VIVA Bangkok Issue 48

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Bangkok January 8th 2014

GROOVE Bangkok s Latest Hangout

The District s Down Under Menu Mode Sathorn:

PARTY Hotel

World Cup in Bangkok

Your Fortnightly What s On Guide to Bangkok

Daily Events Click on event for more information

Due to the ongoing political protests in Bangkok and people s growing anxieties regarding the potential escalation of the situation, VIVA Bangkok urges you to check carefully before travelling to any scheduled events, some of which may be postponed or cancelled at short notice.

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.

Saengjun Limlohakul: Old Photo Master Show @ Kathmandu Photo Gallery.

A mini-retrospective of Thailand s forgotten photography master. 11th January to 23rd February.

Whispering Pieces @ ATTA Gallery. A jewellery exhibition by Beppe Kessler.

January 9th to February 15th.

The Secret of Mediterranean Nourishment @ Latest Recipe, Le Meridien.

Experience the healthy-enhancing delights of Mediterranean and seafood specialties throughout January.

Baeri Caviar Promotion @ Scarlett, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. Best known farmed caviar in France comes to Scarlett - throughout January.

All You Can Eat Maki and Sushi @ The Sukosol. Experience traditional Japanese creations in the Art-Deco inspired Sapphire Bar throughout January and February.

Taste of Flowers @ Saffron, Banyan Tree Hotel. Chef Renu, the mastermind behind Saffron Signature restaurants worldwide, will bring you an intriguing promotion throughout January.

Discover Crab @ Flavors, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. Atlantic Brown Crab, Alaskan King Crab, Spider Crab etc. cooked in different styles.

Shinnenkai Promotion @ Yamazato, Okura Prestige. Throughout January.

Tandoor and Naan Specials @ Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside.

Throughout January - February , The Terrace @ 72 features the Tandoor & Naan Specials from its Indian corner as part of the regular international dinner buffets.

Mare and Terra Promotion @ La Tavola & Wine Bar Italian Restaurant.

Experience the freshest seafood (Yellow Fin Tuna, Snow Fish, Maine Lobster, Tiger Prawns) combined with local farm products (Beef Tenderloin and Rib-Eye, Duck, Truffle, and many more) in Surf and Turf style.

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

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.

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.

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Wednesday January 8th B.Traits @ V Club. A new weekly night of across the board international talent performances starts with BBC Radio One s B.Traits.

Don't You Worry Child @ Demo. Dress Code: Children.

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 regular 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.

Samba De Janeiro

The FIFA World Cup made a brief appearance at Siam Paragon last month during its whistle stop tour around the globe.

This is the third time the trophy has been exhibited around the world prior to the tournament, with 88 countries lined up during the 267-day duration.

The total distance covered during the tour will be 149,576.78 km. In other words, more than three times the circumference of the earth!

Starting off at the world famous Rio de Janeiro icon the Christ the Redeemer statue on 12th September the tour is due to travel for nine months right up to the kick off of the tournament in Brazil.

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The first time the Original FIFA World Cup Trophy made an unprecedented tour visiting 31 cities in 28 countries over a three-month stretch was in 2006, from 7 January to 10 April, before the FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Second time out, the Tour visited 84 countries and 130 cities all over the World, including 50 African nations, in order to celebrate the first ever FIFA World Cup on African soil.

The Tour lasted from September 2009 to May 2010, going from Ukraine to New Zealand, passing by Kazakhstan, Greece and Venezuela, just to mention a few of its many stops.

Photos by Paul Hutton.

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NIGHTLIFE Mode Sathorn Introduces New Party Zones With a Fanfare

Night owls now have a new place to chill out and party the night away with the opening of The Roof, a fashionable new rooftop lounge and tapas bar on level 38 of Mode Sathorn Hotel.

evolving. Every weekend promises something new with different themes planned to keep the punters flocking back. Guests will have the opportunity to witness headline acts from Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA.

Sophisticated contemporary sounds are promised with a bevy of resident and guest DJs already recruited to keep the scene

Encircling the entire roof, the brick and stone tiled terrace tracks

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all the way round, offering stunning 360° views of iconic landmarks and the city s never-sleeping buzz. At various points, comfy seating and convenient tables have been placed; these areas include an exclusive high table for dinner parties, and all have been arranged for intimate evenings at different deck levels, divided by shallow baby-blue illuminated steps. The predominant shade of the lounge areas and furnishings is white, which becomes ivory and cream in the ambient light emanating from lowset torch lamps.

The natural wood-topped stretch-bar area meanwhile carves out a distinctly edgy space in electric blue, dramatically contrasting ripe-red filaments glowing like sci-fi light sabres, and the fruity mauve that adorns the high-rise building s artistic exterior.

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For more concentrated and intimate dining experiences, a decadent library-salon style dining room is offered one floor below, connected by a dramatic red lacquered staircase. For parties of up to ten guests, a sumptuous setting is provided for entire evenings of celebration and merriment ensconced amidst the epitome of chic contemporary design.

As for the refreshments, drinks and light dishes are expertly created by specialist bar staff and passionately inventive chefs intent on ensuring that their inspirations are on par with the rarefied venue.

The barmen really come into their own mixing cocktails and mocktails. Signature drinks include Sky Sangria, Sex on the Roof, and Vanilla Sour Martini.

Then there is the medley of margaritas, mohitos, daiquiris, martinis and Champagne Concoctions.

Hip contemporary options are summed up by the Bubble Cocktails menu ranging from Pomegranate Mango Pop with fresh mango, pomegranate juice and sparkling wine to Sangria Flavours comprised of red and white wines, herbs and fruits.

There is also a full bar of spirits, liqueurs, wines and local and imported beers.

The temperature controlled wine cellar is well-stocked with new and old world vintages and champagnes.

Enhancing the drinks experience is a mouth-watering menu of tapas.

Mode Sathorn features two other outlets during their Nightlife promotions, and guests are free to wander from one to another.

The Theatre Bar, on floor 10, features soft lighting, chair backs with moulded white faces and a wide window wall looking across to Surasak Skytrain station.

A row of 360° bubble TV/video screens suspended from the ceiling, the first and only in Bangkok, provide a live-streaming assortment of intriguing clips.

Pool Bar, on the 11th floor, combines the natural allure of a tropical garden with a dramatic expanse of infinity-edged water inviting the eye to admire the uptown lights of Bangkok.

At the centre of all this is a sunken bar that keeps guests refreshed with a lengthy cocktail list and sumptuous eats.

Photos by Paul Hutton

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Dutch Settlement by Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk

La Lanta Fine Art will soon be hosting the first solo exhibition in Thailand by surrealist Dutch artist Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk.

The Dutch Settlement exhibition showcases a series of guache (opaque watercolours mixed with a preparation of gum) on paper inspired by the historic events in the 17th Century when Dutch people emigrated from the Netherlands. Most of them were farmers and hardworking Christians. They were living their typical Dutch lives which they had lived for centuries in the Dutch countryside. They took the typical Dutch habits, morals and standards with them to Canada and the United States. Although they lived abroad, they kept holding on to their traditions very tightly.

The exhibition, which is visually inspired by Blue and White Delftware ceramics, will be on display from January 11th to February 13th.

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OOVE Central World s New Chic Hangout Opens Central World s chic new dining hangout Groove officially opened on December 24th with a celebrity party featuring some of Bangkok s top talent.

Ananda Everingham attended the event along with Nonthiwat Parabhanond, Chanavat Uahwatanasakul, Sansana Chirathivat and Patri Pakdeebutr, amongst others.

Groove is billed as a world class hangout for fine dining, with a dozen or so top ranked establishments having rushed to book their spots.

Already open are Wine I love You, HOBS (House of Beers) Playhouse and Italian restaurant Cicchetti.

Scheduled to open within the next two weeks is 1881 Bar and Restaurant, and this will be followed by El Gaucho, Fauchon, Maxim s, Hyde and Seek, Harrods, Open Kitchen, Apinara and Greyhound.

The two level destination has over 12,000 square metres of space and allows natural light to permeate via a central walk-through, while sheltering outside diners from the elements thanks to suitably sized overhangs.

Groove sits at the front of Central World, running alongside the Skytrain line and the overhead walkway to Siam.

CPN s Wallaya Chirativat said that the exclusive opening party is set to deliver a wow experience to citysumers and tourists from around the world. We would like them to be excited with the new hangout destination in Bangkok, which is comparable to those in other leading cities like New York, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai .

We invited Simone Legno, world renowned Italian artist, to exclusively create paintings as well as his three metre high masterpiece of Tokidori Karl Lagerfeld and six two metre high figures that we will exhibit inside Groove.

Groove is equipped with an automatic convertible roof, making it a truly Al Fresco dining space in central Bangkok.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton

Above: Executive Development Group Chef Filippo Pagani at Cicchetti.

Above right: the three metre high Karl Lagerfeld plus other figures created by Simone Legno.

Bottom right: Kuk Sithinam with just one of the many fine wines available at Wine I Love You .

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Cicchetti General Manager Marius Schuller

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Photo Courtesy of Central

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Everyday s a Cocktail Day

The Sundowner s Bar at The Imperial Queen s Park Hotel is currently running an Everyday s a Cocktail Day Promotion. Enjoy a Martini Monday, Tequila Tuesday, Whisky Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Finally Friday (Vodka), Sake Saturday or Sweet & Sour Sunday for 150 baht net between 6pm and midnight.

Selected beers are also provided with a special price starting from Baht 150 net.

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Strawberry Love

Ketel in a Kettle

The Sukosol is giving you a chance to boost your romance with a Strawberry Boost until the end of February.

Distilled in small batches entirely from select wheat, Ketel One vodka is prized for its crisp and sophisticated taste.

The stylish Sapphire Bar is welcoming the season of love with a brand-new cocktail Strawberry Love .

Moon Bar at Banyan Tree Hotel will serve this liquid treat during January in a copper kettle to celebrate its heritage.

The serving ritual is sure to make you appreciate the flawlessly textured body and elegant finish of this high quality spirit even more.

Fresh strawberries marinated with sugar, triple sec, and sparkling wine, the creation is available for B255++.

Thursday January 9th Luead Khattiya the Musical @ Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre. From the story of Luerd Khattiya by Laksanawadee to the imaginary musical play directed by Thakolkiat Weerawan. January 9th to 26th.

This is House @ KU DE TA. Combines the vibrant sounds of house music by three of the citys finest DJs: Eddy Frampton, Kimball Collins and Moodwax.

Bangkok Community Theatre s Quiz Night @ Bistro 33. Test your knowledge with a good old fashioned Pub Quiz!

Musika Requests @ Nest Rooftop. The six piece band are back with a night of special requests. This month (January) on the 9th and the 23rd.

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, off-the-wall jammin beats and four DJs. Too Sexy Thursday @ Levels. Every Thursday - Three Free Drinks for Ladies before Midnight.

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Friday January 10th

Stone Free Music Festival 3 @ Baan Khao Yai, Kanchanaburi. Music galore in a three day, two night, festival. January 10th to 12th.

Goldie @ Glow. Recently described as one of the 60 most influential Brits of the last 60 years.

Disco Robot's Freaky All Stars @ Theatre Bar and The Roof, Mode Sathorn. Featuring Alton Miller.

Shape and Form @ Speedy Grandma. A solo exhibition by Jackkrit Anantakul. January 10th to 31st. Opening party on Friday Jan 10th.

Block Rockin Beats @ Grease. A night of Electronica, Indie Techno, Electroclash, Indie Dance, and Pumpin House!

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.

Countdown to Sixth Anniversary @ Wip168. Every Friday with a different DJ line-up.

Glamourpuss @ Q Bar. Regular Friday night theme at Q Bar.

Australian Executive Chef Nathan Chilcott

Down Under District The District Grill Room and Bar s Australian Promotion

If anybody could introduce Bangkok to the hidden wonders of Australian cuisine it would surely be Nathan Chilcott. In his position as executive chef at Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, Nathan is responsible for culinary excellence at all of the hotel s prestigious outlets, namely

57th Street, District, Octave and Chocolate Cake Company. Born and raised by two food loving parents in Australia, Nathan s love of the culinary world came rather early in life. As a child, he remembers pottering around in the kitchen, always exploring ingredients and

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taste combinations. I feel like I always knew I was destined to become a chef, says Nathan.

Nathan has now gone back to his roots to provide a glimpse of Australian cuisine in the hotel s latest promotion: Down Under .

Growing up, Nathan pursued his career working for a wide range of prestigious hotels and restaurants in Austria, France, Portugal, China, and England.

The one month festival will introduce diners to a unique cuisine that has been influenced by early indigenous cravings, but which has now moved on to embrace a global appreciation of haute cuisine.

During his time in London, Nathan worked at Gordon Ramsay s famous two Michelin star restaurant Petrus, where he learnt that striving for perfection is the only approach to providing a guest with the ultimate culinary experience every single time.

Among the very typical Ozzy items on offer will be veggies from the Outback, Ozzy Burgers and fresh seafood from the bountiful coastline.

After being contracted to introduce new menu ideas and planning, Nathan moved to Pangu, a 7-star hotel in Beijing, China this was where he was exposed to the intricacies of Asian cuisine in depth.

The District was inspired by the meat packing district in New York, and brings freshly grilled steaks and seafood to diners who appreciate the upmarket surroundings, romantic low lighting and relaxing, restrained background music that The District provides.

During his time in Asia, simple flavours, fire fast woks and spicy curries quickly made Thai cuisine Nathan s favourite.

Nathan then had the opportunity to become a private chef on several luxury super yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, where he interacted with a top echelon of guests including the royal families of various countries.

Having committed most of his life to the realm of culinary arts, Nathan continues to perfect his passion. I hope to provide every guest at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit with an exceptional and memorable dining experience.

Bank Sunsukda arranges the dessert selection

Tuck Tuck Supraree welcomes guests to The District

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Pan Fried Sea Bream with Mussels, Tomato, Chilli and Coriander (above)

The Down Under Menu Far left: Oysters Kilpatrick with Worcestershire Sauce, Bacon and Lemon Left: Butternut Pumpkin Soup with King Crab and Toasted Seed Roasted Victorian Lamb Rack with Rosemary Garlic Potatoes (below)

Tasmanian Spring Bay Blue Mussels with Garlic, Chilli and Coriander

Chocolate Lamington with Berries Pavlova and Vanilla Ice Cream(below)

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Photos by Paul Hutton

Saturday January 11th Hi So Rainbow Party @ Hi So, Sofitel So Bangkok. Every month the fab and the fantastic will unite rooftop for a carnival-esque rainbow party. Dress code for the inaugural January party: Circus Chic.

Don't Be Late For Class @ Plan B. Dress Code: School and University Uniform.

Children's Day @ The Sukosol. Spoil your little princes and princesses.

Flashing Lights Back to School Tokyo @ Demo. Dress: Student Cosplay.

Girls Generation World Tour: Girls and Peace @ Impact Arena. The hottest nine-member girl group live on stage.

DJ Amadeus @ V Club. Party at V Club and then follow Amadeus as he continues at lat night venue Bash.

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

X-Night @ 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.

Nudism @ Oskar Bistro. Every second Saturday with Tim Coates and Mikus.

Funk Motown @ Apoteka Thonglor. Every Saturday. Hip Hop, Garage, Soul.

So Rich, So Pretty @ Marshmallow. Every Saturday with DJ Piya.

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

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

Workout Saturday @ The Club Khaosan.

Sunday January 12th 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.

Kolour Sundays @ Secret Location. The Two Year Anniversary Season Opening Party!

Poolside Open Air Movie Night @ Pullman Bangkok Hotel G Vivid @ Velvet. Models get five free drinks every Sunday.

Hip Hop Attitude @ Velvet. Every Sunday - with DJ Joe and G-Spark.

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.

Monday January 13th 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 To-Ru eases you into the week with some classic hip hop, both old and new! Free entry.

Tuesday January 14th DMK D Monkey @ Demo. Featuring DJs D Monkey, Max Monkey, Top TM, Moss and Taymo.

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.

Bike for Elephants

The Asian elephant, a keystone species, is threatened with extinction, as deforestation has destroyed much of its habitat, food supply and migration routes. Large populations of wild Asian elephants are surviving along the border between Thailand and Myanmar, which is a high priority area for the conservation of Asian elephants.

Their living space is degrading, causing more and more human-elephant conflicts. Bio diversity and wild elephant populations are declining. If action is not taken to conserve and expand the forest now, Thailand can lose its wild elephants forever.

Bring the Elephant Home works to give Thai elephants a chance to survive, by creating a more suitable habitat, mitigating humanelephant conflicts and empowering local communities and education. To support their conservation projects in Western Thailand, they have organised their annual charity event Bike for Elephants: Two days of adventurous and fun biking along the River Kwai, through the mountains, forest and countryside of Kanchanaburi province.

During the event participants will visit the Erawan Elephants Paradise to spend some time with free roaming elephants and each participant will plant some trees for wild elephants.

The fee of 8,500 baht pp includes a mountain bike, helmet, water bottle, safety and support team, a Bike for Elephants t-shirt, an overnight stay at a resort, all meals and drinks and a donation to support wild elephant conservation work.

Also included: elephant feeding, bathing, tree planting, a lot of new impressions, making new friends and an experience you won t forget.

You can register at: http://www.bring-the-elephant-home.nl/bike-tour-en/en For more information or for possibilities to sponsor the event, please contact Bring the Elephant Home at: info@bring-the-elephant-home.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin is presenting the Krechkovsky-Loucks Duo , a violin and piano duo recital concert featuring Iryna Krechkovsky, a renowned violinist, and Kevin Kwan Loucks, a professional pianist, on Tuesday, 14 January 2014 from 7:00 pm at Regency Room. Ukrainian-born violinist Iryna Krechkovsky is a top prize winner at numerous international competitions.

Ms. Krechkovsky has been featured at Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre in Toronto, The American Church in Paris, and the Moulin d'Andé in Normandy, to name just some. A Korean­American and graduate from The Juilliard School and the University of California, Irvine, Kevin Kwan Loucks has been called impeccable , a shining talent , and a pianist of exhilarating polish, unity and engagement . Tickets are available at THB1,000 net per person including a cocktail reception.

Alluring Night with A Touch of Bossa, Jazz and Sax

by Aude Lhotelais

Jazz aficionados can catch French songstress and sax player Aude Lhotelais at two venues next week. Aude will perform at Centara Hua Hin on 12th January before travelling to Bangkok to perform at Dream Hotel on the 17th.

The Bangkok performance has been billed as Alluring Night with A Touch of Bossa Jazz Sax by Aude Lhotelais, and will take place at the rooftop poolside bar Flava Lite.

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Elements Introduces New Lunch Concept Newly-appointed Okura Prestige Bangkok Chef de Cuisine Henry Jordan is the driving force behind a new lunch concept at the hotel s international dining venue Elements.

Elements opens for lunch for the first time on Tuesday 14 January 2014 with an evolving set menu that provides the perfect blend and balance of nutrition, convenience and value.

Elements has gained a deserved reputation for outstanding cuisine. Now we are applying our expertise and creativity to a lunch menu that features four dishes for each course plus flavoured table water and tea/coffee for a set price of Baht 910++.

Whilst we are certainly catering for busy business executives our lunch concept is designed to attract a very broad crosssection of local and international guests, says Henry.

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Wednesday January 15th Friday December 27th

Friday January 17th

Wednesday Sessions @ Koi Restaurant and Lounge Bar. With DJ Andrea and DJ Duke.

Every Wednesday.

Mayhem 30th Anniversary @ The Rock Pub. Mayhem show Alluring Night @ Dream Hotel. With a Touch of Bossa date changed from Monday Jazz Sax by Aude Lhotelais. January 20th to Sunday January 19th.

Sunday January 19th

2014 Sweet Smile Joo Won Fan Meeting: First Love @ Saturday January 18th Aksra Theatre King Power.

Formula Drift Thailand 2014 Korean TV star and singing @ Pathumthani Speedway. sensation Joo Won is coming to Saturday and Sunday.

Bangkok to meet his fans.

Thursday January 16th Full Moon Party @ Fallabella. Featuring DJ Ninegod and DJ Zara Gift.

Monday January 20th Nowhere End 5 @ The Overstay. The Overstay will have an insane time with some of Thailand's heaviest bands!

Get ready to mosh and bang your head all night!

The Memory Concert @ Bitec. Watch six artists singing together: Chompoo-Ping Fruity, Tom Rainbow, Pravit Free Bird, Aod Brandy and Aey Pannida Sewatasai.

Richard Durand @ V Club.

Hot new DJ/producer from Holland. Warm up by TLT. Richard Durand's sound is trance, techno and tough electro in a unique package that's both dynamic and devastating.

Radiostar Saturdays @ KU DE TA. Video killed the radio star and boy, it's a party at Sathorn Square! All hits, all night. Every Saturday.

The Beach Electronic Music Festival 2014 @ Maya Beach Club, South Sairee Beach, Koh Tao. Monday and Tuesday.

Listen to the latest sounds at Koh Tao's premier beach party venue.

Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort Opens

Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort officially opened on December 18th, and is blessed with one of the best locations on the entire island. Situated on the exclusive west coast - 10 minutes from both the beach-side restaurants of Surin and the nightlife of Patong, yet only 40 minutes from the international airport - the Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort is nestled on a verdant, terraced hillside overlooking the beach of Kamala Cove.

From almost every vantage point of the secluded property, including most of its 199 rooms that each has its own private balcony, guests can enjoy unobstructed, cascading views of the Andaman Sea and its spectacular sunsets.

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Chinese New Year 2014 Package Dusit Thani Bangkok has revealed news of their Chinese New Year 2014 room package, available from today, allowing guests to celebrate the auspicious occasion in luxurious style between 25th January and 10th February 2014.

Guests will be able to enjoy ushering-in the Year of the Horse with a welcoming selection of benefits including a lucky Red Fortune Packet gift for each room which may contain up to THB 888 worth of dining vouchers for outlets at the five-star hotel.

The celebratory package also includes accommodation in a Deluxe Room, full buffet breakfast and a welcome platter of Mandarin oranges and Chinese tea.

Prices start from THB 4,888++ per room, per night.

For more information and reservations, please contact their reservations office: Tel +66 2200 9000 or email dtbkrsvn@dusit.com.

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square is also offering a celebration package that starts from 3,600++ Baht per room per night, which includes a 48% discount at the hotel s Day Spa. To take advantage of this offer, simply book on www.novotelbkk.com for stays before February 28, 2014.

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