From the Northern Highlands to the Southern Lands
A Journey of Spices, A Living Heritage of Knowledge
April 2026 – Thailand – The Raya Collection invites the travellers and culinary enthusiasts to embark on a remarkable culinary journey series that highlights the vibrant exchange of flavors, history and cultural connection across Thailand, from the North to the South, presented across Raya Heritage, Tamarind Village and Rayavadee.
This exclusive Raya Collection series of event brings together how food has travelled through generations, tradition, storytelling and exceptional cuisine in three extraordinary experiences.
Each experience brings together local food entrepreneurs, culinary practitioners and artists from the respective region, creating opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange through food knowledge, storytelling, traditional practices and specially curated dinners.
Raya Heritage
4th July 2026
SPICE JOURNEY
The journey begins in the North at Raya Heritage, where spices tell stories of centuries-old connections between communities and distant lands. Celebrate this vibrant exchange of flavors, history and cultural connections from the rich and diverse world of spices through historic caravan trades routes.
Tamarind Village
6th August 2026
THAI & NORTHERN THAI CULINARY LEGENDS
The journey continues through the culinary heritage of the North at Tamarind Village. Presenting a curated exploration of ancient Thai recipes and rare Northern Thai dishes — culinary treasures rooted in tradition, craftsmanship and local wisdom.
Rayavadee
18th November 2026
FAIRYTALES OF THE ANDAMAN SEA
The final chapter of the journey concludes along the Andaman coast at Rayavadee. Offering an elegant celebration of Southern Thailand’s culinary heritage and the natural treasures from pristine seafood, ‘Sangyod’ rice to golden honey and tropical fruits.
RAYA COLLECTION
More than a hospitality and real estate company, Raya Collection is a series of businesses that grows organically from our dedication and passion for local charms, history and sustainability. Our resorts are reflections of what is the best each locale has to offer. One property is uniquely different from another. It is Raya Collection’s mission to offer our guests authentic local experiences encompassing their six senses through our services and facilities. For more information visit www.raya-collection.com
RAYAVADEE Krabi, Thailand
A Southern gem surrounded by the emerald colored Andaman and soaring limestone cliffs, Rayavadee is our first and flagship resort offering incredibly enriching escape at the very heart of nature. For the past decades, guests have been charmed by sincere southern hospitality, tropical landscapes & creatures and world-class white sand beaches.
RAYA HERITAGE Chiang Mai, Thailand
A confluence of northern handicrafts, local folklore and centuries of living by the abundance River Ping, Raya Heritage stands a contemporary homage to Chiang Mai’s gentle artistic spirits and slow-paced agricultural lifestyle.
TAMARIND VILLAGE Chiang Mai, Thailand
Series of charming lush courtyards embraced by award-winning architecture drawing from Lanna Buddhist cosmology, every small detail in Tamarind Village embodies diverse heritage of Chiang Mai. Our peaceful boutique hotel lovingly combines vibrant hilltribe culture with tender ‘muang’ or old town ways from the past to the present in the most harmonious way.
Media Contacts:
Piyanat Bunfu, PR Manager
Tel: +66 (0) 86 500 2627 or Email: Piyanat.b@raya-collection.com
Suchatinit Srikritdikul, Hotel Group Marketing & Communications Manager
Tel: +66 (0) 94 941 3878 or Email: suchatinit@raya-collection.com
