Bordeaux Rendez-Vous 2014: The Bangkok Chapter
Nineteen châteaux from Bordeaux gathered in Southeast Asia to promote a bit more than French wines
Dining Specials – July 2014
The best dining deals in Bangkok, Hua Hin and Pattaya, Thailand starting from July 2014.
Simplicity of food in a relaxed environment – Monde
Le Monde c’est prêt. A preview of the restaurant and bar’s upcoming grand opening, in Sukhumvit Soi 39. by Federico Brandi. Launched with a soft opening in mid-February of this year, Monde (555/27 Sukhumvit Soi 39, Bangkok, 085 009 6508, www.facebook.com/mondeofficial)
Bangkok from an airship
Zeppelin, a new sky bar on Sukhumvit, is giving a different view of the city’s skyline. by Pantip Supradit. Looking for an affordable rooftop bar and restaurant? That is the key concept of Zeppelin (1595/500 45-46 Floor Luk Condominium, B Tower Sukhumvit
Not so small after all – Smalls in Suan Phlu
The newest venture from the founder of Q Bar, Smalls, is now open for business in Sathorn. by Alexander Eeckhout. A new place for Sathornites has opened up on Suan Phlu. From the founder of Q Bar comes something completely different. From
Bites from a fairy tale – Kaguya Japanese Gastro Bar
Forget what you know about Japanese food, and try Kaguya Japanese Gastro Bar. You’ll be surprised. by Lucie Barke. After attending high school in Canada and studying to be a musician in Boston for a year, Chef Kongwuth Chaiwongkachon got back to
“Seeing” with the Hands
Centara Grand’s Spa Cenvaree, at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, is the first in the hotel family to employ two blind therapists. by Maia Kara. Being a spa junkie, I have tried quite a few different places, from local massage shops to five-star
Spa deals – July 2014
The best spa deals in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui, Thailand starting from July 2014.
Toys with expensive wheels and fins
How to sail, ride, or drive through Thailand in style. by Coco Lavander. With 510,890 square kilometers of land and 2,230 of water, Thailand offers plenty of expensive toys with wheels and fins to roam around in. And if you want to
Hotel Deals – July 2014
The best hotel deals in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Phuket, Koh Samui and Pranburi, Thailand starting from July 2014.
Best of Both Worlds – Deevana Patong Resort & Spa
Deevana Patong Resort & Spa offers an experience of Phuket’s action center from an oasis of tranquility. Located at the center of all the action in Phuket’s most popular destination—Patong—, Deevana Patong Resort & Spa (43/2 Raj-U-Thid 200 Pee Road, Patong,
Celebrity Hua Hin
All the reasons why this traditional beach town is chef Kent Arnon Masanglong’s favorite place. Born and raised in Bangkok, chef Kent Arnon Masanglong is better known as the winner of Thailand’s 2012 “Iron Chef” competition. He is the chef in
A Shopaholic ’s Survival Guide to Ho Chi Minh City
The city is a paradise for foodies, bargain-hunters, and fashionistas; here’s where you should go when in Vietnam’s capital by Duncan Forgan Ho Chi Minh City has come a long way, and nowhere is this shift more immediately apparent to visitors
My Condo at the Beach
How Phuket Panwa surprised me on a casual weekend getaway … by Anita Zaror What do you look for when choosing a home? Distance to work or your kids’ school? It having a vintage or modern feel? Or maybe an affordable price?
A Youthful Stay in Traditional Chiang Mai
Traditional Thai medicine, eclectic world cuisine, and a good location for sightseeing , make Dusit D2 Chiang Mai a smart choice. by Laurence Civil As I stepped out of the baggage hall of Chiang Mai International Airport, a hotel representative dressed smartly
The Great Escape
How to enjoy a beautiful sunset, good food, and the sound of the ocean from your private open-air living room at Mandalay Beach Villas Koh Samui. Sometimes when life gets too hectic you just have this great need to just get
Hua Hin Mini Guide
While Hua Hin might not have the stunning beaches of Phuket or Samui, its sands are certainly a lot more scenic than Pattaya’s and, at around two hours from Bangkok, it is certainly the nearest and dearest beach resort for
Thailand’s Legendary Beach Town
Thais love it. Foreigners love it. And even those who claim to have already enough of beach destinations still fall for it. We are referring to Hua Hin, one of Thailand’s most popular seaside resorts, located some 280 kilometers south
Going Green
There’s still some work to be done in Thailand when it comes to eco practices. But some hotels are already paving the way. by Dave Stamboulis While July brings the onset of the rainy season to Thailand in earnest, it is nevertheless
Get Ready to Take Photos Like You Never Imagined
The small town of Mae Sot will one day be part of the route that will take overland travelers from Istanbul to Singapore. See it before that happens. by Harold Stephens It’s a small town, interesting enough for its remoteness and its
Let there be light
Ubon Ratchathani is a sleepy provincial capital perched along the banks of the beautiful Mun River that is famed for its forest temples, spicy Isaan larb phet duck salad, and its Wat Nong Bua chedi, modeled on the famed stupa
What’s on July
Chef’s Inspiration Package for Travelling Gourmets What: Are you an epicurean, foodie, or gourmand? Hansar Bangkok’s Chef’s Inspiration Package for two includes: sip a glass of French wine or a premium cocktail at ROUGE; enjoy a stunning appetizer set from the