VIVA Start Your Engines! Motor Show 2013
Bangkok April 3rd 2013
L’Officiel Anniversary Lancome
Myth of Mahanaga
Advanced Genifique Party
VIU Seafood Buffet
Your What s On Guide to This Week in Bangkok Page 1 www.bangkokscene.com
Daily Events Click on event for more information
Passion Bellini @ Sapphire Bar. Fridays and Saturdays throughout April. Traditional Thai Khao Chae @ Celadon. Throughout April. In Remembrance @ BACC. Angkarn Kallayanapong s works. Until April 30th. Chinese Junk @ Lok Wah Hin. Light, refreshing seafood. Throughout April. Pharmacide Arts @ BACC. Pictures, sculptures and videos. Until May 26th. Welcome Songkran with Khao Chae @ Am Cafe. Throughout April. Traditional Thai delicacy Khao Chae @ Sala Rim Naam. Throughout April. The Player @ Serindia Gallery. Exhibition by Atipong Padanupong. Until April 30th. Italian Artichoke Menu @ Brio. Until April 21st. Printmaking @ Sombat Permpoon Gallery. Until April 30th. Musk Love @ Galerie N. Exhibition by 11 artists. Until April 30th. Italian Promotion @ Flava, Dream Hotel. Throughout April. Metropolitan Art Exhibition @ Brown Sugar. Until April 19th. Make Life Sweeter with Summer Ice Creams @ Four Seasons Bangkok. Until May 31st. Exhibition: Possession @ BACC. March 14th May 5th. Cynthia Utterbach @ Bamboo Bar, Mandarin Oriental. The jazz sensation performs every night except Sunday until June 30th. A Fiesta Mexican @ Latest Recipe. Throughout March and April. Party of five: free Beijing duck at Xing Fu Chinese Restaurant. Throughout March and April. Mango Festival @ Two Forty Eight Café and Bar. March and April.
The Garden If Mine @ Neilson Hays Library. Solo exhibition of oil paintings by Natchai Posila. Until May 4th. Flavourful Steak Promotion @ Luna Sky Garden Cafe. Until April 30th. NonBeing by Itself @ The Art Center, Chula. Until May 18th.
Mythologies of Beauty @ Koi Art Gallery. April 4th 30th. Solo exhibition of the award winning artist Thongmai Thepram. Vietnamese Food Promotion @ Flavors. Until April 10th.
Japanese Specials Promotion @ Youzen Restaurant. Until April 30th. Page 2 www.bangkokscene.com
Wednesday April 3rd Total Freedom @ Cosmic Cafe. He runs the label and party collective Fade to Mind. Black Out Party @ Sonic. Dresscode: Black from head to toe! Deeznuts Live in Bangkok @ Mello Yello. Sixxen Fest #1. Hype Viper: Trance Music Lovers In Thailand @ Cafe Democ. Mono Live in Bangkok @ The National Theatre. Silver and Gold Party @ Demo. With Rave & Glow DJs and DJ Jimmy Gangster. Ladies Night @ Axis and Spin, Continent Hotel. Wednesdays. Vinyl Pharmacy @ Apoteka Lux. Old Skool hiphop Wednesdays. Spank Me Wednesdays @ Cafe Democ. The Silom nightspot introduces a regular naughty new theme night. Every Wednesday. Burlesque Wednesdays @ Levels. Capture the spirit of Burlesque with live performances from some of Bangkok's best dancers. Sexy outfits and scantilyclad young ladies. Super Foxes Ladies Night @ Bash. Belted, buckled and booted! Glitch Wednesday @ Glow. With DJ Oum and Guests. Minimal / House / Techno / Electro Above Eleven Ladies Night @ Above Eleven. Salsa music and 50% discount for ladies drinks. Wednesday Acoustic Jam Session @ Beer Vault. Featuring Vvienna and Band. Every Wednesday from 8pm Unplugged @ The Pintsman. Featuring Jay and his guitar. Every Wednesday. High Heels and Lipstick Night @ Platinum Lounge, Novotel Bangkok Platinum Hotel. Every Wednesday. Block Party Ladies Night @ Q Bar. Every Wednesday. Ladies Free entry all night plus a free drink. Barrio Latino @ Nest Rooftop. Every Wednesday. Latino inspired music and cocktails. Sax in the City @ Decanter, St. Regis. Every Wednesday. Sip celebrated wines and listen to smooth saxophone. Lobby Party @ Sofitel So. Every Wednesday the only lobby party in town, with two for one drinks and the latest sounds from guest DJs. The longest happy hour in town! Thai Teriffic @ Koi. All Thai DJs every Wednesday.
Page 3 www.bangkokscene.com
Atmospheric Sukhumvit Thai Fusion Restaurant Relaunches After Extensive Refurbishments Photos by Paul Hutton
Page 4 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 5 www.bangkokscene.com
One of Bangkok s most unique dining experiences just
choice of not only food and drinks, but atmosphere as
got a little better. The mysteriously named Myth of
well, with al fresco areas, airconditioned interiors and
Mahanaga Restaurant has been revamped to provide
a two level bar. The décor again combines cultures,
fresh impetus after more than 10 years of trade.
with Thai styling comfortably blending in with Moroccan
Providing a mix of Thai with Western influences, the
designs. New cocktails have been created and ample
restaurant and bar gives diners and partygoers a great
beer and wine choices are also on the drinks list.
Page 6 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 7 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 8 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 9 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 10 www.bangkokscene.com
Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings
ROLLSROYCE ART DECO COLLECTION CAR DEBUTS AT BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW Bespoke Art Deco Collection Car presented for the first time at the Bangkok International Motor Show Art Deco Ghost is one of only 35 Collection cars in the world Introduction is inline with growing appetite for highly personalised, Bespoke motor cars RollsRoyce Motor Cars premieres the first Art Deco Collection Ghost to be commissioned for Thailand at the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show. This beautiful collection car offers highly bespoke features and detailing, and is one of only 35 Limited Edition Art Deco Collection cars in the World. Three other RollsRoyce motor cars in the brand s iconic range are being displayed by RollsRoyce Motor Cars Bangkok (Millionaire Auto), the authorised dealer: Phantom, Phantom Extended Wheelbase and Ghost Extended Wheelbase. Following the opening of Thailand s first RollsRoyce showroom at Rama 3, a brand new luxury boutique at Siam Paragon Mall will open this year to allow customers to access a brand touch point .
Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok Sukhumvit 15 Introduces Weekend Getaway Packages The new Mancation and Girls Weekend packages are specially designed for those who want to enjoy an easy, convenient and fun weekend in one of Asia s most popular destinations. Whether it is celebrating a bachelor/bachelorette party, a birthday bash, or just to get away for a short vacation with friends or family, Four Points Sukhumvit 15 is the perfect home base. For reservations and more information, please visit www.fourpointsbangkoksukhumvit.com or call +66 2 309 3123 sarut.maneerat@fourpoints.com
Rembrandt Hotel Welcomes New Culinary Team Executive Chef Jaume Esperalba and Executive Pastry Chef Lionel Bonnaud are the new arrivals. Chef Jaume (above) is a dedicated and talented chef who possesses true flair and creativity with considerable experience in all cuisines. Before joining the Rembrandt, he has been working as an Executive Chef at five star, highend luxury resorts and restaurants around the world including Michelinstars restaurants Drolma in Barcelona, El Raco de Can Fabes, La Ciboulette Restaurant, Luculo, Dusit Thani Maldives, Soneva Kiri Resort and Soneva Fushi.
Page 11 www.bangkokscene.com
Thursday April 4th Rotten Sound Live in Bangkok @ Immortal Bar. Uncooked Rice @ Grease. Come in slippers, board shorts, harem pants. Mild and DJ Monochrome @ Fallabella. Wear white if you re single, black if you re taken. Midsummer Night's Dream: Wine Tasting @ Nest Rooftop. Wine + Dine Adventure April 2013 @ Glaz Bar. Mythologies of Beauty opening night @ Koi Art Gallery. April 4th 30th. Solo exhibition of the award winning artist Thongmai Thepram. Too Sexy: Six Pack Greek Gods @ Levels. One for the ladies! A special Too Sexy Thursdays promotion. Ritual Thursdays @ Q Bar. Make Thursday nights a ritual at Q Bar. Thursday Live! Nest Rooftop presents Johnny O and Tapanee Manaves. Vibetown @ Route 66. Every Thursday mayhem, sexy people, unlimited drinks and offthewall jammin beats & four DJs. Too Sexy Thursday @ Levels. Every Thursday Three Free Drinks for Ladies before Midnight. Oysters and Wine @ Manhattan Bar, JW Marriott. Come every Thursday for oyster and wine lovers with a live DJ. UB Rising @ Bash. Each and every Thursday night the UB Radio crew will be showcasing their stable of cutting edge DJs. CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square. Now every Monday and Thursday. Pintsman Privileges @ The Pintsman. Ladies Night Every Thursday. Tokyo Lights @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Thursday electro, deep and tech house. Massive Thursday @ Narz. Get Five Free Drinks Before Midnight. DJ Nut, MC Coga, DJ Don and DJ Champ. Ladies free entry. La Mode Special @ Mixx. Models Night models card for free drinks. Rewind to the 80's @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Thursday.
Page 12 www.bangkokscene.com
Friday April 5th
ReGenerate @ Glow. Singaporean techno wonder woman Angela Flame joins Bangkok's breaks and bass legend DJ Dragon. Vibe @ Grease. Aiming to be the purest trance night in Bangkok. OutsideIn Live: Smile Lies @ Cosmic Cafe. Subconscious @ Cafe Democ. Held every first Friday of the month. The Silk Road Journal @ Dream Hotel. RumPuree Belly Dancers. Sync Born It @ LED. Six DJs provide six different dance sounds. Tech House @ Dickinson's Culture Cafe. Every First Friday of every month. Salawan The Carnival Music Fest 2013 @ Khaoyai Nature Life. Held over two days. T.G.I.F. Thanks Groove Its Friday @ Levels. Nine DJs provide a marathon of music. Chef Kinki Goes Urban @ Kinki Rooftop. Every Friday. Friday Flight Night @ The Club Khaosan. House, Electro, Big Room, Funky and a two hour happy hour promotion. Every Friday. Manga @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Friday featuring DJ Birz and DJ Andre. Funky Fridays @ Leapfrog Rooftop Bar, Ramada Encore. Every Friday DJ Mello. Mon Cheri Models Night Special @ Narz. Every Friday. Hip Hop / RnB. Ladies Night @ MyBar, Dusit Thani Hotel. Stray Cat Fridays @ The Pintsman. Every Friday night journey back to the rockabilly rock of the 50 s. Roctopussy @ Bash. DJ Octo is Roctopussy every Friday. A night of exotic espionage. Speakeasy Funky Friday @ Hotel Muse. Every Friday. Thank God It's Friday! @ The Reflexions. Every Friday. Page 13 www.bangkokscene.com
Watching The Wheels 34th Bangkok International Motor Show 2013
Page 14 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 15 www.bangkokscene.com
Photos by Paul Hutton
Page 16 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 17 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 18 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 19 www.bangkokscene.com
The annual motor fest that is the Bangkok International Motor Show is once more being held at Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani. Running until April 7th, the event features, amongst others, the Suzuki Ertiga, the new Lamborghini, the Mitsubishi Concept G4U, the Mazda CX5 SkyActiv, the Chevrolet Spin and the brand new RollsRoyce Art Deco Collection Car, which debuts at the event.
Page 20 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 21 www.bangkokscene.com
Palmy Rocks: L’Officially!
Photos by Paul Hutton
Pint Sized Pop Princess Wows the Crowd as L’Official Celebrates One Year Anniversary L Official Thailand organised their stellar celebrity fashion party at Zen Event Gallery at Central World on March 29th. Among the celebrities in attendance were Dan Hetrakul and Chutima Chantelle Durondej (below).
Palmy provided an energetic song and dance routine to round off the evening s entertainment, shortly after the end of a fashion show by Beyonce s favourite designer, Rubin Singer, who flew in from New York especially for the event.
Page 22 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 23 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 24 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 25 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 26 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 27 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 28 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 29 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 30 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 31 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 32 www.bangkokscene.com
Saturday April 6th TBone Bone Nuer Mhek Concert @ Thailand Cultural Centre. Rockafella: Mars Party @ Fallabella and Monkey Bar. B799 entry free bar VodkaRed all night. Suk 11 Club Crawl @ Bed Supperclub, Q Bar and Nest Rooftop. Lips Light Party @ Zaleng Edition. Presented by Overdoser. Featuring DJ Aye. Prelude @ Grease. Featuring DJs Tim Coates and Dan Buri. Irie Beatz Volume 8 @ Cafe Democ. Special event for every one who love reggae music. Tonight Saturday @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Saturday. Workout Saturday @ The Club Khaosan. XXL @ Bed Supperclub. Size does matter, and Bed is supersizing their Saturday nights, with DJ Tech 12 raising the bar. Substance @ Bash. Every Saturday in the main room. With Darren Mac and Kimball Collins. Walk on the Wildside @ The Pintsman. Keep the party rolling with Wildside and a Beer Buffet every Saturday. Wine Buffet @ Decanter, St. Regis. Every Friday and Saturday. Free flow wines, cold cuts and antipasti. All You Can Eat Every Saturday @ Utage Japanese Restaurant. Also on Sundays.
Sunday April 7th Sunday Buffet Brunch. We have brunches galore in our weekly Events round up: Events Weekly Nirvana Tribute Concert 12 @ The Rock Pub. 10 bands give their own take on famous Nirvana songs. Scheherazade performed by SSMS Orchestra @ Mahisorn Hall, SCB Park. Conducted by Hikotaro Yazaki. Programme: Dvorak, Weber and RimskyKorsakov. Remedy @ Apoteka Lux. Your weekly dose of Sunday bass, beats, eats and treats. Sucka Free Sundays @ Q Bar. A regular Sunday institution. After Party @ Bash. Party hard at Sucka Free Sunday at Q Bar, then come to the late late after party! Dubstep Sundays @ Cafe Democ. Every Sunday an event that's played a huge part in the development of dubstep since day dot. Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace.
Page 33 www.bangkokscene.com
Lancome Launch of advanced genifique at W Hotel The new equation of youth
photos by paul hutton
Page 34 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 35 www.bangkokscene.com
Page 36 www.bangkokscene.com
Monday April 8th What Time Is It: 2PM Live in Bangkok @ Impact Arena. Salsa Bachata @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Every Monday. Caliente! Caliente! With DJ Pepe. Free nachos, performances. CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Siam Square. Now every Monday and Thursday. The party that pampers ladies. Mouthwatering Sushi Mondays @ Benihana Japanese Steakhouse. Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort and Spa. Mojito Mondays @ Nest Rooftop. Buy One Get One Free! Choose from a delicious selection: Classic Mojito, Peach and Ginger Mojito, Hazelnut Mojito etc. Boom Box Mondays @ Q Bar. Hailing from the land of the rising sun DJ ToRu eases you into the week with some classic hip hop, both old and new! Free entry all night.
Tuesday April 9th DJ Queen P Rules @ Axis and Spin. Every Tuesday. Explicit Tuesdays @ Levels. Chill Out, Jazz, Deep House, House, Tech House with DJ Smiley, DJ Neil Thorpe, DJ Brandon Neville. Free entry. Italian Tuesdays @ Patummat International Buffet Restaurant, The Sukosol. Buffet dinner smorgasbord with an Italian theme. What The Fox! @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Ladies Night with free flow red wine, mojitos and martinis B99 per glass net. Radiotron @ Q Bar. Midweek party hosted by Bangkok s favourite son and the coolest kid on the block, DJ Knatz. Flix Bkk Models Night @ Flix. Every Tuesday Flix welcomes all Bangkok models for a night of partying.
Page 37 www.bangkokscene.com
Seafood
Profusion
New Buffet at VIU
St. Regis Executive Chef Bastian Mantey
Waitress Khun Yuwadee Page 38 www.bangkokscene.com
VIU at The St. Regis Bangkok is pleased to introduce Sensational Seafood Buffet . Now you can experience an unlimited offering of fresh seafood including fresh oysters and shellfish, fish carvings along with hot dishes made to order at live cooking stations, and an a la carte selection which features a wide range of choices across seafood salads and decadent desserts. Drawing inspiration from the renowned VIU Sunday Brunch, Executive Chef Bastian Mantey introduces the Sensational Seafood Buffet every Friday and Saturday evenings at VIU from 7.00 pm 10.30 pm. The Seafood Buffet is priced at Baht 2,150++ per person or Baht 2,450++ per person inclusive of a continuous flow of wine.
Page 39 www.bangkokscene.com
Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui announces the opening of Vana Spa Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui is pleased to announce the opening of Vana Spa, a stunning island haven of relaxation and well being. Fresh off a successful opening in January, Vana Belle is The Luxury Collection s first property on Koh Samui, bringing with it the distinctive experiences and personalized services that have made the brand a world leader in luxury hospitality. A refined sanctuary of discreet luxury, Vana Spa promises exquisite facilities and a locallyinspired menu of indulgent experiences and signature treatments. We are delighted to welcome guests to Vana Spa, a sanctuary of well being and rejuvenation, said Mark O Sullivan, general manager. With inspiration from our surroundings and culture, Vana Spa offers an experience that is as authentic as it is indulgent. Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui is located 80 kilometres off of Thailand's southern coast in an unspoiled corner of the world known for its borderless ivory beaches and cerulean waters. The unrivaled resort is enveloped in lush foliage and tucked away in a cove next to the pristine white sands of Chaweng Noi Beach. Inspired by the rich indigenous local culture, Vana Belle offers 80 magnificently appointed suites and villas, each with expansive private terraces, private pools, breathtaking views and the utmost privacy.
Meet in the City Meet you in the City is what you will tell your colleagues and delegates as you host your next meeting in the contemporary atmosphere of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square s functional meeting rooms. Located footsteps from Siam BTS Station participants will experience the ease of getting to/from the meeting, as well as have the opportunity to join incentive activities. Full day meeting packages start from 1,290 Baht net per person (minimum of 25 persons), inclusive of two coffee breaks and lunch. For any inquiries, call 022098888 ext. Banquet Sales or visit the website www.novotelbkk.com
Slow Cooked Kurobuta Pork at Wine Pub Every night from 18.00 22.00 hrs, Wine Pub at Pullman Bangkok King Power now features Slow Cooked Kurobuta Pork served with darphin potatoes (similar to rosti), caramelised pear with calvados, prepared the French style by Wine Pub s talented French Chef Cyrille Vero, at THB 1,100 nett / menu. Kurobuta Pork, known as Black Berkshire, is the most highly prized pork in Japan and comes from the ancient breed of pig. Prized for its juiciness and flavour, Kurobuta pork is tender and has fine marbling.
Page 40 www.bangkokscene.com
Movie of the Week
Asava Fashion Show at Elle Fashion Week in Bangkok. Movie by Paul Hutton, Bangkok Scene.
VIVA Bangkok Media Kit 2013 Online advertising is the way of the future. As more and more publications look to digital formats to reach their audience so their popularity grows. Many experts predict the coming end of print media as we now know it.
According to a recent paper on Thoughts about the Future of Advertising , the question is not will advertising continue to be an important tool of communication for business but simply, what forms will advertising take in the future? VIEW HERE
We strive to make all information accurate, but event details can change at short notice. Please check with the organisers that the event is still happening as scheduled before making travel arrangements.
You Tube Site
Follow us on Pinterest
Visit our website
Follow us on Google Plus
Page 41 www.bangkokscene.com
Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
VIVA Page 42 www.bangkokscene.com
Bangkok