PHOTOS Taste of Thailand in heart of Seoul

Thai Ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat, ninth from right, stands next to Theerakun Niyom, eighth from right, special representative of Thailand's foreign ministry, during the opening ceremony of this year's Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival at Cheonggye Plaza in central Seoul, Saturday. The opening ceremony of Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2026: Creative Life & Creative Heartbeat was attended by government officials and diplomats from both countries, as well as numerous distinguished guests from Korea and abroad. The Thai ambassador said the festival provides an opportunity for Korea and Thailand to further strengthen bilateral friendship through cultural, diplomatic and people-to-people exchanges and expressed hope that the event will become a meaningful urban festival for both residents and international visitors. Courtesy of Embassy of Thailand in Korea

Thai dancers perform a traditional Thai dance during the opening ceremony of Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2026: Creative Life & Creative Heartbeat at Cheonggye Plaza in central Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Embassy of Thailand in Korea

Thai dancers and musicians showcase traditional Thai dance, music and instrumental performances during the opening ceremony of Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2026: Creative Life & Creative Heartbeat at Cheonggye Plaza in central Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Embassy of Thailand in Korea

A performer interacts with spectators, holding their hands during a performance at the opening ceremony of Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2026: Creative Life & Creative Heartbeat at Cheonggye Plaza in central Seoul, Saturday. Courtesy of Embassy of Thailand in Korea