‘I Love Chiang Mai’
Toby Allen CEO, Destiny Enterprise CEO, TAP Technology By Earth Saiswang American Toby Allen thinks of himself as a hardworking person; a leader driven by the desire to constantly improve things for which he is responsible. “I strive to better the lives of
Rear Entry at Q Bar’s Le Derrière
By Dave Stamboulis Le Derrière refers to the rump or backside in French, to put it politely, and the Q Bar’s latest addition to the Bangkok nightlife is certainly full of all the right curves. Buddha Bar designer Bruno Tanquerel came
Unique Culinary Experience
At Jahn, Conrad Koh Samui, Thai classics are approached with the sophistication and elegance of European fine dining. By Sid Sehgal Jahn Restaurant is set atop a plunging cliff with dramatic views of the southern Taling Ngam coast, the flagship restaurant of
Provocative Italian-American Cuisine
Scalini, at the newly opened Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, stakes its claim on the Bangkok food scene. By Melissa Richter It takes something quite special for a new restaurant to stand out from the crowd, and Scalini is primed to stake its claim
Riverside Renaissance
By Dave Stamboulis Bangkok’s waterways have long been the real arteries of the city, especially one in which traffic snarls are legendary. Yet for years all the trendy and chic new eating and drinking options were popping up inland, in fashionable
Dressed to Delight
The world’s most innovative and stylish dining experience created for today’s health-conscious eaters has arrived in Bangkok; both for the vegetarian and the non-vegentarian! by Percy Roxas As if in time for Thailand’s “Vegetarian Month,” a new dining destination tailored for today’s
Entrenching a ‘New Marriott’
"The sustainable business strategy for a successful hotel is to be involved with the local community." By Laurence Civil Gerrit Graef General Manager Bangkok Marriott Sukhumvit Growing up as a German military kid, he was used to the idea of packing up and moving somewhere
Bar Specials – October 2013
The ‘3rd Tango Fiesta’ at Dream Bangkok Dream Hotel Bangkok, in cooperation with The Bangkok Tango community, invites you to heat up the dancing floor during “The 3rd Tango Fiesta” at Flava Restaurant and Bar, 6 p.m.-midnight, on Oct. 27. “Tango Night”
Dinning Special – October 2013
3-5 Oct2-Michelin Star French Chef Alexandre Couillon at VIE Hotel Bangkok, V Villas Hua Hin An incredible two nights of culinary bliss with 2-Michelin Star chef, Alexandre Couillon, await foodies this month. Chef Alexandre’s talent as a fish and seafood
Spa Offers
Best Spa deals and promotional offers during October 2013.
Re-energizing Conrad
His previous achievement in Hilton Pattaya speaks for itself – and he expects to do the same with the great team at Conrad Bangkok. By Percy Roxas Harald Feurstein, general manager (GM) of Conrad Bangkok, says he is living the dream. “I
Rooting for Bangkok
Why is Bangkok the most visited city in Asia? TripAdvisor executive Aaron Hung tells us how the award is decided By Laurence Civil When we heard that TripAdvisor recognized Bangkok as the most visited city in Asia, we wanted to know how
Regent Rejuvenation
After months of comprehensive facelift,The Regent Singapore became filled with a rejuvenated and refreshed spirit that enhances even more enjoyment of the elegant hotel in the Lion City today. By Percy Roxas Located just minutes away from the tranquil Botanic Gardens and
Green Wedding Perfect
How about tying the knot amid the peaceful, green surroundings of Amphawa at asita eco-resort? By Percy Roxas A new resort in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram, stands out not only because it is setting a new benchmark in service and facilities in Amphawa
Ideal Mode for Savvy Travelers
Mode Sathorn Bangkok makes sure that every aspect of the guest’s experience is attuned with today's vibes and values. By Percy Roxas Most hotels boasts of friendly service, but Mode Hotel -- says hotel manager Roland Aung – wants to be your
Stylish Hotel Offers Truly Rewarding Stay
Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok is perfect for business and leisure travelers alike. By Percy Roxas Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok was designed with an underlying fictional love story concept, our guide tells us, as we enter the door of this sleek, stylish new hotel on
By Design
Some hotels that offer a stylish, fashionable fresh take by design and make travel to Thailand even more unforgettable. By Percy Roxas Call them “hip,” call them “boutique,” or lump them together under the genre, “design” -- but whatever we call
New Tourist Attractions in Hua Hin
Located about 200 kilometres south of Bangkok, Hua Hin is the country’s oldest beach resort, having been popularised as the summer retreat of the Thai Royal Family in the 1920s. According to Ministry of Tourism and Sports figures, Hua Hin
S. African arrivals rising steadily
77,000 visitors expected this year. By Imtiaz Muqbil, Executive Editor, www.travel-impact-newswire.com South Africa is one of Thailand’s most important emerging source markets. For the past few years, arrivals from South Africa have been rising steadily. In 2006, Thailand welcomed a total of
Travel News – October 2013
Bangkok seizes top spot as best holiday destination; Phuket, Samui follow Destinations.” From the results of its 2013 Best in Travel Poll, the travel magazine has disclosed that the City of Angels has been voted as the best city for holiday
Travel Deals – October 2013
The hottest deals this month. Weekend Getaway Package At Ascott, Citadines, & Somerset Breakaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy 10% off “Best Available Rates” with the new “Weekend Package” when you stay at Ascott’s participating serviced residences
Pai and Away
Increasing visitor numbers have failed to dampen the peaceful spirit of this small, laidback tourist town in Mae Hong Son. By Percy Roxas This small town, situated within a laidback valley surrounded by steep mountains between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong
A Siam Society Study Trip Nakhon Pathom A Revisit After 90 years Sunday, 17 November 2013
Ninety years ago, on Sunday 18th November 1923, the Siam Society organized a group of nearly 70 members to visit Nakhon Pathom for the first time.
10 Must-See Historical Parks
You can’t do them in day or a week – but then, even if you have time to visit just one of these parks that would already be commendable, take your pick! By Harold Stephens First, let me say that historical objects