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Bangkok February 6th 2013
Vogue s Celebrity Bash Continent Hotel Genesis Hosts TV Show Zuma Valentine Menu
La Lanta: Prosaic vs Profound German Wines at Okura Prestige
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Thailand Mobile Expo 2013 @ QSNCC. 7th 10th. Chinese New Year Celebration @ Lin Fa Restaurant (until 28th). Live at the Scala @ Scala Theatre, Siam Square (7th 9th). 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. Venetian Carnival Promotion @ Biscotti. Until February 12th. 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 6th High Energy Party Part V @ Flix. Hype Viper: Hype NRG Trance Session @ Cafe Democ. DJ Festival @ Levels. Featuring 18 top Bangkok DJs and Wolfgang Gartner. Bad Romance @ Demo, Thonglor. 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. 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. Page 3 www.bangkokscene.com
Freelance makeup artist Natalie Lorence hails from Moscow, but is currently based in Bangkok. Natalie worked at L Oreal for several years before branching out on her own; she has also added modelling and acting to her repertoire recently, appearing in various magazines and acting in numerous TV commercials and films. Her most recent role was as stunt double for Naomi Watts in the movie The Impossible . Page 4 www.bangkokscene.com
Propaganda by Genesis Hosts TV Show in Bangkok Propaganda Lifestyle Society by Genesis held a cocktail party at the Genesis Skin Clinic in the Dusit Thani building in Bangkok on Thursday January 31st. The clinic was transformed into a TV studio for the evening, with host Natalie Scarr (below, right) introducing a programme entitled Party Science: How to Stay Fabulous at the Party the before and after . Natalie talked to makeup artist and stylist Natalie Lorence about what keeps your makeup from running and your hair from going as wild as you are while you get your party on and worry about other things like enjoying yourself.
This was followed by a segment by Resident Dermatologist Dr. Gene who spoke about how to prep your skin before the big party in order to transcend that radiant glow throughout the night. Resident Nutritionist Olivia Knecht also gave her views on the science of nutrition and the role it plays in keeping you vibrant and beautiful no matter how big the party. Propaganda was established recently with the aim of bringing the best in the world of health, beauty and fashion to the residents of Bangkok. Words and photos by Paul Hutton.
Words and photos by Paul Hutton
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Travel the Globe in One Continent
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Hotel PR Malin Bylund in Medinii s private dining room
When designs were being drawn up for Bangkok s stylish new Continent Hotel, a great deal of thought went into the overall theme of the building, with world travel deemed the ideal subject matter. The hotel therefore has a different nation represented on each of the 25 residential floors, with giant photographs of the chosen country decorating the corridors. Latitude and longitude lines are prevalent throughout the
the hotel, as are decorative travel items such as compasses, guide books, lanterns, sextants and globes. There are 153 guest rooms in total, all of which are designed using four different themes: Ocean, Forest, Desert and Space. Most of the food and beverage outlets are on the upper floors and give great views of the surrounding Asoke/Sukhumvit area.
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Medinii Italian Restaurant (left and top left) sits on the 37th floor of the five star hotel, with a menu consisting of fine Italian cuisine with a hint of Asian flavour. The infinity swimming pool is a perfect spot for topping up the tan in perfect tranquility while the bustling city seems a mile away. The pool deck features the H2O Pool Lounge with chilled cocktails, green grass, cool music and a swim up bar.
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Sumonta Jieli Umpaipun makes sure the bubbly is suitably chilled in the Axis and Spin Sky Bar.
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At the Compass Lobby Bar and Lounge, above, guests can sit back, relax and enjoy a comfortable meeting environment. Whether returning from a day's adventure or about to set out on one, there are fine coffees and hot teas to sample while mapping out the day's journey with one of the experienced staff.
drink and read from a variety of books and magazines while relaxing in one of the oversized leather armchairs.
Alternatively, guests can drop in for an afternoon's refreshing
Private bath tubs (below) have great views of the city.
Located on the ground floor, Compass provides a relaxing lounge environment for guests and walkin customers.
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Mixologist Albert Garcia Mozley prepares one of his signature creations in the Axis and Spin Sky Bar (above). Santipong Pom NomUdorn in the Compass Lobby Bar (left). Each room has a theme. Below left is one using the Space theme. The Axis and Spin Sky Bar occupies the top two floors of the hotel, and is joined by an ornate spiral staircase (below right).
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Thursday February 7th Hip Hop Party @ Bash. The Bangkok Invaders crew will play the tracks. New Wine and Dine Perspectives Await Your Indulgence @ The Glaz Bar and The Reflexions. Every first Thursday of the month. Ambar Ladies Night @ Four Point by Sheraton. Prosecco buy 1 get 1. DJ Queen P @ Playground, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. Every Thursday from 6pm 10pm, with a happy hour two for one promotion until 8pm Ritual Thursdays @ Q Bar. Make Thursday nights a ritual at Q Bar. Thursday Live! Nest Rooftop presents Johnny O and Tapanee Manaves Indie, Pop, R n B Beatbox etc. 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.
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Friday February 8th
Lamsing Singer bonus performances. 8th 10th. Aof Pongsak Concert @ Fun Fact. Doc Daneeka @ Glow. With support from: DeLorean, Instinct, Orawan, Azek and Dragon. Drum n Bass Lounge @ Da Beat Lounge. BKK Beats Meets UB Radio @ The Overstay. Irie Beatz 7 @ Cafe Democ. Special event for every one who loves reggae music! Midnight Conspiracy Live in Bangkok @ Sonic. 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 14 www.bangkokscene.com
Saturday February 9th Wedding Crasher @ Sonic. Trasher wedding between Jenny and Paron. Workout Saturday @ The Club Khaosan. Aloha Pool Party @ Dream Hotel. On the rooftop. Saints and Sinners @ Grease. Tim Coates and Saint Vincent. Khao Kho Music Festival 2013:Mountain of Love @ Oasis Resort, Khao Kho, Phetchabun. A 12 hour music fest with some of Thailand's best artists performing through the night. Suk 11 Club Crawl @ Nest Rooftop, Q Bar and Bed Supperclub. 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 10th Sunday Buffet Brunch. We have brunches galore in our weekly Events round up: Events Weekly Sucka Free Sundays @ Q Bar. A regular Sunday institution. After Party @ Bash. Party hard at Sucka Free Sunday at Q Bar, then come to the late late after party! Dubstep Sundays @ Cafe Democ. Every Sunday an event that's played a huge part in the development of dubstep since day dot. Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace.
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IN VOGUE Trendy Magazine s Hip Launch Party
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Photos by Paul Hutton
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Monday February 11th 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 12th 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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Prosaic vs. Profound
La Lanta Fine Art Gallery opened an exhibition by Hong Kong artist Wing Chan on Saturday February 2nd. Wing s series of photomontages has been titled Prosaic vs. Profound, and will be on view until March 7th. Pictured at the exhibition are Wing Chan (top), La Lanta Founding Director Sukontip Ostick (centre) and Apple Vongsrikul. Photos by Paul Hutton. Page 24 www.bangkokscene.com
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Valentine s Day Japanese Style This year, Zuma Bangkok is including a romantic photo souvenir with an intimate 10course menu celebrating Valentine s Day at the ultratrendy gastro lounge at the St Regis. A complimentary photo against a backdrop of flowers is inclusive in the THB3,800++ price per person for the elegant feast of contemporary Japanese cuisine that is available on Valentine s Day. Complete with its own unique airconditioned outdoor rock garden terrace with a live DJ playing sultry techno jazz, the chic new hangout for Bangkok s smart set is welcoming couples with the ultimate aphrodisiac Kumamoto oysters. The intimate romantic menu served from February 14th to 16th features dishes such as sliced seabass sashimi with truffle oil and yuzu, mizuna salad with slow cooked egg and and bonito flakes, and zuma s signature platter of kinmedai, shima aji and ika sashimi, zuma nigiri sushi and salmon avocado maki. Spicy tuna roll, grilled Hokkaido scallops and Alaskan king crab tempura lead up to the main course of premium robotagrilled Kamichiku Wagyu beef with freshlygrated wasabi. Completing the uniquely stylish menu is white miso soup with clams and a heartmelting Valentine s dessert trio of chocolate raspberry mousse, roasted rice biscuit and milk ice cream, and strawberry Hokkaido cream tart with yoghurt ice cream.
Photos by Paul Hutton
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Movie of the Week
Kaimook, Miss Thailand Universe 2009. Movie by Paul Hutton, Bangkok Scene
German Wine Tasting at Okura Prestige Hotel.
Fin Wine Importers (fabulous is needed) held a German Wine Tasting evening at the Okura Prestige Hotel on Tuesday January 29th. He evening was titled The Grand Wine Discovery Tasting and was held in honour of visiting celebrity winemaker Markus Schneider. From left are Thomas Tieber (DHL), Frank Krings (Deutsche Bank), Markus Schneider, Benjawan Wisootat (Fin), Jan Ganser (Fin), Christian Humbert (W Bangkok) and Samir Wildemann (Okura Prestige).
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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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