Networking for the beautiful people
They have limited members and are somewhat secret. Meet the world’s most high-end online social networks. by Anita Zaror St. Moritz, Switzerland, 2011. A friendship club was formed among a few people sharing similar interests and helping each other open doors for
Vana Belle
From a mythical forest in the Himalayas, to Koh Samui Under the shade of native trees, protected from the sun’s dazzling rays, and surrounded by the gentle sound of waves lapping the soft white sands of Chaweng Noi beach, Vana Belle
New Latitude Wines
The story of PB Valley Khao Yai Winery by Colin Kaye Traditionally, wine grapes are grown between the latitudes of 30 and 50 degrees in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. In contrast, most of Thailand’s vineyards lie between 14 degrees N and
Dining specials
The St. Regis Chengdu Spices Up Bangkok What: The St. Regis Chengdu sent three of its top chefs to participate in the Sichuan Cuisine promotion held at The St. Regis Bangkok, to demonstrate Chengdu’s world-famous Sichuan cuisine. Set to open
The rebel in the heritage house
his is how Danish chef Morten Bojstrup Nielsen is pleasing—and surprising—commensals as Dusit Thani Bangkok’s new Group Chef of Thai Cuisine. by Laurence Civil Foreign chefs successfully cooking Thai cuisine have ruffled the feathers of some Thai traditionalists, but Thai cooking is
Season it up
Le Du Restaurant + Wine Bar keeps changing … every season. by Lucie Barke Le Du Restaurant + Wine Bar (399/3 Silom Soi 7, Bangrak, Bangkok (Chong Nonsi BTS exit 4), 09 291 999 69, www.ledubkk.com) opened its doors in November 2013,
From “hell’s kitchen” to the district
Canadian chef Chris Irving recently arrived in Bangkok from the Gordon Ramsay Group to bring a splash of style to Marriott Sukhumvit’s steakhouse. By Neil Dunphy Keeping up with Canadian chef Chris Irving isn’t easy. He has worked for Gordon Ramsay and
Bangkok’s Little Spiritual Haven
How to take responsibility for your life through Omroom’s Qi Gong, yoga, meditation, workshops, and private healing. “Om” in Sanskrit is the primordial sound. Buddhists have used Om to chant mantras for thousands of years; the sound reverberates at 136.1 Hz
Spa deals
Spa Indulgence @ the Cliff Spa What: This month, Cliff Spa provides you the option of enhancing and upgrading your spa experience! 90-minute treatments (chosen from their a la carte menu only) can be upgraded to 120-minute treatments with a choice
Bar specials
Wine Dinner at Café Claire What: Enjoy an exclusive wine dinner at Café Clair with an exquisitely created French menu by executive chef Nattakit, together with Georges Duboeuf wine pairings for each course. Some dishes include fillet steak Diane flambé
Eggceptional
This is how Hilltribe Organics is both helping hundreds of families and providing diners with a healthier organic option for eggs in Thailand. by Zachary Gomes It is still early morning as the sun peeks over the Mae Suay mountains of Chiang
Travel news
VFS Global inaugurates a new Joint UK and Australia Visa Application Centre in Bangkok VFS Global continues to be responsible for accepting applications for UK and Australia visas from applicants residing in Thailand. The new Joint Visa Application Centre (JVAC) is
Hotel deals
Special Offer for CIMB Membership Credit Card at Amari Pattaya What: Amari Pattaya in cooperation with CIMB Bank present a special offer for the CIMB Membership Credit Card, with discounts up to fifteen percent. Just book via www.amari.com and use the
Dining special
The St. Regis Chengdu Spices Up Bangkok What: The St. Regis Chengdu sent three of its top chefs to participate in the Sichuan Cuisine promotion held at The St. Regis Bangkok, to demonstrate Chengdu’s world-famous Sichuan cuisine. Set to open
Shopping Bangkok
Siam Paragon (Siam BTS station, open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Located at the center of Bangkok’s shopping area, close to Siam Center, Siam Discovery Center, MBK, and Central World, Siam Paragon is easy to reach by BTS, and
Everything for everyone
Pattaya and its surrounding areas have indeed made a comeback, and they are now among Thailand’s most vibrant resort areas. Easy to reach and with something to do for everyone—it has accommodations, dining opportunities, and activities designed to fit every
A day—and night—out on the island
Located on Malaysia’s northwestern coast, Penang is a multitudinous expression of a country featuring everything from UNESCO heritage sites and cultural expressions to vibrant nightlife by Marco Ferrarese Welcome to Penang, center of the Malaysian art renaissance, where retro and historical are
Vana Belle
From a mythical forest in the Himalayas, to Koh Samui Under the shade of native trees, protected from the sun’s dazzling rays, and surrounded by the gentle sound of waves lapping the soft white sands of Chaweng Noi beach, Vana Belle
My love story with bangkok
From the people to the food, there are many reasons to fall in love in this city by Sarah Chang-Chalermkittichai Ican distinctly remember the first time I set foot in Bangkok in the mid-nineties. I was at university in the United
A View Over the City’s Green Lung
Checking in to the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by Federico Brandi After two years of renovation, the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park (952 Rama IV Bangkok, 02 632 9000, www.crowneplazabkk.com) is even better than before, and ready to spoil
Meditation Retreats in Thailand
Understanding what they are about, where to practice, and how to behave by Chris Mayya There’s more to the Land of Smiles than delicious pad thai and mango sticky rice, the rejuvenating hot springs, and Thai massages. Thailand is the one of
Exploring the klongs of Ayutthaya
Without canals, the history of Thailand would have been much different and Bangkok would not have been dubbed “Venice of the East.” by Harold Stephens We hear about the klongs, or canals, that make up the many waterways of Bangkok, but
What’s on June
Wedding Fair 2014 What: Discover over 30 hotels and more than 100 presentations for outstanding weddings and luxurious honeymoons at the Wedding Fair 2014. For example, Ambassador Hotel Bangkok will present an exclusive offer for every couple who books a wedding