"The Best Thai Street Food by Worldgas 2026" Festival is Set to Build a 'Food Ecosystem' and Position Thailand as "Street Food Capital of the World" Boosting the Economy through Soft Power with the Charm and Value of Thai Cuisine

Chomkamol Poompanmoung, Chief Executive Officer of WP Energy Public Company Limited, revealed, "WP Energy is committed to cultivating a comprehensive 'Food Ecosystem' - spanning from upstream to downstream - to ensure long-term business sustainability. Our strategy is built on delivering intensive knowledge sharing to foster community networks, developing robust infrastructure, and creating fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs. The ultimate goal is to empower Thai food businesses to achieve strong, sustained growth, fulfilling our fundamental mission to contribute to the stable and sustainable advancement of the nation's small business sector."

"To strengthen the entrepreneur network, WP Energy has established the 'Food Ecosystem Framework' under 5 main components: 1) Knowledge: providing business management education; 2) Network: connecting partners; 3) Infrastructure: safe energy infrastructure; 4) Sustainability: creating long-term growth; and 5) Opportunity: creating platforms for shops to show their potential. This framework is designed to help reduce limitations for entrepreneurs who face fluctuating costs and high competition. It aims to elevate restaurant entrepreneurs as partners ready to grow together sustainably, based on the belief that 'if entrepreneurs are strong, the energy business will grow stably together,'" Chomkamol added.

"The Best Thai Street Food by Worldgas 2026" event aims to elevate "Thai cuisine" as a significant component of Soft Power, driving the Thai tourism industry onto the global stage. The goal is to position Thailand as the "World's Street Food Capital," attracting tourists from around the world to experience the charm of authentic street food, both in uniqueness and taste, while developing Thai street food standards for sustainable international growth. This initiative also creates a platform for small entrepreneurs to reach new customer segments, and fosters the development of efficient management systems. These will be important starting points for building economic stability at the local level. WP Energy is ready to support and develop the competitive capabilities of the Thai food industry with Worldgas being the energy that accompanies great food taste and continuously creates opportunities for all Thais, while paving way for Thai street food to be a pride that the whole world must taste.

Noppavong Omathikul, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of WP Energy Public Company Limited, further stated, "A key highlight of this year's event is the presentation of the 'Worldgas Awards' to 20 outstanding street food shops, held for the second consecutive year. These awards honor street food shops excellent in taste, quality, standards, and consistency. The selection process combines multi-dimensional data analysis to reflect consumer opinions comprehensively and transparently. It starts with AI analysis of online reviews and feedback throughout the year, coupled with on-site 'blind visit' evaluations. This narrows down to 73 shops, then over 6,000 consumers participate in voting, along with expert consideration, to present credible awards that truly reflect the quality of Thai restaurants. It is also part of elevating Thai Street Food standards to the international stage."

This year, award-winning shops cover various food types such as:

• Rice Dishes: Prachak Roasted Duck, Hainanese Chicken Rice by Jae Yee Wat Saket, Niyom Pochana, etc.
• Noodle Dishes: Stir-fried Noodles with Chicken by Jae Keng Jae Ngim, Lim Lao Sa.
• Desserts: Bua Loy by Mae Suwan, Tub Tim Krob by Mae Duangporn, Khanom Krok Khao Wang.
• Other Dishes: Fried Oyster by Nai Lek Namtok Plew, Grilled Pork Skewers (Moo Ping) A-Kong Style Sao Chingcha, Grilled Squid by Jae Nid, Fried Taro by Jae Yui, Sor Na Wang.
• Trendy Dishes: Nood's, Spicy Shrimp Salad (Goong Chae Nam Pla) by Pa Nee, Pongphet Suki & Yang Hai, Mama Madiao Wub Wao, etc. Also, meet Michelin-recognized street food restaurants such as Jeg Tos, Boon Lert, Chuan Kitchen, Krua Apsorn, Khao Soi Lamduan Fah Harm Chiang Mai, etc.

More details on the award-winning street food shops from The Best Thai Street Food By Worldgas can be found on the website www.worldgas.co.th/thebestthaistreetfood

For this event, WP Energy also prioritizes sustainability (ESG) within the event, such as waste separation and the use of eco-friendly packaging. This concept not only meets the needs of new-generation consumers who care about the world but also sets new standards for the Thai street food industry, gaining recognition as restaurants with quality, safety, and social responsibility at an international level.

"Additionally, to conclude the event with an activity reflecting commitment to sustainability, the company organized 'Worldgas ReTurn.' Over 300 burlap bags, used as part of the event decoration, will be passed on to attendees and the general public for practical use in daily life. This activity reflects the company's intention to use resources wisely and to their fullest benefit, while promoting resource circulation according to circular economy principles. This is another important way to jointly build a sustainable and balanced society for the long term, with all sectors participating," Noppavong concluded.

Experience the incredible taste of street food, all in one place, at "The Best Thai Street Food by Worldgas 2026" at Park Paragon from May 15 - 17!

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