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To celebrate 110 years of diplomatic presencein Thailand the Embassy of the Kingdom ofBelgium proudly presents the first BelgianFood & Beer Marathon. The event will takeplace in Bangkok, Hua Hin and Phuket.I would like to thank the five partners whojoined us in this event as well as the sponsorswho support the activities of the Embassy tocelebrate our 110 years. I hope that the Thaicitizens, expats and tourists will use thisoccasion to discover what Belgians and Thaihave in common: our love for good food!

Enjoy,

Marc MichielsenAmbassador

When: from 24th to 30th November

Where: PRIME @ Millennium Hilton 123 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok Tel +66(0)4422000

What’s on? Guest Chef Koen Lefever iscoming all the way from Belgium to serveBelgium’s best to you!

Chef Koen Lefever, from the famous Belgian restaurant group managing ‘t Pakhuis in Gent, Docks Café in Antwerp and La Quincaillerie in Brussels

His device is “respect for the product, theseason and the guest”. During Chef Koen’svisit to PRIME, Bangkok’s superior steakhouseand grill, diners will enjoy a variety of suchfamiliar grilled favourites such as Smoked eel,Cod fillet and North Sea sole. An a la cartemenu has been designed for the visit, alongwith a degustation menu and food pairingwith Belgian beer, recommended by a BelgianBeer Sommelier. Finish your meal on a sweetnote with baked jonagold apple, gratinated sabayon with Kriek beer, caramelised conferencepear and speculoos ice cream!

When: from 13th October to November

Where: Blue Elephant, Bangkok La Brasserie, Phuket La Paillote, Hua Hin PRIME @ Millennium Hilton, Bangkok

What’s on? A Taste of Belgium There’s anatural affinity between Belgian beers andfine food. When the two meet, any occasionbecomes a cause for celebration. Our Belgianbeers complement a variety of foods,providing a balance of flavours and aromas to elevate your experience.

STELLA ARTOIS The crisp, dry flavour ofStella Artois makes an ideal accompanimentfor a variety of cuisines from around the world.The mild malt and light hops of Stella Artoisaccentuate the richness of dishes such as lamb,lobster and shellfish without overwhelmingthe balance of flavours.

HOEGAARDEN With its soft body and citrusyfinish, Hoegaarden (pronounced who-gar-den)is the perfect complement for light salads andseafood. The spice and citrus notes in the foodare reflected in the flavours found in Hoegaarden.

LEFFE BLONDE Leffe Blonde is a rich,comforting, full-bodied beer that is a perfectcompanion to white fish like halibut. Withjust the right malt notes, there’s a sweet andwonderful complexity to Leffe Blonde thatcomplements a variety of foods.

Belgian Food and BeerMarathon

Belgian Food and BeerMarathon

When: from 10th to 16th November

Where: La Paillote 174/1 Naresdamri Road Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan Tel +66(0)32521025

What’s on? Enjoy Belgian cuisine in a trueBelgian setting!

Daily Menu:

Chicken Waterzooi from the city of Gent Meat balls with Hot Tomato Sauce from the city of Liège Carrot Stoemp and sausages from the Belgian capital Brussels

Special events:

10th November: Inauguration of the first Belgo-Thai Fritkot in front of La Paillote 11-13-15th November: Mussels Days with a special Mussels Menus offering 9 different tastes Marinière, White Wine, Poulette, Chilli, Chilli & Cream, Roquefort, Provençal, Yellow Curry, Hoegaarden Beer 12-14th November: Leffe Days Rabbit with Blond Leffe beer and prunes, Flemish beef stew with Dark Brown Leffe beer and Porc filet with tomatoes and Leffe Radieuse 16th November: Belgian-Thai fusion at the Sala Thai, the new Thai Fine Cuisine Restaurant owned and managed by La Paillote

When: from 27th October to 2nd November

Where: La Brasserie 18 Rassada Road T. Talandnua Muang, Phuket Tel +66(0)76210511

What’s on? Enjoy some of Belgium’s finestdishes in Phuket!

On the menu:

Flemish beef stew Rabbit with dark beer based sauce Cheese croquette Shrimp croquette Tomate crevette Paling in het groen Moules frites Steak tartare Vol au vent Steak Frites

When: from 13th to 19th October

Where: Blue Elephant 233 South Sathorn Road Kwaeng Yannawa, Khet Sathorn, Bangkok Tel +66(0)26739353

What’s on? Royal Thai Cuisine with a delicateBelgian touch

On the menu:

Zakouski Salmon Tar Tar with Endives Starter Tomato Prawn Salad with Mussels Croquette Main Course Belgian Beer Beef Stew with Thai Basil or Thai Style Chicken Waterzooi Dessert Belgian Chocolate Mousse & Mango Cheesecake with Speculoos