Thai Airways International to Cater for the 20th World Scout Jamboree

Thai Airways International said it has been selected by the government to provide meal packages for more than 18,000 youths and officials from 150 countries attending the 20th World Scout Jamboree, which is scheduled to take place in Thailand during 28 December 2002 - 7 January 2003 at Hadyao, Sattahip, Cholburi Province.

Pismai Chandrubeksa, Thai's Managing Director, Catering Services, said Thai will provide 18,000 meal packages a day, mainly packs, but also with breakfast and dinner on certain days. "Owing to the fact that we have participants from all over the world, THAI has arranged a wide selection of international dishes to suit people of different nationalities, placing special emphasis on hygiene, nutritional value and the fact that meal packages should be easy to carry when participants are taking part in an activity," said Pismai Chandrubeksa.

The meals will be prepared at Thai catering facility located at Don Muang and stored to ensure its freshness during a 3-hour delivery. Thai has prepared six menus for this event comprising one main dish, one bakery dish and one dessert.

Thai catering has long been recognised for its skills and expertise in meal production which is accepted at international standard for its safety and hygiene. In 1998, THAI was selected as the official caterer for the 1998 ASEAN Games held in Thailand. In addition, a range of certificates have been awarded to Thai Catering including ISO 9002, ISO 14002, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Products (GMP).