Launch of “Royal Cookbook by Thanpuying Prasarnsuk Tantivejkul” Press Ceremony

On 23 November 2023, Mr. Sumet Tantivejkul, Member and Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation and Mr. Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, President and CEO of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, presided over the launch of the book “Royal Cookbook” by Thanpuying Prasarnsuk Tantivejkul, a master craftsman during the reign of King Rama IX. The event was organized at Ban Suriyasai, Surawong Road, Bangkok.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn granted an initiation to the Chaipattana Foundation to compile the recipes created by Thanpuying Prasarnsuk Tantivejkul, mother of Mr.Sumet Tantivejkul, with an objective to preserve the authentic Thai culinary recipes, which is considered a cultural heritage having been passed down for a long period of time. Nowadays, the authentic Thai recipes have been modified a lot over time, and the original recipes tend to be lost. Her Royal Highness, then, granted an initiative to compile all the recipes and graciously named the book “Royal Cookbook”.

There are 4 books in a set consisting of:

Book 1: Side dishes

Book 2: Hot and Spicy Curry

Book 3: Noodle dishes

Book 4: Snacks and desserts

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited is the sponsor of the book's publication. Amarin Corporations Public Company Limited is responsible for the contents, artwork, graphic design and illustrations. The Photographic Association of Thailand under royal patronage is responsible for food photography prepared by chefs. The book "Royal Cookbook" is available for sale from 1 December 2023 onwards at a price of 1,500 baht per set. All proceeds from the sales, without deducting expenses, will support the Chaipattana Foundation.