What is Thai SELECT?
Thai SELECT is a certification awarded by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce. It certifies the food, hospitality and atmosphere of restaurants, ensuring the preparation of an authentic Thai experience.
Whenever you travel, finding the Thai SELECT stamp of approval assures you that delicious Thai cuisine is
served in a pleasant environment and charming hospitality – the full journey into the Thai culture.
There are strict guidelines to be followed to be recognized by Thai SELECT, and there are four categories of certification: Signature, Classic, Casual and Unique. Thai SELECT Signature is granted to restaurants that serve authentic Thai food with a taste of premium quality, refined decoration and excellent service, while Thai SELECT Classic is awarded to Thai Restaurants of excellent quality.
Restaurants with Thai SELECT Casual offer good quality Thai food, but have limited services, while Thai
SELECT Unique restaurants are for selected restaurants within Thailand that offer local specialties. There is
also Thai SELECT Products, which are Thai food products made the traditional way.
For more information on the Thai SELECT, check out the following links: https://www.thaiselect.com/en/page/about-us
Thai SELECT Restaurants in Malaysia (13 Restaurants)
| Restaurant Name | Address | |
| 1 | Malai Thai Cuisine | Cormar Suites, 10, Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur |
| 2 | Thai-in Mookata, Setapak | 3, Jalan 14/27b, Desa Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur |
| 3 | Thai-in Mookata, Kepong | 102, Jln Metro Perdana Barat 2, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur |
| 4 | Thai-in Mookata, OKR (Under Renovation) | Jalan Mega Kecil, Off, Jln Klang Lama, Taman United, 58200 Kuala Lumpur |
| 5 | Kompassion | 5, Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
| 6 | Chilli Head Bar & Eatery, Penang | 3A-G-11 Straits Quay Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Seri Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Tokong, 10470 George Town, Pulau Pinang |
| 7 | Whatsaeb Boat Noodle, Penang | 173, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang |
| 8 | Busaba Heavenly Thai | F15 1st Fl., Bangsar Shopping Center, 285 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya 59000 |
| 9 | Thai Thai | Lot G1-135, Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid, No.3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway 46150 |
| 10 | La Moon | Unit No.2-1,Greens Terrace, Jalan Wan Kadir 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur |
| 11 | Amarin Heavenly Thai | S045, Level 2, Centre Court, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur |
| 12 | Celadon | Pavilion, 6.37, Level 6, 50200 Kuala Lumpur |
| 13 | Pandan Thai Delight | 73, RH Plaza, Jln Stutong Baru, Sedc Woodhouse, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak |
Award Ceremony & Luncheon
An award ceremony was held in Malai Thai Cuisine, located along Jalan Perak, Kuala Lumpur on 14 July 2022. This restaurant is awarded Thai SELECT by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion. Nestled a stone’s throw from KLCC on the ground floor of Cormar Suites, Malai Thai has already become a firm favourite amongst many of the locals, expat residents and businesses.
The Thai Ambassador and representatives from the office of Commercial Affairs of the Royal Thai Embassy even put their hands-on for a cooking demonstration at the restaurant.
I was introduced to a few authentic Thai dishes during the luncheon hosted by Malai Thai Cuisine. The delicious dishes are Green Curry Chicken, Fried Fish with Mango Salad, Tom Yum River Prawns, Shrimps with Minced Chicken, Deep Fried Shrimp Balls and Green Mango Salad. The experience was definitely pleasurable, enjoying authentic Thai dishes with the cozy ambience in the restaurant.
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