Viva Bangkok Issue 18

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.

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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.

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Atmospheric Sukhumvit Thai Fusion Restaurant Re­launches After Extensive Refurbishments Photos by Paul Hutton

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Watching The Wheels 34th Bangkok International Motor Show 2013

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Photos by Paul Hutton

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lancome Launch of advanced genifique at W Hotel The new equation of youth

photos by paul hutton

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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.

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Seafood

Profusion

New Buffet at VIU

St. Regis Executive Chef Bastian Mantey

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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.

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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.

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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?

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