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Bangkok February 13th 2013
Continent Launch Party Mobile Expo 2013 The Dubliner s New Venue L Appart: Your Home From Home Your What s On Guide to This Week in Bangkok Page 1 www.bangkokscene.com
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There s Something About Spain @ Flavors. Feb.15th March 16th. BUKRUK Thai Europe Street Art Festival Feb.16th March 17th. 12th Thai International Travel Fair 2013 @ QSNCC. 14th 17th. Chinese New Year Celebration @ Lin Fa Restaurant (until 28th). There is no Essence @ Artery PostModern Gallery (Feb.12th March 31st). Paper sculptures by HoYoon Shin. Echo @ The Art Center, Chula. Exhibition by Sujin Wattanawongchai. February 1st March 16th. Perspective Shifting Culinary Creations @ Reflexions. Until March 31st. Ballad of the Black Cloud @ Koi Art Gallery. Artworks by Pom Jitpratuk. Throughout February. Chinese New Year Celebration @ Hong Teh Chinese Restaurant. February 1st 20th. Chinese New Year Lunch Buffet @ Latest Recipe. Throughout Feb. Prosaic vs. Profound @ La Lanta Fine Art Gallery. Exhibition by Hong Kong photographer Wing Chan. February 2nd March 7th. Flavourful Steak Promotion @ Luna Sky Garden Cafe. February 1st April 30th. Alphabet @ Ardel Gallery of Modern Art. Artist: Ithipol Thangchalok. Until February 24th. Lunette @ Speedy Grandma Gallery. Until February 15th. L'art de Marsi @ Queen s Gallery. Exhibition of oil paintings by H.S.H. Princess Marsi Sukhumbhand Paribatra. Until February 26th. Live Jazz Nightly @ Black. Idrees and Friends + Jerry Byrd Quartet. The Finest of Meats and the Best of Wines @ La Tavola, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel (until February 28th). Wine Fiesta @ GLOW Pratunam. Plus bar snacks. Throughout Feb. Abandon/Decay @ Kathmandu Photo Gallery. A photographic exhibition by Liam Morgan. 11th January 24th February. Drawings by Pratuang Emjaronen @ Sombat Permpoon Gallery. 4th January 4th March. Page 2 www.bangkokscene.com
Wednesday February 13th TLT: Trance Music Lovers of Thailand @ Cafe Democ. Demon v Angel @ Demo. Dress code: White (angel) or red (devil). The Best of the Fun Set 2 @ Narz. Papermache, Oak, Ole, Sky Plat. Vinyl Pharmacy @ Apoteka Lux. Old Skool hiphop Wednesdays. House of Soul @ Nest Rooftop. New regular Wednesday session. Spank Me Wednesdays @ Cafe Democ. The Silom nightspot introduces a naughty new theme night. 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 fifty percent 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. Special: DJ Leo. 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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Mobile Expo 2013
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There were gadgets galore on show at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre last week when the Thailand Mobile Expo 2013 was held. Tablets and smart phones that are geared up to meet the demands of social networks and the upcoming commercial 3G wireless broadband service were of
significant interest. Smart phones with new larger screens of up to five inches are all set to come in and replace current models that have screens in the three to four inch size range. High end mobiles will now come with cameras offering 13 megapixel photo storage.
Words and photos by Paul Hutton
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A Slice of Dublin Town in Bangkok Photos by Paul Hutton
Manager Ornwarunkorn Minny Keawpeng
When The Dubliner was forced to close its doors recently due to redevelopment of the entire Washington Square region of Bangkok, plans were quickly set in motion to find another similar sized property in a nearby area. Patrons now only have to cross the street to Sukhumvit 33/1.
Fa Nattakarn ready to welcome customers at the brand new Dubliner
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Pinyada Yada Wansook in the amply stocked bar
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The new Dubliner opened its doors very recently after a full renovation of the new property. Most of the artefacts customers knew and loved from the previous enterprise have been brought over, along with furniture, books and photos.
Manager Mick Talbot (above) in front of The Dubliner, which now bears the names of the four regions of Ireland. Sasithorn Gik Thitithosporn (below) in the upstairs library of the new Dubliner.
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Thursday February 14th Valentine's Wine and Dine @ Ambar, Four Points by Sheraton. A Day of Love @ Fallabella and Monkey Bar. Jackmaster @ Bed Superclub. BBC Radio 1 DJ Jackmaster at Bed. Colour Coded Valentine @ The Club Khaosan. The Unlucky in Love Valentines Day Bash @ Bash. Bikini V Day @ Demo. Dress code: Bikini Top, Beach Wear. In the Mood for Love @ Imperial Queen's Park Hotel. DJ Queen P @ Playground, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. Every Thursday from 6pm 10pm, with a happy hour two for one until 8pm Ritual Thursdays @ Q Bar. Make Thursday nights a ritual at Q Bar. Thursday Live! Nest Rooftop presents Johnny O and Tapanee Manaves. This week: Chasing Ghosts: Thursday Live Special 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. Special this week: Danny Rampling UB Rising Special 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. Demo Models Party @ Demo, Thonglor. Every Thursday. Rewind to the 80's @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Thursday. Page 11 www.bangkokscene.com
Friday February 15th
Sven Vath @ Bed Supperclub. The official We ♥ Techno launch party! Giant Swing @ Glow. Yellowman57 and Andre Auer (Urban Echoes). Flirt Night Party @ Cafe Democ. Nadeer, Taers, Minijaw and guest Bay. The UN1K @ Grease. Bass Clef's opening night! All Chambers Rooftop Extravaganza @ Imperial Queen s Park Hotel. Aly and Fila @ Sonic. The Grand Opening of King of Clubs Thailand. Thamos, King of Egypt by Mozart @ Mahidol University (15th, 16th) and Alliance Francaise (17th). Tuk Tuk A Night of Drum and Bass @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. The House of Bash @ Bash. House and techno with DJ Mikey Mike. One Touch @ Nest. Direct from France to the hip rooftop. Manga @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Friday featuring DJ Birz and DJ Andre. Funky Fridays @ Leapfrog Rooftop Bar, Ramada Encore. Every Friday Featuring DJ Mello. Mon Cheri Models Night Special @ Narz. Every Friday. The latest models night in town. 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. B120 net house pour drinks every Friday. Thank God It's Friday! @ The Reflexions, Every Friday. Friday Unwind @ Zest Bar and Terrace. Page 12 www.bangkokscene.com
Saturday February 16th Music Celebrations International 2013: Love Music Concert by BSO @ Thailand Cultural Centre. The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra plus a range of top singing talent. Switched On @ Glow. DJs Cello and Toby White. Illslick Fixtape 3 @ Nest Rooftop. Plus DJ SG s birthday. Popscene Live: Itchy Band @ Woodstock. Mr. Team Returns @ Impact Arena. The legends are back live on stage again. 2013 Super JuniorM Fan Party [Break Down] @ Thunder Dome. Boy Peacemaker: Survived the Heartbreak Party @ CentralWorld. 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 February 17th Sunday Buffet Brunch. We have brunches galore in our weekly Events round up: Events Weekly Mellow Motif Plays Jazz for Lovers @ Siam Pavalai. Sucka Free Sundays @ Q Bar. A regular Sunday institution. After Party @ Bash. Party hard at Sucka Free Sunday at Q Bar, then come to the late late after party! Dubstep Sundays @ Cafe Democ. Every Sunday an event that's played a huge part in the development of dubstep since day dot. Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace. Page 13 www.bangkokscene.com
HIGH JINKS Sky High Celebrity Party at Continent Launch
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Woonsen Virithipa (left) and Bowie Atthama were just two of the Bangkok celebrities who attended the party in the sky
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Held over four levels, the party was based upon the themes used within the hotel Ocean, Desert, Space and Forest to transform fine Italian restaurant Medinii, H2O Pool Bar and doublelevel lounge, Axis & Spin, into a tantalizing party centre. An exotic professional belly dancer Hadassa was joined by an elegant female James Bond, a goldladen female Poseidon, an otherwordly mermaid and an alluring Poison Ivy. All five gave interactive performances throughout the various levels of the hotel. The Continent Hotel Bangkok is proud and honoured to have hosted such a fine event, enjoyed by so many. Our aim was to showcase this hotel as the elegant, modern and captivating location that it is said Mr. Zaki Baz, General Manager of the Continent Hotel (below, with MC Panita Boonyakiet, who also graces the VIVA Bangkok cover).
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International cuisine was paired with avant garde cocktails in the four colours of The Continent s logo. Innovative ingredients like fresh cinnamon quills, orchids and Thai basil were used to spice up the flavours and hues. The open air setting of the H20 Pool Bar on level 37 became an aquatic paradise for the evening, with the Greek Islands becoming the inspiration for the site. Level 38 s chic Axis Bar took on an outer space theme, with original lighting treatments used to imitate stars, and galaxy inspired cocktails created to tempt the palate. Here, alluring Andromeda, complete with chains, climbed the feature spiral staircase to Spin, on the hotel s top storey. Themed Heaven , the 38th storey bar featured DJ Cleo P, who kept the dance floor active, while bodypainted Athena, the Greek goddess of war, and Aphrodite, the Goddess of love and pleasure, came to life overlooking the city lights. Celebrities including the beautiful Bowie Atthama, stunning cover girl Woonsen Virithipa and actor Lek Teeradetch lent their starpower to the attractive crowd.
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Monday February 18th Open Mic Comedy with The Bangkok Comedy Collective @ The Londoner Brew Pub. 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 February 19th Paramore Live in Bangkok @ Centerpoint Studio. 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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Eat Drink and be MerryProsaic vs. Profound Without Ever Leaving the Apartment
Photos courtesy of Sofitel Sukhumvit Hotel
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L Appart is an elegant rooftop Champagne bar and restaurant inspired by the designs of Baron Haussmann, the creative force behind the most influential architectural style of 19th century Paris. The interior reflects the luxury and refinement of the period and features a welcoming lounge and library for relaxed evenings of wine, cocktails, and memorable dining. L Appart s classic Parisian style is complemented by a stateoftheart open kitchen serving enticing à la minute French cuisine, a DJ station, and an expansive outdoor terrace offering panoramic views of Bangkok s glittering skyline. L Appart s skillful blend of timeless design and contemporary culture makes it the perfect venue for a romantic evening for two, a sophisticated soirée with friends or business clients, or an impressive talkofthetown private event.
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Guest Chef Jeremy Biasiol at L Appart
Photos by Paul Hutton
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Guest Chef Jeremy Biasiol, executive director and executive chef at Mirror Restaurant in Wan Chai Road, Hong Kong, cooked up a special five course menu at L Appart at Sofitel Sukhumvit last week. The French chef showcased authentic French favourites for four days from 6th to 9th February at the roof top bar and restaurant which sits on the hotel s 32nd floor.
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Movie of the Week
Nagara by Citibank at Couture Fashion Week in Bangkok. Movie by Paul Hutton
New Skytrain Safety Measures Implemented by BTS
With the Skytrain platforms getting ever more crowded these days, the BTS has started taking measures to protect commuters by erecting automatic safety barriers. These ones (above) were already in place on the upper platform at Siam this week.
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Innovative Rooftop Farming Project at Novotel Siam Square Novotel Bangkok at Siam Square continues its leadership role in ecofriendly, sustainable tourism with an innovative rooftop farming project. Underway since November, the hotel has teamed up with EnerGaia Co., Ltd to grow Spirulina on the hotel s rooftop. Dedicating 130 square metres of previously unused roof space, this project is on pace to produce more than two tons of highly nutritious vegetarian protein per year utilising ambient urban carbon dioxide. David Baldwin, the hotel s General Manager explains: This cooperation with EnerGaia complements our ongoing efforts to be an environmentally responsible operator, and show that economic and sustainable goals can work hand in hand . A longtime CSR champion Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square earned the coveted ISO:9001 certification in 2000, and has followed that achievement as an enthusiastic champion of Accor s global sustainability program, Planet 21.
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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Special Offers GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai Resort invites you to have a colourful holiday and plunge into the Andaman Sea at Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga with Island Discovery Promotion. Book a villa and receive complimentary breakfast for 2 persons, starting at THB 3,000 net per night for Superior Villa. Reservation is now available for stays during April 20 October 31, 2013. For more information and reservations please contact GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai Resort Tel. 087 808 3838 email rsvn.kohyaoyai@glowbyzinc.com.
Chinese New Year Celebration Package @ Ambassador Hotel Bangkok Celebrate Chinese New Year with family and friends at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok to welcome the Year of the Snake in style. Booking period: Now February 20, 2013 Travelling period: February 1 20, 2013 Room rate:Superior Single room Baht 1,888 ++ / room / night. Superior Double room Baht 2,088 ++ / room / night Package includes: Complimentary daily Breakfast Buffet at Am Café 50% discount on spa package at The Spa 20% discount per bill for Lunch or Dinner and welcome Chinese Tea at Hong The Chinese Restaurant Upgrade to Deluxe Room at Tower Wing Retail Love Pathumwan Princess Hotel knows you love shopping and invites you to take advantage of the Shopaholic s Dream Package. From only 4,520 Baht net per room per night in a Superior Room inclusive of daily buffet breakfast, an exclusive MBK Discount Card which entitles up to 50% discount at selected shops and a hotel food and beverage voucher worth 1,000 Baht, as well as welcome fruits and drink and daily English newspaper. Located in the centre of Bangkok s shopping district, with direct lobby access to MBK Center, Bangkok s most visited shopping mall, the hotel puts you right in the heart of the shopping action. Just across the connecting SkyBridge network is Siam Square, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery and the newly renovated Siam Center, plus the BTS Skytrain can whisk you away to urban shopping meccas, weekend market, night markets and the Ratchaprasong fashion area. The shopaholic package is valid for bookings and stays until March 31, 2013. Book via www.pprincess.com. GLOW Pratunam presents the meeting and catering promotion Let s GLOW Meeting starting at only THB 850 net per person. Experience the colourful Glitter Meeting Room that can comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests. The meeting room features modern decorations, unique glittering and sparkling lights on the wall like stars, colour changeable chandeliers and the set up that will be suitable to your needs. Glitter Meeting Room is now ready for reservations and provides you with excellent service from our welltrained staff. Let s GLOW Meeting promotion is available from now until June 30, 2013. Events with a Twist of R Style Package Now until 30 April 2013 at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel Spice up your events with banquets from Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong. From authentic Chinese set menus at THB. 10,888++ per 10 persons to delectable international buffet at THB. 888++ per person and get a complimentary celebrity chef live stations for every THB. 100,000 nett spent, there s something wonderfully new to discover. Book now to receive complimentary soft drinks or mixers. Meet @ Novotel and STAY FREE Book a residential meeting of 15 room nights or more at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square and receive one complimentary night at any one of our 12 Novotel Hotels and Resorts throughout Thailand. Ideal for business, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square offers convenient access to airports, business districts and nearby incentive attractions such as golfcourses. Located in downtown Bangkok the hotel is footsteps from the BTS Skytrain and is surrounded by a multitude of shopping malls and entertainment venues. Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid until 31 March 2013. Complimentary room vouchers are valid for 6 months from date of issue. A maximum of 3 room vouchers can be issued per event and subject to room availability. For more details call 02 209 8888 or visit our www.novotelbkk.com. Triple Twenty Treats Promotion at Villa Maroc, Pranburi. The luxury resort inspired by Morocco s distinctive architecture on the Gulf of Thailand, invites you to enjoy your vocation to the fullest. Triple your happiness when booking two consecutive nights or more. Twenty percent discount on all room types (rates starting at THB 13,600 net per night, inclusive of WiFi and breakfast for two persons), discount on food and non alcoholic beverages at Casablanca Restaurant and Shisha Bar, and 20 percent discount on spa treatments at Sheherazade Hammam and Spa. Triple Twenty Treats promotion is available until October 31st. Bangkok Splash and Spice Package, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. Asia s most dynamic city is cooking up another exciting annual foodie event with the Bangkok Splash and Spice Festival. Running from March 15 to May 31, 2013 the festival celebrates the city s best hotels, restaurants and cuisine in conjunction with members of the Rajaprasong Square Trade Association, Tourism Authority of Thailand and VISA. So whether it's experiencing the legendary Thai hospitality, relaxing in the city's iconic accommodations, or savouring some of Bangkok's best cuisine, the Bangkok Splash and Spice Festival offers guests yet another reason to choose the City of Angels as their next getaway destination. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is introducing the Bangkok Splash and Spice Package to welcome visitors to the city to celebrate the festival. The package includes the following: Luxurious Accommodation Special Splash and Spice Set Dinner each night at Shintaro or Biscotti Restaurant Executive Club access for two persons * Minimum 2 nights stay Page 28 www.bangkokscene.com
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