Indus X Chef Nishant X Dr. Pushpesh Pant #3
From July 20 to 25, food historian, professor, and author Dr. Pushpesh Pant, and award-winning “sustainable chef” Nishant Choubey will return to Indus Bangkok for round 3 of an ongoing ambitious project, researching and recreating foods and flavors along the
A Calming Retreat for Lavender and Orchid Lovers
by Grace T. Kim A wonderful treat for the body is Okura Spa’s Lavender Orchid Calming Retreat located at the five-star hotel, The Okura Prestige Bangkok. This temporary special offer includes access to the steam and sauna facilities and an invigorating
Phuket’s Multihull Solutions Regatta 2018 Bound to Excite
Text and photos by Scott Murray Entries for the 2018 Multihull Solutions Regatta have been flowing in says Phuket Yacht Club Commodore, Scott Duncanson. "This is the tenth running of the event and on the back of a surge in multihull
A New Twist on Wellness Resorts
by Grace T. Kim Thailand is a major hub for wellness tourism and it gets increasingly challenging to carve a competitive edge for hotels to attract wellness junkies with a penchant for the good life. MW Wellness Management, the new joint
Lavender Garden Afternoon Tea
Ranging from deep purple to pale lilac in color, the beautifully scented lavender flower is a symbol of high summer. These attributes inspired the pastry chefs at The Okura Prestige Bangkok to create the Lavender Garden Afternoon Tea at Up
New Tasting Menu at Bangkok Heightz
Start the upcoming Thai Royal Birthday celebrations with a feast for the senses. Perched up on the rooftop of The Continent Hotel, Bangkok, Bangkok Heightz will be cooking a "Thai Dinner Tasting Menu" during July and August that can be served
5 Reasons Why Your Business Style Really Matters!
by Ludovic Tendron It is not only what you do in business, it is also how you do it and how others perceive you. As an overlooked business strategy, your style should be a valuable and influential business tool. Does your style
Van Gogh SENSES Gifts Opens in Hong Kong
Van Gogh SENSES, an art-themed concept store dedicated to Vincent van Gogh announced the opening of its newest venture, Van Gogh SENSES Gifts in Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts (Tai Kwun), opened this month. Bringing an appreciation of art
Southeast Asia’s First Waldorf Astoria Chose Bangkok
Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels &Resorts, will welcome its first guests in Southeast Asia in Q3 2018 with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. One of the region’s most anticipated hotel openings this year, the grand debut will introduce
Free Wine and Tapas at the Amazing Summer Fair, Singapore
Ready for some summer retail therapy and looking to celebrate Father's Day weekend a little differently this year? The Expat Fair's Amazing Summer Fair is starting today, June 16, at Novotel Singapore on Stevens, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Shop for one-of-a-kind
Green Tea Body Infusion
By Grace T. Kim Green Tea is the undisputed famous health drink from Asia, known for its anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic effects thanks to its polyphenols. Did you know that you can receive these benefits through your skin in green tea-infused body
Mandarin Oriental Announced New Hotel in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020. The property, which will be called Mandarin Oriental, Saigon, will form part of Union Square Saigon,
An Uber Exclusive River Cruise through the Mekong
Mekong Kingdoms announced the maiden Mekong River voyage of Gypsy, an exclusive two-cabin river cruiser, between the ancient Laos capital of Luang Prabang and Thailand’s Golden Triangle, in May 2018. A private tailored three nights/four days cruise from Luang Prabang
Malaysia’s First DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Opens in Penang
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, celebrated the opening of its first resort-style property in Malaysia: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang. Located on Penang's north coast, overlooking the Indian Ocean, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang is
A Bite of Latin America
From now and during all of July, discover the flavors and diversity of Latin American cuisines at Orchid Café's Weekend Grande Seafood Buffet Dinner. Enjoy special dishes such as Brazilian black beans soup with Manila clams, Chilean river prawns with piri
Two Race Finale Wrapped Up 2018 Samui Regatta
The sun teased and the wind held steady on the final day of the 2018 Samui Regatta. Race Officer Ross Chisholm set two windward/leewards for the keelboat and multihulls classes while it was a three-race showdown for the Hydrofoil Kites
Dine Along the Beach Returns to Hua Hin!
Lookeast already told you about this not-to-be-missed dining concept at the end of last year. Now, Hua Hin’s annual “Dine Along the Beach” experience is back with new chefs aboard and new creative menus presenting yet another opportunity to dine at
A Family Summer Promotion at JW Marriot Phu Quoc
Celebrated for its sparkling emerald waters, stretches of pale sand, and fuchsia sunsets, Phu Quoc is an idyllic getaway place in Vietnam. To welcome the summer, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay introduced a series of family-friendly activities to make
What’s More Annoying: Finding Bed Bugs or Cigarette Smoke in Your Hotel Room?
Expedia released findings from its 2018 Global Flight and Hotel Etiquette study, an annual survey that looks at the flight and hotel etiquette habits of more than 18,000 adults around the world. Featuring insights from over 600 adult travelers in Thailand,
Surat Thani Welcomes Honorary Consulate of the Russian Federation
The Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand recently opened the newest Honorary Consulate for Surat Thani province at W Koh Samui hotel, in addition to the two current offices of Russian Honorary Consulates in Thailand in
Hagi’s Teppanyakki Temptation
Centara Grand Hua Hin presents its “Teppanyaki Temptation” promotion, available throughout June and July at its Japanese restaurant Hagi, showcasing classic and exotic tastes of Japan with a modern presentation of dishes going right from the tabletop grill to your
Pattaya Destroyers Capture Gulf of Siam Classic
by Geraldo LaPortage The Pattaya Destroyers won the second annual Gulf of Siam Ice Hockey Classic, staged on May 18 and 19 at The Rink, on the 5th floor of the Harbor Mall on Pattaya Klang Road. The 4-on-4 competition proved to