Big variety of Thai Products now available on sale

Experience the rich Thai culture, food and a plethora of offerings at the ‘Sabai Sabai Thai

Food Festival 2018’! Jointly organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand (DITP), HeroMarket and HPG Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd, the festival took place at all 24 HERO Market outlets from 3 – 31 August. 2018. An opening ceremony was carried out at Berjaya Time Square on 3 August 2018, and a similar second ceremony was conducted at HeroMarket Desa Tebrau Johor on 16 August 2018.

Ms Patha Wutipan, Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs, Department of International Trade Promotion delivering her opening speech

Ribbon cutting ceremony:  Left to Right: Mr  Soh VLeong, Managing Director – HPG Marketing, Ms  Patcha Wutipan,   Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Mr  Francis Teng   Director – Hero Market

Sabai Sabai, which literally translates to being happy, relaxed or comfortable, perfectly embodies the

Thai culture and lifestyle. The festival took on this theme and featured a wide range of Thai food

products and snacks brought to Malaysia in selected Hero Market stores. There were special-priced

offers for selected Thai products.

More than 500 skus being imported for this event: exclusively at HeroMarket

During the festival, a range of new products was launched in Malaysia. These included innovative fruit snacks from J Fruit, famous Thai confectionery brand– HACKS, Japanese rice crackers – Doca, fried shrimp and crab chips – Manora,Pocky choco sticks, crispy fish snacks – ‘Madam Fish’, rice crisps – Tawan, roasted peanuts snacks – Otori, sweet tamarind from Tamarind House as well as snacks and beverages from international brands that are produced in Thailand such as Schweppes +C Lemon Flavour Soft Drink, Malee 100% juices, Birdy 3-in-1 coffee, Hales Blue Boy Syrup and many, many more. Malaysian consumers can also get special priced offers from existing brands ranging from confectioneries and beverages.

Apart from the in-store promotions, two major outlets featured special activities in conjunction with the‘Sabai Sabai Thai Food Festival 2018’. The opening ceremony held at Berjaya Times Square and was officiated by Ms Nipa Nirannoot, Minister Counselllor, Royal Thai Embassy on 3 August, 2018.

A similar ceremony was conducted at HeroMarket, Desa Tebrau, Johor Bahru. The ceremony was

officiated by Ms Patcha Wutipan, Minister Counsellor, Department of International Trade Promotions,on 16 August, 2018.

Consumers from the South, can visit Desa Tebrau Johor Bahru and enjoy more Thai cultural

performances alongside a Thai food festival and international bazaar. There were Thai cultural

performances and workshops that showcased Thailand’s exquisite blend of culture and heritage.

On 16 – 18 August 2018, consumers who spend more RM30 at HeroMarket DesaTebrau will receive a free 15-minute Thai massage courtesy of Than Thara.

Free Massage by Than Thara for every purchase of RM30 and above

During the ‘Sabai Sabai Thai Food Festival 2018, for every RM5 purchase of Thai products at the Hero Market outlets from 3rd to 31st of August 2018, consumers are eligible to participate in a lucky draw to win exciting prizes. 

The first prize winner will receive two return flight tickets to Phuket with accommodation for a 4Day-3Night stay;

while the second prize winner stands a chance to win two return flight tickets to Hua Hin, with accommodation for a 3Day-2Night stay. 

The third prize winner will receive a hamper worth RM500, 

fourth prize: a hamper worth RM300 and 

fifth prize: a hamper worth RM200.

For more information about the ‘SabaiSabai Thai Food Festival2018’, please visit

https://www.facebook.com/myheromarket/ or https://www.facebook.com/thinkthailandmy.

Till we meet again, 

xoxo