VIVA Bangkok Issue 47

VIVA

Bangkok December 18th 2013

Harrods Tea Room

Emperor of Canvas Cindy Models

Tiara’s Diamonds

by Ray & Vimmy

Ocean Oasis The Siam

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Daily Events Click on event for more information

LLTK (Long Live The King) @ Numthong Gallery at Aree. A Print Exhibition

by Kraisak Chirachaisakul. December 7th, 2013 until January 10th, 2014.

Photography Exhibition by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn @ BACC. Traveling Photos, Photos Traveling. Featuring 173 photos taken by Her Royal Highness during domestic and international trips. Until 16th February.

Constant Uncertainty @ 338 OIDA Gallery. An exhibition by Angkrit Ajchariyasophon. 12th December 2013 28th February 2014.

Savour Morocco @ The Sukosol. The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in conjunction with The Thai­Moroccan Friendship Association presents a Moroccan Cuisine and Culture Festival from 17th 23rd December.

Concept Context Contestation @ BACC. Art and the Collective in Southeast Asia. Featuring artists from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Burma and Cambodia. Until March 2nd 2014.

Thailand Perspective @ BACC. Illustrating the authentic Thailand.

Until 12th January 2014.

The Discipline of Subjectivity @ 100 Tonson Gallery. The first solo exhibition in Southeast Asia by Erwin Wurm. Until January 5th.

Ying Chod Chai Chua @ Toot Yung Art Centre. Tada Hengsapkul s latest solo exhibition. An intimate series of portraits of local teenagers. Until January 10th.

Nightlife Grand Opening Weekend @ Mode Sathorn. Three nights of partying.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 20th, 21st and 22nd December, and then every weekend after. Featuring three nightlife venues: The Roof @ 38th, Theatre Bar on the 10th floor and Pool Bar on the 11th floor.

Picture Perfect: A Photography Series Exhibition @ BACC. A joint photo Exhibition by Nattapas Jirasatitwarakul, Piyatat Hemmatat and Viriya Chotpanyavisut. Until January 3rd.

BANGKO{K}LLECTION @ ATTA Gallery. A jewellery exhibition by Marie­Louise Kristensen (DK) who returns with her newest collection dedicated to her experience and memory of Bangkok. Until January 4th.

Chef Signature Dishes @ Am Cafe, Ambassador Hotel. Throughout December you can sample dishes including Grilled Chicken Breast with Cheese Fondue and Deep Fried Fish Salad Salsa Mexican Style.

The Dreamer @ Tribeca RestoBar. An exhibition of contemporary paintings by Suthirak Rithraksa. Until December 20th.

Inhabitation @ Speedy Grandma. A group photographic exhibition.

Until December 20th.

Exotic Lemongrass Cuisine @ Basil, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. Throughout November and December at basil, Chef Kesinee invites lovers of authentic Thai cuisine to savour a selection of her exotic lemongrass dishes.

Exotic Indian Flavours @ Flava, Dream Hotel. Discover delicious traditional Indian flavours and spices. November 11th to December 31st.

Just Abstract @ Eat Me Restaurant. Group exhibition. Until December 29th.

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Wednesday December 18th Music With Attitude: Kolsch @ Levels. Opening Sets By DJ Mary Jane and D.G. Whoo Kid @ Velvet. 50 Cent's official DJ from NYC to BKK for one night only. A Bangkok Invaders Special.

Sexy Socky Party @ Demo. Free Entry. Dress Code: Sexy Socks.

A Rave and Glow event.

Hi So Ladies Night @ Sofitel So. Ladies get a free glass of Chandon every Wednesday.

Wonder Women @ Marshmallow. Ladies get four free Sangrias every Wednesday in this ultimate ladies night out.

C.R.E.A.M. @ Escobar Nunglen. Every Wednesday. 90's To The Future!

Bangkok Invaders @ Velvet. Every Wednesday.

Ladies First @ The Club Khaosan. With Lisa Bluestar. Every Wednesday ladies get free entry and a cocktail of their choice.

Modelo Qorner @ Q Bar. Models Get Eight Complimentary Drinks!

Every Wednesday.

Hip Hop Night with DJ Master D @ Axis and Spin. Wednesday nights in the Sky Bar. Let s Get High @ Muse. DJ Faahsai s high energy every Wednesday gig.

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

Sound Shade 7 Wednesdays @ Le Bar, Sofitel Sukhumvit.

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.

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

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LIFT OFF

Thai Lion Air Launches Inaugural Flight Prior to December s inaugural flight, Thai Lion Air held a launch ceremony at Don Mueang International Airport where airline staff put on a performance for the assembled audience.

The airline successfully completed its first commercial service ­ a flight from its base at Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport to the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai.

In addition, there was a performance by one of Thailand s leading Lion dance troupes, as well as a drum performance.

The Thai carrier's twice­daily service on the route uses Boeing 737­900ERs. These aircraft are configured with all­economy seats

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that are leather and come with 29in seat pitch. The carrier is the first to operate the 737­900ER in Thailand. The 737­900ER comes with the Boeing Sky Interior and is the largest model of 737.

Thai Lion Air has two 737­900ERs in its fleet and plans to add two more in February. It had originally planned to add these two in March, but has since decided to bring deliveries forward. These additional aircraft will be used to increase frequency on existing routes and to launch new domestic and international services such as Bangkok­Hat Yai and Bangkok­Singapore.

Thai Lion Air CEO, Capt Darsito Hendroseputro, says the carrier has applied for international air traffic rights and aims to launch a daily non­stop service from Bangkok to Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.

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Flower Gardening in Honour of the King by Shogo Kariyazaki

Siam Paragon Shopping Centre organised a series of grand celebrations in honour of His Majesty the King and all his great deeds done for his subjects entitled More Than a Monarch . One of the highlights was the Flower Gardening in Honour of the King exhibition by Shogo Kariyazaki, a world­renowned master flower artist from Japan who has worked internationally and is well­recognised around the world.

The flower gardening exhibition marked a special occasion where a first­class, world­famous florist will showcase the high art of flower arrangement called kado with the celebration concept. The exhibition featured a variety of Thai flowers in yellow and golden shades used to create a large, never­before­seen living sculpture in celebration of His Majesty s 86th birthday anniversary this year.

Photos by Paul Hutton.

Nui Sujira Aroonpipat hosted the opening ceremony

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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN The Emperor of Canvas Celebrates 74 Years with Seven Artistic Colleagues It's been five decades since Thailand's world famous artist Thawan Duchannee, also known as the Emperor of Canvas, began creating

wondrous art with genius brush strokes. This well­rounded artist, skilled in painting, sculpting, architecture, literature and creative design, can

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cleverly adapt Buddhist teaching to inspire his works of art, making him renowned for connecting the west and the east.

Last year, the Suriyaphumijakkavan Medallion was created to celebrate his 73rd birthday and was a huge success. Designed by Thawan Duchanee, the medallion was inspired by one of his masterpieces, Suriyakoltolprapa, which is a wall decoration at the heart of the 700 year old Crottorf Castle, in Friesenhagen, Germany.

Thawan had been invited by Count Hermann Graf Hatzfeldt to paint the room 35 years ago, and was famously paid a blank cheque , which received widespread attention at the time.

The medallion was created in three variations gold, silver and bronze, boasting exquisite detail and ultimate value.

This year, to mark his 74th birthday anniversary, a special event has been

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organised to introduce the special medallion as well as to auction art works by seven artists who have been inspired by Thawan. The 7+1 Inspiration by the Greatest Artist THAWAN DUCHANEE 74th event opened at the Hall of Mirrors at Siam Paragon on December 13th.

On this occasion to celebrate the 74th birthday anniversary of a legendary artist, seven artists have brought their art works, inspired by Thanwan, to showcase in the event, including Suriyaphumijakkavan accessories set which features necklaces, bracelets and rings, created and curated by Doytibet Duchanee, Meed Mang Fa created by Minna Panyaloed, necklaces, bangles and rings made from natural materials and animal horns by Attapol Kamwong, leather work by Rewat Deekaew, Baandam photography using traditional techniques

and infrared by Martin Reeves, clothes from Nagara by Nakorn Sampantarak, and special performances, designs and fashion by Pete Boonsanan.

Guests got to meet the unique artist Thawan, witnessed the Suriyaphumijakkavan medallions and special sculptures of 39, 69 and 99 cm, as well as the three variations of the Suriyachantraipop Medallion.

The art works by the seven artists were auctioned and an impromptu painting by Thawan took place.

Proceeds, after expenses, will go to the establishment of a foundation for conserving art, culture and education, scholarships for outstanding art students and improving artists houses in Chiang Rai as learning centres.

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Thawan Duchanee (centre) and his Magnificent Seven

Minna Panyaloed

The Thais Cultural Ambassadors Team

Attapol Komwong

Doytibet Duchanee

Nagara

Martin Reeves

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Raywat Deekaew

Richard Greaves Bids Farewell, But Not Goodbye, to Bangkok Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel Hosts Lavish Leaving Party

Cheers to a Successful Transition. New General Manager Gordon Fuller, Khunying Natthika Wattanavekin Angubolkul, Director of Erawan Hotel Public Company Limited and General Manager for 11 years Richard Greaves, from left, raise their glasses

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Thursday December 19th Ocean Grand Opening Party @ Ocean, Sukhumvit 33. Open Bar until 9pm and 100 Baht drinks all night. Dress Code: White.

Q Bar 14th Anniversary @ Q Bar. A true Bangkok institution celebrates!

Shut Down Beer Buffet Party @ Cairo. DJ Leonie and Bullet Bwoyz.

Musika Requests @ Nest Rooftop. The six piece band are back with a Night of special requests.

HHH Thursday @ The Club Khaosan. Every Thursday ­ catch the latest hip hop and house beats.

THU @ Grease. Every Thursday with DJ Sweed and DJ Monster P. Thursday Nights With Sunju Hargun @ Theatre Bar. Boys Gone Wild @ Woobar. Every Thursday ­ Buy One Get One Free.

Disco: All Night Long @ Velvet. Thursdays ­ Free entry with student ID. Son of Lucifer @ Bash. Every Thursday ­ midnight till late. With DJs Christian Sinco and Tan. Thursday Live @ Nest Rooftop. Johnny and The Ill Gotten Gains.

Fashion Night @ Axis and Spin. Ladies get two free drinks.

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

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.

Funk Soul Brother Thursdays @ Playground Bubbles and Mixology.

Vibetown @ Route 66. Every Thursday ­ mayhem, sexy people, unlimited drinks, off­the­wall jammin beats and four DJs. Too Sexy Thursday @ Levels. Every Thursday ­ Three Free Drinks for Ladies before Midnight.

Model Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Thursday.

In The Loop @ Q Bar. Every Thursday with two for one drinks.

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Friday December 20th

Num T­Bone vs Alex Fischer @ Oskar Bistro. Get ready for some crazy cowbells, rhythms and drum rolls.

White Party: DJ Dynomite @ Velvet. 99 baht drinks till 12:30.

Henny Christmas @ Grease. The Pre­Christmas Party with Bangkok Invaders.

Ying Lee Concert @ Insanity. Thailand's Legendary Folk artist performs her Mor Lam hits live at Insanity.

Tuk Tuk ­ A Night of Drum and Bass @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe.

Third Friday of every month.

Kick Starter @ Voice. The ultimate hard dance party. Featuring: DJ Keng, Hype Viper, Jonnie B and LonSkii.

Pakchong Cowboy Festival 2013 @ Panther Creek Resort, Khaoyai.

Brazilian Night @ Koi. Every Friday with DJ Ashiq and DJ Briz.

DJ SG and DJ Arin @ Nest Rooftop. Every Friday. Free Entry.

Flash Friday Nights @ KU DE TA. Glitz and Glamour with DJs Tommy Nori and Master D. Friday Nights: DJ Moudy @ Theatre Bar. Groovy Deep House Sounds.

Flying Friday @ Dream Hotel. A new regular Friday night theme.

Whisky Blues @ Whisgars. Every Friday with Keith Nolan s Love Gone Wrong!

Fresh n Funky @ Marshmallow. Every Friday with DJ Markus.

Mon Cheri Models Night @ Narz. Every Friday night.

Kinky Electrik @ Bash. Every Friday with DJ Mikey Mike.

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Beach Life in the City

Tuna Tataki, Mango and Guacamole

When Ocean Bangkok opened in Sukhumvit 33 this month, it brought a sense of relaxed beachside chic to the city s urban sprawl.

Offering the unique feel of Hua Hin, Pattaya or Rayong, without the drive, Ocean sits within metres of bustling Sukhumvit Road.

Built around a stunning pool lounge, with 18 stylish yet affordable superior and deluxe guestrooms along two sides, Ocean promises to deliver cool sounds from world class DJs from early evening onwards in sophisticated surroundings.

Relaxing times are also to be had, with poolside massages provided by the White Ocean Spa, and delicious Mediterranean Asian fusion cuisine served up by The Ocean Gastro Bar and Restaurant.

The man behind the dishes is executive chef Jacobo Astray, who previously worked at the world famous el Bulli restaurant in Spain.

Hot and cold tapas feature strongly on the menu, which features intriguing items such as Grilled Goat Cheese with Prawns, Berries Sauce and Cashew Nuts, Duck Foie Gras with Pumpkin, Lemon Cru Style and Mangosteen Sauce, Pork Teriyaki in a Sesame Cone, Yellow Crab Curry in a Charcoal Cone, Paella and Deconstructed Spanish Omelette with Spicy Chorizo.

Joseph Boroski is an award winning mixologist, and he has created a set of tempting cocktails that are designed to get the party started. Standout creations include Lemongrass Spritzer, Watermelon Fizz, Smurfette, Sipping in Your Skivvies and Poolside Passion.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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Chicken Fingers, Peanut Curry and Guacamole

Saturday December 21st Get Wet Go Wild Pool Party @ Ambar. Join the fun in the sun ­ poolside.

Coyote Pretty Ugly @ Zenith. Dress in Coyote Ugly Style. Coyote Ugly contest.

The Hangover ­ X'mas Edition @ LED. Dress Code: Christmas related.

Electrohouse 2 @ Velvet. DJ Robbie Luv is back.

Love for the Herb @ Glow. Moodwax and Friends.

Vice City @ Nest Rooftop. An 80 s infused night of electro funk music.

Dubway Sessions @ Grease. With DJs Swindle and Vincent Smith.

Black Hole @ Plan B. An EDM Electronic Dance Music lovers delight.

KEMF @ Amphawa Club Resort. Kloud Electronic Music Festival.

Christmas Pool Party @ Aloft. Season's Greetings with hot girls.

Kote Lor Concert @ BCC Hall, Central Plaza Ladprao. The first collaboration from the three guys from AF8: Tao, Khacha and Frame.

Santorini Concert and Carnival 2013 @ Santorini Park, Cha­Am. See your favorite artists such as Room 39, J Jetrin, Lipta, Ben Chalathit, Tor Saksit, Q Flure, Two Popthorn, Nop Pornchamni, Mellow Motif, The Begins and many more.

Bossa Nova Live @ Whisgars. This and every Saturday Whisgars will bring you live Bossa Nova, Jazz, and Swing by The Tessie Garcia Quartet.

X­Night @ Axis and Spin. Saturdays with DJ 29 Feb and DJ Borja Marting.

Radiostar Saturdays @ KU D TA. Top 40s, Dance, Club Hits.

Saturday Mayhem @ Tapas. Featuring: Alex Fischer, DJ Baptiste etc.

Sunday December 22nd Sunday Buffet Brunch. Brunches galore in our weekly round up: Events Weekly Kinky Sundays @ Q Bar. Ladies Get 3 Free Drinks. Kinky Girls In Latex or Leather Get 5 Free Drinks.

A Poetic Exhibition @ Overground. KJ introduces a night of performance poetry.

Ohm Chatree Live 2013 @ Central World Live. The Director's Cut Concert.

Vivid @ Velvet. Models get five free drinks every Sunday.

Hip Hop Attitude @ Velvet. Every Sunday ­ with DJ Joe and G­Spark.

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. Ghetto Fabulous at Q Bar continues at Bash.

Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace.

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

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Monday December 23rd DJ Hunt 2013 @ The Club Khaosan. Every Monday for the rest of the year ­ to find a new resident DJ. Monday is the New Saturday @ Marshmallow. Every Monday with DJ Pepe.

Walrus @ Apoteka Thonglor. Every Monday and Saturday.

Daily DJ Themes @ ZUMA. Happy Hour 9 ­11 pm daily, plus different themed DJ nights on a daily basis.

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

CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Siam Square. Now every Monday. 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.

Tuesday December 24th Paradox @ Muse. Spend Christmas Eve with Paradox!

Christmas Party @ Ocean. Six Course Thai Fusion Set Dinner for THB 1,299++ Free Bottle of Prosecco for first 5 Bookings. Free Valet Service for all guests.

Xmas Eve With Lee Cabrera @ Horizons @ Heaven. No Cover Charge.

Coconut Sunday Live @ Apoteka Thonglor. Every Tuesday.

Invasion Tuesdays @ Bash. Every Tuesday ­ with Bangkok Invaders.

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

Velvet Ladies Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Tuesday.

DJ Queen P Rules @ Axis and Spin. Every Tuesday.

Burin and the Old School All Stars @ Funky Villa. Burin and friends.

Explicit Tuesdays @ Levels. Chill Out, Jazz, Deep House, House, Tech House with DJ Smiley, DJ Neil Thorpe, DJ Brandon Neville.

Free entry.

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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Tea is Served!

Siriporn Ket Kumkoonmuang delivers a tray to the mezzanine level

KNIGHTSBRIDGE SOPHISTICATION Harrods Opens First Tea Room in Thailand at Siam Paragon When Harrods Tea Room opened on the ground floor of the trendy shopping mall earlier this month, it became only the third such iconic Harrods store in Asia, following on from recent openings in Tokyo (The Plantation) and Kuala Lumpur (Harrods Cafe).

But plans are already afoot for another two branches in the soon to be completed Central Embassy and Central Groove malls.

Although guests are welcomed with an array of high teas, gourmet coffees and a huge sweets and pastry selection, Harrods offers much more, with Chef Suwan Jantagav busy cooking up British favourites like Bangers n Mash, Fish n Chips, Roast Beef and Beef Wellington. Also on offer are pasta and risotto dishes, and mouthwatering items like Blue River Prawn Thermidor, Spicy Crab Cakes and Scallops and Bacon Arrows.

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Harrods Tea Room is also open for breakfast, serving Breakfast Baskets, Truffles Benedict, Foie Gras Gourmet Sandwiches and the signature Knightsbridge Breakfast.

which sits directly opposite. Here shoppers can purchase a little bit of Britain, in the shape of teas, toys, hampers, bags, coffees, cookies, chocolates and key rings.

The shop opened on December 5th, and can be found on the ground floor (the basement if approaching from the Skytrain) close to the Food Hall.

The teddy bears are sure to grab the attention of young uns, as they are dressed to impress as British Bobbies, Highland Scots and Tower of London Beefeaters.

With seating for 88 people, the Tea Room consists of a main dining area, a mezzanine level, and a separate souvenir shop,

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

Assistant F&B Manager Patra Patrayuwat

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The Harrods Souvenir Shop sits directly opposite the Tea Room and provides a wide range of gift items Harrods Tea Room Manager Rapeeporn Onsuratoom welcomes guests with a smile

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The brand new Harrods Tea Room (top) A Harrods signature coffee (above) Gift items in the Souvenir Shop (left) The Harrods Tea Room Mezzanine (bottom left) Chef Suwan Jantagav (below)

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Piano and Cello Concert in Hua Hin

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin is holding a cello and piano concert, featuring renowned cellist Stefanie Waegner and professional pianist Parvati Mani, on Saturday, 28th December 2013 from 7:00 pm at the Regency Room.

Stefanie Waegner has performed extensively as principal cellist and soloist with numerous chamber orchestras, such as Ensemble Klanglust, the Bamberg University Chamber Orchestra, the Graz Baroque Orchestra and the Salonorchestra Graz. For many years she was promoted by the Yehudi Menuhin Foundation Live Music Now and the Vita Activa Foundation , performing regularly in their musical outreach programmes. From October 2011 she became part of the faculty of the Chamber Music Academy (CMA) at Mahidol University.

Parvati Mani was raised in Vienna, VA where she began her piano studies. At fifteen, she went to Interlochen Arts Academy to study piano with Yoshikazu Nagai. She has participated in numerous summer festivals including the Aspen Music Festival and School in 2009, the Beijing International Music Festival and Academy in 2008 and the Eastern Music Festival in the summers of 2003, 2005 and 2007.

She performs regularly, including collaborations with other faculties for recitals and guest appearances at international conferences and festivals at Mahidol University. She has also accompanied many well known artists in international competitions, and has been a faculty member at Mahidol University since 2010.

Tickets are available at THB1,200 net per person including a buffet at at Figs Restaurant before the performance.

For reservations and further information, please contact Hyatt Regency Hua Hin on +66 2254 6200 or +66 3252 1234 or email: huahin.regency@hyatt.com. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Boy and Margie join Christmas Lighting Celebration

Promenada Resort Mall in Chiang Mai recently hosted a Christmas Lighting Celebration featuring a 40 foot Christmas tree, a mini concert, spectacular fireworks, and meet & greets with two superstars: Boy Pakorn Chatborirak (left), and Margie Rasri Balenciaga (red) Page 25 www.bangkokscene.com

Tiara s Diamonds by Ray and Vimmy

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Outdoor Beer Gardens and Cocktail Lounges in Full Swing

Alive Bar Alive Bar by Heineken, above, is located right beside the W Hotel in Sathorn, close to the Chong Nonsi Skytrain station.

Entertainment planned up until the end of December includes performances by Joey Boy, Mr. Gossip, Krachapband, Output, Better Weather, Scrubb, Lipta, Teddy Ska Singto Namchok, Musketeer and Jetset er.

MOVEaBAR The brand new MOVEaBAR by Sang Som has just opened on the forecourt beside the fountains between Siam Paragon and Siam Center.

The Sang Som girls are all ready to welcome guests (facing page) who are sure to flock in to hear some of Thailand s premier musical acts, including Palmy, Sqweez Animal, Paradox and Joey Boy. A mammoth bill has been arranged to bring in the New Year, and the full line­up is detailed here, right.

Meanwhile beer gardens are springing up all over the city as Bangkok residents make the most of the cool season.

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Wednesday December 25th Friday December 27th

Saturday December 28th

Return of the Bad Santa @ Levels. A unique and sexy Christmas experience.

Three Steps Ahead New Kinky Sundays @ Levels.

Year's Eve Party @ Woobar.

Kinky Girls In Latex or Leather Free Flow Bubbles For All The Get 5 Free Drinks.

Girls from 9pm ­ 11pm.

Project Xmas @ Fallabella.

A Christmas Twin Party with Singtoh and Slur.

Sunday December 29th

Monday December 30th Walrus at Apoteka Thonglor.

Every Monday and Saturday.

Rooftop Concert @ Cloud 47: Pod Thanachai. Celebrate Xmas on the roof with Pod.

Tuesday December 31st Altitude 3 New Year's Eve Party @ Imperial Queen s Park Hotel. Welcome the New Year in style.

Masquerade New Year's Eve Ball @ Medici, Muse Hotel.

A six course dinner followed by a New Year s Eve Party.

Thursday December 26th

So Pool Party @ Sofitel So. Expect eight hours of wet 'n' chill, special drink promos, plus fun peeps partying it up to the Ring In The New Year @ Am­ bar. New Years' Eve dinner beat of 3 mister DJs. with your family, your beloved one and friends on the rooftop.

BoydKo Family Christmas

Christmas Party with Dennis Frost @ Velvet. Party with a Disco marathon by Dennis Frost Together @ Impact Arena. from 1am until closing 5am.

Featuring a vast array of Thai favourite musical artists.

New Year's Eve Party @ In­ dus. Every year Indus puts on a grand celebration to bring in the Hua Hin World Tennis Invita­ New Year.

Friday December 27th tion 2014 @ Centennial Park, Rooftop Concert: Pun Pai­ Florien Rietze @ Glow. Based Intercontinental. Catch the boonkiat and Tam Charas @ in Potsdam, this young DJ and World s top 2 tennis players battling it out. Serena Williams Cloud 47. Another New Year producer has already received rooftop shindig. recognition from many within vs. Victoria Azarenka. the proliferating European Extravaganza NYE Dinner electronic music scene.

Party @ Pullman G. Extrava­ ganza on the 38th Floor.

C est La Vie Celebration Par­ ty @ VIE Hotel. A Red Carpet affair.

Countdown Under Siege @ Maggie Choo s. The Japanese are bombing Shanghai but the party people take refuge in the safety of an underground caba­ ret to dance until dawn.

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The Siam Luxury Riverside Retreat is a Tribute to Thailand s Heritage Wandering around the impressive hotel is almost akin to visiting a museum; there are antiques and old artifacts proudly on display at every turn.

The history of the Thai monarchy is detailed in old photographs, paintings and newspaper articles, and rubbing up alongside are historical items from China, ancient Buddha statues, posters from bygone Olympics and displays of old movie and photographic equipment.

Historic Thai houses have been transplanted into a modern luxury spa retreat that provides everything and more for an idyllic stay on the peaceful banks of the River of Kings.

For the more energetic there are personal Muay Thai lessons to be had in the gym s own boxing ring.

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There is almost no need to venture from within the three acre property; once you have brushed up on your local history there are wellness sessions to involve yourself in at the delightfully named Opium Spa, movie screenings in the private theatre, complete with reclaimed fold down seats from an old movie house, and cocktails to sip from the Bathers Bar as you lounge beside the infinity pool set among manicured lawns that run alongside the river and the hotel s private jetty. Trips to the city are easy via the Skytrain station at Saphan Taksin using the hotel s own ferry service that takes about 20 minutes each way.

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The hotel also boasts a Hammam inspired bath house complete with saunas and steam rooms, the signature Thai restaurant, Chon, the homely Deco Bar and Bistro and the all day patisserie, Café Cha, complete with its own private garden and verandah.

Renowned architect Bill Bensley designed the 39 room resort from ideas conceived by creative director and celebrity Krissada Sukosol Clapp, best known in his homeland as the lead singer of indie rock band Pru. Krissada already had a huge collection of antiques when he inherited the prime land, and The Siam was designed as a unique repository designed to entice locals and tourists alike.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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Chef Wilfrid s New Business Set Lunch at D Sens French Restaurant

D Sens French Restaurant, Dusit Thani Bangkok s crowning jewel and signature restaurant, has just announced the release of a new business lunch set menu by Chef Wilfrid Hocquet. The new menu is available from Monday Friday, from 11.30 am 2 pm, and is hoping to set new standards of excellence at a very favourable price. The exclusive menu is available as a three­course lunch for THB 950++ and a two­course lunch for THB 800++. The special new menu is also available at THB 900++ for two courses including a non­alcohol drink or a glass of wine. For reservations, please contact D Sens, Tel. +66 (0) 2200 9000 ext. 2499

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Movie of the Week

Manish Arora at International Fashion Week 2013 at Siam Paragon. Movie by Paul Hutton, Bangkok Scene.

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