VIVA Bangkok Issue 30

VIVA

Bangkok July 10th 2013

Sour Hollywood Rebel

Monrissa: Wine Pub

The New Collections

Maggie Choo’s Rolls Royce Wraith Baan Thalia Hua Hin

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Daily Events Click on event for more information

Ohmi Beef Promotion @ Shintaro. Chef Sawada is bringing the best of Ohmi beef to Bangkok Until July 18th.

Fairytale @ Kathmandu Photo Gallery. A photographic exhibition by Nipon Intarit. 6th July ­ 11th August 2013.

Taco Night @ Two Forty Eight, Northgate Ratchayothin. Until August 31st.

Barcelona: Found in Translation @ ATTA Gallery. Jewellery exhibition curated by Klimt02 Gallery.

Bed Takes Off: Three course farewell meal @ Bed Supperclub. Until July 31st.

All Hail America @ Patummat Restaurant, The Sukosol. Clam chowder, jambalaya, spicy spareribs, chilli con carne, beef burgers, lime cheesecake etc.

Throughout July.

T­Bone Steak Promotion @ Flava, Dream Hotel. Throughout July and August.

Italian Lifestyle Lunch @ Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Bangkok. Antonio Lionetti, an Italian Restaurant Manager, will create an authentic dining experience until 17th August 2013.

Chahn s Impressions 2013 @ Neilson Hays Library. An exhibition by Chahn Sutarapong. July 2nd August 4th, 2013.

Oodles of Noodles @ Terrace@72, Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside.

From rice, egg and glass noodles to pastas; and from Asian to Italian, steaming hotel soups and wok­fried specialties are the highlights as a complement to the daily buffets for lunch and dinner. Throughout July.

Spice Box @ Vertigo, Banyan Tree. During July you can taste the Moorish influence at Vertigo, and appreciate the mark it left on some of the best Mediterranean cuisines, as Executive Chef Jai will showcase exotic spices.

Agatha Christie: Go Back For Murder @ M Theatre. Friday 7.30pm Saturday 2pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 2pm www.bananabooking.com The Spice of Life: Indonesian Food Festival @ Flavors. July 1st ­ 15th.

Guest Chef Aloysius Settawab from JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta.

Happiness in Simplicity @ Sombat Permpoon Gallery. Until August 25th.

Latest exhibition by award­winning silkscreen artist, Pongsiri Kiddee.

Inevitably Imperfect @ Artery Post Modern Gallery. Until July 20th.

A group exhibition of international scope organized by artists Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy and Dan Barry. The exhibition showcases eight artists and their personal interpretations of the purposely ambiguous theme.

Trans­structurity @ 338 OIDA Gallery. An installation art exhibition by Thasnai Sethaseree. June 7th August 31st.

In Transit @ The Art Center, Chulalongkorn University. Until July 17th.

East Meets West @ Luna Sky Garden Cafe. May 1st ­ July 31st.

All You Can Eat Pizza and Pasta @ Brio, Anantara Riverside Resort and Spa. Until August 31st.

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Wednesday July 10th Hara Kawaii Party @ Demo. Henri, Machina, Ketchupboyz and Secret Weapon. Dress code: Harajuku Style.

Levels First Anniversary @ Levels. Entertainment through the night as The Sukhumvit 11 nightclub celebrates.

Ronan Keating Fires Live 2013 @ Impact Arena. Plus Two Popetorn.

Ronan Keating returns to Thailand; the new tour features Thai artist Two Popetorn as the opening act.

Masquerade Party @ Insanity. A night of incognito intrigue.

Acoustic Wednesday @ L Appart. With Yves Baron Le Tenor & friends.

Ladies Ready? @ Muse. This week: July 10 ­ Thaitanium ­ DJ Ono. Let s Get High @ Muse. DJ Faahsai s high energy every Wednesday gig.

Spank Me Wednesdays @ Cafe Democ.

House of Soul @ Nest Rooftop. Every Wednesday. Special ladies drinks all night. Free entry.

Sound Shade 7 Wednesdays @ Le Bar, Sofitel Sukhumvit.

Nudism @ Grease. A weekly dose of stripped down grooves.

Run BKK + Models Can Dance @ Bed Supperclub. Every Wednesday.

Ladies Night @ Axis and Spin, Continent Hotel. Wednesdays.

Vinyl Pharmacy @ Apoteka Lux. Old Skool hiphop Wednesdays.

Girl Gangs @ Narz. Ladies get five free drinks before midnight!

Super Foxes Ladies Night @ Bash. Belted, buckled and booted!

Above Eleven Ladies Night @ Above Eleven. Salsa music and 50% discount for ladies drinks.

High Heels and Lipstick Night @ Platinum Lounge, Novotel Bangkok Platinum Hotel. Every Wednesday. Buy 1 get 1 free drink plus 10 baht discount will be provided per inch of heel!

Ladies Night @ Q Bar. Every Wednesday. Ladies free entry all night plus two free drinks.

Thai Teriffic @ Koi. All Thai DJs ­ every Wednesday.

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Maggie Choo s

Owner and designer Ashley Sutton

Chinese Noodle Shop Meets Opulent British Imperial Lounge

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Waitress Maneerat Nun Kannakam in the anteroom of Maggie Choo s You enter Maggie Choo s through a discreet hole in the wall and descend down a steep wooden staircase to a Chinese Noodle House straight out of old Shanghai. Brilliant umbrellas decorate the ceiling and birds chatter in loftily perched birdcages. An iguana seems oblivious to his surroundings as he strikes a pose straddling a branch in his own small kingdom.

All the while a steaming kitchen is churning out a stream of hastily prepared soups and noodle dishes for customers perched on stools around small intimate table settings. But as the overhead fans whirl and you study the old portraits that adorn the tiled walls, you realise there is more to be seen.

Gaze past the hubbub around the kitchen and you can see a heavy double wooden door that leads to another world. Stepping through, you enter a lavishly decorated cocktail lounge resplendent with plush sofa seating and awash with vibrant mood lighting.

Queen Victoria busts are all around, a sign advertises the East India Company Siam 1847, artworks of sea battles raging with cannons ablaze decorate the walls and piano sounds waft gently around you.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton

Dar Phimpan (left) and Bow Chompunood in the plush interior of Maggie Choo s

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Cellar doors provide access to intimate refuges that would be perfect for an illicit meet. In fact the entire cocktail bar area has the feel of an illegal haven from prohibition, access gained through an innocent noodle shop that acts as a deceptive front.

The brains behind the operation is Western Australian owner Ashley Sutton.

Ashley conceived the entire idea and spent two years converting an unused area in the basement of the Hotel Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom on Silom Road in Bangkok. He is also responsible for four other fun concepts within the city: Iron Fairies, Clouds, Fat Gut z and Mr. Jones Orphanage. All are distinctly unique and all provide a sense of childhood fantasy mixed with adult tastes.

Maggie Choo s is just three months old and extremely popular, especially at weekends. Get there early for a night of noodles, swish cocktails and intrigue.

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Thursday July 11th Mira Cook Live in Bangkok @ Cosmic Cafe.

Three Wise Monkeys @ Grease. Talltrash, Killer Machine and Twin B. So Bring Me Back: James Brown @ Sofitel So. Another night dedicated To top songs of yesteryear.

De Modelism @ Demo. Free drinks for models. Every Thursday, with DJs Space Monkey and Skinny Mark.

DJ Honey G @ Q Bar. Every Thursday. 2­for­1 Drinks until Midnight.

Uni Night @ Dickinson s. Every Thursday. With live DJs. Gossip Girls @ Gossip Bar. Weekly Gossip Girls ladies night!

Ambar Ladies Night Fiesta @ Four Points by Sheraton. Free Sangria!

F Party @ Love F Bar. Exclusive models night with free shisha.

Future Funk @ Grease. Every Thursday ­ some seriously funky tunes.

Model Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Thursday.

Funk Soul Brother Thursdays @ Playground Bubbles and Mixology.

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. This Week: Too Sexy Lips!

UB Rising @ Q Bar/Bash. Each and every Thursday night the UB Radio crew will be showcasing their stable of cutting edge DJs. CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Bangkok. 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 5 Free Drinks Before Midnight.

DJ Nut, MC Coga, DJ Don and DJ Champ. Ladies free entry.

Rewind to the 80's @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Thursday.

Kontraband Deep Liquid Drum and Bass @ Apoteka Thonglor.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings

Koh Samui Resort Launches Ocean View Pool Suites and Tropical Pool Villas Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui is pleased to introduce the premier level of its exceptional guest accommodations: Ocean View Pool Suites and Tropical Pool Villas. These exquisite Suites and Villas cultivate elegant Island living with a contemporary design that seamlessly integrates the indoors and outdoors along with unrivaled services and amenities, including Koh Samui s only personal butler service.

We are delighted to unveil our stunning Ocean View Pool Suites and Tropical Pool Villas, offering our guests the type of magnificent accommodations and outstanding personalized service they have come to expect from The Luxury Collection brand, said Mark O Sullivan, general manager of the resort. With private pools and outdoor terraces, chic modern interiors and personalized butler service, our premier Suites and Villas are in a class by themselves.

The newly­opened Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui is redefining luxury in this unspoiled corner of the world, known for its borderless ivory beaches and pristine waters. The unrivalled resort features 80 magnificently appointed Pool Suites and Pool Villas, with expansive outdoor spaces, breathtaking views and the utmost privacy. Inspired by and named for the Thai word for beautiful forest , Vana Belle is enveloped in lush foliage and tucked away in the white sand cove of Chaweng Noi Beach, Samui s best beach. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

All You Can Eat Dim Sum The dim sum treat at Hong Teh Chinese Restaurant at The Ambassador features a traditional Hong Kong Dim Sum lunch or dinner featuring steamed and fried delicacies, a choice of soup, a choice of main dish plus dessert.

Baht 499++ per person.

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok in association with Banyan Golf Club, are pleased to invite amateur golf enthusiasts to participate in the fourth annual Hyatt Open 2013, to be held over the weekend of 20 ­ 21 July 2013 at the Banyan Golf Club in Hua Hin, with an attractive Hyatt Open Package starting from THB 20,800.

Hyatt Open Package starts from THB 20,800 net for one player and THB 28,800 net for two players on a twin­sharing basis.

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Friday July 12th

Yaak Party @ Cafe Democ. Special Guest Dj Goo. Lights Out V @ LED. Theme: Full moon neon paint party style.

Dress to glow, drink and rave.

DJ Mod and DJ Will @ Grease. One for house music lovers.

Back 2 School Party @ Itchy Pub. Free Entry for all in students uniform ­ the dress code of the night.

White Party @ Velvet. DJ Remi from the OKB crew is back.

Apoteka Thonglor Grand Opening. Five DJs and a live PA set.

Zenato Wine Dinner @ Rossini s, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit.

Saint Tropez Evening @ L Appart. Take the party to the roof top!

4 Po Dum Concert in The Theatre @ Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre.

Five performances: 12, 13, 14, 20, 21.

Manuel De La Mare @ Glow. One of Italy s most groundbreaking DJs. Pump Up the Slow Jam Volume 2 @ Sonic. 90s eurobeat and hip hop.

Agatha Christie: Go Back For Murder @ M Theatre. Friday 7.30pm Saturday 2pm and 7.30pm and Sunday 2pm www.bananabooking.com Chic Mystique: Myth Models Night @ Myth of Mahanaga. Models with composite card get a free meal and drinks every Friday.

Glamourpuss @ Q Bar. Friday night theme with Mikey Mike.

Bastard Pop @ Bed Supperclub. Every Friday. Featuring DJ Knaz.

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 ­ DJ Birz & DJ Andre.

Ladies Night @ MyBar, Dusit Thani. Girls just wanna have fun!

Funky Fridays @ Leapfrog Rooftop Bar Restaurant, Ramada Encore.

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MONRISSA: Playful Hollywood Glam Meets Sour, Sassy and Cool Monrissa Bow Leenutaphong has just unveiled her two new collections.

Hollywood Rebel is the latest collection for her Skin on Skin label, while Sour is the name of her latest Monrissa Couture collection.

The 25 year old fashion designer has remained true to her beliefs with both ranges however, continuing to provide great looking clothes that are easy to wear and comfortable.

Monrissa s belief is that the most beautiful woman is the one who feels comfortable with being herself .

Her designs have therefore always been elegantly styled while being soft and feathery light, thereby creating the feel of skin on skin .

The idea of creating two different labels was to provide women with easy to wear fashion items during the day (Skin on Skin) while also giving them the opportunity to dress for opulent cocktail parties at night with elegant dresses that are also very distinctive (Monrissa Couture).

Monrissa was educated in the United Kingdom, gaining a Bachelors Degree in Media Arts from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Masters Degree in Image and Communications from Goldsmith, University of London.

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She specialised in film, film criticism, feminist psychology and the image of women in the media.

This, along with interests in design, art and fashion, led her to make the foray into the fashion industry.

Skills in tailoring that were passed on from her grandmother via her mother also came in handy.

Monrissa s two new clothing ranges can be viewed at her studio at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre.

The designer says she feels at home amongst the arts community and decided to base herself there rather than pandering to popular beliefs that boutiques have to be located in upmarket shopping malls.

On this page and the next three Monrissa wears some of her favourite new items. The four pages after that feature the clothes in a recent photo shoot and these photos are provided

by Monrissa.

Words and photos of Monrissa

by Paul Hutton

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Herfried Hasenoehrl, General Manager for Emerging Markets Asia, introduces the brand new Rolls Royce Wraith

Enter The Wraith Rolls Royce Introduces Their Most Powerful Motor Car at Okura Prestige in Bangkok The timely introduction of the new two seater coupe comes as Rolls Royce celebrates the first anniversary of their showroom in Rama Three, opened in July 2012 by Millionaire Auto Sales and Services.

engineering teams spent their winters.

Marking a departure from recent models, the Wraith is a bold new design that features two doors, a streamlined fastback body and Jubilee Silver and Diamond Black trim.

Power is generated through a beefy V8 engine coupled to an eight speed automatic transmission. The Wraith can achieve acceleration of 0 ­ 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.

The interior is finished in the softest Phantom grade leathers and expanses of wood panelling. The open grain wood treatment is known as Canadel Panelling, and is named after a famous cove in the South of France, where Sir Henry Royce and his design and

The performance is enhanced by a wide rear track, a shorter wheelbase and lower roof height.

Body roll has also been minimised by tuning the suspension. Steering is a spirited sensation, with a heavier touch at high speeds transforming to lighter touches in low speed conditions.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

The new Rolls Royce Wraith has highly distinctive streamlined contours

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Kamonporn Huncharoen (above and right), a member of Viva, Thailand s Pop Opera Voice Band, performed a version of "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" from Phantom of the Opera.

Below: The Rolls Royce Ghost was also on show.

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All Change at Wine Pub New Wine Pub Manager Remi Prim

Wine Pub, at Pullman Bangkok King Power, has just welcomed a new manager, Remi Prim, who arrived less than a week ago after a stint running a restaurant in Paris.

The Frenchman arrives just in time to oversee the launch of the rustic venue s new Bordeaux and Canape promotion.

Only launched on Monday July 9th, the new offer provides six distinctive 2009 vintages that have been critically acclaimed. Choose between Chateau Marjosse, Domaine de Bouscat Caduce, Chateau Campillot, Chateau d Aurilhac, Chateau de l Estang or Chateau Arnauton.

Remi personally endorses the first and fourth wine in this list.

Three different canape sets of three have been designed to accompany the wines. Highlights include deep fried tiger prawns coated with parmesan cheese and a roasted lobster medallion and tomato bavarois shooter.

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The three sets of three canapes

The six Bordeauxs

New Manager Remi Prim with Wine Pub staff

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Saturday July 13th Bollywood Superstars @ Bed Supperclub. DJ Zubair, Xunny Dey etc.

The Fantastic Three @ CentralWorld Live. Stamp Apiwat, King Pichet and Two Pobtorn.

Celebrate Bastille Day @ Parkview Cafe. 13th and 14th. French­themed buffets.

40 years of Music on the Road: Surachai Jantimatorn @ Thailand Cultural Centre.

Bastille Day Party @ Gossip. With a gigantic authentic French buffet.

The Sukhothai Wedding Showcase. All you need to plan for your big day.

Bangkok Boat Party: Phatfunk. Leaving Saphan Taksin Pier at 10pm.

Vision @ Q Bar. Every Saturday ­ Sunju Hargun and Kimball Collins.

Luce House Vibe @ Luce, Eastin Grande. Every Thursday to Saturday night.

Uptown Saturday Night @ Q Bar. Bangkok's favourite sons Gift and Tum. Filthy Saturdays by Filthy Solid @ Cafe Democ. Saturday Bass Culture.

Model Night @ Love F Bar. Every Saturday. Groups of five get a free shisha.

Tonight Saturday @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Saturday.

Workout Saturday @ The Club Khaosan.

Sunday July 14th Sunday Buffet Brunch. Brunches galore in our weekly round up: Events Weekly Vivid @ Velvet. Models get five free drinks every Sunday.

The Rainbow Run 2 @ Lumpini Park. Runs: 2.5k, 5k, 7.5k and 10k.

14 Juillet @ Scarlett. Created by French Tuesdays ­ open to the public.

Needle to the Groove @ Tha Beatlounge. Only vinyl ­ from 4pm onwards.

Purple Love @ Love F Bar. Every Sunday from 7pm to 2am.

Remedy @ Apoteka Lux. Your weekly dose of Sunday bass, beats, eats and treats.

Ghetto Fabulous @ Q Bar. Every Sunday, with Hydro Phonics and DJ Tech12 After Party @ Bash. Party hard at Ghetto Fabulous 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.

Atarichi Sunday @ Utage. Prepared table side, including Wagyu Beef, Alaskan King Crab, Oysters, Amaebi Sweet Shrimps, Lobster, Hokkigai Clams and more.

Madness Night DJ Battle Zuper L vs. Skinny Mark @ Safe House. Sundays.

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Monday July 15th Open Mic Comedy with The Bangkok Comedy Collective @ The Londoner Brew Pub. Meet the Ambassador: Glenfiddich @ Whisgars. Hear from the master himself about the Glenfiddich story and learn more about this wonderful whisky.

Lady Night Party @ Virgin by Wip168. Every Monday. Four ladies per table ­ get a bottle of Red free before 11pm.

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.

Blue Monday @ Nest Rooftop. Are you feeling blue? Nest has the perfect antidote every Monday.

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.

DJ Queen P @ Playground ­ every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Tuesday July 16th Bangkok Bass Generation @ Demo. Electronic Music Party.

Wine on Tuesdays @ Nest Rooftop. Celebrate the grape every Tuesday.

On The Rock @ Grease. Every Tuesday. With DJ Mod. Velvet Ladies Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Tuesday.

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.

What The Fox! @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Ladies Night with free flow red wine, mojitos and martinis ­ B99 per glass net.

Tha Beatlounge @ Q Bar. With DJ Jedie: 5X National DJ Champion, DJ Jedie is the real deal when it comes to Hip Hop in Thailand.

Flix Bkk Models Night @ Flix. Every Tuesday Flix welcomes all Bangkok models for a night of partying.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings

In celebration of their second anniversary, Decanter at St. Regis Bangkok is offering a 30% discount on their unparalleled Wine Buffet.

For Baht 665 ++ per person, available from 7.00pm ­ 10.00pm, a free flow from a selection of prosecco, rosé, red and white wines and unlimited cheese and cold cuts is on offer.

In addition, from Mondays to Wednesdays you can enjoy specially selected wines by the glass starting from Baht 88++ The Decanter Wine Buffet is available every Thursday, Friday and Sunday. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Dine 4 Pay 3 Moroccan BBQ Dinner Casablanca Restaurant at Villa Maroc Resort invites you and family to enhance your relaxing weekend with their special offer Dine 4 Pay 3 Moroccan BBQ Buffet Dinner on Saturday night at THB 950 net per person. Buffet line includes Moroccan Harira Soup, Chicken Tagine, Pasta Station, Seafood BBQ Station and selections of desserts.

This promotion is available every Saturday night from 6.30 pm. ­ 10.00 pm.

For reservation please contact Villa Maroc Resort call: 032 630 771 or email: rsvn@villamarocresort.com.

Advance Purchase Promotion If you love to plan your next holiday escape in advance, Advance Purchase Promotion from GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai Resort can help you save.

Book 14 days in advance and save 15%, rates start from THB 2,550 net per night for a Superior Villa including breakfast for 2 persons. Save even more when you book earlier, receive 20% discount when you book 30 days in advance. Rates start from THB 2,400 net per night for a Superior Villa.

Advance Purchase Promotion is also valid for Deluxe Villa and Beach Front Pool Villa and is available from now until October 31, 2013.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings

THE WHIFFENPOOFS: Yale s Acclaimed a Cappella Group Return to Bangkok Fourteen talented young men from Yale University, known as the Whiffenpoofs are yet again set to thrill Thai music lovers in July with their unique singing style. The Whiffs annually tour the globe performing in superb harmony entirely without instrumental accompaniment to packed theatres.

The group is one of the world s oldest and most famous American a cappella legends; so named for their light­hearted mood of free and exuberant fancy . Founded in 1909, the Whiffs began as a senior quintet but quickly became an in­demand tour de force on the musical scene. They have performed for a range of distinguished guests, including Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama and former U.S. Presidents Reagan, Bush and Clinton. Not to mention having a cameo on the final episode in season four of Fox s hit TV show Glee.

Catch them on Friday, July 19 at Rattanakosin Lounge, The Sukosol or on Saturday, July 20 at Opium Den, The Siam. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Italian Summer Specials promotion at Jojo The St. Regis Bangkok is pleased to introduce the Italian Summer Specials promotion, running until 20 July 2013.

Chef Carlo Valenziano has created an exclusive menu using only the most exquisite of ingredients which matches perfectly with a sparkling Bellini or an Alois Lageder wine from the seasonal selection. Celebrate the season with the fresh flavours of summer such as seared tuna, melon with mustard dressing, truffled asparagus, sword fish and whole wheat bread cream soup, Boston lobster poppy seed fettuccine, Organic tomato and mozzarella cheese risotto, pan fried Australian rubyfish, garden pizza, honey panna cotta.

Zuma Business Lunch Zuma Bangkok introduces a new business lunch, starting from thb 490++ for classic main course, selections including teriyaki chicken, barbequed pork ribs, assorted vegetable skewers, salmon teriyaki and mixed maki and nigiri platter.

For more indulgent options, try the signature main course from thb 780++, choose among spicy beef tenderloin, saikyo miso marinated black cod, barley miso marinated black cod and diced sushi fish and seafood donburi. Both main courses come with miso soup, zuma salad and steamed rice. Dessert options include strawberry sundae with yuzu granita.

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Hua Hin

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Angsana Kloy Koedpoonsawat

Baan Thalia There is no shortage of good Italian fare to be found in Hua Hin these days, with pizza and pasta restaurants seemingly at every turn.

But a standout surely has to be the elegant, award winning Baan Thalia at the Anantara Resort and Spa. Designed by leading hotel architect Bill Bensley, the restaurant manages to project a combination of modern flair mixed with rustic charm.

Fine Dining Italian Restaurant

Executive Chef Hans Peter Held has created a menu that exudes creativity while still adhering to classic tradition.

And there are interesting promotions on offer to make the dining experience even more attractive.

Fridays are Antipasto Buffet nights, with diners able to choose from a vast array of dishes for either a starter or as a main course buffet. Alternatively, guest can try the Pizza and Pasta Buffet every Monday night.

Pedro Mendes: Director of Food and Beverage at Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa

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Atchariya Numwhan Boonbundan

Chicken and Seafood Medley with Vegetables

Snow Fish

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Ravioli

Executive Chef Hans Peter Held

Lamb, Mashed Potatoes, Tomatoes and Asparagus

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The restaurant has a great selection of wines from all regions of the world

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Senada Fashion Show at Elle Fashion Week in Bangkok. Movie by Paul Hutton.

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