THNIC Hosts “Baengpun: Traditional Tak Recipes” to Preserve Local Culinary Heritage and Pass Knowledge to the Next Generation Through Digital Media

The Thai Network Information Center Foundation (THNIC Foundation), in collaboration with the Tak Elderly Club, organized “Baengpun: Traditional Tak Recipes” at Baan Baengpun in Tak province. The activity aimed to promote learning about local culinary heritage, preserve food traditions that reflect the way of life of Tak residents, and create opportunities for people of different generations to exchange experiences and learn traditional recipes directly from experienced local knowledge holders. It also encouraged the documentation of this knowledge through digital media to ensure that local wisdom is preserved and made more accessible to a wider audience.

The activities took place on 8 and 22 October 2026. Participants explored the history and cultural beliefs associated with traditional Tak food and desserts, the ingredients used, and the methods of preparation and cooking. Learning took place through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and knowledge sharing with people experienced in local cuisine.

The program featured several traditional dishes and desserts closely connected to local lifestyles and cultural traditions, including ‘Khao Tom Luk Yon’ (banana-leaf-wrapped sticky rice balls), ‘Khao Tom Mat’ (sticky rice with banana wrapped in banana leaves), ‘Khao Daek Nga’ (traditional sesame rice snack), ‘Khanom Prong’, and ‘Khanom Krayasart’ (traditional Thai cereal and nut dessert). Each recipe offered participants an opportunity to learn its unique preparation methods through practical experience.

On the morning of 8 October 2026, participants learned how to prepare Khao Tom Luk Yon and Khao Tom Mat, gaining insights into traditional ingredients and food preparation techniques. Young participants from the Baengpun Camp joined the elderly in learning about the ingredients and preparation processes through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and the sharing of stories and experiences across generations. The activity aimed to promote the preservation of local food traditions, traditional desserts, and Tak’s culinary culture while encouraging young people to document recipes and local knowledge so that the wisdom of older generations can be preserved and passed on to future generations.