Rocket 49:
Another stylish brunch and cocktail café set to rock Located on Sukhumvit 49 under the well-known nightclub Grease, the hospitality gurus behind the Sapparot Group (sapparot meaning “pineapple” in Thai), have set into another new expansion within the company. Based on
Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya opens in Thailand’s Hottest Beach-Resort Destination
A step away from Pattaya’s lively beach promenade, the 132-room Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya combines great comfort and a perfect location with world known hospitality. Chonburi, Thailand – Marriott International continues its dynamic growth in Thailand with the opening of
Game Over Lounge and NERD
Game On! Just when I was starting to feel that Bangkok needed a new outlook on dining and socializing, a new little venture popped up in Thonglor. Well, not that little. In fact, this new venue is actually quite large and
The New Kai in Town
Kiwi foodies advertise the undeniable appeal of New Zealand cuisine. by Thomas SturrockDiners in Bangkok may not immediately know what to expect when they come across a restaurant serving “New Zealand cuisine.” But upon entering Kai (●142/22–23 Sathorn Soi 12; 02
Colonial Charm
The freshly opened A.R. Sutton & Co Engineers Siam stamps a seal of refinement on the Ekkamai area, and returns Ashley Sutton to the forefront of the Bangkok bar scene by Richard McleishAdding a sense of colonial-era sophistication to lower Ekkamai
The Best Scoop in Bangkok
Guess which country the American ice cream brand Emack & Bolio’s chose to open its first international venture … by Percy RoxasIn March 2014, a new ice cream brand from the U.S. made its debut in Thailand by opening a store
Tuscan Indulgence
Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen has arrived in town with more than just delicious Italian ingredients … by Laurence Civil Francesco Lenzi has recently opened his own restaurant, Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen (●69/1-2 Ruamrudee 2, Bangkok; 02 001 0116; www.lenzibangkok.com), serving up his unique Tuscan
The World of Wine: Did you Know..?
There are thousands of grape varieties, but only a few hundred are used to make wine. Learn about the most prominent ones. By Jérôme Chambon, senior trade advisor for Agribusiness, French Trade Commission Wine is an endlessly fascinating subject. One of the
Thailand’s Best Street Food
A list of some of the best roadside eats to be found in the northern, northeastern, and southern regions of the kingdom. by Chawadee Nualkhair Bangkok isn’t the only city to go to for great street food. In the north, street food is
Taking it to the Streets
Here’s what you need to know about Bangkok’s food truck by Dave StamboulisWhile street food and street carts have always been an integral part of Bangkok life, local eats have gotten that much more interesting over the past months. A burgeoning
French with a Twist
Another venture backed by a Michelin-starred chef comes to town: J’AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain. by Anita Zaror Foodies in Bangkok are being spoiled by a wave of chefs either holding Michelin stars or having worked in Michelin-starred establishments around the world, who
Changing Tastes
Experts taste the pulse of Bangkok’s food and drink scene today – and tell us about the dramatic changes that have entirely reshaped it. by Thomas SturrockBangkok’s food and drink scene has undergone a drastic transformation in recent years. It was,
Healing from Within
The Indian holistic healing organization, Shiv Yog, is coming to Bangkok this month to give hands-on training on self-healing. by Parmesh ChopraOver the last decade or so, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual stress has affected mankind like never before. To nullify
Game of Kings
How did polo come all the way from Persia to Thailand? by Alexander Eeckhout From Persia to India to Great Britain to Argentina to Thailand. Polo has definitely traveled a good deal of miles before conquering the world. The game of kings
Getting Trendy – Thong Lor
Some of the hippest places in town all have one thing in common: they are in Thong Lor. by Dave StamboulisWhen it comes to food and drink, no guide to Bangkok is complete without extensive mention of Thong Lor, which remains
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
“Bangkok has the perfect buzz for me”
David Ecija, GM at Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, tells us why he loves living in Asia while he shares what’s new and fun at both properties he manages. by Laurence Civil David Ecija, a Spanish national, started
Unseen Thailand
Plagued by political unrest, military coups, and a drop in tourism, the newly-appointed minister of Tourism and Sports has taken on the monumental task of ensuring safety, promoting new destinations, and revitalizing traditional Thai ways. Meet minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul. by Tuptim
I Believe I Can Fly
Oh, how it feels to grab a plane by its control wheel and see the world through a bird’s-eye view! by Anita ZarorI've had a fascination with airplanes, airports, and everything wings-related since I was little, probably because they are all
Happy Birthday to Us!
44 years of Lookeast … and counting by Percy Roxas “Lookeast is like a warm and wonderful host who invites travelers into the family living room,” says avid Lookeast reader and long-time superstar Toon Hiranyasap, one of the countless readers who, for
All Our Yesterdays
A look back into how Thailand was in the days when Lookeast was founded. by Ken Barrett Rather alarmingly for those of us who were around at the time, 1971 is beginning to sound rather like ancient history. That was the year