The Padiwarada Kitchen Project Organizes “Khlong Yong Chili Paste Making Contest” to Preserve Thai Culinary Wisdom and Elevate Local Identity.

The Office of Arts and Culture, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, organized the Khlong Yong Chili Paste Making Contest under the “Padiwarada Kitchen” project on June 20, 2026, at Wat Ban Maklua Community, Phutthamonthon District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The contest aimed to promote learning about Thai culinary wisdom and elevate the local food identity of the Khlong Yong community through the transfer of knowledge regarding flavors, cooking techniques, and the cultural value of “chili paste,” a culinary heritage that reflects the Thai way of life for a long time.

The contest was lively, with participants showcasing their skills in making chili paste from local ingredients. Evaluation focused on balance, creativity, ingredient selection, and presentation that beautifully reflected the unique identity of the Khlong Yong community.

The judging panel consisted of distinguished experts: Associate Professor Dr. Preechaya Sittiphan, Chief Global Learning Officer, Center for Innovative Learning, Chulalongkorn University; Mr. Anusorn Tipayanon, writer and food activist; and Mr. Teeradon Supaphanphinyo. (Chef Jamie James) A chef and creator of contemporary Thai cuisine, who evaluated entries based on taste, creativity, selection of local ingredients, and presentation reflecting the identity of the Khlong Yong community, in order to find outstanding chili paste recipes in terms of taste, wisdom, and potential for further development as local cultural heritage.
Thank you to the Cultural Arts Media Center, ThaiPBS Television Station for the news clip.