Commitment issues with Thailand girls
Dear Soul Hacker, Some close girl friends tell me I have commitment issues. Almost all of my friends are married and – don’t get me wrong – the thought of having a family of my own also makes me smile. But
The Importance of Family Travel
Thailand Ranks Highest in the World with 79% of Teenagers Confirming that their Favourite Memories Occurred During a Family Vacation Expedia.co.th released the results of the 2017 "Importance of Family Travel" Study. The study commissioned by the Expedia group (the world’s largest
Unpronounceable names and unforgettable dishes
by Zipporah Gene Master Chef Albert Kooy, as enigmatic as he is humble, opened the festivities at the Seasonal Tastes restaurant this September, in the Westin Grand Hotel Sukhumvit, with some unusual but welcome delights. With names like Draadjes (slow braised beef) and
Top 10 healthiest thai dishes
by Grace Kim Thai food is well-known for its exotic and distinctive flavors thanks to the use of medicinal herbs and spices like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, garlic, galangal, and chilies. However, you are probably not aware of the common use
Discover the world of Banfi Italian wine
Explore bouquets from the Banfi vineyards of Italy in a wine evening at Brio, on September 26, 2017. Celebrated Vintners An award-winning producer of wines, Banfi was founded by Italian-American brothers, John and Henry Mariani in 1978. The private vintner comprises two
Sunday Brunch at The Rain Tree Café
The Rain Tree Café is offering gourmet Sunday brunches every week, with at least six interactive live cooking stations. Their Sunday Brunch offers grilled live lobster; Fines de Clair, Belon, Irish, and US oysters; caviar; seafood on ice including crayfish, Alaskan king
Late Autumn at Yamazato
As trees shed their leaves and Autumn begins to pass in Japan, the chefs at award-winning Yamazato Japanese restaurant at The Okura Prestige Bangkok celebrate with a Gozen lunch and Kaiseki dinner menus featuring seasonal ingredients such as oysters, Momiji
The Fab Five & Grapes Five
Join friends and colleagues at BarSu for two outstanding offers, now with extended hours for even better value. “Fab Five” cocktail promotion and our great new wine and snack offer, “Grapes Five” are available from 17:30 – midnight. “Fab Five” Their bartenders mix, muddle, and stir “Fab Five”
An Oasis in the City
by Grace T. Kim After a busy week and an eventful weekend, my body craved a mental and physical escape from the city – and absolute relaxation. Fortunately, Bangkok has many hidden gems to unwind. This time I went straight to Oasis
Grill and Say Cheese
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square is celebrating all the cheese lovers at The Square restaurant. Every Sunday and Thursday night, Novotel is introducing a buffet where you can get cheese smothered on everything. Experience grilled prawns, lamb, pork, beef and fish topped
September Food & Beverage Promotions at Banyan Tree Bangkok
Vertigo: Bring on the Duck French Fowl Promotion Here’s a rare opportunity to experience canard cuisine as it was meant to be, with this selection of dishes featuring premium quality imported French duck, offered Duck Consume’ with Duck Ravioli, an exotic Slow
Men here mostly like Asian women!
Dear Soul Hacker, I’m European, I moved to Thailand two years ago for work, and I’ve noticed that men here mostly like Asian women. The more I go out, the more single female expats as I see, as all of us
Dutch Culinary Festival in Bangkok
Arising from one of the great trading nations, Dutch cuisine is varied and original. There’s no better opportunity to explore the pleasures of the table in Bangkok than at “Culinary Dutch.” This festival featuring Dutch food and drinks will take
Forest Bathing in Bangkok
by Grace T. Kim Are you always stressed and don’t know how to relax? Forest bathing—known as the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits—may be a simple solution. There has been a long history of forest bathing
Abundance of Abalone
Globally recognized as a delicacy, abalone is highly coveted in Chinese culture as much for its flavor as for its aphrodisiac properties. Many believe eating abalone brings good luck, and its firm but delicate meat is often said to taste
Learn How to Make Cocktails Like a Professional Mixologist
Have you always had the urge to get behind the bar and mix, muddle and blend your own cocktails? Now you can. Sofitel's mixologist will reveal the secrets of the perfect cocktail at informative classes. Each private class will teach you
Launch of Vespa GTS and Sprint Sport Edition
Vespiario Thailand, the official importer and sole distributor in Thailand for Italian premium scooters Piaggio and Vespa, along with Italian motorcycles Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, recently launched the Vespa GTS and Vespa Sprint Sport Edition. Award-winning actor Ananda Everingham, street artist
#fame for International Dance Day
What: Celebrate the world’s international dance day with one of the fastest growing live video platform, #fame, a leading app in India and Indonesia. Participate in the first live virtual flash mob this Friday (April 29th) by downloading the #fame
Osha Passion Set
Osha, the renowned Thai restaurant based from San Francisco introduced a The Passion set with Sanpellegrino Collaboration to keep the love for food alive. Chef Purida Theerapong, who has experience of over 15 years in Australia, took inspiration from Thai
Eye on Expansion
Why super-regional mall Megabangna is the ultimate family shopping destination in Bangkok. by Percy Roxas When Megabangna (●02 105 1000; www.mega-bangna.com) opened in 2012, it was billed as the largest low-rise shopping mall in Southeast Asia. Other malls in the region might
9 Must-Adds to Your Chiang Mai Trip
Want to see more than the usual in Chiang Mai? Here are nine off-the-beaten-track attractions to add by Percy Roxas 1. Doi Inthanon From Chiang Mai city, take Highway No. 108 on Chiang Mai-Hod Road to Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest elevation at 2,599