Chiangrai: Nature at its Best
Justin Malcolm, General Manager at Aloft Bangkok-Sukhumvit 11 By Earth Saiswang Australian national Justin Malcolm hasn’t had the pleasure of seeing much of Thailand as much as he wishes. But if there’s one place in the kingdom that qualifies as his favorite
Dining Special – April 2013
Sunday Brunch on the River Millennium Hilton Bangkok has just launched “Brunch on the River,” inviting guests to discover their own personal ‘best’ combination of exotic cuisines and wines from distant lands. “Brunch on the River,” which can be enjoyed from
Bar Specials – April 2013
Panorama: Inspiring by Day, Latin by Night Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park has started a new concept at its signature restaurant Panorama. Billed as “Inspiring by Day, Latin by Night,” the new concept is a step forward from the hotel's
Japanese with Urban Attitude
Kinki - the new cool bar-cum-restaurant at the Rainhill Rooftop - combines art, music, and great food for foodies of all persuasions. By Percy Roxas What, another Japanese restaurant in Bangkok? Don’t we have more than enough already? But wait, this
Enjoying Anna
Anna Restaurant & Art Gallery has a lovely vibe that makes it the kind of place you want to bring your friends and family in for a pleasurable meal. By Percy Roxas It is not uncommon for restaurants to try to re-invent
Luca Pulese appointed Executive Chef for Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya
24th April 2013 Dominique Ronge, General Manager of Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya, has announced the appointment of Luca Pulese as Executive Chef. Luca is an Italian national who has 20 years of experience in the hospitality. He started his career at
Designer Luxury at Centara Grand
23th April 2013 Dominique Ronge (right), General Manager and Chananchida Wongsa-ard (left), Sales and PR Manager of the new Luxury hotel in Pattaya: Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya (opening August 2013), visited Uraiwan Sinpitucksagull (centre), Brand Manager-EU Furniture and Kitchens Barnds
High Heel Lovers and Fashionistas – VIE Hotel
Ladies, be prepared for tons of fun, supermodel inspired cocktails and look out for the latest collection of international heels at VIE Bar, VIE 39 Building at VIE Hotel Bangkok.
August Design Complete Hotel Designs at Centara Grand
17th April 2013 One of Thailand’s top interior design consultants August Design have now completed final the designs for Tulip Groups hotel Centara Grand Resort & Spa Jomtien, the five star hotel sits on the same site as Tulip’s world class
Tulip Group Thailand Sign Exclusive Agreement with Illy Coffee
12th April 2013 by Percy Roxas Tulip Group has come to an agreement with Gruppo illy to provide their world class coffee products in their soon to be opened super luxury hotel Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort Pattaya. Illy is known as being one
For Late-night Diners
Angel City could just become a must-visit people watching spot in Bangkok as well as a decent place to refuel on comforting favorites. by Paul Cypert Diners suit Bangkok. The casualness, with its all person's welcome atmosphere, is right in line to
Simply Incredible
You know you’re in for something different and something special as soon as you enter Water Library Thonglor. By Percy Roxas. “See you 7 p.m. at Water Library Thonglor,” a colleague tells me over the phone. “We’re having the best dinner of
The Beauty of Simplicity
The arrival of Appia, right out of a page of central Rome, is a most welcome addition to the Bangkok dining scene. By Dave Stamboulis While Bangkok may have an abundance of Italian restaurants, it has been sorely lacking in down-to-earth traditional
As Italian As Can Be
Ugolini Italian Restaurant presents a revelation of new taste – a perfect Italian experience in Bangkok. By John Howe Show me an octopus resting on a plate and I will wrinkle my nose, stare at the creature’s tentacles and suckers, and reject
Narisawa – ‘Asia’s Best’
Narisawa in Tokyo was named ‘S.Pellegrino Best Restaurant in Asia‘ at 'Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards' held recently in Singapore, where a number of Thai restaurants made their mark too Narisawa secured the top spot at the inaugural “Asia’s 50 Best
Spa Offers: April 2013
Songkran Sand Magic at Spa Cenvaree Spa Cenvaree at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center at CentralWorld is celebrating the Thai New Year with the “Songkran Sand Magic” spa treatment available throughout this month. As suggested by its name, the key
What Fun Awaits
Welcome to Krungthep, where never-ending fun and excitement await at every corner. By John Howe. Bangkok is a crossroad between traditional Buddhist values and breakneck capitalism, between East and West, between what old and what is daringly new. So where to start
Play and Learn
KidZania helps children 4-14 learn important skills that will be useful to them in adult society while having fun at the same time through role-playing in an authentic real-world environment. Kids four to 14 now have a dedicated playground to spend
Yamazato celebrates Boys’ Festival
Yamazato restaurant at The Okura Prestige Bangkok celebrates the annual Boys’ Festival/Children’s Day on May 5th with very special Kaiseki-style set lunch and dinner menus. This fine Japanese tradition, part of the annual Golden Week holiday, dates back some 1,500 years.
Treat your “Administrative Angels” to lunch or dinner at Four Points
Over the years, Secretary’s Week is celebrated worldwide during the last week of April, encouraging people to honour secretaries for their work and devotion. This is a great opportunity for bosses to award their secretaries and other administrative support professionals
Cranking It Up!
Whether a newbie or a pro, you can always find a new route to crank -- a climber’s slang term that refers to the act of climbing or climbing something hard – in Thailandใ By Percy Roxas Rock climbing is definitely one
New Luxury Urban Retreat
Newly opened Hua Chang Heritage Hotel on Phayathai Road offers luxury service that bridges past, present, and future. Day in and day out many business and leisure travelers flock into different locations around the world, booking rooms at monogamous brand-name hotels,
Embracing Thailand
In her first three months in Thailand, the new general manager of The Peninsula Bangkok discovers that The Peninsula philosophy and the Thai way of doing things match perfectly. By Laurence Civil When Katja Henke took over as general manager at The
Making A Legend Better
InterContinental Baan Taling Ngan Samui GM takes the challenge of making the legendary resort better – and does it with a bang! By Percy Roxas ‘Some legends just get better.’ That’s the tagline InterContinental Baan Taling Ngam Samui Resort unveiled when it