then add other vegetables such as sponge gourd, mushrooms and ivy gourd. Bring to boil. Remove from the heat and then sprinkle lemon basil.

3. Ready to serve.

Kaeng Liang Soup



How to cook

1. Pound dried shrimps finely. Add pepper, Thai chilies, shrimp paste and shallots in the mortar and pound finely.
2. Put Kaeng Liaeng paste and water in a pot. Add food seasoning and bring to boil.

For more info, click here

2011 Nonthaburi Durian Fair

2011 Nonthaburi's Durian Fair and Cruising to Pay Homage to 9 Temples

5-15 May 2011 at Central Plaza Rattanathibet. There will be sales of good quality durians and best products of Nonthaburi Province. 21 May-5 June 2011 at Wat Yai Sawang Arom. There will be durian contests, local performances on stage, sales of best products of Nonthaburi Province and sales of several kinds of flowers and decorative plants. Besides that, cruisesto pay homage to 9 temples around Ko Kret is available free of charge for visitors. For more information, please contact Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Office on tel: 02591 6700 or the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on tel: 0 2250 5500 ext. 2991 or TAT Hotline 1672.

Thai Fruit Festival: May-July 2011

Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
	ORCHARDS IN CHANTHABURI PROVINCE MAY-JULY Suan Wongwit Fruits grown: Zalacca and seasonal fruits Tel: (0) 3937-3030, (0) 9808 6397 Address: 45 Moo 7, T. Salaeng, Muang district, Chanthaburi 22000 Suan Sadetyad Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, longkong Tel: (0) 2272 1030 Ext 431, (0) 1211 2968 Address: 183/13 Ta Mai district, Chanthaburi 22120 Suan Tho Thong Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, longkong Tel: (0) 3945 9339 Address: 18 Moo 10, T. Kombang, Muang district, Chanthaburi 22000 Krating Country Resort Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, zalacca Tel: (0) 3945 2453-6 Fax: (0) 3945 2453 Address: 21/7 Moo 2, T. Phluang, Khao Kitchakut district Suan Kulpat Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, longkong Tel: (0) 3939 5399, (0) 1699 0445 Fax: (0) 3939 55511 Address: 298 Sukhumvit, Nayai-am district, Chanthaburi 22160 Soi Dao Vineyards Tours of the vineyard and grape tasting from 08.30 – 18.00 Tel: (0) 3938 7115 Address: Moo 1, T. Tapsai, Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi Suan Som Shogun Khao Kaeow Fruits grown: Shogun oranges Open from 08.30 – 18.30 Tel: (0) 3939 5410 Address: T. Khao Kaeow, Ta Mai district, Chanthaburi 22120 Suan Khun Vinai Fruits grown: Zalacca and other seasonal fruits Tel: (0) 1806 9527, (0) 3930 7228 Address: 7/14 Moo 6, T. Phluang, Khao Kitchakut district, Chanthaburi Suan Tossapon Fruit grown: Zalacca Tel: (0) 3936 5275 Address: Ta Mai district, Chanthaburi ORCHARDS IN RAYONG PROVINCE MAY-JULY MUANG DISTRICT Suan Vicha – Pa Iam Fruits grown: rambutan, mangosteen, santol (kraton), young coconut Tel: (0) 3866 4283, (0) 1943 6140, (0) 9067 0632, (0) 1983 4385 Address: 1/2 Moo 3, T. Tapong, Muang district, Rayong Suan Yai Da – Jae Boon Cheun Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen Tel: (0) 9099 1297, (0) 9043 1330, (0) 3866 4369 Address: 30 T. Tapong, Muang district, Rayong Suan Pa-Nan Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, zalacca, longkong Tel: (0) 1861 6927, (0) 3866 4477, (0) 1300 5918 Address: 4.3 T. Tapong, Muang district, Rayong Dhamma Charoen Vineyards Tel: (0) 6099 8638, (0) 1000 4924, (0) 3862 9312 Address: Moo 4, T. Natakwan, Muang district, Rayong KLAENG DISTRICT B.J. Garden Ville and Resort Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, longkong, jackfruit, zalacca Tel: (0) 1377 5469, (0) 1644 2038, (0) 9111 0298, (0) 3866 9801-2 Address: 109/1 Moo 7, T. Kong Din, Klaeng district, Rayong Suan Charoen Teerawat Fruit grown: rambutan Tel: (0) 9202 8089, (0) 1828 5740, (0) 1761 5170, (0) 3667 1547 Address: Moo 4, T. Krasaebon, Klaeng district, Rayong Ban Sam Makrut Agricultural Community Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, longkong, jackfruit, young coconut Tel: (0) 1369 6300, (0) 3865 7709 Address: Moo 3, T. Kram, Klaeng district, Rayong BAN KHAI DISTRICT Suan Supatraland – Khun Tai Fruits grown: rambutan, mangosteen, durian, starfruit (Carambola), coconut, jackfruit, zalacca, mango, Dragon fruit, longkong, longan, pomelo, grape Orchard tours by mini-rail and golf carts, fruit buffet, lunch Tel: (0) 3889 2048-9 Address: 70 Moo 10, T. Nongralok, Ban Khai district, Rayong Suan Mangkut Thai (Suan Khun Panya) Fruits grown: mangosteen, rambutan, durian, coconut, mango, Dragon fruit, banana Tel: (0) 1694 7527, (0) 3862 8256, (0) 3887 3786 Address: 31 Moo 4, T. Nong Tapan, Ban Khai district, Rayong Suan Somprasap Fruits grown: rambutan, durian, mangosteen, longkong, Ma-prang, Rose apple, zalacca, satol Tel: (0) 3899 7153, (0) 1377 3056, (0) 1481 6598 Address: Moo 5, Bang But, Ban Khai district, Rayong PLUAK DAENG DISTRICT Tambon Pluak Daeng Mixed Agricultural Group (Kaset Pasom Tambon Pluak Daeng) Fruit grown: Pineapple Tel: (0) 3865 9072 Address: Moo 1,3 T. Pluak Daeng, Rayong WANG CHAN DISTRICT Ban Klong Bang Bo Fruits grown: rambutan, mangosteen, durian, zalacca Tel: (0) 9542 2872, (0) 7095 1095 Address: Moo 4, T. Phlong Ta-iam, Wang Chan district, Rayong Ban Samunprai Thai (Thai Herb Village) Fruits grown: Rambutan, Durian, Rose Apple, Papaya, Pomelo, Longan Address: Moo 1, T. Payub Nai, Wang Chan district, Rayong ORCHARDS AROUND THAILAND Northern Thailand Chiang Mai Province Suan Som Sai Nam Pueng Orchard Tours, Fang district, Chiang Mai Vineyards and wine-tasting Fang District Tourism Promotion and Development Office Tel: (0) 5345 1146 Suan Som Tanatorn (Tanatorn Orange Orchards) Tel: (0) 5345 1554 – 6 Ext. 207 – 208 Fax: (0) 5345 1598 Web site: www.tntorchard.com Address: Fang district, Chiang Mai 50110 Chaiyaphum Province: Thepsatit Vineyards Tel: (0) 4485 5054 Fax: (0) 4485 5055 Address: 99 Moo 1, Suranarai Road, T. Takbak, Thepsatit district, Chaiyaphum province Loei Province: Chateau de Loei (Anotayan Vineyards) Tel: (0) 4289 1405 Dan Sai district, Loei province Tak Province: Rai Pathompetch (Khun Paradon) Fruits grown: orange, seedless grape Tel: (0) 1812 7265 Suan Theppitak (Khun Pairat and Khun Saruda Chainok) Fruits grown: Pomegranate and other seasonal fruits Tel: (0) 5552 0295, (0) 1707 1452, (0) 9858 7677 Address: 130 Moo 9, T. Chong Kaeb, Pobphra district, Tak province Phichit Province: Rai Sommai (Khun Aem-on) Fruits grown: Ma-prang Tel: (0) 1280 8162 Northeastern Thailand Khon Kaen Province: Rai Ing Phu Fruit grown: Dragon fruit Tel: (0) 4343 8101 Address: 157 T. Nai Muang, Phu Wiang district, Khon Kaen Nakhon Ratchasima Province: Sattaya Vineyards Address: 212 Moo 6, T. Kanong Phra, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima 10130 Uthai Thani Province: Yat Nam Fa Vineyards Tel: (0) 5651 1516, (0) 5652 0733 – 4 Address: Ban Rai district, Uthai Thani Central Thailand Ratchaburi Province: Suan Chompoo Thong Samsee Tel: (0) 3236 3444, (0) 1856 1477 Address: Wat Pleng district, Ratchaburi (13 km from the provincial centre) Samut Songkhram Province: Samut Songkhram Agricultural Office Fruits grown: Pomelo, Lychee, Coconut Tel: (0) 3471 1711, (0) 3472 0766, (0) 1315 3843 E-mail: samutsongkham@doae.go.th Saraburi Province: Papasra Vineyards and S.T. Farm Km 19, Wang Muang district, Saraburi

100% Halal Hotel on Ko' Lanta, Krabi.

Lanta Klong Nin Beach Resort Assalamualaikum & sawatdiikha, I'm posting this from Lanta while on a one week Songkran holiday down south of Thailand. Lanta Island is heavily populated by Muslims which makes it a heaven for Muslim holiday makers. I met many Muslim tourists from all over the world here, especially from France. There are many hotels, resorts and eateries operated my Muslims but sad to say most of these places serve liquor, too. Today, I'm elated as I came across a 100% halal resort on Klong Nin Beach. The rooms are superb for the price with facilities like the swimming pool & spa, besides a restaurant with a whole range of food: Thai and international menu. Muslim women have the choice to swim when it's dark and without the lights on. Snorkeling trips can also be arranged via the hotel at affordable prices. For your information, Greenhill tours is a 100% Muslim tour agent which offers such trips.

For further inquiries or reservation, kindly contact:

Khun Abbas @ Jongrak Kuachat

General Manager of

Lanta Klong Nin Beach Resort

+66 75 662 702 / 089 523 1283

http://www.klongninbeachresort.com/

p.s. the nearest masjid is just 100m away.

Sirida Place - Halal Thai Restaurant with Karaoke facilities

January 2012 : Unfortunately, this restaurant is no longer available.

My latest finding is a halal restaurant with a private karaoke room in Bangkok.

Click on the map to enlarge.

Coming from the city centre, take the Viphavadii-Rangsit Road until you see the signage to Soi Ruam Siri Mit, which is another name for Viphavadii-Rangsit Soi 3.
Keep left till you see the Esso station and take the first turning after the petrol station.
Go straight ahead till you reach yaek 15.
Turn into yaek 15 when you see this sign board on your left.

Welcome to Sirida Place

Tomklong kung

Kung orb wunsen

Khao phad

Seafood spaghetti

Beef burger with cheese is also available.
Karaoke session after a scrumptious meal in the private dining room.

With Khun Nid, the down-to-earth & friendly owner who claims to be the chief Janitor of Sirida Place;)

Sirida Place Hotel
278 Sirida Place Bldg.,

Viphavadii-Rangsit Rd.Soi 3 Yaek 15,

Compol, CatuCak Bangkok Thailand 10900

Telephone: +66 2617 7255
Fax: +66 2617 7233
http://www.siridaplace.com

# prayer room is available

Daao Duean Steak Restaurant - Tha It, Nonthaburi.

Looking for a new place to dine this weekend? Search no more...

Daao Duean Steak Restaurant is located in the Province of Nonthaburi, not far from Bangkok. Coming from the city, take the Viphavadii-Rangsit Road or the expressway and head for Ngam Wong Wan Road. Drive towards the River Chao Phraya and cross the bridge on Rattanathibet Road. You then have to make a U-turn to get to the right side of the road leading to Tha It Road. Once you've made a U-turn, drive past Esso and take the first turning on the left. Drive all the way in till you see Mini Big C on your right and later Tesco Express on your left. Take right at the Y-junction. The restaurant is on the right, about 200m away from the junction and next to Pizza Company and opposite of Video Ezy. (Kindly refer to the map above)

Daao Duean Steak Restaurant offers both western and Thai dishes. The owner Khun Abdul Rahman, also known as 'Pawd' is the chef de cuisine. Below are some of the dishes that we tried during our first visit here today:

Cream of mushroom soup

Spicy seafood spaghetti

Mutton chop with black pepper sauce

Cheesy baked 'lala' with garlic bread

We were very satisfied with the dishes ordered and will definitely make a return with our friends soon.

The full menu can be found on the website but everything is written in Thai.

Daao Duean Steak Restaurant

Tha It Road,

Amphur Mueang,

Nonthaburi

Contach person: Abdul Rahman @ Khun Pawd

Mobile: 0839756061

Website: www.ddsteak.com

Sara Restaurant @ Nuovo City Hotel, Bangkok

The new Sara Restaurant is situated at the Nuovo City Hotel on Samsen Road. It's a Muslim owned hotel not very far from Khao San Road. The nearest boat pier is the Phra Athit Pier.

This 4-star boutique hotel is the new wing of the New World Hotel.

The deco is pretty cool and food is good, too, but a bit pricey.

If you plan to have a function where halal food can be served, this is definitely the place.

Sara Restaurant

@ Nuovo City Hotel

No.2, Samsen Soi 2,

Banglamphoo, Pranakorn,

Bangkok 10200,

Thailand.

For more info on the hotel, kindly click here.

* Prayer room is available.