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Jun

Sydney Weekender Visits Thaitown Sydney!

Thaitown takes centre stage on Sydney Weekender

5:30 pm

Sydney Weekender on Channel 7

Get ready to explore the vibrant heart of Sydney’s Thai community! This Sunday, June 2nd at 5:30pm on Channel 7, Sydney Weekender will feature Thaitown Sydney, hosted by Lizzy Lovett.

Each week, Sydney Weekender showcases the best places to eat, stay, and play across Sydney and New South Wales—and this week, Thaitown takes centre stage!

Join Lizzy as she dives into the cultural and culinary delights of Thaitown, guided by Joy Thaiposri, President of the Thai Community Association. From hidden gems to rich stories of heritage, viewers will get an authentic taste of Thai culture right in the heart of Sydney.

Highlights includes:
* Huamoom Thai Market (ตลาดนัดหัวมุม) – where Lizzy samples mouth-watering Thai street food that’s sure to surprise you!
* The origin story of Thaitown, including how Pontip, Sydney’s first Thai grocery store, laid the foundation for this cultural hub.
* A visit to At Bangkok, one of Thaitown’s original restaurants, offering nightly live music from 10pm until late.

Don’t miss this flavourful journey through Thaitown—tune in and discover a weekend destination worth exploring!

Jess Theingwongse (far right), the owner of Pontip, purchased the business from his former employer, Vale Pontip Walpole. He had been working at the store since 2005.
Bee, the owner of Huamoom Thai Market, looks on as Lizzy samples their watermelon drink and Joy enjoys their fruits seasoned with Thai spices
Dear and her team from At Bangkok transported Lizzy and Joy to Thailand through their authentic cuisine and live Thai music
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