HUNDREDS of residents flocked to a Southampton park to get a taste of Thailand.

The Thai festival returned to Hoglands Park over the weekend with lots of traditional food, arts and crafts and live music.

Residents had also the chance to watch a Thai boxing tournament and Thai costume show while enjoying the sunshine.

Live cooking demonstrations, dance performances and sessions of Thai massage were also run on Saturday and Sunday.

The event was aimed at residents of all ages, with several activities run to amuse children and a Thai beer garden for adults.

With more than 2,000 people taking part in last year’s festival, the initiative has become a much-awaited event for revellers in the city.