ISSUE 3 VOLUME 10 MARCH 2022
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HOT MAGAZINE A CONVERSATION WITH JAMES NOBLE
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hef James Noble is no slouch in the kitchen. He initially developed his cooking skills at 3 Michelin Star restaurants in Europe, before spending 4 years as Mick Jagger’s personal Chef on his Caribbean Island. James then spent several years teaching at the Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School in Bangkok before opening his Boutique Farmer’s Homestay & Restaurant in Pak Nam Pran, outside of Hua Hin. James spent 7 years developing the farm side of the business with a simple concept, to produce food and products through sustainable, organic agriculture, using only local manpower with a no fuel farm policy.
International Motor Show, now in its 43rd year, is under way until 3 April at IMPACT Challenger Hall, Muang Thong Thani. Rolls-Royce is displaying their Black Badge Ghost and Cullinan. Both are available in any color you can think of, although the carmaker offers 44,000 to start. Unique to this latest iteration of the Black Badge is the Black Diamond finish. Comprised of five layers, this new color requires 100 pounds of paint.
In 2019 K.P. Ho, Founder and Executive Chair of Banyan Tree Holdings and Laguna Resorts and Hotels, offered James a partnership whereby James would provide organic produce to his Banyan Tree & Laguna resorts from a 500 rai plot in Chiang Mai. They named the business Ori9in Organic Farm. James also supplies well known Bangkok restaurants as well as the public who can order and have their quality produce shipped directly to them. HOT Magazine recently had the pleasure of sitting down with James to discuss this new venture which we’re pleased to share on page 28.
Also inside, you’ll find great places to eat, drink and stay next time you find yourself in Thailand’s second biggest city, Chiang Mai. Just a few of the stories you’ll find inside this month’s issue. We hope you enjoy the read.
They say that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But, after a visit to the Bangkok International Motor Show, I think a Bentley or Rolls Royce would certainly be a superlative substitute. Thailand’s premier auto show, the Bangkok
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The Black Badge Cullinan is a velvety and powerful V-12, with a vehicle cabin so quiet, it’s like being in an opulent isolation chamber. It is, quite literally, the Rolls-Royce of SUV’s. Turn to page 44 to read about these and the 35 other car and motor bike manufacturers on display at this years auto show.
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James Noble
Redbox Restaurant Chiang Mai
Motor Show
To Prestige
Chiang Mai’s Best Bars
Let’s Stay
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Onsen @ Moncham, Chiang Mai
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A Conversation With
Let’s Eat
Bangkok International
Pedro’s Journey
Let’s Check In
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MODEL Sudta Kiddee
Mrs National Universe Thailand 2022, Ceo and Founder Sudta Clinic
HAIR STYLIST
Khonpond Make Up
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Numaon Suppacha
PHOTOGRAPHER Sunya Yamaka LOCATION Ratanakosin Suite The Athenee Hotel Bangkok
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MODEL Sudta Kiddee
Mrs National Universe Thailand 2022, Ceo and Founder Sudta Clinic
HAIR STYLIST
Khonpond Make Up
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Numaon Suppacha
PHOTOGRAPHER Sunya Yamaka LOCATION Ratanakosin Suite The Athenee Hotel Bangkok
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MODEL Sudta Kiddee
Mrs National Universe Thailand 2022, Ceo and Founder Sudta Clinic
HAIR STYLIST
Khonpond Make Up
STYLIST
Numaon Suppacha
PHOTOGRAPHER Sunya Yamaka LOCATION Ratanakosin Suite The Athenee Hotel Bangkok
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HOT AROUND HUA HIN
The Standard, Hua Hin’s New Place To Be Hua Hin’s newest resort, The Standard, has unveiled Praça, an upbeat beachside bar that brings a new sense of style and vibrance to the local social scene. Meaning “meeting place” in Portuguese, Praça is inspired by the beach clubs of the Mediterranean and has a casual, carefree ambience. Guests can stroll barefoot from the sand to the shady terrace, sip fabulous cocktails and savour sublime Thai bites. As the sun sets, the vibe picks up with house tunes setting the tone and people gathering to mingle under the stars.
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If sand between your toes is not your thing, Praca’s heritage house, with its expansive veranda, provides the perfect setting to sit back, catch up with friends, make new connections, or simply unwind whilst gazing out across the shimmering sea. Chef Prasertchai “Jacky” Trongvanichnam, a former Iron Chef champion, has imagined an innovative Tapas style menu that feels fresh and playful while honouring the traditions of Thai street food. Think tempting shared dishes, flame-grilled meats, comforting rice and noodle bowls.
The not-so-standard cocktails infusing premium ingredients with local flavours and flair are equally inventive. Concoctions such as Holy Basil! (gin, pineapple, holy basil, betel leaf, galangal, lemon), and Born to Rum (white rum, banana, coconut milk, makrut leaf, lime juice) gives some sense of what to expect. Praça is the new place to be and be seen in Hua Hin. A space that brings the entire community – hotel guests, beachgoers and local residents – together in an easygoing yet upbeat atmosphere.
HOT AROUND HUA HIN Shiv Kapur, Award Winning Golfer and Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Visits Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa David Ippersiel, General Manager, gave a warm welcome to Shiv Kapur, ace golfer, during his visit to Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa. The purpose of the Arjuna Award winner’s visit was to play in the Thailand International 2022 Golf Tournament in Hua Hin, Thailand. As a Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador, Shiv sported the logo of Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, on his cap at the tournament.
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa Offers “Splashing Thai New Year” promotion Join us for the most joyous festival of “Songkran”, Thai New Year at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa. Pay less when using “Rao Tiew Duay Gun” campaign. • Garden room THB 4,999 net per night Using Rao Tiew Duay Gun only THB 2,999 net. • Lagoon Access: THB 6,999 net per night Using Rao Tiew Duay Gun only THB 4,199 net. The above rates are inclusive of breakfast for 2 persons and 2 pieces of Water Gun per room. Booking Period: Now - 10 April, 2022 Staying Period: 10-18 April, 2022 Book directly through: bit.ly/SheratonhuahinSplashing-Thai-New-Year Other Terms & Conditions apply. For reservations, please call +66 (0) 32 708000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Website: www.sheratonhuahin.com
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HOT AROUND HUA HIN
Beach Polo Returns to Hua Hin 9 April.
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Save the date, Saturday, April 9th, that’s the day when for the 11th time polo will be played on the beach in front of the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort.
Hua Hin Resort for the opening ceremonies. After opening speeches, the action starts with a fashion show on horseback, horse racing and the final beach polo match.
The whole affair is a Charity Event for Princess Pa’s Nabha Project, and a donation of THB 1,500 is inclusive of food and non-alcohol drinks for both daytime and nighttime.
Beach Polo is one of the most fun events on the Hua Hin social calendar. The day and evening are full. Gates open at 12:30 pm to pick up gifts, enjoy welcome drinks, lunch, games & activities. At 2 pm the visually impressive horse parade travels down the beach until it reaches the InterContinental
The fun isn’t over though. As the sun goes down, the evening “Tropical Havana” dinner party heats up. Happening on the lawn of the InterContinental, in front of the beach, the evening festivities include a cocktail dinner, live music, show, auction and dancing.
Of all the enjoyable events that come to Hua Hin every year, this one is not to be missed!
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Penfold Wine Dinner At Jaras Hua Hin The restaurant JARAS, at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, pairs contemporary Thai cuisine with the traditional service Thailand is famous for. It’s a chic and sophisticated beachside restaurant within the InterContinental’s exceptional setting. On Friday, March 11th, a wine dinner was held featuring Penfold wines. Founded by Dr. Christopher Penfold and his wife Mary in 1844, Penfold has been producing some of the best Australian wines for 178 years. The evening started with an hour-
long Champagne welcome reception at the InterContinental’s CoCo Bar, where Ernest Rapeneau Champagne was served and enjoyed.
Hill Chardonnay, Koonunga Hill Autumn Riesling, Penfold Bin 51 Riesling, & Penfold’s Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro.
The epicurean experience began with Charcoal grilled squid, followed by Charcoal-grilled pork cheek, Hot and sour soup with white snapper, Hua Hin Sturgeon, Grilled Thai Wagyu beef tenderloin, and for dessert, Steamed pumpkin with Thai custard and coconut ice cream.
Information on future wine dinners can be had by emailing ichh.dining@ ihg.com.
Perfectly paired wines for each course included Penfold’s Koonunga
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Thai Country Homes Launches 2 New Exciting Developments. Hua Hin’s prestigious developer has just launched The Smart Hamlet and Phase 2 of their top end ECO development Baan Phu Thara.
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HOT AROUND BANGKOK
Superb “Dinecation” Package With Credit Equal To Room Rate at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok A daily hotel credit equal to the room rate paid on the first night of stay and available for use in any of the hotel’s restaurants, the spa and other facilities is available for guests booking accommodation at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. With room rates beginning from THB 6,000++ per night, guests booking under the Dinecation package will receive THB 6,000 credit net per day, with the minimum requirement being two nights’ stay in the hotel.
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Guests can use their daily credit in any of the hotel’s four Epicurean Hub restaurants, choosing from the Contemporary French restaurant The Allium Bangkok, The Silk Road Chinese restaurant, The House of Smooth Curry Thai restaurant, and Kintsugi by Jeff Ramsey, with its Modern Kaiseki cuisine. The credit can also be used at Rain Tree Café, and Athenee Spa. Also included in the Dinecation package is early check-in at 6am, and late check-out at 6pm. Maximum occu-
pancy in the guestroom is three adults, or two adults and two children. The hotel credit cannot be accumulated, and cannot be used to offset room rates or for room upgrades. Marriott Bonvoy members will receive 1,000 bonus points. For reservation, please call 02 650 8800 or e-mail: Reservations.TheAthenee@luxurycollection.com or visit www.theatheneehotel.com
HOT AROUND BANGKOK Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Launches Ki Izakaya Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok adds Japanese izakaya to its outstanding culinary repertoire with the opening of Ki Izakaya. Long appreciated in Japan as welcoming spots for afterwork drinks and casual fare for friends and colleagues, Ki Izakaya offers the convivial atmosphere of the famous alleyway izakayas of Osaka and Tokyo blended with Kempinski’s signature style and elegance. The friendly ambiance of Ki Izakaya is complemented by an impressive selection of highballs, whiskies, and sakes as well as craft and draught beers. To accompany the beverages, Chef Hiroyuki Yokoyama has developed an extensive menu of small plates and snacks. Chef Hiroyuki Yokoyama brings his experience from award-winning eateries around the world to Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Ki Izakaya located on Floor 9 of Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 – 24:00 For more information or to make a reservation for any of these culinary options, call +66 2 095 9999 or email fb.sindhorn@ kempinski.com.
Capella Bangkok Appoints Kannika Jitsangworn As Thai Head Chef Capella Bangkok is pleased to welcome Kannika Jitsangworn as the new Thai Chef de Cuisine of Phra Nakhon, the resort’s refined Thai restaurant on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Acclaimed for her unabated pursuit of the freshest ingredients and her meticulous eye for detail, Chef Kannika joins Phra Nakhon after a career spanning more than two decades cooking Thai cuisine at renowned hotel kitchens around the world. She has held positions at The Datai in Langkawi, COMO Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos, and AMAN resorts in Indonesia, Turkey, and Bhutan. Since 2017, she helmed the Thai restaurant at Amanpuri in Phuket, where she further honed her skills in cooking authentic recipes from the south of Thailand. For reservations, please call 02 098 3888, 065 998 4690 or email phranakhon.bangkok@capellahotels.com.
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Carlton Hotel Bangkok’s Wah Lok Listed In Michelin Guide Thailand 2022 The Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit was recently listed in the Michelin Guide Thailand 2022 & celebrated their 2-year anniversary in February. All of this coincided with new menu items being added to their Dim Sum and main ala carte menu. Wah Lok stands out with an inspired design concept that evinces the convivial ambience of a traditional Chinese courtyard and features an
entranceway depicting sepia-tinted scenes of old Shanghai. Guests then step into a spacious contemporary main dining room with a capacity for nearly 200 diners. The same subtle blend of traditional and modern further appears in the restaurant’s four private dining rooms. Wah Lok is located on the 2nd floor of Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit.
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok Launches New Dazzling Afternoon Tea Experience – “Boutique of Jewels” 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok’s brand new afternoon tea experience “Boutique of Jewels” sees the ultimate coming together of two indulgences rolled into one. It’s an afternoon tea set— and it’s also a private viewing of glittering masterpieces in a jewelry boutique’s VIP salon. A delicious variety of savoury bites masquerading as jewelry includes Avocado Scallop Tart with Caviar; Crab Rhubarb Salsa; & Smoked Eel and Vanilla Mousse Mille-Feuille. A few of the wearable sweets include Strawberry Mousse Crunch, Chocolate Cherry Tart, and Mango Cheesecake topped with Mango Salsa and Coconut Sauce. Produced and packaged in Northern Thailand, a selection of tea blends from Monsoon Tea is included in the tea set. “Boutique of Jewels” Afternoon Tea Set is available every day from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m from 6 April – 31 October 2022 at Baan Borneo Club, located on Level 26 at 137 Pillars Suite & Residences Bangkok. The set is priced at THB 1,800++ per 2 persons: THB 2,200++ per 2 persons inclusive of 2 glasses of sparkling wine. For reservations or information, please contact 02 079 7000, or contact via our LINE Official Account (@137pillarshotels).
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Wah Lok is open six days a week. Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant Level 2, Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm For more information or reservations, please contact us at 02 090 7888 or email fbreservations@carltonhotel. co.th
L et’s Meet,
Constant Wormser
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What is your full name and age?
your own restaurants)
Hi, my name is Constant Wormser, and I am 34 years old. However, I think my brain never pass adolescence…
In Hua Hin I really enjoy Harukaze. Fair price, great skewers and they decided that instead of offering mediocre imported fish, all their sashimi/sushi are using local sea life.
What is your current Job Position? Food and Beverage Director for the Standard, Hua Hin. Basically, anything going into your mouth in the property is under my supervision (i.e. food and drinks in case you were thinking of something else).
How long have you lived in Hua Hin or been coming to Hua Hin? It has been only 5 months since I moved to Hua Hin however, I have been coming here occasionally on weekends for the last 9 years. Perfect get away from Bangkok. What did you know about Hua Hin before you moved here? I was seeing Hua Hin as a giant golf course with beaches. Now realizing how much more this city as to offer; water sport, restaurants, temples, site seeing and golfs lol.
What do you like most about your profession? I would love to say the money but……. Joke aside the ability to lead a project from an idea to it full completion. For example, I might think that it would be nice to make the guest enjoy some oysters by the beach with a bottle of rose. Then I speak with the chef and the beverage manager, I do a little menu engineering and Voila. Rose Pearl promotion available at Praca; 1 bottle of rose with 6 oysters at THB1,900 *wink wink*.
In Bangkok, I frequently go for Chesa the Swiss restaurant. Need my home fix once upon a time. Cheese fondue every time regardless of the weather.
What do you like to do in your free time and why? Golfing. Shocker I know…. Beside this my perfect weekend would be summarized as follows: early 18 holes, lunch by the beach, book reading outdoor or explore the city on my bike, dinner at a restaurant, drink at home in front of a movie. At the end, I am hungover, belly is full, my skin is burn but I am happy as Larry.
What would you recommend to new-comers to do in Hua Hin and why? Relax. This is not Bangkok. Explore, try things. Don’t come to Hua Hin expecting a crazy night life. Enjoy the beach, the food and the nature. Otherwise, happy hour daily at Praca from 9.30 p.m. until late *wink wink*.
Tell us a surprising fact that the public might not know about you? I am a nerd. Not wearing a Star Wars pajama living in my mom’s basement kind of but I love fantasy reading. The Witcher, Warhammer and Lord of the Ring made my childhood and as mentioned before, my mentality never grown pass puberty.
What do you like least about your profession?
What is the most outlandish thing you have ever done and why?
The money….. joke aside, again, the fact that many will compare your hotel/ restaurant with others even if they have no similarities whatsoever. Because of this many F&B (in hotel more than anywhere else) end up having a similar offering. I strongly believe that if your concept is strong and unique, do not change it because of couple of critics. Standard has a famous moto “We welcome everyone, even though we are not for everyone” which made me fall in love with the brand.
This may sound boring but relocate to Asia was my biggest move. As a kid I kind of always knew that soon or late I would be in this part of the world. So right after graduating from Laussane, I went to do an internship in Sapa, a small town in Vietnam by the Chinese border. Many failures and success later, here I am.
What do you like most about Hua Hin? The versatility this city offers. You want a nice restaurant, plenty available. You want a day at the beach, here we go. Shopping? No problem. Golf? More here than hotels. Site seeing, plethora.
What is your favorite restaurant and why? (please don’t promote
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A Conversation with James Noble
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ames Noble has long advocated for food sustainability (healthy for our bodies and the environment), provenance (knowing its origin), and finding viable, sustainable quality local alternatives to imported foods. Not one who just expresses his views, James is very much about “walking the talk”. Boutique Farmers in coastal Pak Nam Pran, about 30 km south of Hua Hin, was the first practical iteration of these principles. James and his wife, Khun May, created a farm that quickly developed a devoted client base from the top-end hotels and restaurants in Bangkok and Hua Hin. All were receiving purposegrown organic produce and to their particular specifications. James, a Michelin Star trained Chef, also opened a small restaurant on-site, operating just three days a week, to educate the dining public on his food philosophy. It was soon a raging success, with restaurant seatings booked out weeks in advance, especially the “White Menu” Sunday lunches. People were ‘getting with the program’, and the Boutique Farmers reputation spread. The second iteration of James and Khun May’s project came when a joint venture opportunity with K.P. Ho, Founder and Executive Chair of Banyan Tree Holdings and Laguna Resorts and Hotels, presented itself in late 2019. This new operation is in the Chiang Mai region of northern Thailand called Ori9in Organic Farm. HOT magazine had the opportunity to visit the Farm and chat with James recently, and here’s what we learned. H.M. It could be said that you and Khun May have gone from Boutique to Behemoth when comparing your original Pak Nam Pran operation to Ori9in Organic Farm. Tell us about this operation. J.N. It certainly is not a behemoth, though we now have a 500 rai capacity here in Chiang Mai compared to our two rai down south. Currently, only 180 rai is actively farmed, with neighbouring farmers under a co-op arrangement producing on another 120 rai. Things have certainly grown.
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We now supply fresh organic produce to hotel brands under the Banyan Tree umbrella and several other hotels brands like Melia and Le Meridian under Asset World Corporation ownership. Then there are a variety of restaurants with specific needs and quality Bangkok based purveyors like Sloanes. The critical criteria is that the seeds used to grow our client’s produce must be organic and, ideally, heirloom. Either they supply, or we source for them. H.M. So this is strictly a farming business now? J.N. No, we are an agro-tourism business as we still want the public to interact with us and learn about the food, just as we started at Boutique Farmers. During the non-rainy season (October to March), we operate our “Waiting for May” picnic restaurant. People can come to have a picnic in the gardens around the teak houses we built from trees on the property. All ingredients for the dishes on the menu are from the Farm and produced by us. This is gourmet picnicking, and as the name suggests, we work with what May and her team have harvested, so the menu changes.
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Also, during the dry season, we create what we call “Amaze in Thailand.” The maze is within organic corn (maize) fields, with people paying a one-off entrance fee and spending as much time as they like in the labyrinth. Given that it is a living crop, we change the maze three times during the year. When it’s time to harvest, we donate the corn to food banks or sell it and donate the money to local charities. It’s great family fun, and don’t be surprised if you see “Amaze in Thailand” popping up in Pattaya, Phuket or Khao Yai over the coming years, thanks to some partners who have got on board with the concept.
H.M. How did COVID impact the business? J.N. With no international travellers, hotels and restaurants had to close or were very restricted in their operations, so we had to pivot the business quickly. We already delivered fresh vegetables and fruit boxes from the Farm to households across the north and Bangkok. And if anything, COVID reinforced in people’s minds that staying healthy with produce they knew was organic and fresh allowed us to increase this side of the business. In fact, it grew to be nearly eighty per cent of our output and has not decreased since
restrictions have relaxed, even though the commercial side is getting back to normal. Thankfully, people continue to want fresh from the farm deliveries to their door. H.M. The country is slowly opening up to international tourism, and local restrictions have eased, so what’s in the future for Ori9in Organic Farm? J.N. As international visitors do return, we are looking forward to having our hospitality partners’ businesses grow, and our organic produce continuing to be an essential element of their service offering.
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Our Pharma+ (Pharmaceutical) area of the Farm is receiving increased interest because wellness in all its forms is something that people are much more conscious of now. We are talking about botanicals, herbs, spices and more. Clients are currently working with us to develop natural products for their Spas or other wellness applications. There are a lot of opportunities presenting in this area and some very exciting initiatives under discussion that I can’t talk about yet. Increasingly we are being asked to provide consultancy around what we do at Ori9in Farm. Businesses are taking much more interest in food sustainability and healthy living. Although this takes us away from the Farm, it is heartening to see this awareness growing. By Michael Cullen
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Redbox Restaurant, Chiang Mai
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hiang Mai’s dining scene is exceedingly resilient, even in these pandemic restricted times, if the sixty entries in the 2022 Michelin Guide Thailand are anything to go by. The Let’s Eat team had the opportunity to visit one of these highly regarded establishments recently to see what all the positive ‘noise’ was about. We are talking about Redbox, a seven-table restaurant sitting in a quiet residential street just a 5-minute walk from Chiang Mai’s trendy Nimman
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area. 2022 is Redbox’s second consecutive year in the prestigious Michelin Thailand dining guide. It demonstrates the dedication, innovation, and consistency of the husband-wife creators of this modern Asian cuisine dining establishment. Chef Chindarnai ‘Dan’ Boonchaliew and food artist Pimmada ‘Pam’ Kankulsuntorn are both originally from Chiang Mai, though met in Brunei where they were both working. Dan had finished his education in Australia and went about developing his creative
cooking talents. In Brunei, 2015, they formed a delivered lunch box business with a Thai food emphasis called Redbox. Their part-time business was soon an all-out success, yet their hometown beckoned. Back In Chiang Mai in 2017, the couple took on the challenge of renovating a home from Khun Pam’s side of the family to create the current Redbox restaurant. It started with three tables and a kitchen garden out the back. They were open less than 20 months before achieving their first Michelin Guide
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listing. Now with glassed-in side and front terraces, plus the home’s central ground floor room dedicated to dining space, this modest restaurant is at once elegant yet warmly inviting.
notes. The Malai, or “flower garland”, comprises premium gin Thai flowerinfused syrup and lychee, kaffir lime, and ginger. Spectacularly presented and equally as tasty.
Redbox offers a seasonal five-course set-price tasting menu or a comprehensive ala carte menu. There is also a signature cocktail menu offering a selection of twelve house creations in either mocktail or cocktail format. We sampled two. The Siamese Rice has Rohu Gin as the base, tamarind flavours, and sweet fermented rice
Our food journey started with two Amuse Bouche – a French term meaning “mouth amuser”. It is different from appetisers as these are not ordered by patrons but served free at the Chef’s whim. Amuse Bouche are said to prepare guests for the meal and offer a glimpse of the Chef’s style.
Chef Dan’s first choice was organic farm fresh cherry tomatoes. Some infused with Thai plum, others plump, naturally juicy, and flavourful. All artistically presented in the style of Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) hanging from a bare plant frame in an impressive vase. The other was Ceviche of Thai Mandarin Orange atop Chiang Mai rice crackers with hints of lemongrass, lime with the freshness of the orange and gentle bite of the marinated shallot. Both highlight Chef’s talent hero-ing simple ingredients.
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Our first starter was Thai Cigars - a playful dish looking like a spring roll, though providing all the taste components of Pad Thai. A filling of finely diced shrimp, peanut, bean sprouts with sweet overtones and the bite of tamarind without the noodles in the crispy deep-fried casing. This was tasty trickery worth revisiting. A Thai salad of lemongrass-infused prawns with roasted chilli was next. The ‘Dok Jok’ shaped rice cracker in the form of a lotus flower added a crunchy counter to the mouth-filling though well-balanced heat of the salad. Next, Satay style chicken skewers served with Chef’s homemade peanut dressing had overtones of a favourite found across Southeast Asia. Our final starter was indulgence in a bowl. A plump Hokkaido scallop marinated and slow-cooked and served still opaque in a creamy Thai onion sauce, with touches of roasted chilli oil and topped with rice cracker, rice tuille, crispy shallot and triumphantly finished with Osetra Caviar - the second most exclusive caviar behind Beluga. Textures, refined flavours, and tasty opulence skilfully married together.
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Mains takes us to Ayutthaya and Surat Thani in Thailand and the Minangkabau region in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The Crown Grilled Barramundi with Seared Scallop in a lemongrass galangal broth. The ‘Barra’, as Australians like to call it (or pla kapong in Thai), is export standard and comes from dedicated fish farms in Surat Thani. The creamy broth with galangal and lemongrass is reminiscent of Thom Kha and works perfectly with the firm, flaky fish and perfectly seared scallop. Delight on a plate. Chef Dan’s pressure-cooked Beef Rendang uses beef cheeks that are soft and spoon-tender when served, with the intense tropical aromatics of the coconut, chilli, and spice. Served with house-made Naan and a chilli pickle, this is not as ‘dry’ as some Rendang, thanks to the deep, nutty, buttery sweetness of the retained coconut sauce. Thai Tom Yum Risotto with Chargrilled River Prawns, Prawn Bisque and Bell Pepper Ice cream. The prawns from Ayutthaya grilled in the shell with a bisque, including the shellfish brains for the ultimate umami flavour. The
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risotto exhibits those quintessentially Thai hot and sour flavours of shrimp, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal, chilli, kaffir lime leaves, onions, and a host of other lively ingredients and herbs. The yellow bell pepper ice cream brings a savoury coolness to the dish. Although Redbox has a small selection of changing desserts and sweet treats, including house-made macaron, truffle and praline, their signature dessert was nominated in the Top 5 Signature Dishes of Michelin Guide Thailand. This is where our Redbox food journey comes to a triumphant end. Their Siam Ruby is served to the table with theatre. A tall smoke-filled wine goblet, inside at the base a crumble of chocolate macaron and Thai coconut shortbread cookies, topped with handcrafted Thai Coconut ice cream and sprinkled with Golden Egg Yolk as seen in the auspicious Thai dessert, Foi Thong. Gula Melaka, a palm sugar syrup from Malaysia, finishes the dish. Yet another example of Chef Dan and the team’s creative, modern take and interpretation of Thai cuisine.
Redbox impressed on many levels from the refined décor, Jim Thompson textiles for the tables, plus table ceramics and table pottery from two great Northern Thailand creative outlets, Doi Tung and Prempracha, are all examples. Through the professional service of the Redbox team, including Chiang Mai’s first sommelier, and ultimately, Chef Dan and Khun Pam’s innovative take of Thai and Asian cuisine would have this Let’s Eat group happily returning for another food journey. Redbox restaurant operates daily except Tuesday for lunch (11:30 am to 2:00 pm) and dinner (5:30 to 9:00 pm). They can be contacted on 092 979 4542 or via their website www.red-boxthailand.business.site and social media pages. By Michael Cullen
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hey say that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But, after a visit to the Bangkok International Motor Show, I think a Bentley or Rolls Royce would certainly be a superlative substitute. Thailand’s premier auto show, the Bangkok International Motor Show, now in its 43rd year, is under way until 3 April at IMPACT Challenger Hall, Muang Thong Thani. Both luxury auto makers were on full display, along with 35 car and motor bike manufacturers. Acknowledging the inescapable transition to electric vehicles, there were also 20 different models on display in the shows EV Smart City zone. For the first time in Thailand, Bentley Bangkok unveiled two brand new hybrid models at this year’s show, the Bentayga Hybrid and Flying Spur Hybrid. The all-electric EV Drive mode in the new Bentayga Hybrid is optimised for short journeys and city driving, offering a highly practical range of 40 km (NEDC), while Hold mode is designed to preserve battery charge allowing customers to save it for a future journey beyond the reach of a charging station. The innovative E Motor is partnered with a 3.0 litre twin-scroll turbocharged V6 petrol engine delivering 443 bhp and 700 Nm of torque. Working together, they provide responsive acceleration that propels the Bentayga Hybrid from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds, before surging on to an impressive top speed of 254 km/h. The Flying Spur Hybrid represents a compelling fusion of handcrafted luxury and sustainable design, giving the owner the capability to drive emission-free without compromising on the exhilarating performance expected. The car pairs a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine with a 100 kW electric motor, to provide an effortless acceleration, alongside the ability to drive on electric power alone, which can reach 0-100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds, and a top speed of 285 km/h.
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The other top luxury carmaker displaying at the show, Rolls-Royce, brought their Black Badge Ghost & Black Badge Cullinan. The show stopping Black Badge Ghost, in Artic White, has a 6.75L V12 Twin Turbo. The all-wheel drive, all-wheel steer luxury car offers the most responsive and dynamic drive the marque brand has ever achieved, and as they like to say, “the smoothest magic carpet ride sensation imaginable.” The 2022 RollsRoyce Black Badge Ghost and Cullinan are available in any color you can think of, although the carmaker offers 44,000 to start. Unique to this latest iteration of the Black Badge is the Black Diamond finish. Comprised of five layers, this new color requires 100 pounds of paint. The Black Badge’s 21-inch wheels feature barrels comprised of 22 layers of carbon fiber folded onto themselves, creating 44 total layers. While the reduction in weight won’t be felt in the 5,500-lb sedan, they make for an upgrade that is fun to look at and easy to brag about.
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Launched in 2018, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is named after the largest diamond ever discovered which now resides in the British Crown Jewels. The spacious cabin is lined in box-grain leather, lambs-wool carpeting, beautiful wood trim, and milled-aluminum accents. If you want an even higher level of luxury, Rolls-Royce will customize almost every part of the Cullinan’s already lavish interior with whatever delights you can imagine. The velvety and powerful V-12 offers a vehicle cabin that feels like an opulent isolation chamber. It is literally the Rolls-Royce of SUVs. Grand Prix International Public Company Limited is the company behind the Bangkok International Motor Show, this year organized under the concept of “KEEP MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER,” and spread over 170,960 square meters of display space.
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The car and motorcycle brands you’ll find at the Bangkok International Motor Show include Ford, BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Great Wall Motors, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Maserati, Peugeot, Jeep, Toyota, Lexus, MG, Mazda, Suzuki, Isuzu, Hyundai, Audi, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Volvo, Porsche , Bentley, Kia, Subaru, Takano, BMW Motorrad, Thai Honda Manufacturing, Suzuki Motosales, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, Ducati, & Royal Enfield In addition, there are more than 20 electric models displayed. These include the Audi e-tron, Audi e-tron Sportback, Audi e-tron GT quattro, Audi RS e-Tron GT, BMW iX, BMW iX3, BMW i4, Lexus UX 300e, MercedesBenz EQS, New MG ZS EV, MG EP Plus, MINI Cooper SE, MINI Electric Collection Edition, Nissan Leaf, ORA Good Cat, ORA Good Cat GT, ORA
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Black Cat, Porsche Taycan, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, All-New Toyota bZ4X (Concept Car), Volvo XC40 Pure Electric, Volvo C40 Pure Electric และ Takano. Adding excitement to the Motor Show are car models being displayed for the first time in Thailand. Those include the Audi RS7 Sportback, Audi Q7 60 TFSI e Quattro, Audi Q8 60 TFSI e Quattro, Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid, Bentley Bentayga Hybrid, BMW X4 M Competition, BMW X4 xDrive20d M Sport, BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport, BMW M440i xDrive Coupe, Ford Ranger Raptor, Ford Ranger, Ford Everest, Hyundai Creta, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, New Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe Special Edition, MINI Cooper S Hatch 3-Door Brick Lane Edition, New Mitsubishi Xpander 2022, Mitsubishi Mirage Ralliart, Mitsubishi
Triton Ralliart, New MG HS 2022, New MG HS PHEV 2022, Nissan Almera Sportech 2022, Porsche Taycan GTS, Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge, Toyota C-HR GR Sport, Toyota Veloz, Tank 300 HEV, Subaru BRZ, & the Suzuki XL-7 2022. Likewise, some brands will be displaying their new models of motorcycles for the first time including the new BMW R 1250 RT, BMW C 400 GT, BMW R 18 B, All New Honda Click160, New Honda Rebel 1100 DCT, New Honda ADV350, New Yamaha XMAX 300, Ducati Panigale V4/V4S (2022), Ducati Panigale V4 SP2, Ducati Streetfighter V2, Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP, Ducati Multistrada V2S, Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R, Kawasaki Z650RS, Kawasaki KLR650, Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST, & Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST.
This year’s EV Smart City zone showcases the latest innovation in electric vehicles and electronic equipment. On display are battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids vehicles (PHEV) from leading manufacturers, including BMW, Great Wall Motor, MG, MINI, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Porsche and Volvo. The 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show is being held at IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-3, Muang Thong Thani, and runs from 23 March to 3 April, from 12.00 – 22.00 hours weekdays and 11.00 – 22.00 hours weekends.
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Pedro’s Journey To Prestige By Agneta de Bekassy
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n a sunny morning, I ventured across town with photographer Daniel Herron to the jewel on the river Chao Phraya, the legendary Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bangkok, to meet the man behind the relative newly opened store “PRESTIGE Luxury tableware.” By just entering the lobby to this grand hotel, you step into elegance and a sense of history. Since its opening in 1879, the Mandarin Oriental has hosted royalty, actors and other celebrities in all fields in life. Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Sir Richard Attenborough, late Princess Diana, Mick Jagger, Louis Armstrong, & Tom Cruise are on their “sign-in please” list, among many more. It is ranked as one of the best hotels in the world. To enter the old wing with its light and inviting lounge is like entering a world of calm and elegance. The hotel has lately been renovated for $ 90 million. Within the Mandarin Oriental, you’ll find the store Prestige. When we visited, we were greeted by Pedro Da Costa, a young, handsome man who openly expressed his passion for exclusive labels, unique fashion, and his belief that good manners matter. Pedro was born and raised in Portugal, next to Porto City. At the age of 19, Pedro decided to leave his parents and sister and move to Monaco, where he was offered a job in hospitality and the gastronomy field. He then went on to work at the iconic French hotel Cap Estel for seven years. Pedro has a partner, Eric Guias, who already had all the contacts for the products Pedro wanted to display and sell, and the two men are now working together. The masterpiece displayed in the store is a huge vase in a glass display case from the French label Daum, founded in 1879, “The Cavalcade Prestige Vase”. With its impressive height, this magnificent vase is one of the largest vases in the Daum collection. The colour is amber, and it weighs an astonishing 62.3 kilos. The vase is mounted on a patinated bronze base, and the vase depicts a herd of horses running fearlessly in the wild. The vase has a price of around 100,000 Euros. The vase in the Prestige store is # 9 in a limited edition of 50, but only 26 vases have been produced. Number 8 is located in Singapore, and it has a bluish transparent colour. A few potential customers have been interested in purchasing this masterpiece, but you can still see the vase in the store as of the date of this publication. Pedro offers a fantastic variety of famous French labels. A beautifully set table with crystal glasses from the Czech Republic, porcelain from Bernardaut & cutlery from Christofle Paris, plus stunning flower decorations from a shop not far from the hotel constitutes the store’s centrepiece. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pedro for a little Q & A.
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ADB: Pedro, you’ve now been in Thailand for seven years. What attracts you to the Kingdom? PDC: Thailand is different from the other South-East Asian countries. It’s something with Thailand that attracts me, like a magnet, and I want to learn more about this beautiful country, the friendly people, explore the white sand beaches and the inviting sea. I also like the bustling Bangkok. It’s a fascinating city, the only things I’m not keen on is the heavy traffic and the sometimes not too good air. It’s a big city, and perhaps that just comes with the territory. ADB: How did you get the idea of opening the PRESTIGE-store at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel? PDC: It started with Covid, all the problems it has caused us and still does. My brain is always working and never seems to stop being creative. I was longing to do something that reflected my background, my professional expertise and the love for good manners and also, not to forget, the Arts of the table. I started Etiquette workshops and that led me and took me all the way to Mandarin Oriental
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Bangkok Hotel. It was like I pushed the right button at the right time. ADB: Who are your customers? Is it the visiting foreigners or the domestic Thais? PDC: The Thai people have shown considerable interest in our products, especially for the two mentioned brands. The Asian people buy to enhance their lifestyle because of the product’s image. Like we sell and feature in Prestige, Labels show a kind of status, a high social ranking. It’s not ostentatious, more a showing that you have succeeded in life and that you are proud of it. ADB: Do you travel around in search of the outstanding pieces showcased in your store? PDC: No, but the fact that I have been working in the luxury market before makes it easy as I have contacts, like my mentioned partner Eric and the right people helping me to bring products to the Thai market and convince them that we need it here. ADB: Do you have any labels you wish to expand into?
PDC: Oh yes, two brands come immediately into my head, VISTA ALEGRE, a Portuguese label that was founded in 1824, dinnerware, vases, decanters and decor etc. and the famous, iconic PETROSSIAN, the Caviar brand that was founded in Paris 1920. Both those brands will be arriving at the store in the near future to enhance the store concept. ADB: Speaking of enhancing your store’s concept, tell us about your Caviar event. PDC: Yes, we are going to have a very exclusive event when the Petrossian caviar arrives. We will have a tasting of 3 different caviars along with Champagne or Vodka if preferred. We will also serve a special signature cocktail for our non-alcoholic guests. The caviar company Petrossian is a family-owned company in Paris and considered the best in the world. Bangkok is ranked as the second city in Asia, after Tokyo when it comes to caviar lovers. ADB:
Have you always been in-
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terested in dinnerware and exclusive decorating products? PDC: No, not always, but definitely by everything around the Arts of the Table. To set a welcoming table has always been inside me, and it might originate from my family and the European style. In Europe, we are quite traditional, and in my family, when we gathered together for dinner, we set the table with our best china and cutlery on most occasions. ADB: You are giving classes to teach people etiquette. Have these classes become popular? PDC: Yes, indeed they have. I thought it might become a success, but I couldn’t dream that it would happen so fast and so easily. Thai people are the most common attendees. Their wish is to improve in how to organize banquets, weddings, private parties etc. and not only the usual Thai way, and they want to impress foreigners, by also adapting to our traditions and way of style. Women are, of course, more open to learning about etiquette, but one can see men start thinking out of the box nowadays. Also, Thailand’s sexual diversity gives a kick to etiquette and to adapt our modern lifestyles, and it’s amazing to see and follow how it is evolving. The young generation is most willing
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to learn and adapt, longing to enhance their skills when it comes to international manners. They are driven by the social media presence that is deeply anchored in their social behaviours that is influenced by Public Individuals. ADB: You are also a man very interested in fashion. You always appear at events in outstanding outfits. Where does your interest in fashion come from? PDC: Well, I’m obsessed with details, and I quickly can see them, but if you are raised with six aunts and the family has a textile company, it might not be a wonder that I have an interest and eye for fashion. As a young boy, I often walked around in the factory, and I had the opportunity to sew myself. I enjoyed touching the different fabrics and look at the prints. Today I love to mix different styles and the way I dress very often expresses my mood, or my state of mind. I also always respect the dress code on invitations, it’s important.
Most of my outfits are made from my own ideas. I really like to mix and match, especially with women’s clothes that we men can wear without making a too feminine appearance. ADB: If you could invite one special person in the world for dinner, who would it be, dead or alive, where would the dinner take place, and what would the preferred table setting look like? PDC: I would have loved to spend that dinner with my late mother. She passed away 26 years ago, unfortunately. As I am a very social person who really loves spending time with friends, the list can be very long, so I can’t tell.
ly put a white linen cloth and napkins on the table, a few candles to raise the romance. My preferences for the dishes would be salads, smoked salmon, crudites and a lot of well-chilled Rose wine from the Cote d’Azur region. ADB: Last question, any particular goal/plan you would like to achieve? PDC: Yes, I would like to take the store’s concept international, and of course go to visit my family and friends who I haven’t seen since this crazy Covid started. I really miss them and travelling. Photography by Daniel Herron
The dinner would, without doubt, take place in the south of France on a summer evening and outside under Olive trees and with the Cicadas playing. I adore outside dinners. The table I would lay very simple, only one nice plate per person, knife, fork and a dessert spoon and fork for a delicious Mille-Feuille dessert. I would absolute-
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Chiang Mai’s Top Bars
Chiang Mai offers so much as one of Thailand’s top domestic and international tourism destinations. Layers of rich cultural, historical and religious links, abundant natural attractions, a vibrant creative scene, markets and shopping, and extensive entertainment, cafés, dining, and bar scene. No matter your taste or budget, Chiang Mai has it in spades. To help with your next visit to Chiang Mai, we’ve scowered the bar scene to present a curated list of watering holes. We are talking about stylish drinking establishments with a great atmosphere and quality drink offerings. Some are intimate, some innovative, some are even trendsetting, while some could best be described as more traditional. All are, by our assessment, worthy of a slice of your valuable holiday time and precious dime.
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Caravan Bar A great looking bar with a distinctly eclectic European feel in trendy Nimman’s Lane 9 is the best way to describe Caravan. First, choose your seating option. Will it be perched on the red velvet bar stools watching the mixologists do their thing right before you? If in a group, perhaps the tall long bar table. Chandeliered rooms towards the back offer more romantic lounge settings. DJ beats set the atmosphere, and Caravan’s signature cocktails are a great starting point for your visit. The ‘Noklae’ with Bourbon, Campari, Pandan Syrup, juice of passionfruit and lime, or ‘Creamy Crush’ featuring Cointreau, White Crème de Cacao and yoghurt could sure get the evening started. Caravan’s extensive beverage offering covers cocktails, spirits from all over the world, including a fine selection of single malts, a tempting assortment of craft beers, and a thoughtful wine list. Open from 6:00 pm, seven days a week. For more info: www.facebook.com/caravanbar.chiangmai
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The White Rabbit Taking inspiration from prohibition times when bars were for only ‘those in the know’, this small and softly lit cocktail bar is the realised dream of head bartender and long time local bar professional Poom Khamhaeng. The White Rabbit is in the old town not too far from Chang Phuak Gate and is perhaps Chiang Mai’s first speakeasy. It focuses on classic and crafted cocktails served
simply, though elegantly. Customers are enticed to ‘follow the white rabbit’ into the unknown, discovering new cocktail creations, often heroing locally sourced ingredients.
enough of it. The floral and foamy ‘Lucid Dream’ is another that caught our attention - Gin infused with Damark Rose, D.O.M, Strawberry Shrub, Rooibos Tea, Lime juice, Balsamic Rosemary Foam.
The White Rabbit’s bestseller ‘Make Me Invisible’ is an excellent example of this creativity, seeing the tongue-numbing makwean pepper expertly mixed with Jameson Irish Whiskey, lychee, lime juice, and lactose-free milk. Sweet and sour, easy to drink, and you can’t have
Closed Wednesdays and open from 6:00 pm all other evenings. More info: https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteRabbitSpeakEasy/
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the signature cocktails, including ‘Self Love’, which sees Gin, fresh mixed berries, butterscotch, vanilla, lime, and egg white expertly blended and served over ice.
Looper & Co. A laneway off Ratchawong Rd on the Ping River side of town is home to several creative outlets, including Looper & Co., an espresso bar by day and cocktail bar by night. Upcycled clothing stores, a Paint Club to express your creativity on canvas, and the Warehouse Hotel are some of Looper & Co’s neighbours with industrial grunge, the street’s design aesthetic. This is especially evident in the shared pedestrian lane running be-
The mood and tone is minimalist yet warm and cosy. A DJ provides the vibes on the weekend, further enhancing the atmosphere. Dedication to both the coffee and cocktail arts are clearly evident. Coffee based creations like ‘Eva’ with cold brew, green grape, red apple and house made infused honey deserves mention. Gin is the base for several of
Open 10 am to 5:00 pm daily for their coffee and other non-alcoholic creations. Reopening at 6:00 pm nightly for their cocktail bar alter-ego. More info: www.facebook.com/looperandcompany
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Intangible Bar Intangible Bar breaks new ground on several fronts. A cocktail bar that operates three nights a week (Friday to Sunday), only seats five guests for pre-booked 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm seatings and does not serve alcohol. Yes, Intangible is hard to define. Intangible is the genius of Khun Key, or Keyologist as he prefers who has more than 14 years in the food and bev-
erage industry. Key gave up alcohol a few years back for his well-being, but there is no anti-alcohol agenda here. Having studied natural ingredients and beverages based around tea and coffee, amongst other things, he has created a curated journey that guests travel through for each of the evening’s seatings. Along the lines of a Chef’s Table, Key’s beverage creations are the
hero ‘dishes’ with purposely selected food samplings to accompany. Important to note, this is not the place to go for rehashed mocktails. You are in for a much more exciting journey.
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cocktails. A Signature, ‘The Aged Teak’ brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, orange bitter, and fresh grapefruit. ‘The Old House’ combines chrysanthemum infused premium gin, honey and lime. As well as cocktails and mocktails, the beverage menu boast a comprehensive list of bespoke spirits, extensive wine selection, and non-alcoholic options. With a nod to its locality, the beer list offers the highly regarded Beerlao Dark pilsner from neighbouring Laos.
Set within the original teak homestead at the 137 Pillars House boutique hotel, Jack Bain’s Bar is like a journey back in time – to the era of colonists who called late 19th Century Chiang Mai home while harvesting teak from allotments around Lampung. The honey glow of teak floor, walls and ceiling mixed with the muted tones of the plush lounges, fans whirring rhythmically overhead. A relaxing haven, the bar focuses on cocktails inspired by both colonial and Asian influences, from contemporary renditions of classics to signature craft
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Operating Friday to Sunday only from 5:00 pm. Reservations required. More info: www.facebook.com/ intangiblebar
Open daily from 5 pm with Happy Hour offers available. Visit the hotel’s website for more details.
The Service 1921 Bar Within the grounds of Anantara Chiang Mai is The Service 1921 Bar, located in a colonial building that was the British Consulate some 100 years ago. The bar occupies the ground level, while a restaurant by the same name fills the top floor. The designers ran with a British Secret Service theme when repurposing the building, hence the name. Guests upstairs can take the challenge of finding a hidden dining room only accessible through a secret bookshelf, or hang out in the whiskey room, post-meal. The ground floor is alfresco seating overlooking the lawns or in the timber-panelled bar and ‘mission room’. If members of your party are being loose with the truth, then perhaps some time in the interrogation room is in order.
The beverage lists continue the Secret Service theme in naming cocktail collections under Secret, Signature and Royal heading. Gin also makes a strong appearance. Whisky from Scotland and beyond take up nearly two pages of the extensive menu. As is the trend, various Cannabis mocktails and cocktails are now available. A Bar Bites menu helps drinkers keep the celebration going. The Service 1921 Bar operates daily from 12.00 noon – 10.00 pm. Dining times for The Service 1921 restaurant upstairs vary. Visit the hotel’s website for more details. By Michael Cullen Image credits: provided by the venues
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Onsen @ Moncham, Chiang Mai
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traditional Japanese guesthouse, a ryokan is a quintessential experience that most visitors to Japan have on their ‘must-do’ list. Ryokans date back to the Edo period (1603-1868), providing overnight lodgings for lords, samurai warriors and other travellers walking between villages and regions. After a long day of travel, guests could bathe, enjoy a tea ceremony, have a good meal, perhaps washed down with
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some sake. Nowadays, ryokan from traditional to more stylised versions can still be found and enjoyed across Japan, especially in the thermal spa districts. But wait! Now you do not even have to leave Thailand to experience and enjoy the whole ryokan cultural experience. At 1200 meters above sea level and an hour, north-west of Chiang Mai in the Mae Rim district is Onsen @ Moncham. A mountain ryokan nestled
in a naturally abundant, verdant and peaceful environment. This artisanal cultural retreat is complete with Japanese inspired onsen, dining outlets and a boutique gym set in traditional sculptured gardens. The retreat’s sixteen unique, hand-curated guest rooms and suites are luxurious, restful havens. Onsen @ Moncham harmoniously blends Japanese ryokan rituals and style with a Northern Thai ethos, creating an environment where
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wellness, balance, and perhaps even a sense of zen await. The classic ryokan design philosophy remains, though the tatami mat flooring, paper-thin shoji sliding doors, and rollup futon beds have been updated for added guest comfort. Polished timber floors, sink-into-and-sleep-soundly mattresses complete with luxurious bed linen, smart streaming TV, spa rain shower, Japanese inspired washlet toilet and refreshment centre with a tea
set and coffee machine are features. A nest of two zaisu (or tatami) chairs and a small table complete the picture. One ryokan tradition immediately evident when entering your guest room is the beautifully soft Yukata, folded neatly on your bed. Although it is no longer the principal use, Yukata translates to ‘bath robe’. Kimono, the more formal dress robes are often made of silk and feature the wide and elaborately decorated obi or wide sash.
A yukata retains the classic t-shape of a kimono yet is a much more relaxed unlined garment typically made of cotton, linen, or hemp. This light garment is offered to guests to wear during their stay. The idea is to don the Yukata for your bathhouse visits and around the ryokan, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in tradition.
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Onsen @ Moncham guest rooms start with the 45 sqm Grand Mountain View Room in a twin or double configuration. With a similar layout, the 60 sqm Grand Terrace Suite offer the addition of an outdoor terraced living area perfect for a morning coffee or a family dinner. A twobedroom Grand Terrace Suite is also available. For a group of friends or extended family travelling together, the Majestic Family Suite’s eight ‘train style’ bunks could be ideal. If your own in-suite onsen is preferred, the following may appeal, starting with the Grand Terrace Onsen Suite, which has a steaming hot Japanese Onsen Tub on the terrace. Imagine enjoying a healing soak under the stars or a refreshing hot tub start to the day. The 70 sqm Imperial Onsen Suites with Slumberland latex mattresses for more authentic style also has a private onsen soaking bath. While the Grand Imperial features an oversized balcony with a bubble therapy Onsen tub and an indoor Japanese soaking tub. Encompassing 140 sqm, the Emperor Suite features a parlour for entertaining guests before entering your private living room designed with the grand palaces of Europe and Japan in mind. Your silk laden living room has unparalleled views plus a private dining area for four. Hidden behind sliding doors, you will find your own ‘carriage’ or 4-poster bed, walk-in closet, dressing table and a bath complete with a 2,000-litre onsen tub, Japanese bathing area, separate rain shower and much more.
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Truly a home away from home, the 300 sqm One-Bedroom Royal Residence comes complete with a butler, waiting to escort you through the entrance to your oversized living room, equipped with a dining table, kitchen area and ensuite bath. The spacious master bedroom has a walk-in closet, Japanese washlet toilet, and spa shower. Out on the terrace, enjoy the Jacuzzi with a view. Both the Emperor and Royal Residence can be extended to two or three-bedroom configurations thanks to interconnecting rooms. The heart of the resort is The Onsen which offers a uniquely relaxing experience modelled on the famous hot springs of Japan. The gender-segregated baths provide indoor and outdoor therapeutic pools and traditional bathing areas. They all draw mineral water from more than 100 meters be-
low ground for a naturally therapeutic experience. These restorative waters combine copper, magnesium, zinc, calcium and sulfate ions. A natural tonic to purify the skin, body, and mind. As with traditional onsens, these communal baths are for soaking in rather than washing yourself. When entering the bathing areas, the ritual is to shower, shampoo and rinse off before getting in the heated waters of the indoor and outdoor thermal pools. All guests have unlimited bathhouse access during their stay though Onsen bookings are required to help manage numbers and guest comfort. Mee | Zu | Nam is the resort’s allday dining venue and overlooks the sculptured gardens, and ornamental carp filled ponds. Several broods of ducks, including the iridescent-green head and bright yellow-billed Mal-
lards, also call the ponds home. The restaurant’s menu combines a palate-pleasing blend of Thai and Japanese cuisines and a selection of European favourites. All inspired by the abundant natural produce of the local area. Sashimi and sushi are standouts along with a selection of Donburi dishes, and if cooking for yourself at the table appeals, the Shabu and Yakiniku are sure to tempt. Sake selections and good wine pairings add to the dining experience. The alfresco Hi De | No bu is fashioned on a Japanese Izakaya. Often translated into English as a Japanesestyle tavern, izakayas are fun and social places and perfect to sample a mix of hand-crafted Japanese snacks while enjoying cold beers or other suitable libations.
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Ko | Sake is where you go to enjoy pre-dinner drinks or stop by before bed to enjoy the perfect nightcap in a vibrant, artistically inspired lounge. With a broad selection of beers and an enticing choice of Sake, Japanese and other Whisky, premium spirits plus Japanese Plum Wine, your evening is full of opportunity. Onsen @ Moncham Japanese-styled garden is a place of harmony and beauty made up of natural elements arranged uniquely to invite exploration and set visitors at ease. The rocks, plants, bridges, paths, ornaments, and ponds contribute to the calming aesthetic, while height and texture come from the Monterey Cypress, Norfolk Pine and Weeping Willow. Australian grevillea, rose, peach, and tamarisk add colour and scent, as do lavender and juniper. Low to the ground purple willow, crimson fountain grass, wax begonia and golden dewdrops add further texture and flashes of colour.
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The resort sits in the fertile region of Mae Rim with an abundance of commercial flower and market gardens. Visit during the winter and early springs months to enjoy fresh strawberries straight from the fields along with the abundant blossoms of the Sakura (wild cherry) and White Bauhinia. Daytrip to neighbouring waterfalls or explore Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden and Canopy Skywalk, a short drive away. Onsen @ Moncham is indeed that cultural retreat fashioned so exquisitely on traditional Japanese ryokan. It is well worth discovering - as an alternative to visiting Japan, a precursor to, or simply an ideal mountain escape with a difference. Onsen @ Moncham 293 Moo 2 Tambon Pong Yaeng, Amphoe Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, 50180, Thailand reservations@onsenmoncham.com www.onsenmoncham.com By Michael Cullen
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This large modern detached home is situated in one of the best areas of Bangkok. BTS Phrom Phong, Em Quartier, Emporium, K-Village & Big C Rama 4 are all nearby. With one thousand square meters of living space and 924 square meters of extremely expensive Bangkok land, the residence features two living rooms, 6 + 1 bedrooms and 4 + 2 bathrooms. Outside is a saltwater swimming pool and parking for seven cars. An additional 20 parking spaces are available for an additional price.
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Hua Hin
Orchid Paradise
ID: LAZ49411
Hua Hin Laguna
ID: LAZ78513
Immaculate 3 Bedroom Villa, tastefully furnished with an open plan living/dining/kitchen. Outside are covered terraces, covered car port, dining table for 8 persons and a bar with BBQ and Fridge. 523 sqm Land
Located minutes from BluPort and Hua Hin city center is the 4 bedroom home with the master having direct access to the swimming pool. Concetina doors fully open up the living space to the outdoors.
130 sqm Interior
250 sqm Interior
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Sansara, Black Mountain
฿ 9,500,000
ID: LAZ78765
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Bath
Baan Saeng Chan
ID: AG-A48
Top quality 2 bed condo with open plan living and dining with ultra-modern kitchen & two large bedrooms. Amenities include a large pool, gym, & restaurant. Unit comes with 2 weekly golf games.
Absolute beachfront building, this spacious unit offers sea and mountain views. Surrounded by restaurants, shops & mini-marts and a few steps from the baht bus. Swimming pool, & security.
134 sqm Interior
153 sqm Interior
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Bath
Palm Villas
฿ 10,900,000
ID: LAZ73498
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Bath
La Lua Resort & Residence
฿ 10,900,000
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Quality Built 5 bedroom pool villa near Palm Hills Golf Course, 10 minutes from H.H. center. 3 bedrooms’ in the main house with two en-suite bedrooms in separate guest house. 850 sqm Land.
Ten minutes from Hua Hin is this outstanding 4 Bed Pool Villa on a resort development close to the Banyan Golf Course. The House is very well presented with top quality furniture and is well maintained.
365 sqm Interior
336 sqm Interior
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Bath
฿ 11,950,000
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฿ 14,500,000
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Hua Hin
Palm Hills
ID: LAZ71962
Reduced from 13.9M. Three bedrooms and bathrooms in the main house, and two additional one-bedroom guest bungalows. Outside is a large swimming pool and Jacuzzi with lake views.
490 sqm Interior
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Bed
Bath
฿ 23,500,000
Hua Hin Horizon
ID: LAZ78205
This fully furnished home is just minutes from Hua Hin center. The residence features a new 1.5 million baht European kitchen, a Thai kitchen, and a private and communal pool, plus a gym.
392 sqm Interior
5
5
Bed
Bath
฿ 24,900,000
ID: LAZ76308
Baan Ing Phu The villa is very well maintained and in like new condition. The main house comes with 3 Hua Hin all South bedrooms ensuite, a modern kitchen and spacious lounge Outside is a swimming pool, Reduced from 37,000,000. Upmost luxury 4 bed large pool deck and several covered terraces. pool villa in modern Bali design with every detail Additionally, there is a specious guest house thought through to give the best quality. The Villa features 3 bedrooms, all with en-suite
sqm 500 sqm 450 Interior
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with pantry kitchen. Recent improvements include solar panels and aluminum composite fencing. The Baan Ing Phu Estate amenities include the Bubble bathrooms main house andCenter, a separate 1 Restaurant in & the Lounge, a Fitness Tennis bedroom guest villa with own living room and court and Padel tennis court. kitchen. There are 5 m wide covered terraces around the central pool, the gardens are mature
This stunning home is five minutes from the Black Mountain Golf Course, Waterpark, ID:InternationLAZ13219 Wakeboard Park and the Hua Hin al School.
with tropical planting, the house also has a driveway, electric gates and a double carport, on a land plot of 2,500 sqm’s.
฿฿25,000,000 22,900,000
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Bangkok
The Diplomat 39
ID: LAZ79099
ID: LAZ78435
Located on the 14th floor, this fully furnished unit is just a seven-minute walk from Lumpini. Amenities include a swimming pool, garden, gym, covered parking, 24-hour security.
58 sqm Interior
56.7sqm Interior
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Bath
Rhythm Sukhumvit 42
฿ 16,900,000
ID: LAZ78335
1
1
Bed
Bath
Saladaeng One
฿ 20,800,000
ID: LAZ78317
Located on the 35th floor, this fully furnished unit has amenities that include a swimming pool, gym, sauna, bbq area, garden, mini-mart & 24 hour security.
On the 12th floor, this fully furnished residence is just a seven minute walk from Lumpini. Amenities include a swimming pool, garden, gym, covered parking, 24-hour security.
80 sqm Interior
56.7sqm Interior
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Bath
The Bangkok Sathorn
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On the 24th floor, this fully furnished unit is located on Soi Sukhumvit 39. Amenities include a swimming pool, garden, gym, covered parking, 24-hour security.
฿ 21,150,000
1 Bath
฿ 24,000,000
The Monument Thong Lo
This 10th floor unit is located on Sathorn road and appriximately a 3 minute walk to BTS Surasak and countless restaurants and shops.
ID: LAZ78315 Located on the 10th floor, this Sansiri project offers amenities like a swimming pool, sauna, gym, garden, BBQ area, kid’s playground, mini-mart, and restaurant.
116 sqm Interior
125 sqm Interior
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ID: LAZ78926
1 Bed
฿ 32,000,000
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Bath
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฿ 46,000,000
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Bangkok
The Estelle Phrom Phong
ID: LAZ01138
The Estelle Phrom Phong
ID: LAZ01139
Located on Sukhumvit 26, this 18th floor unit is in a Raimon Land development and conveniently located within a 4 minute walk to Phrom Phong. Amenities include a pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym.
Located on Sukhumvit 26 Alley, this 20th floor unit is planned to complete in 2022. Amenities include a pool, gym, garden, sauna, security, and covered parking.
136 sqm Interior
160 sqm Interior
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Bath
฿ 49,960,000
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Bath
฿ 61,890,000
The Residences At Mandarin Oriental This impressive 28th floor residence is located on the Chao Phraya River within the Residences at Mandarin Oriental. Part of the ICON Siam project, which includes one of the best shopping malls in Bangkok, these homes are designed and built to the highest standards of
164 sqm Interior
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2
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Bath
ID: LAZ01945
luxury. Luxurious facilities include the Chao Phraya Lounge, River Terrace, Outdoor Infinity Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi, Pool Side Barbeque Terrace, Garden Loft with Indoor Dining, The Library, Golf Simulator and Virtual Game Room,
Private Fitness and Wellness Studio, Steam Room and Sauna, Children's Pool, Playroom & Playground. Plus, 24-Hour Concierge, 24-Hour Doorman, 24-Hour Car Valet, & 24-Hour Security.
฿ 92,224,893
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Phuket
Choong Thale
ID: LAZ51922
The Residence By Andaman Asset Solution
Nestled on the prime location at Bangtao/Laguna, The Residence is a housing project in a gated community with round-the-clock security and a clubhouse with a built-in gym. 198 sqm Land.
800 sqm Interior
Land
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Bed
Bath
฿ 20,000,000
Rawai
ID: LAZ75903
352
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3
3
Bed
Bath
฿ 21,794,000
The Heights Phuket
ID: LAZ04122
This tropical villa is set over 4 floors, which is serviced by an elevator. The rooftop infinity edged swimming pool offers breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea and the local islands. 197 sqm Land.
Reduced from 35M, this very spacious penthouse at the Heights Phuket offers wonderous ocean views on 2 floors with private pool, private courtyard and BBQ area.
504 sqm Interior
414 sqm Interior
3
3
Bed
Bath
฿ 26,950,000
Malaiwana Residences Phuket
3
3
Bed
Bath
฿ 33,000,000
ID: LAZ17159 This tropical villa is set over 4 floors, which is serviced by an elevator. The rooftop infinity edged swimming pool offers breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea and the local islands.
Twinpalms Residences MontAzure
600 sqm
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Bed
Bath
407 sqm Interior
฿ 55,000,000
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Reduced from 69,525,000. Situated on Phuket’s last remaining prime west coast location, this residence is just steps from the pristine sands at Kamala beach.
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This newly renovated pool villa is within 5 minutes walking distance from Bang Tao Beach, one of the best beaches in Phuket. Offered fully furnished.
฿ 59,000,000
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Phuket
Bluepoint Condominium
ID: LAZ47740 Located in Patong, this 3rd floor spacious unit is offered partially furnished. Every unit of the project has been meticulously designed with a unique "Tropical Contemporary" style.
453 sqm Interior
5
5
Bed
Bath
฿ 62,480,000
Villa Cruise, Pa Tong
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4 minutes to Patong Beach, this modern pool villa provides luxury on two dazzling levels. Extensive open plan entertaining areas plus a 22 mtr infinity pool, and a 10 seat Jacuzzi are just a few of the highlights.
1,000 sqm 6
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Bath
Bed
฿ 95,000,000
Botanica The Valley (Phase 7)
ID: LAZ74940
Peacefully nestled in a tranquil green valley, BOTANICA The Valley is another high-end residence from AAP Developer. Phase 7 of Botanica The Valley emphasizes
1,200 sqm 1,689 sqm
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Bed
Bath
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modernity. Outstanding decoration and ideal location on the hill offers panoramic mountain views. Only 14 villas will be built, and each come with a 3 million baht furniture
package. Amenities include a swimming pool, garden, BBQ area and garage.
฿ 108,402,000
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Pattaya
Zire Wongamat
ID: LAZ71041
Chateau Dale
ID: LAZ71572
Completed in 2014 this unit is located on the 9th floor. The condo is sold fully furnished with a long term tenant. Amenities include a swimming pool & gym.
This large detached fully furnished home includes a swimming pool, badminton area, gym, bbq area, child’s play area, 24 hour security.
76 sqm Interior
500 sqm Interior
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1
Bed
Bath
Baan Haad U Thong
฿ 11,000,000
ID: LAZ31810
Reduced from 36,000,000 and located on the 25th floor, this fully furnished beachfront unit is in a in the Pratamnak area of Pattaya. Amenities include a swimming pool, gym and 24-hour security.
252 sqm Interior
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4
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Bath
The Cove Pattaya
฿ 34,000,000
ID: LAZ17463
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7
Bed
Bath
Pattaya, Chonburi
ID: LAZ55334 Fully furnished private villa, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with European kitchen, swimming pool with outdoor pavilion and maid’s quarters.
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Bath
Bed
฿ 35,000,000
Majestic Residence
This luxury beachfront condominium at The Cove is located on the 8th floor with a balcony offering 180 degree sea view. Offered fully furnished, this unit has a 4 person jacuzzi on the deck.
ID: LAZ68401 Reduced from 55,000,000 is this four bedroom, 5 bathroom villa 200 meters from the beach. Offered fully furnished with a private pool, gym and garden. 624 sqm Land.
238 sqm Interior
550 sqm Interior
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Bath
฿ 38,900,000
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Bath
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฿ 31,900,000
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Pattaya
Majestic Jomtien
Bang Lamung, Chonburi
Perfect for big a family, guest house or short term rental business is this 12 bedroom, 10 bathroom pool villa. Offered fully furnished the property has a pool, sauna, gym, concierge, garden, & lounge.
Lorem ipsum ID: LAZ66978 Three story luxury beachfront villa in Jomtien with an indoor jacuzzi and outdoor swimming pool. Four bedrooms, five bathrooms with sea views, 80 meters to the beach. 476 sqm Land
780 sqm Interior
470 sqm
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Bed
Bath
ID: LAZ76468
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Bath
฿58,000,000
฿ 60,000,000
Penthouse North Point Pattaya Soaring above the sands of the prestigious Wong-Amat Beach in Pattaya is this 52nd floor duplex penthouse. The highest condominium unit in Pattaya, this residence features a private rooftop swimming pool and a balcony with 360-degree views.
390 sqm Interior
4
4
Bed
Bath
ID: LAZ76108 Offered partially furnished, the two-bedroom, four-bathroom residence comes with a gourmet kitchen and top of the line appliances, including a Gaggenau built-in Champagne cooler. Electronics include two Bang & Olufsen televisions.
North Point Pattaya is an award-winning, contemporary, two-tower condominium development offering extensive facilities and situated on an expansive 12-rai site with lush gardens.
฿ 199,500,000
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