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ESPAÑA CONDO RESORT PATTAYA 6 STARS RESIDENCE “ A PROMISE OF PLEASURE ” Blue Sky’s narrative of success consistently continues to this day...We would like to introduce you to a new enchanting journey to Spain by the name of “ESPANA” The spectacular architecture, exquisite designs, and Spain’s rich and dignified history are meticulously combined with touches of colorful allure to create the quintessential characteristic of THE SIGNATURE CONDO RESORT, shaping a new living experience to fulfill all your aesthetic living needs and creating the perfect balance of blissful living. Diverse function facilities hidden in Spanish-style residence inspire us to discover “harmony in expanding space in your life”,an essential feature in the project’s interior and exterior disigns. A perfect combination of contemporary disign and classic style is the sophisticated signature of the ESPANA, an exquisitely detailed condominium with amenities to fulfill all your emotions.

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A luxury high-rise condominium development located in the heart of Jomtien Beach.

Designed by KTGY, The Riviera Jomtien gives buyers ultra-stylish building architecture, combined with highly desirable lifestyle facilities that aim to create memories to last a lifetime.

The Riviera Jomtien comprises of a single story masterpiece, designed to make a statement and stand out from the skyline whilst enjoying direct commanding views over the entire Jomtien Beach area.

The Riviera Jomtien reflects success, glamour, excitement and prestigious in it’s feel and culture.

Being a part of this glamorous lifestyle, means entering a desirable and privileged world, with access to some of the best and well thought-out facilities available in Pattaya.

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elegance in their life, especially during travels. While most luxury hotels try and cater to every desire of their elite guests, not many are able to stand out and take favorable notice. Through Luminesce elegant in style – we capture the essence of cutting edge travel and luxury holiday living with exclusive content on travel hot spots and latest trends. In this issue we bring you our selection of the finest luxury hotels & Resorts in Asia. You can be assured of a lifetime experience through quality of service, state of the art facilities and delicious global cuisines at all of these fine resorts. For our special coverage we share our luxurious stay at the Suite in Anantara Riverside. Our concierge recommendation brings to you Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo. Our travelogue takes us to Stockholm as you can discover some candid, off-the-usual details of this beautiful city. Enjoying sumptuous food forms an integral part of any travel experience. To highlight the best dining experiences not to be missed we had initiated the Top 10 Elite dining selection and for this issue as well we continue to provide the selection of best culinary experiences. Read about the success stories from our inspirational conversations with leading Entrepreneurs and professionals in Ignited Minds.

So read on about the ultimate collection of exceptional and most desirable destinations in Asia.

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Our Team PUBLISHER Sunny Alisa Udomsilp EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hiral Pandey EDITOR Mrugank M. Shah Editor Co Asika Itthiponchaikul ART Art Director Parvez R. Shaikh Graphic Designer Krisha C. Nagrecha Production Manager Haresh Patel Art Assistant Ashish Mehta

Sunny Alisa Udomsilp (Publisher & Content Features Manager)

Khemika Udomsilp (Media PR Manager)

Krisha Nagrecha (Graphic Designer)

FEATURES & LIFESTYLE Feature Assistant Alisa Udomsilp Lifestyle Advisory Hiral Pandey Travel Editorial Alexander de Mira Granskog Content & Articles Mrugank M. Shah Travel Correspondent Jeffrey J. Keyes

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ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION Media PR Manager Khemika Udomsilp Coordinator Kirana Nipaspongsa

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Contents Page 10

Exclusive News Update

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Bangkok Chef Charity – Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Negrori Red Party Siam Discovery Grand Opening

What’s on Special Features?

Luxury Suite at Anantara Riverside 18 Travel: Stockholm 24 World’s Festive Season 46 The Living Art 56

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Ignited Minds Interview

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Agate Tantachon Sriram Kailasam Zhanel Tyurina

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The Finest Luxury Hotels & Resorts

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50 67 Cover: One & Only The Palm, Dubai Back Cover: Maikhao Dream Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Phuket

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Bangkok Betty Metro by Indigo Hotel on Wireless Medinii Clouds @ Seen Space Le Normandie – Mandarin Oriental Bangkok The PH1 (the party house) Fat’r Gut’z Nahm by Metro Bangkok Royal Japanese Cuisine at ‘YAMAZATO’ The Iron Fairies Dragonfly

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The Guide Directory

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News Update

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta wins prestigious 2016 Asia Boating Awards – ‘Best Asian Regatta’ Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta from 3-10 December, 2016.

In photo from left - Glen Watson, Editor-in-Chief of Asia-Pacific Boating magazine, Simon James, Race Director, Phuket King’s Cup Regatta and Mr. Foong Seong Khong, the Managing Director of Blu Inc Media (HK) Limited.

The Scent & Colour of Hokkaido’s Lavender Fields in Bloom Lavender Afternoon Tea at Up & Above Bar

CHILL OUT THIS HOT SEASON WITH NEW REFRESHING DESSERT PROMOTIONS AT W BANGKOK W Bangkok Invites Everyone to Cool Off This Summer With Each summer, the lavender fields in Hokkaido’s Icy Bingsu and Sinful Shakes! picturesque Furano region attract large numbers of visitors when the fragrant purple plants are in full bloom. The majority of lavender usually starts blooming in late June and reaches its peak from around mid - July to early August.

Lavender is a versatile herb used by our skilled chefs to infuse pastries and cake with the flavour, scent and color of summer. The beautiful purple flowers add a sweet flavour with notes of with lemon and citrus. Lavender Afternoon Tea is priced at Baht 1,090++ inclusive of coffee or tea for two persons. Available daily from 1 July – 30 September 2016 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Up & Above Bar on the 24th floor of The Okura Prestige Bangkok.

Discover the exquisite flavors of springtime in Japan at Up & Above Bar. Price is subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta under Royal Patronage has won the prestigious 2016 Asia Boating Awards – Best Asian Regatta. The award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of the organizers of Asia’s premier regatta this past year, in terms of its exceptional organization, promotion, course quality, entry size, competitiveness and social aspects. It is the third time the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta has won this highly coveted award. Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the most prestigious sailing event in Asia has been held every year since, For more information and reservations, please call: 02 687 9000 or during the first week of December.

For more information, please visit: www.kingscup.com. Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/phuketkingscupregatta

email: upandabove@okurabangkok.com

Share special moments gathered together for Dine Around Sunday Lunch at Seasonal Tastes imaginative international buffet restaurant and the awardwinning Kisso Japanese restaurant.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok enjoys superb first quarter with more than 40% sales and EIA approval achieved

Make Dine Around Sunday Lunch the highlight of your family weekend.

Seasonal Tastes arrays all-time favorite dishes and a slew of surprises, many prepared to order at buzzing theatre kitchens.

Savor free flow soft drinks and mocktails with sumptuous seafood on ice & gourmet grills including Fresh chucked oyster, salmon, cod fish, rock lobster, Australian beef, lamb cutlets and foie gras.Plus, authentic Swiss Raclette and arrays of divine desserts, including a rainbow of Mövenpick ice creams with delectable toppings and Crepe cooked a la minute.

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Summer is here, and it’s hot! Allow W Bangkok to help you break the ice to welcome the summer season. Two new menus of icy treats available from now until September – Hot Summer Bingsu and Sinful Shakes – will have everyone so busy enjoying the tasty sweetness they won’t have time to complain about the weather.

Hot Summer Bingsu is priced at THB 380++/ set and is available at The Kitchen Table, WOOBAR® and WET® Deck (WET® Deck is available for in-house guests only) from 12 p.m.

– 10 p.m.

Sinful Shakes are priced at THB 280++ each.

Charge your shake with a matching shot of alcohol at additional THB 100++/glass.

Available at The Kitchen Table from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m., WOOBAR® from 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. and WET® Deck (for in-house guests only) from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Hot Summer Bingsu and Sinful Shakes menus at W Bangkok are available from now until September 2016.

For more information and reservations, call 02-344 4000 or email: bf.wbangkok@whotels. com

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the first Mandarin Oriental branded residences in South-east Asia, has achieved EIA approval as unit sales surpass 40% in a very successful first quarter of 2016. ICONSIAM Superlux Residence Co. Ltd., has a target to achieve 50% unit sales by the end of the year, and is now well on course to do so. The company is also pleased to see its construction work completing in sidestep to its initial schedule, thanks to the achievement of early EIA approval and strong efforts in the early construction phase.

Thanawan concludes, “Throughout 2016, we will focus our energy on marketing promotional activities in order to reach high-end property buyers in Thailand. So far, we have enjoyed strong interest from both buyers in Thailand and from overseas markets.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROMOTIONS OF JUNE 2016 VERTIGO Starting June, Bangkok’s all-time favourite alfresco roof-top restaurant Vertigo will present a selection of brand new and exciting dishes.

G+T Praised for its complex, multi-layered combination of the finest botanicals, Tanqueray Gin is one of the world’s most award-winning white spirits.

TAI HEI This June, Taihei brings you a fun way to enjoy Japanese fresh cuisine, allowing you to choose from a selection of appetizers and main courses to Build Your Bento!

Saffron Thai cuisine, as an accompaniment to a meal but also as main course. Using the season’s rich and fresh harvest, Saffron Chef Renu rounded up some wonderful recipes to delight your palate with a varied and colourful selection of noodle dishes throughout June.

News Update BANGKOK CHEFS CHARITY 2016

Twenty one top chefs from five-star hotels join together to showcase their culinary talents creating superb menus using the best-quality products from “PatPat” and “JanKa-Pak” projects initiated by H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, under the TASTE OF SUSTAINABILITY concept

High-profile charity dinner of the year, BANGKOK CHEFS CHARITY 2016, organized by Gourmet One, Thailand’s leading importer of fine food products, is ready to kick off its 8th edition, to be participated by 21 top chefs from five-star hotels and Thai Airways International, on Monday 18th July, 2016 at the Royal Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. This year’s gourmet menu highlights premium fine food products imported from around the world, preparing alongside Tea Tree Oil from “PatPat” and pesticide-free vegetables from “JanKa-Pak” projects – intermingled perfectly under the TASTE OF SUSTAINABILITY… gourmet creation to support long-term sustainability for a special night to raise funds for H.R.H. Princess“This year the chefs are not only engaging in the creation of the gourmet 10-course dinner menu, but they also have to create the menu under one important condition – to incorporate in the menu the use of Tea Tree Oil product from “PatPat” and pesticide-free vegetables from “Jan-Ka-Pak”, two royally-initiated agricultural development projects under the Chaipattana Foundation at Chakrabandh Pensiri Center for Plant

Development at Tambon Pongpha, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. These two highlighted food ingredients will be used to craft a perfect gourmet dinner menu alongside other imported premium fine food products such as Foie Gras, Wagyu beef, Lobsters, Baby Lamb and more.”

The BANGKOK CHEFS CHARITY is a charity gala dinner with proceeds from ticket sales and Chefs Auctions in which successful bidders will be presented with a formal dinner cooked by the chosen chefs at their residence. All proceeds from ticket sales and auctions, without any deductions, will be presented to H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, to benefit the Royal Patrol Police schools.

The BANGKOK CHEFS CHARITY 2016 will be held on Monday 18th July, 2016 at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok at 17.30 hours, participating by 21 top chefs from five-star hotels and Thai Airways International.

Apart from featuring a gourmet 10-course dinner menu, delicately prepared from premium fine food products imported from around the world, along with “PatPat” Tea Tree Oil and “Jan-KaPak” pesticide-free vegetables, the annual charity dinner event also receives warm support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, wines from Central Wine Cellar, Akha Ama Coffee, tea from TWG, mineral water from Italthai and Ocean Glass.

For those interested to join the BANGKOK CHEFS CHARITY 2016, tickets are now on sale and priced at 12,500 BAHT per seat (10 seats per table). For reservations and more information, please contact Gourmet One Food Services Tel: 02403 3388 ext. 511 or 0851526857 or bcc@gourmet-one.com; or contact Khun Rachanee, Food and Beverage Department, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Tel: 02 659 0302

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“Negroni Week Launch Party” Independent Wine & Spirit (Thailand) Company Limited and the House on Sathorn at W Hotel, Bangkok

“Negroni Week Launch Party” the celebration of one of the world’s great cocktails and an effort to raise money for Operation Smile Foundation Thailand. Negroni Week is a week-long charity initiative first created in May 2013 by Imbibe magazine (US) with the goal of celebrating one of the world’s greatest cocktails, whilst raising money for charity. Since 2014, Imbibe has teamed up with Campari to present Negroni Week on a global scale. In 2016, Campari will act as the Presenting Sponsor as it did for the past two years, and it has again committed to donating $10,000 to the charity chosen by the bar/restaurant that raised the most money during Negroni Week.

Operation Smile conducted its first mission in Thailand in 1997. An international team of medical volunteers conducted two medical missions: one in Bangkok at the King Mongkut Hospital, and the other at the regional hospital in Yasothorn province. During these missions 172 Thai children suffering from cleft lips and/or cleft palates received free surgeries.

Imbibe is the ultimate guide to liquid culture. In every issue of the James Beard award-winning magazine and on imbibemagazine. com, you’ll find the world’s top drink destinations, recipes and in-depth stories—everything you need to know about the people, places and flavors of drinks. Imbibe also publishes cocktail books and produces drink-related events, including Negroni Week.

The Negroni is an adaptation itself - of the Americano, a simple blend of Campari, vermouth and soda. The story goes that the drink was invented in Florence in 1919 when Count Negroni asked for a slug of gin in his Americano in place of the soda. So the aromatic and dangerously alcoholic Negroni was born, and thence adopted by Italians as an appetite-building pre-dinner drink, or a palate-cleansing settler for afterwards. The drink has rarely been tampered with in the near-century since it was born.

It’s now a super-modish choice in hipster pubs and enthusiastic cocktail bars, where whole Negroni menus are emerging, but the basic blueprint remains the same – making it an easy cocktail to whip up, one part gin, one part Cinzano vermouth rosso and one part Campari, garnished with orange peel.

Celebrities: Pong Nawat Kulrattanarak, VJ.Ja Natthaveeranuch, DJ.Carla Porter, Vachini Krairiksh Venvell, Mark Thawin, Mayrissara Chantararat, Zean Opakul, Penn Suksomboonwong, Nuchanat Raveesangsoon, Asita Vimolchaichit and more.

Photos by Thanyarat Phumpaka

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Siam Discovery – The Exploratorium’ is a place where visitors will feel they can make a difference to the community and to the world. The new generation of visitors to our destinations are people who look carefully at the quality and origin of the products that they purchase and they want those products to add value to society and the world. We aim to offer visitors the opportunity to help society as well as promote sustainability as they go about their activities at Siam Discovery.”

Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., the owner and operator of prestige retail developments such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and Paradise Park, as well as the joint venture partner of ICONSIAM, today, announced that it is introducing a revolutionary new retail concept to Thailand with the opening of the new Siam Discovery retail destination in the second quarter of 2016, after a Bht 4,000 million re-build.

Mrs. Chadatip Chutrakul, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. said: “The new Siam Discovery is the first hybrid retail destination in Thailand. We have created a venue where thousands of lifestyle brands are brought together under a single universal concept that puts customers at the Centre, rather than brands. That means everything presented at Siam Discovery is not organized by brand, or category, as in traditional retailing, but by the visitors’ interest, because our purpose is no longer just to sell products but to provide an extraordinary and emotional experience to the visitor allowing them to discover themselves, as well as express themselves.

“We then enhance that experience by presenting a story rather than just products, and by making the experience in our store highly interactive as well as allowing visitors to personalize their purchases. We give visitors opportunities to make a statement about their life preferences, whether it be about sustainability or a love of nature, and to support those preferences through their purchases, and through occasions to interact with like-minded people and communities.

And then we further enhance those experiences through the power of the most advanced digital technology,” she said.

Mrs. Chutrakul added, “Taken together, this new retail format makes a visit to the store an exciting, emotional experience that gives visitors a great opportunity to play, to experiment, to discover and re-discover themselves. We want people to fall in love with that experience.”

“Come Play With Me” Empowering visitors to create their own personal style According to Mrs. Chutrakul, “The new Siam Discovery says ‘Come play with me!’ to visitors, inviting them to experiment by trying out new products, new ideas, re-thinking conventions, and customising their purchases, all across 40,000 square metres of floor space.”

“We are completely overturning past retailer practice of organising and presenting products by brand or category. Instead, at the new Siam Discovery, multiple brands and complementary merchandise are brought together for the convenience and enjoyment of the visitor and unified with underlying stories.

They are organized and presented by type, function, relevance and, most importantly, the visitor’s interest.

“This is a pioneering retail concept that empowers visitors to mix and match across brands and categories to discover, define and create their own distinct, personal style, while also pursuing related interests and passions that need not be tied to any purchase intent. It has never been done before in Thailand and on such a scale, and it’s a concept that will bring new excitement to any visit to Siam Discovery.

Siam Discovery The Exploratorium The Biggest Arena of Lifestyle Experiments

Contact Us. 989 Rama 1 Rd. Bangkok Tel: +662-658-1000 Open 10:00AM-10:00 PM http://www.siamdiscovery.co.th Photos by Thanyarat Phumpaka

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338/1 Prabaramee Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket, 83150-Thailand.

Managing Director: Paponphat Niyomadul

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Discover Luxurious Riverside Tranquility & the Real Bangkok at

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort A

t Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Anantara’s ancient Sanskrit meaning, “without end”, is captured by the flow of timeless Chao Phraya River life, edging a spacious 11 acres of exotic grounds. Impressive leisure and business facilities, 11 dining options and inspirational local experiences ensure that no two days are the same. While close proximity to some of the capital’s most famous cosmopolitan and cultural attractions, provides journeys of infinite discovery.

Choose from 408 newly refurbished rooms, including 101 suites, each designed in exquisite Thai style, with scenic river or lush garden views that can be admired inside through floor to ceiling windows, and also from al fresco balconies. Enjoy 24 hour in-room dining and elite amenities such as the Handy, a handheld device offering features such as free international calls to select countries, free internet mobile access and valuable information on exploring Bangkok, in-room bar, tea and coffee making facilities, internet access, an LCD TV, DVD player and iPod dock.

Redefining the resort’s luxury accommodation, the entire South Wing, comprising 169 rooms and suites, was refurbished at the end

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of 2011. Early 2015, a further THB 295 million / USD $ 9.7 million was spent on refurbishing the remainder of the accommodation, including brand new two bedroom suites, which offer ideal accommodation for families and friends travelling together.

Contemporary Thai design is re-imagined through backlit mirrored panels and etched inscriptions, and the warmth of solid makha wooden flooring is balanced by the softness of Thai silk. Space, light and views are accentuated by floor to ceiling windows and high ceilings. Marble adorned bathrooms with a rain shower and separate bathtub feature sliding doors that open onto the bedroom for a generous extension of space. Three Deluxe Premier room types are positioned to overlook tropical grounds, age old river life and right beside the river. Two Suite types offer more generous space and upgraded amenities. Junior Premier River View Suites feature a separate lounge with a full length sofa, large ottoman and work desk, as well as a luxury bathroom with marble flooring and walls, double vanity units, a large tub and a separate shower with rain shower option. Anantara River Front Suites boast a separate bar, an elegant dining area and a lounge with a sofa, armchairs and two work desks.

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The opulent bathroom, designed with marble flooring and walls accented by stainless steel inlays, features a bathtub, a separate shower with rain shower option, a marble vanity counter with double sinks, and a separate two piece powder room that is also finished in white marble. The wrap around balcony is accessible from both the living area and bedroom, and reveals impressive river views. Both suite types offer additional upgraded amenities such as a premium coffee machine, and Anantara River Front Suites also come with two LCD TVs. Attractive accommodation options are matched by superb lifestyle facilities. Energise in the fitness centre, inspired by a garden view. Pop into the Jim Thompson boutique, located within the resort. Spend lazy days at the generous outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and swim-up bar, surrounded by swaying palms, blooming nature and the Chao Phraya River just steps away. Little ones can play at the children’s club or be taken care of by a babysitter, leaving parents free to indulge and explore. Sign up for a Thai cooking class with Spice Spoons, which begins with a local market trip to pick up fresh ingredients, and ends in a flavourful lunch. Experience sensual relaxation at Anantara Spa, where rituals can be shared side by side in a double suite with a large bathtub and a private garden courtyard featuring a rain shower and traditional sala.

Replenish at Numero Uno with a coffee and freshly baked pastry, or the finest handmade chocolates. Sip sunset cocktails on the pier at Longtail Bar. Delve into exotic tastes from all over the world at Trader Vic’s, where unique dishes are cooked in Bangkok’s only wood-fired Chinese oven. The Japanese steakhouse Benihana delivers lively “eatertainment” with theatrical Teppanyaki and experience the Italian way of life in Brio’s Tuscan villa setting.

A Manohra Dining Cruise invites guests to step aboard a beautifully restored antique rice barge and cruises along the majestic River of Kings, savouring delectable Thai cuisine.

“10 restaurants and bars dish up culinary diversity.

The Market and Riverside Terrace restaurants dining experiences have also benefited from striking new looks.

Providing guests with the finest waterfront dining locations beside the River of Kings, by an investment of THB 40 Million / USD 1.3 Million. The redesigns of these two restaurants perfectly complement one another. The Market has received a polished uplift to its fresh contemporary Thai décor, offering guests an atmospheric setting for daily buffet breakfasts, enjoyed either in the stylish dining room with expansive windows revealing views of the tropical grounds and river beyond, or outside on the spacious terrace. In contrast, Riverside Terrace has been redesigned to offer a more vibrant open air setting for the nightly BBQ and seafood buffets with live cooking stations, as Thai dancers perform on a flame lit stage against a majestic river backdrop.”

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For the ultimate in tailor made romance, Dining by Design offers guests the exclusive opportunity to collaborate with a personal chef and choose an idyllic location, such as a candlelit meal in a riverside sala or a picnic under the shade of a banyan tree.

Special functions and weddings take place in elegantly appointed indoor venues and scenic riverside spaces.

Business travellers balance work with pleasure, courtesy of stylish meeting rooms and onsite venues.

The luxurious lifestyle choice showcases the resort’s riverside charms to the full, and seems a world away from Bangkok’s bustling heart. Yet a complimentary shuttle boat service connects guests to the capital’s extensive sky train network, giving daily exploration a convenient appeal. Shop in world class malls and uncover Bangkok’s art scene.

Call upon the resort’s experienced concierge to plan the ideal excursion. Use the expertise of this “Streetwise Guru” to find out about unforgettable local experiences, or ask him to be a personal companion for a private back street tour and gain a local’s insider perspective. Uncover the capital’s secret highlights by visiting one of Bangkok’s oldest markets Talard Plu, the morning market Talard Bangrak to pick up herb and spice souvenirs, or China Town’s vast bazaar network of market stalls, street-side cafés, and probably the greatest concentration of gold shops in the city. Avoid navigating the city’s overwhelming choice of street food and head straight for vendors which have been given a knowledgeable seal of approval by the “Streetwise Guru”. See more of the real Bangkok by taking a thrilling tuk tuk ride through the city’s vibrant streets, or boarding a longtail boat to meander the fascinating maze of canals, known as “klongs”, guided by the resort’s informative “Klong Guru”.

Experience Bangkok’s colourful contrasts and an indulgent waterfront lifestyle, with Anantara as your host and guide.

For resort enquiries and reservations, please call +66 (0) 2 476 0022 email: bangkokriverside@anantara.com For more information, visit www.anantara.com

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yourself to the tropical island vacation of your dreams at The Sea Koh Samui Boutique Resort and Residences. Nestled on an idyllic palm fringed beach with crystal clear waters, the resort commands spectacular views over the magical Gulf of Thailand and the surrounding islands.

cliffs connected by rope bridges, a cavern that reveals a jungle with a river and waterfalls, and a pathway leading down to the golden sands of Wong Amat Beach in North Pattaya. You are in the Lost World, a place of indulgence and great fun. Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is an exciting themed five-star resort that is a destination in its own right, an entire world of pleasure.

Warmth. This former governor’s residence has been restored and converted into Vietnam’s newest boutique hotel. La Residence Hotel and Spa is located on the banks of the Perfume River in the city centre, overlooking the famous citadel and close to tombs built during the Nguyen Dynasty in the 1800s. The hotel is 17 km from the airport and features 122 art deco rooms, a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, spa, and health club and tennis court.

Wora Bura Hua Hin Resort & Bandara Resort & Spa, Samui Kacha Resort & Spa Koh Chang Spa | Thailand. Feature: The Beautiful | Thailand. Feature: Nestled among the | Thailand. Feature: On the island’s most Blending of Cultures Inspired by the Thai History during the Majesty King Rama V made his formal visit to Europe, Wora Bura Resort & Spa, a unique Thai Cultural Resort & Spa is designed to represent a beautiful city reflecting the atmosphere of 19th century Thailand when his Majesty King Rama V made his formal visit to Europe. At that time, Thailand adopted many features of western civilization.

mountains, blue ocean waves, and luscious palm trees, surrounded by a fresh ocean breeze and the smell of bliss, the Bandara Resort and Spa is the travelers’ favorite destination for an idyllic beach holiday and getaway resort. Our resort has become a home away from home for many guests who return again and again to the warm beaches, warm waters, and warm smiles of Thailand’s most popular beach location.

privileged location, Kacha Resort & Spa is set in the heart of Koh Chang’s most beautiful White Sand Beach. The resort is a beachfront resort with a great sea view and is a perfect place for a holiday with your loved one, a group of special friends, or your whole family. Not only that you will enjoy living by the sea, lazing around on white sand beach and clear sea-water, but also you will have wonderful moments with such beachside activities.

Woodlands Hotel & Resort | Renaissance Riverside Hotel Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Saigon| Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Spa | Thailand. Feature: Let Maikhao Dream

Thailand. Feature: Woodlands Resort is a stylish luxury hotel snuggled down in the northern end of Pattaya’s exquisitely curving bay, just 500 meters from the vibrant Pattaya Beach. Centre Pattaya lies merely 50 meters away and this splendid hotel is positioned about a kilometer from the famed Walking Street.

Set amid the lush tropical garden, all the wellappointed accommodations are lavishly designed and spacious. Each unit comes with either a private balcony or a patio.

Feature: Located in the heart of Saigon’s business district, the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon offers first-class amenities and hospitality. Choose a deluxe room or suite with large desk and ample lighting, luxurious bedding, in-room coffee and tea service, highspeed Internet, safe and well-stocked mini-bar.

After a day of meetings or sightseeing, relax at our poolside terrace or enjoy a leisurely dinner at Kabin, known as one of the finest Chinese restaurants in the city.

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Villa Resort & Spa amaze you with one of the best holiday experiences. Whether it’s short or long stay in Phuket, this enchanting resort has it all to cater all your needs. Within 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport, this resort lies on the northwest coast of Phuket island amid tranquil surroundings of the pristine Maikhao Beach, far enough to elude the city hustle and bustle, yet all major attractions can still be easily reached by the resort’s convenient chauffeur services.

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sence of Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is all about enlivening the senses. Guests will subtly and gently have their senses enriched and stimulated with the resort’s own scent, signature drink, beautiful and stunning scenery both inside the suites and in the environment of the resort, as well as by the sounds of traditional Thai music coupled with the gentle lapping of the sea on the shores of Phulay Bay.

the first stylish, boutique resort in the charming coastal town of Cha-Am on the North West coast of the Gulf of Thailand close by the famous resort town of Hua Hin. Located just 20 minutes’ drive from Hua Hin airport, it’s bold, unconventional design fused with luxurious contemporary living makes it one of the region’s hottest resorts.

Hin is situated on eight acres of virgin beachfront on the Gulf of Thailand. The hotel is unfussy yet luxurious, down to earth, yet upscale. The resort is meant to harmonize with its surroundings of undisturbed greenery and tranquil fishing villages, enabling guests to appreciate the peaceful delights of nature while simultaneously enjoying all the luxuries of resort life.

Kalima resorts & spa | Patong Phuket. Feature: Kalima Resort & Spa is the only hillside resort overlooking the bay to offer such luxurious seclusion so close to Patong Beach. From Uber-romantic honeymoon suites for couples to stylish studio- type rooms for single travellers and private pool villas for families.

U Chiang Mai| Chiang Mai - Thailand Feature: U Chiang Mai is a boutique 4 star hotel in Chiang Mai, the largest and most culturally important city in the north of Thailand. This 4 star Chiang Mai hotel offers 41 luxurious rooms, decorated to the highest standard providing all the necessities that the sophisticated traveler will require.

The Sukosol Bangkok|

Bangkok Thailand. Feature: Mixing colonial-style architecture and Asian aesthetics, The Sukosol Bankgok, formerly Siam City Hotel is a wonderful place to stay for a uniquely Thai experience.

All rooms and suites are equipped with contemporary amenities to ensure the comfort and convenience of all guests. Executive “Club Siam” guests also benefit from the Club Lounge and its special privileges.

La Flora Resort and Spa Khao The Majestic Malacca | Raya - Bukit Bintang Hotels | Malaysia Lak| Khao Lak - Thailand. Feature: The el- Malaysia. Feature: Located to the rear of the Feature: Bukit Bintang has always been popular egant and boutique La Flora Resort & Spa is located right at the beautiful golden sandy beach of Bang Niang. Only an one hour ride from Phuket International Airport, we offer a choice of thirteen exclusive and fascinating villas, as well as various types of deluxe rooms, all designed in finest contemporary Asian style.

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lobby, the Library is a tranquil sanctuary created to invite an immersion into the literature of your choice. Colourful floor tiles offset the polished porcelain of traditional lamps, fine ceramic ware and portraits of the past are bathed in the soft light entering through louvered windows.

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and fashionable however in the last few years has undergone gentrification and come away as both historical and chic at the same time. Whether you fancy haute cuisine or hawker stalls, brand name fashion or quirky local boutiques it’s all available in Bukit Bintang. And being inside the ‘Golden Triangle area, most offices are just a few minutes away making it ideal for business and holiday travelers alike.

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Feature: Hansar Bangkok has 3 stylish event facilities, with full audio-visual and conferencing capabilities.Surprising spaces unfold in this 82 sqm suite with king bed, which will leave you dizzy with delight. Enter the expansive living space, with floor-to-ceiling bookcases filled with contemporary artefacts that celebrate Thai design ingenuity.

Feature: Grand Mercure Phuket Patong, is the new 5 star hotel smacked in the middle of vibrant Patong Phuket. The location ensures traveler for all taste; short walks to; the beach, the Jungceylon shopping complex and Bangla night life entertainment zone. The resort itself is an oasis on its own; beautiful pool, unique architecture and well decorated interior.

Hilton Pattaya| Pattaya - Thailand Feature: Hilton Pattaya is a stylish hotel, soaring 34 levels above Pattaya’s CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, South East Asia’s largest beachfront shopping complex. Hilton Pattaya offers contemporary luxury alongside instant access to local beaches, shops, restaurants and attractions. Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is only 90 minutes from this stylish Pattaya hotel.

Avista Hideaway Resort and Wanakarn Beach Resort and Spa Phuket| Phuket - Thailand. Feature: Spa| Phang nga - Thailand. Feature:

Avista Hideaway Resort and Spa Phuket offers two equally mesmerizing panoramas from its perch upon a lush peak overlooking Tri Trang and Patong beaches in southern Phuket. Beyond breath-taking vistas, discover a new outlook on indulgent 5-star luxury and emotional hospitality .

The Okura Prestige Bangkok| 137 Pillars House| Bangkok - Thailand. Feature: The Okura Prestige Bangkok combines Japan’s rich service culture and Thailand’s renowned standards of hospitality to provide guests with a genuinely welcoming environment. The result is the finest service possible in a city that is accustomed to excellent consumer care, comfort, dining and convenience. Our sincere guest relations place an emphasis on the needs of each individual.

Chiang Mai Thailand. Feature: 137 Pillars House is a boutique hotel in Chiang Mai that revives the old world elegance of the Orient and invites guests to enjoy every modern luxury. The staff is honored to lead you through the surrounding charms of Chiang Mai and welcome you home into pampered privacy. The home-style residential concept at this Chiang Mai luxury hotel allows guests to participate and cherish luxury.

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Feature: With views of the Andaman Sea spread out in all its glory, Cape Sienna is strategically positioned on a cliff around Kamala Beach so that this incredible view can be seen from every conrner of the property.

Wanakarn Beach Resort & Spa, a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, is situated on 15 acres of pristine beachfront land facing endless white beaches and the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. Set in a tranquil and peaceful environment it offers the discerning traveler complete relaxation and an escape from the outside world while being pampered in true Thai style.

Vana Belle| Koh Samui - Thailand Feature: Situated on a serene bay, Vana Belle, Koh Samui is fringed by verdant surroundings and the transparent Gulf of Thailand, which guarantee endless activity. Below the surface, caves, tunnels, and vibrant coral reefs, teeming with sea life, promise epic snorkeling opportunities. Back on land, the white sands of Mae Nam Beach and Choeng Mon Beach exceed expectations, as gentle sea breezes join the rhythmic lapping of the waves.

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Special Featured ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SAS Scandinavian Airlines, considered the world’s most innovative airline, is the best way to travel to Stockholm. Explore the airport’s VIP options, far more extravagant than any airport lounge.

SWEET DREAMS The Grand Hotel in Stockholm has been impressing tourists and locals alike since its 1874 opening, is the definitive example of Scandinavian luxury. Ranked among The Leading Hotels of the World, the waterfront hotel reaches up to the sky like a modernday palace, glimmering in the center of everything. Brush elbows with celebrities and royals alike in the chic lobby, salivate by the aromas and tastes of the traditional Swedish smorgasbordat the Veranda restaurant, dip your toes in one of the beautiful pools at the Nordic Spa, or just peek through the curtains in your luxury suite and take in the breathtaking views of harbor: the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan.

If you prefer a more boutique option, just over the bridge you’ll find Hotel Skeppesholmen, a unique mix of 1700’s historic building with stylish and modern Stockholm design by ClaessonKoivisto Rune. Located near the Museum of Modern Art and the Swedish Museum of Architecture, this beautiful accommodation is relatively new on the Swedish scene. Upon opening, the hotel was awarded by the Nordic Eco label, or the “Swan”, a prestigious recognition of the compliance of environmentally friendly measures and sustainable practices. The recently renovated Sheraton Hotel Stockholm offers five-star service in one of the best locations.

Think enormous rooms, exceptional service, and walking distance from everything. If you’re the life of the party or craving a room with a view the Hilton Stockholm Slussen is your best bet. Walk the line of business and pleasure in this stunning and excessively alive traveler’s favorite.

STOCKHOLM With pristine Swedish spas, world-renown chefs, opulent architecture, fashion-forward locals, and luxurious hotels wet your appetite then do yourself a favor and book a ticket to the Capital of Scandinavia. Colorful Stockholm, sprawling out over fourteen islands and connected by fifty-seven bridges, has a 750 year history, rich with cultural life. Stockholm is easily accessible on foot, with alluring and spectacular parks, museums, and historical landmarks everywhere you look. The abundance of gourmet restaurants (including several Michelin-starred restaurants) and bustling bars, nightclubs, and lounges are enough to keep you up late and full of nourishment.

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CULTURE FIRST Stockholm offers a wide selection of world-class museums, unique spaces, and extraordinary attractions. There’s virtually no way to miss The Royal Palace, one of Europe’s largest and most extravagant palaces in Europe. Residence of the King of Sweden, the Palace has over 600 rooms and features numerous museums, public arenas, and opportunities for educational and historical development. Summers provides the opportunity for visitors to experience the Changing of the Guard on a daily basis, where parades of soldiers fill the palace square. Drottningholm Palace, a decadent day-trip suggestion, is the permanent residence of the royal family and one of Stockholm’s three World Heritage Sites.

Roam the lush and pristine gardens and explore the Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, the palace theatre, and the Museum de Vries, featuring the incredible bronze sculptures by Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries.

Fotografiska, one of the world’s largest meeting places for contemporary photography offers four major exhibitions and roughly twenty smaller exhibitions annually. Millesgarden provides a glimpse into the life and career of Sweden’s most foremost sculptor, Carl Milles. The collection of terraces, fountains, staircases, sculptures, and columns has been on view for the public since 1935. The Hallwyl Museum, back in town, will take you by the hand and walk you back to the turn of the last century. Count and Countess von Hallwyl moved into The Hallwyl Palace in 1898 and from that moment on, the Countess saved everything. The Museum of Spirits explores people’s reaction to alcohol and features famous posters and advertisements for ABSOLUT Vodka as well as special exhibitions about alcohol and alcohol consumption. The Vasa Museum, features the 230-foot warship Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.

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Imagine being out on the water soaring past over 20,000 islands, islets, and skerries. If you have more time to explore the area, consider buying the 5-day archipelago pass, The Boat Hiker’s Pass in order to gain unlimited boat travel with Waxholmsbolaget, the old school steamboats that travel through the Stockholm archipelago. The “Milky Way” bridge offers spaces to sunbathe or take in the view of the Archipelago.

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DINE OUT LIVE IT UP F12 is, without a doubt, the most important reservation to make when planning a trip to Stockholm. Owned by DanyelCouet and MelkerAndersson, this ingenious restaurant blends experience with taste.

The restaurant’s philosophy is to present an “international cooking with ingenious combinations to refine the ingredients’ origin and quality”. The F12 Terrace Night Club is open seven nights a week during the summer. Guest and resident DJs lure diners and personalities sip elderflower cocktails under the Swedish starlit sky. Mälarpaviljongen, open from AprilSeptember is really the place to see and be seen all summer long.

The popular restaurant offers great food, live music, and plenty of eye candy. Have a glass of wine or a special feast as you gaze over Lake Malaren with new friends and a tremendous sense of community. Operakallaren, a decadent Swedish dining choice, dates back to 1787 when the restaurant was located below Gustav III’s opera house. The Main Dining Room features international haute cuisine while their Backfickan, or “The Hip Pocket”, specializing in traditional Swedish cooking.

Want to dine like a Nobel Prize winner? Stadshuskällaren, located in the Stockholm City Hall, offers guests not only most of the Swedish favorites, but additionally all of the Nobel menus that have been served since 1901. When the sun sets (or if it does, you’re in the North, afterall), you might want to take a disco nap because Swedish nights tend to go late. Berns Hotel, one of the top boutique hotels in town, features some of the best nightlife in all of Europe. The public spaces of the club are virtually transformed into a Swedish Studio 54 where internationally renown DJs spin beats as glamorous women and dashing men mingle and sip cocktails while meandering through the crowd. Spy Bar, Stockholm’s most famous nightclub is always packed. If you can make it through the line, you’ll be sipping cocktails with one of the classiest bars in the world. You should head to Slussen for disco and dance hits with the boys on the Patricia party boat. It’s the best way to finish a trip to The Capital of Scandinavia. Go ahead, let your hair down and give into the allure that is Stockholm. ~Jeffrey James Keyes~

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THAILAND Phuket

The Residence Resort & Spa Retreat 258/12 Moo 5, T. Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83000

General Manager: Ms. Susawadee Suthamma

Stay with us for a totally unique and luxurious holiday experience in your own private pool villa on the west coast of Phuket.

Comfort, space and seclusion reign utmost in the Resort’s private residences. Unlike conventional hotels, we offer one to three bedroom private luxury villas, perfect for your next holiday in Phuket.

Booking References Email: reservations@richmondth.com / sales@richmondth.com Tel: +66 (0) 76 271 650- 5 Website: www.theresidenceresort.com

Activities & Facilities The Hattakarn Spa located at The Residence offers a wide range of spa and beauty treatments. Our Spa Manager can design a package to suite your needs during your stay with us and all our experienced staff have been trained to look after your health requirements should you want advice or help.

We provide Yoga, Pilates, Zumba classes, you can focus your mind to achieve flexibility, balance and wellness. Ease tightness from a stressful day or hard training session with our well trained instructor.

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Ignited Minds prior to pursuing operation research at a research-intensive flagship university—Texas A&M University, United States. As the company’s third generation, she’s endeavored to render her knowledge, intuition and fondness in gold ornaments, pulling the string behind her gold business in order to shine the leading light and increase the company’s competitive edge amidst the slugfest in the digitally modern market.

Instead of straightforwardly discussing on her shining business literally, we found her essence of leadership and voguish idea in ornamental gold as the catalyst for change in the country’s gold and jewelry trading industry. If you are passionately keen on being on the path towards the success, her cordially ulterior answers are not only just providing you with a new golden opportunity and dimension of gold investment, but you will find what the last essential jigsaw is to sustainably achieve the pleasing definition of living a quality life with the surrounding nature and the communities as well.

A brief story behind the “Shining Gold” Generally, Shining Gold started running gold business as the ordinary retail gold shop dating back to my ancestors and grandfather. It was the time when the overall ambience was charmingly reddish like today. The original shop’s name was the Chinese title called “Jia Jiea Chieng”, I remember, which was located around “Saphan Mai”, a popular residential district at the northeastern of Bangkok, and another one at “The Old Siam Plaza”, one of Bangkok’s identical shopping centers, on Burapha road.

The guiding principle of doing business at the time emphasized on dealing gold from abroad and engaged in wholesale activity just to supply the industrial sector. It was my father’s ideal business pedigree to be the medium to uniquely maintain the high business intensity in serving gold industry.

Agate Tantachon A Golden Opportunity Of A Lady As we have a long journey in gold and jewelry business, I would like to expose the aesthetic sense of the identical Thainess and traditional Thai handicraft and goldsmiths to the world Men are stronger than women psychically, but women are stronger than men in term of mental strength as there are many things women can do better than men. Take a look at the world of business; women are increasingly playing an important role to help a business earn sterling string of accolades. As well, we’ve conspicuously seen presence of female steering the nation, non-profit international organizations to the next level of accomplishment, given that female can sagaciously make a good decision than male in some certain situations.

As we regard women as the key ingredient for making a beautiful world and the enthusiastic and young female executives in Thailand is meanwhile becoming more obvious, this issue we feel it’s a high noon time to take timeout sitting down with a young talent and girlish good-look Miss Agate Tantachon, Managing Director, Shining Gold Bullion, one of Thailand’s glistering gold trading companies, which has brilliantly prospered under its third generation of owner.

Miss Agate Tantachon finished her bachelor’s degree in engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand,

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As an engineering graduate, how did you come across with growing the gold business?

I would say that I have continuously accumulated experience in business since my childhood and during the halcyon days of my youth. I’ve gained a lot of valuable knowledge from my father as well as naturally absorbed the in-dept business paradigm from going along with him to wherever he went to. I’d like to attribute where I am today to my parents, for giving me the chance to learn several behind-the-scenes in business. And, actually, I am definitely not a lady who loves wearing gold ornaments (She revealed with infectious smile), it’s certainly because I consider that most of gold ornaments are nonchalantly crafted and finished with drab and bland design. I am lovely keen on figuring out the idea about characteristic design for gold, which I think it should be distinctively unique, exclusive, and individual as I have the affection for fashion as well.

How did you jump on the bandwagon of offering trading gold and bullion investment online?

Actually, I had been involved in trading gold and investment online when the gold industry experienced series of price fluctuation and volatility. The price of gold is normally influenced by numerous factors, but flourishingly people have the bullish tendency to invest in gold, which is the most popular as an investment.

The percentage of interest in gold investment is quite far different from what seen in the past. Roughly 90% of people trended to be engrossed in purchasing gold ornaments for pleasure while the remaining 10% were investors or speculators. Presently, such consumer behavior has dramatically changed and I can see number of people interested in long-term investment in gold fetching up to 90% and the rest are the purchasers of ornamental gold. And I also see that the gold trade has still been on a remarkable run.

The gold is largely susceptible to a price correction in the short term.

Our company’s movement of gold price is “Real Time” generated and every date is a real-time snapshot, enabling speculative buyers or investors to keep abreast of the latest rates, gold investment circumstance, and speculative sentiment globally. I consider that this is a kind of innovative development of the company to facilitate

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trading or offer a smooth sailing for gold investment. Currently we launch smartphone-based application available for both iOS and Android so as to gain access to wider range of customer bases and also to particularly tap the generations who have to make lots of well-informed decisions through the app-based service in their everyday lifestyle. Now, people can abruptly and easily make an investment through swiping at their palm-sized touchscreen devices.

The management is based on the intuition or derived from direct observation from father?

To be honest, my beloved father is engaged in gold manufacturing and process factory as I will be associated with all-round commercial activities, liaising with gold dealers from foreign countries such as Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong for example. Actually, I further studied some short courses in business management from abroad with the concentration on financial and marketing management.

The favorable challenge in stylish design As I early said before, I really love designed motif and voguish design idea, including the design concept in the fashion world. I prefer to not gaudily wear gold baubles like any other people in general.

Gold should have been uniquely finished with floral and flower-like design or it should be prominently handcrafted in modern style in order to response to all individual needs. We are the distributor or wholesaler, accentuating on offering a fantastic selection targeting wedding purpose. In the meantime, we regularly receive favorable responses and orders from customers abroad.

Be complacent with where you are today or still looking to break through another barrier to explore the next goal?

Resting on one’s laurels never come across my mind, I am still looking forward to bettering or improving our products. I’ve never seen the gold brand and precious ornamental product of Thailand being able to earn world recognition before even if Thai delicate

craftsmanship is well accepted internationally. As we have a long journey in gold and jewelry business, I would like to expose the aesthetic sense of the identical Thainess and traditional Thai handicraft and goldsmiths to the world, especially the traditional Thai motif or “Lai Thai”, which is purely handmade finished by eclectically blending the modern technique with the traditional art work. Such captivating finishing aspects in ornamental gold has been nurtured and flourished for generations. Only a few can make it successful and once we were in connection with The Golden Jubilee Royal Goldsmith College in search of arty enthusiasts who are capable crafting distinguished Lai Thai and proud of such Thai identity. Initially, it’s part of our commitment in corporate social responsibility to promote Thainess to the world as well as funding for scholarship programme for Thai students, not to mention their golden chance to work and grow with us. Looking at our gold factory, we are categorized as a green factory; the environment circles are under high quality cycling strategy and strictly measured wastewater treatment and management. The environmental consciousness is our priority and we don’t want to harm the surrounding nature and the communities.

Any advices for fledgling investors looking for striking the golden goal?

A future quality life starts from saving today, the birth trading rate is merely Bt1,600 and only Bt500 per month for saving in gold, relatively depending on gold price movement. It’s noon time to invest in gold since the gold price is not too high. Such scintillating approach of business management can catapult the company into making the first foothold in the stock exchange market. The overall trading volume ever since is the fathomable evidence and proven performance of the company’s proficiency to beat the future goals.

Shining Gold Bullion Co., Ltd. 1st fl. 45 Room No: 4506 , Empire Tower, Sathorn Rd, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2626 2222 | Email: info@shininggold.com www.shininggold.com Editorial Note: While every care is taken, prices, details and all information correct at the time of printing.

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Ignited Minds What does leadership means to you?

A leader is someone who definitely has a vision, who has the ability to articulate that vision to his team and has the courage to deliver on that vision. A leader is never going to be able to do everything by himself/ herself, so ability to communicate clearly is a very important factor to the team.

Once the team is convinced there is action leading to momentum to execute the vision consistently. That to me is the true role of leadership.

Please tell us about your background before joining Banyan Tree?

Well, I graduated from The Oberoi School of Management, India. I started my career as a chef and I am still very passionate about food (eating rather than cooking!). I worked myself from the back, starting from a kitchen, of a typical hotel. The experience gave me an appreciation for what it takes to build a successful hotel – that is not only just about fancy rooms, the latest gadgets or its esthetic, but it’s also about the detailed work by people from the background. I was also fortunate enough to get the opportunity to travel a lot by working in different countries with different hotel groups that have their own ethos and philosophies. I have worked across Australia, Cambodia and India and for the past thirteen years I have been in Thailand. I never have enough words to describe about the hospitality in Thailand.

It has been a great learning curve for me personally. I have grown tremendously as a hospitality professional as well as a leader.

At my current hotel I started off as a chef many years ago and still a lot of the staffs here still address me as a chef! I enjoy that camaraderie.

Sriram Kailasam Senior Assistant Vice President and General Manager of Banyan Tree Phuket, the flagship property of the Banyan Tree group. A seasoned hotelier with over 20 year of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Mr. Kailasam is an all-round professional with also an extensive experience in pre-openings, and projects encompassing operations in in South America, North Africa, Middle East, China and South East Asia.

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WHAT IS THE BIGGEST FACTOR THAT MARK YOUR SUCCESS? Consistency is the secret to success.

Delivering a consistent product – in my case, it is the style of leadership that is consistent with the vision of the organization. The team has to know that they can rely on you and is someone they can trust. Thailand has gone through many peaks and troughs yet it still manages to be one of the preferred travel destinations globally. I always tell my team that we have lots of things to be happy about things within Banyan Tree organizations.

This should motivate them to go beyond what our guests expect. Working for a brand like Banyan Tree the expectations are always high and our quest is always trying to raise the standard. Everyday new hotels are coming up. So, it is important for us to sustain the success by being creative and innovative with our hospitality solutions.

What is your vision for Banyan Tree in he next five years?

The Banyan Tree Phuket will continue to be the flagship resort of the company since this is where it all started. I am just captaining this beautiful ship momentarily. There will be a General Manager after me so my job is

to hand him an improved place of the hotel.

So for the next few years our aim is to go on an upward trajectory both financially and socially, because we want to ensure that employment of local Thais continues along with increasing profitability. As a brand we are growing tremendously. We are expanding globally as well with hotels in Cuba and other parts of the world. We started off with Banyan Tree and now have Angsana, Casia, Dava.

Who is your ideal leader?

We all look at leaders in different sense. My chairman is a great mentor and role model.

He is somebody to emulate. Then there are some sport models. One of them is Roger Federer, who embodies consistency and sustained success. It requires a lot of mental and physical discipline to stay at the top of one’s game for a sustained period and to me those are great values.

How do you apply your philosophies on your team and manage them to work towards your vision?

I think sharing ideas and philosophies by communicating clearly is a starter. Having a brainstorming session every six months to discuss all my ideas doesn’t really work.

You have to be on the floor everyday discussing with your leadership team so that they understand the vision. This is where sometimes leadership fails because when you are not communicating consistently and are not looking at the issue from different angles you tend to look only in one dimension. There has to be a platform of communication where people can question you and you can question them. I believe we at Banyan Tree have been successful in setting up such an open communication workplace where everyone can raise their opinion irrespective of their position. I think it is important to lead from the front and not just say things.

For you what is more important – sustaining current standards or keep improving for the best?

I think it is...one should always strive to keep evolving. If you are only going to be a caretaker you can hire a robot or a machine have very high commitment and always maintain their standards. What important most for me are energy, imagination and team work to take a hotel on a positive cycle.

In my opinion, when one does not challenge the standards to improve, then you run the risk of becoming outdated. Every successful leader should reflect on what can be done to improve his associates or to make the guests happier or to make the hotel experience better.

“Consistency is the secret to success.

Delivering a consistent product – in my case, it is the style of leadership that is consistent with the vision of the organization. The team has to know that they can rely on you and is someone they can trust.”

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Ignited Minds How you got into hospitality?

When I was young, I was planning to become a lawyer, but my parents wanted me to join the family business. During my university life I had a couple of jobs in the service industry, such as bar tending and waitressing, and I really enjoyed; that was the time when thoughts about hospitality and service industry have crossed my mind, despite my dreams about lawyer career.

After my graduation, marriage and birth of first child we moved from UK to Kazakhstan, so that my parents could help me. After a while, we decided to open a small restaurant, but right before that I’ve got an opportunity to open a new resort in the middle of Lake Alakol, and we realized, that’s the chance we will have to take. Central Kazakhstan, in the middle of beautiful nowhere, with astonishing views, mountains, rivers, and of course lake itself, we had to build a resort. I can say with confidence, that it was challenging, but we did it. We started with yurts (Kazakh national houses), as we wanted to do something traditional, and picturesque. By the second year we already had 130 rooms of different types and styles.

But the only challenge that we were facing there - weather. Summers in Kazakhstan are hot, and winters are cold, and the wind is too strong, especially during the low season, it’s cold and simply can knock you down.

So I decided that I have to expand myself, and move on, as my child was growing up, and becoming more independent, I had more spare time to do something, to create something else, somewhere else, and that’s how I ended up here.

Why did you choose Thailand?

Actually, Thailand was my favourite destination to visit for vacations. And when we’ve got an opportunity to work here we had no second thoughts.

Zhanel Tyurina Managing Director at Maikhao Dream Hotels & Resorts

Talks with Luminesce about work, professional skills and acknowledges waves of hospitality business.

“By implementing the Maikhao Dream Wellness Program we expanded the borders, and now we can make our guests truly happy, because in the truly happiness a lot depends on the health, and your spiritual harmony”…

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Now that you are experienced in this sector, what is your vision for Maikhao Dream?

We have two properties, Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa, and Natai Beach Resort & Spa. And one of our main visions is to bring smiles to people faces. We love to do that especially with the opportunity of showing the nature, comfort and elegancy of our properties at the same time. It is about creating that dream holiday, that “homeaway-from-home” stay; I would even say that it’s my passion.

Do you think you have succeeded in doing so?

Well, in my humble belief I do believe that there are a few very happy guests who keep coming back to enjoy their stay once again, which means that we are on the right way.

So presently are you looking to maintain your standards or are still looking to improve on it?

We are constantly looking into improvement of our services, and finding the ways to improve it. We are not only following the

current trends; we are also looking for ways in which we can set our own trends. How we can make that holidaying more experiential, more unique as nowadays almost every property has beautiful rooms, excellent service and great beach location. There are no limits of ideality, and I am not a person who just dreams about success, I work for it.

According to you what makes Maikhao Dream stand out?

Each of our Villas is unique, and can be personalized upon to your requests. We own 22 villas, and one of the main tasks, is to ensure that our guests having a family like experience. Our butler team provides a very personalized, discreet and dedicated service to ensure a truly unique and memorable stay, and at the end of your vocation you will realize that you are actually at home, and this one of our main targets.

Sometimes the water level of the sea makes it difficult for people to enjoy water activities on the beach. Do you think it acts as a hindrance?

It depends the season. There are two seasons – high season and south summer season. And of course our resorts are not only about beaches. Nowadays, we make concentrated efforts on our spa and fitness. By implementing the Maikhao Dream Wellness Program we expanded the borders, and now we can make our guests truly happy, because in the truly happiness a lot depends on the health, and your spiritual harmony. As for some basic activities, our guests can always enjoy the beach activities such as darts, beach bikes, canoeing, private yoga classes with our entrainment team.

How do you manage your team to follow your vision?

I believe that it is very important to find the right person for the right position in every life. I put a lot of emphasis on selecting the right characters, and those who can work well in a team and able to communicate the vision and mission effectively. This is the first step and after that, it’s always about working hard.

I really love working with people and see them growing and developing themselves, and exploring their full potential. We usually do not have many training sessions, but we do have friendly coaching or brainstorming sessions where we sit and share ideas, in open and warm atmosphere.

As a woman entrepreneur do you have a role model?

I always am looking up to someone but it is never the same person. My mother has a huge impact on me from the very beginning, she is a businesswoman, so she is more strict, and more structural. As for creativity, and inspiration I always looked up to my father.

And our CEO is a person worthy of respect, I will always be thankful for all the experience and opportunity that he provided, and for being a constant guide and saviour for me.

“in my humble belief I do believe that there are a few very happy guests who keep coming back to enjoy their stay once again, which means that we are on the right way.”

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The Sukhothai Residences Adjacent to The Sukhothai Hotel, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok

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Duplex 4-bedroom en suites penthouse with private swimming pool located on level 36th – 37th of The Sukhothai Residences. Total are of this unit is 1,182.69 sq.m. This penthouse designed by the renowned Thai-based interior firm, August which brought Thai culture and modern architecture into a romantic and aesthetic environment, and extend the spirit of The Sukhothai hotel. A majority of the furniture is luxury furniture brands exclusively made in Italy including Promemoria, LigneRoset, Henge, and Porro. Tailor-made furniture and decorative items specifically made by top quality suppliers such as Tanyarin and Alexander Lamont adding a sense on uniqueness to this penthouse. Total fitout cost was about one hundred million Baht.

Overall Design Theme The design concept of this unit is contemporary Thai. We have applied Thai architecture characteristics and adapt it into a contemporary context. For example, round columns and high ceiling, as well as the space arrangement in the unit are derived from traditional Thai houses. The furniture are discreetly selected among the well-known luxury furniture brands exclusively made in Italy, which is known for its reputation in luxury design and bestquality furniture. These prestigious brands include Promemoria, LigneRoset, Henge, and Porro, all distributed by Boundary Collection. However, we have also added the Thai touch into the unit by selecting some art-piece furniture from Alexander Lamont, which creates a flawless combination between art and furniture, as well as Eastern and Western culture. All of the furniture from Alexander Lamont is a refined expression of meticulous craftmanship, rare materials and aesthetic taste.-

The key color scheme of this penthouse is based on the belief of ‘ManeeNoparattana’ or The Nine Precious Gemstones. In Thai culture, ‘ManeeNopparattana’ refers to the 9 precious gemstones that is traditionally believed among Thai people to be the most auspicious. Rama IIII, The king of Thailand, respected ‘ManeeNoparattana’ as an antique royal insignia that signifies the status of the king. The possessor of ‘ManeeNoparattana’ will not only be indicated in terms of social status, but also become the ultimate owner of great fortune and wealth. These 9 gemstones are 1. Diamond (attractive and sexual power) 2. Ruby (power of leader and prestige) 3. Emerald (mental power and health) 4. Yellow Sapphire (safety in traveling and good luck) 5. Garnet (successful in business) 6. Blue Sapphire (charismatic and intelligent) 7. Pearl (mental peace of mind) 8. Zircon (balance and stability) 9. Cat’s Eye (wealth)

Picture clockwise: Living room, Living Room Display Shelf, Master bedroom, Coridoor

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Private World of Luxury Holidays Your Preferred Destinations:

Cher Resort | HunHin -Thailand

Feature: Cher resort is a tropical gateway that is set in the charming coastal town betweenChaam and Hua-Hin, on the North West coast of the Gulf of Thailand. This luxurious beachside resort is designed as a “Modern-Nature” destination.

Cher Resort has 36 rooms each with 5 unique styles that offer guests a perfect retreat from the outside world.In keeping with the name “Cher” encompassing the logo of “tree”, this modern Black-White architecture is surrounded with a variety of trees and landscaped gardens.

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Springfield @ Sea Resort & Spa Cape Dara Resort Pattaya | | Thailand. Feature: Springfield@Sea - Resort Thailand. Feature: Cape Dara Resort invites

& Spa what everybody looks for in a tropical resort hotel. Sea, sun swimming to make your spirits soar. A light, flowing, relaxed environment to soothe your soul. Springfield@Sea, very 21st century, is where some of the most stylish new digs are happening. Laid-back for young families, this is a tropical resort that also offers adventure around every corner.

you to experience five-star luxury at a sixstar location. Rising 26 storeys above a quiet residential section of North Pattaya, the resort stands amid lush natural surroundings including its own private beach on beautiful Pattaya Bay. At Cape Dara, guests enjoy the calm and tranquillity of a seaside retreat, yet all the while are but minutes from the pulsing centre of one of the world’s top destinations for leisure and business travel.

Nora Buri Resort & Spa Koh Kacha resort & spa, Koh Chang Way Hotel Pattaya | Thailand Samui | Thailand. Feature: Nestled | Thailand. Feature: On the island’s most Feature: Way Hotel Pattaya is a four star luxury comfortably in the Gulf of Thailand sits the elegant gem of Koh Samui, a small tropical paradise which offers a genuine aura of relaxation. A short 45-minute flight from Bangkok to Samui Airport then 3-minute ride to the resort is that only to take you in the midst of white sand, teal water, vibrant coral reefs and a wealth of coconut trees, all complimented by a slow and simple life.

privileged location, Kacha Resort & Spa is set in the heart of Koh Chang’s most beautiful White Sand Beach. The resort is a beachfront resort with a great sea view and is a perfect place for a holiday with your loved one, a group of special friends, or your whole family.

property, featuring 2 conference venues, 2 outdoor pools and free internet access. The hotel offers banquet, meeting & conference facilities, babysitting service and free parking. Featuring beautiful views of the city or sea, elegant rooms of the hotel come with modern decor and floorto-ceiling windows.

The Residence Resort and Spa Radisson Suites Bangkok KC Resort & Over Water Villas | Phuket | Thailand. Feature: Stay with Sukhumvit | Thailand. Feature: Reward Thailand. Feature: Feel on top of the world from

us for a totally unique and luxurious holiday experience in your own private pool villa on the west coast of Phuket.The Residence is much more than a resort.The Residence Resort & Spa Retreat in Phuket is your own luxury home from home with your very own private pool and garden near the beautiful west coast of this tropical island in southern Thailand.

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yourself with a rejuvenating stay at the Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel. These luxurious, well-appointed, apartment-style suites feature oversize accommodation and all the services and amenities you need to feel at ease at this hotel’s location in Bangkok. One of the city’s major commercial thoroughfares, and is within walking distance of the nearby BTS Station.

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the exclusive paradise retreat KC Resort & Over Water Villas as you admire the views of Chaweng Bay, the stunning sapphire Gulf of Thailand and tropical Matlang Island. The luxury hillside hotel is a romantic hideaway nestled amongst lush nature with exotic accommodation, a sublime infinity-edge pool and elegant dining venues in the sky.

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One & Only The Palm Dubai One&only the palm invites guests to experience a boutique island-feel getaway in dubai Dubai’s Most Intimate Beach Resort One&Only The Palm, invites guests to experience a tranquil yet vibrant island getaway just moments from the energy and excitement of New Dubai.

Comprising of 90 keys and four exclusive beachfront villas, One&Only The Palm is Dubai’s most intimate new beach resort.

From its private marina, discover the low-rise Mansions and beachfront Villas, where Moorish and Andalusian influences meet chic contemporary living for a blend of elegance and refinement.

The intimate resort acts as a private escape for guests to enjoy spectacular views of the city skyline. A private marina makes the

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exclusive island-feel getaway easily accessible by private boat or swift water taxi to and from its sister resort One&Only Royal Mirage to explore Dubai’s extensive collection of shopping and leisure attractions.

Guests are invited to stroll along the 450 metres of private beach, bask in the sun on oversized daybeds by the 850 square-metre swimming pool or relax in one of the six air-conditioned poolside Cabanas with indoor and outdoor lounge areas, LCD screens, wet bar, en-suite bathroom and shower or unwind in the adjacent allsuite One&Only Private Spa facilities.

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Under the culinary guidance of celebrated Michelin-star chef Yannick Alléno, One&Only The Palm’s three restaurants – ZEST, STAY by Yannick Alléno and 101 Dining Lounge and Bar on the marina – indulge guests with an array of creative local and international cuisine. Light meals and refreshments as well as afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the inviting Lounge or in the privacy of your suite with a 24-hour in-room dining menu.

Rooms & Suites Comprised of just 65 rooms, 25 suites and four beachfront villas, the boutique resort blends Moorish and Andalusian architecture with contemporary interiors. Stylish guest rooms and suites are secluded in a residential environment housed within the tri-level Manor House and six low-rise Mansions creating a uniquely home-

like ambience.

All guest rooms and suites - among the largest in Dubai - feature modern design touches and an elegant palate of rich fabrics in hues of turquoise and purple. Sumptuous bathrooms boast freestanding bathtubs and rain showers. All accommodation features private balconies or outdoor terraces with the beach and 850 m2 grand pool just steps away.

The Grand Palm Suite occupies 250 m2 on the top floor of the Manor House, overlooking the resort’s pool and private marina. All suites, including those outfitted with plunge pools, are attended by the discrete and attentive services of a dedicated team of hosts.

Beachfront Villas For the ultimate in privacy and personalised service, One&Only The Palm boasts four two- bedroom 325 m2 Villas. Spread over two levels, each Villa features open-plan living spaces with full bar and dining areas as well as a private-service kitchenette. Villa guests enjoy fully-furnished balconies, patios and rooftop terraces on the upper levels overlooking private individual outdoor shaded seating and dining areas surrounded by lush gardens and temperaturecontrolled plunge pools. Guests are encouraged to entertain or dine within the comfort of their private poolside ‘majlis-style’ gazebo.

Pictures Clockwise: 1. One&Only The Palm Villa Pool 2. Premiere Room with Private Terrace 3. Villa Outdoor Terrace

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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Mandarin oriental, bangkok unveils the city’s grandest presidential suite

Following an extensive renovation of its historic Authors’ Wing, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to unveil the city’s grandest presidential suite, the Grand Royal Suite, overlooking the Chao Phraya River.

Beginning with Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Joseph Conrad during the late-nineteenth-century, the hotel has welcomed numerous heads of state, captains of industry and a host of world renowned writers and celebrities over the years and has long been famous for its service, style and elegance. Meticulously designed to accommodate the requirements of the most discerning clientele, the new Grand Royal Suite is the epitome of opulence and sophistication in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

The six-bedroom, 600 square metre suite occupies the entire first floor of the renowned Authors’ Wing, which was the original Oriental Hotel, built in 1876. The Grand Royal Suite has private elevator access and is comprised of the one-bedroom, 315 square metre Royal Suite and the adjoining 165 square metre Ambassador Suite with two bedrooms, as well as three further separate guest rooms to accommodate family and entourage. A private separate meeting room offers state-of-the-art security monitoring and communication facilities.

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Ample stately meeting and hosting spaces include a spacious formal lounge, a second living room, a study and a dining room for twelve guests with a fully equipped kitchen and a luxurious bar pantry. A beautiful light-filled Victorian-inspired glass conservatory offers further dining for six guests and relaxed lounge seating. The 140-year-old building’s restored original open balcony affords stunning vistas over the tropical gardens of the Authors’ Wing and the majestic River of Kings – the perfect setting for cocktails mixed by the suite’s Private Butler.

The corner master bedroom also overlooks the river, as well as the hotel’s grand pool, and includes a large bathroom with double vanity, steam shower, a deluxe roll-top bath centrepiece and his and hers walk-in wardrobes. Private fitness and spa facilities offer a haven of peace and tranquillity from which to experience the award winning Oriental Spa’s signature treatments and wellness programmes in secluded luxury.

The comprehensive renovation of the Authors’ Wing and the construction of the Grand Royal Suite have been designed to restore the celebrated heart of the hotel to its classic late-nineteenth-century design. For Thai designers P49 DEESIGN the story of The Oriental Hotel, which is also in part the story of Thailand and the flourishing of Bangkok in the late 1800s, inspired the opulent suite’s interiors.

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The Oberoi Gurgaon The Oberoi, Gurgaon is an urban sanctuary defined by bespoke design features, open spaces and refreshing views.

The award winning The Oberoi, Gurgaon is conveniently located just fifteen minutes from Delhi’s international and domestic airports, and thirty minutes from Central Delhi, in Gurgaon the business and commercial centre of Delhi’s National Capital Region. Spread over nine acres, The Oberoi, Gurgaon is an urban sanctuary defined by bespoke design features. Its high ceilings and open spaces filled with natural light afford refreshing views of the hotel’s vast, azure reflection pool and verdant green wall.

Today, the Oberoi brand is synonymous with luxury, but that wasn’t always the case. Back in the mid-1970s, when the financial journal Institutional Investor rated hotels, no Indian establishment ever made the cut, and that rankled Oberoi Sr., who told his son that the quality quotient of their hotels had to be dramatically upped. Bikki Oberoi took his father’s words to heart.

Quality service has remained an obsession with him ever since.

Critical to comprehending the Bikki Way, is understanding how the man thinks and operates. The devil lies in the details, is an oftrepeated quote in Oberoi folklore. But exactly how deep can the 83-year old chairman of a leading global hotel chain go? Read on.

While the management of The Oberoi, Gurgaon was finalising the

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new restaurant 361, the chairman was asked to choose between three different table tops, each with its own set of cutlery, cruet sets and runners.

Old hands will tell you that Oberoi is the chief architect, designer, and planner in every one of his hotels. “The architects and designers are not very amused when I don’t agree with them, which is quite often. They build for themselves and have big egos. I tell them, build for customers,” he says. Consider the latest hotel that’s creating waves in the hospitality sector: The Oberoi, Gurgaon.

The octogenarian visited the hotel more than 50 times. “He was involved even at the excavation stage,” says Chopra. Such an encyclopaedic knowledge of the nuts and bolts of a hotel comes from building and operating dozens of them and being a hands-on hotelier for nearly six decades.

Even at this age, the chairman likes to get a first-hand feel of his properties. Last year, he visited all of them, barring Bali and Bhubaneshwar. “In the 1980s, I spent a third of my time in my hotels. The only way to improve service is to go to them very frequently,” says Oberoi, who until 1973 literally lived in his hotels.

A widely travelled man, even visiting other hotels is no vacation.

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He’s constantly seeking out ideas for his own chain. ‘Subconscious observation’ is how Bikki puts it. For example, from Regent, Hong Kong, he picked up the large size of the bathrooms, and from Carlyle, New York, he got the idea for walk-in closets. “We have 70-80 sq. ft. closets in our hotels so that you can hang your clothes, put up your suit and tuck away your suitcase,” he says, “Others are copying us now.”He also makes note of things that are not to be replicated: like using technology that’s too hi-tech. “Recently, I couldn’t locate the bedroom switch for half an hour at a hotel. It was frustrating. User friendliness is one thing but too much technology can be intimidating for guests. You should use technology that people use at home,” he says. Functionality is an important tenet in the Oberoi rulebook.

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June

Special Featured

Taicoclub

Sónar

Kodamanomori, Nagano, Japan If Fuji Rock covers Japan’s desire for giant stages and indie royalty, and Labyrinth its penchant for sophisticated techno in an intimate setting, then Taicoclub hits a pleasure centre somewhere in the middle. Like those other events, Taicoclub takes place in a spectacular setting—the Kodama-No-Mori campsite, nestled in the Kiso Mountains— and lies just a few hours drive from Tokyo, giving attendees a chance to trade urban hustle and bustle for beautiful scenery and a

Barcelona, Spain The third weekend in June is among the most vital in the dance music calendar, thanks to Sónar. The Barcelona festival has spent the last two decades perfecting the art of showcasing music on a grand scale, going big on venues and production without ever compromising on the quality of the experience. Don’t let its vastness fool you—Sonár is as much about breaking new acts as it is about headliners. This year’s lineup heaves with talent, running the gamut from Ibiza DJs (Richie Hawtin, Fatboy Slim) to iconic groups (New Order, Underground Resist-

Glastonbury Music Festival Pilton, UK,: Last weekend of June The largest open air music and preforming arts festival in the world. Then there’s the vast expanse of the festival itself, with a number of “distinct socio-geographic regions” spread across 900 acres, from The Field of Avalon to the Sacred Space to the Stone Circle. But honestly, if you ignored all that and focussed only on the electronic music—a fraction of the festival’s total programme—Glastonbury would still be something extraordinary. Between Silver Hayes, Block9 and The Common—the three main dance music areas—you’ve got more than ten stages, tents and venues, with everyone from Perc & Truss to Ben UFO to Eats Everything to Coldcut.

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Weather Festival

Food and Wine Classic

Gottwood

Paris, France In April we held four parties at Concrete in Paris as part of our In Residence series, which is dedicated to hosting events at the best nightclubs on the planet. There are a few reasons why the Parisian boatside venue is so loved: the energy levels are intense, the sound is great and the programming is on point. All of that holds true with Weather, the club’s annual festival. In 2016, Weather returns to Parc Des Expositions Du Bourget after a year’s break, with a lineup that brings together most of the big names in house and techno—think Villalobos, Kraviz, Hawtin, Dettmann et al.

Aspen, Colorado Participate in food and wine tasting, and watch cooking demonstrations, speakers, and a cooking competition. The Classic is in a class by itself. You can’t compare it to other culinary events. This is it. This is the superstar. This is the place to come. If you’re going to go to one festival event, it has to be the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen.

Carregewlyd Estate, Wales, UK As festivals grow, they inevitably change.

The challenge, then, is finding a way to expand without diluting the experience, a balance that is famously difficult to get right but one that Gottwood has absolutely nailed. If anything, the Welsh weekender gets better every year. A lot of this has to do with the lineup—Zip, Ben UFO, Tama Sumo, Awesome Tapes from Africa, Beautiful Swimmers, Prosumer, Jane Fitz and Craig Richards will all play in 2016

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July

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The Bay Festival

Audioriver

The Peacock Society

Lecci, Corsica Every now and then a festival comes along that catches the eye. The Bay Festival has been running out of Nice in southern France since 2013, but for its third edition the weekender’s been given a full makeover, including a change of location. The new setting, Corsica’s Bay of San Ciprianu, looks nothing short of spectacular.

Płock, Poland Many of Poland’s best-known electronic music festivals specialise in leftfield sounds, but there’s still plenty of room for more traditional house and techno on the country’s summer calendar. The tenth edition of Audioriver, a 25,000-person festival held annually in central Poland, will host a typically heavy-hitting cast of big-name DJs and live acts in late July. A stacked techno contingent includes Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann and Karenn, while Tale of Us.

Paris, France Where Weather Festival is a full-on rave, The Peacock Society offers Parisian punters a more refined festival option. Taking place in the lovely Parc Floral De Paris, the festival presents a young crowd with big name DJs like Loco Dice, Dixon and Seth Troxler, plus a well-selected crew of locals, such as Geena, D.K. and Marcelus. There’s a strong live element too, with a varied cast of acts, from Flume to Vril to Answer Code Request, taking to the stage.

Festive Seasons Norberg Festival

Freerotation

Melt!

Norberg, Sweden Norberg festival is for the adventurous music fan. Held at a sprawling disused iron ore mine outside the tiny town of Norberg in southern Sweden, it feels like a sound-art exhibition as much as it does a music festival. Alongside summer-friendly styles like dub and ambient, you’ll find drone, noise, drum & bass and a range of 303-wielding acts.

Wales, UK Some small festivals feel more like weddings or family reunions than regular gigs. Freerotation is one those events, not least because it takes place at Baskerville Hall, a cozy hotel in the Welsh countryside (which, as it happens, is often used for weddings). With just a few tweaks to the lineup every year, it’s a beloved annual ritual for everyone involved, which only adds to the superb quality of the music being played: all the artists are looking forward to it all year, and they all bring their A-game.

Gräfenhainichen, Germany Melt! Is one of the most well-rounded bigtent festivals happening in Europe all summer, and their 2015 lineup proves it. In the shadows of epically proportioned heavy machinery, you can catch indie sensations (altJ), pop royalty (Kylie Minogue) and influential veterans (Giorgio Moroder). But the festival’s trump card has long been its dance music, which can run as deep as the offerings at staunchly underground nightclubs.

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August

Special Featured

La Tomatina

Flow Festival

Lollapalooza

Buñol, Spain The whole point of this festival is to throw tomatoes at people. Yeah. It’s awesome.

Despite its fame and stature, the festival is in fact a short-lived (but very crowded and messy) affair. It begins (rather incongruously) at 11am when a ham is placed on top of a large and greasy pole in the town square, and the tomato fight can begin only when someone is dextrous enough to clamber up and grab this meaty prize from its perch. Cue lots of mayhem as agile Spanish folk scramble on top of another to claim the jamon.

Helsinki, Finland Though quality Northern European festivals are by no means in short supply, Flow still stands out. It’s been taking over the disused Suvilahti power plant each year since 2007, and now stands as Finland’s best-known annual music event. The reasons for Flow’s success are simple: striking venue, great organisation and solid bookings. As usual, this year’s event presents a mixture of electronic and indie talent.

Chicago, USA Music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip hop, and EDM bands and artists, dance and comedy performances and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups and various visual artists. From its inception through 1997 and its revival in 2003, the festival toured North America.

Farrell and the William Morris Agency partnered with Austin, Texas–based company Capital Sports Entertainment (now C3 Presents) and retooled it into its current format as a weekend destination festival in Grant

A nation of diverse cultures, each country celebrates the festive season differently with its own unique customs, rituals and observed in their own culture, celebrated by specific sects or in certain regions of the continent.

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Obon Festival

Nachtdigital

Dimensions

Japan Obon is an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one’s ancestors. It is believed that each year during obon, the ancestors’ spirits return to this world in order to visit their relatives. Traditionally, lanterns are hung in front of houses to guide the ancestors’ spirits, obon dances (bon odori) are performed, graves are visited and food offerings are made at house altars and temples.

At the end of Obon, floating lanterns are put into rivers, lakes and seas in order to guide the spirits back into their world. The customs followed vary strongly from region to region.

Cavertitz, Germany Like it or not, underground dance festivals are big business these days, complete with brand sponsorships, sophisticated promotional campaigns and ever-soaring ticket sales. All of which only makes it more reassuring that something like Nachtdigital is still possible. This lakeside rave began 18 years ago as the work of a bunch of scrappy teenage DJs. By now it’s grown into a twoday festival, and though never without a few big-ish names (Joy Orbison, Ben UFO, Pachanga Boys), its DIY spirit remains.

Pula, Croatia After three momentum-building years at Fort Punta Christo in Pula, Croatia, Dimensions Festival has sold out for the first time.

If you’ve been before, it should be no mystery why the festival has become a hot ticket: the lineup is flawless, the site is gorgeous, the sound systems are killer, the boat parties are pure vibes and the crowd is up for every twist and turn the long weekend takes.

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Natural element abound, a tall rain curtain furnishes soothing sound the shimmering sight of falling water.

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Italian Restaurant – Piacere with staff

Shangri-la Hotel, Tokyo Located at the heart of Japan’s capital, above Tokyo Station,

There has never been a better time to visit Tokyo, where the number of tourists from overseas has reached its highest level, thanks Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is a sanctuary high above Japan’s bustling to a lower yen and a renewed buzz in the city following the successcapital. The first property of Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels ful bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games, and Mount Fuji’s recogniand Resorts in Japan, it was voted the number one luxury hotel tion as a Natural World Heritage Site. in the world by TripAdvisor in 2012. In 2013, Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo also topped the list of The World’s Best Hotels of 2013 acAbout Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo cording to Institutional Investor’s annual poll.

The 200-room Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo opened on 2 March 2009 Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo was inspired by the legendary land feaas Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ first property in Japan. The hotured in James Hilton’s novel Lost Horizon, published in 1933. The tel occupies the top 11 floors of the 37-floor, mixed-use Marunouchi name Shangri-La encapsulates serenity and hospitality delivered Trust Tower Main building, located adjacent and with direct access from the heart and the hotel is proud of its dedication to corporate to Tokyo Station, which serves as the terminus of the Shinkansen social responsibility and the environment. bullet train network that extends nationwide, as well as the city’s railway hub that connects local train and subway lines with regionWith an unparalleled location adjacent to the home of the Shinal services. The hotel’s dining facilities include Piacere, a signature kansen, from where guests can utilise an exclusive Meet & Greet Italian restaurant; Nadaman, which serves authentic JapaneseKaiservice direct to the bullet train platforms, Shangri-La Hotel, Toseki cuisine; and The Lobby Lounge. CHI at Shangri-La features kyo boasts views west over Tokyo Station, the Marunouchi busiancient Chinese healing therapies and is the first CHI spa to open ness district and the Imperial Palace. To the east, the tallest tower in Japan. CHI offers six treatment rooms that are the largest selfin the world – the Tokyo Sky Tree – stands over Tokyo Bay. contained spa suites in Tokyo.

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Service with a smile- Japanese staff Kimono

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Presidential Suite at Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo

The crème de la crème of Opulent Living The Presidential Suite represents the hotel’s finest accommodation. Elegantly appointed, this spacious and luxurious suite was designed with total comfort in mind. It offers stunning views of the Imperial Gardens and Mount Fuji on a clear day.

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About

Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts H

ong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages more than 80 hotels under the ShangriLa brand with a room inventory of over 34,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. ShangriLa hotels are located in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Fiji, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in mainland China, India, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www. shangri-la.com.

Ess lounge (Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi)

Specialty Suite, Krungthep Wing (Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok) Eiffel Duplex Terrace Suite (Shangri-La Hotel, Paris)

Bali Suite – Bed Room (Shangri-La Hotel, Surabaya Indonesia)

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Soma (Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, New Delhi)

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Private World of Luxury Holidays Your Preferred Destinations:

China World Summit Wing | Park Hyatt Shanghai | Beijing, China. Feature: Embark on a gourmet adventure around China World Summit Wing’s diverse selection of designer restaurants - among the finest in Beijing - from the sophisticated, eclectic menu at stylish Grill 79 to classic, Cantonese specialities at the legendary Fook Lam Moon, and long-established Japanese culinary traditions delightfully re-interpreted at Nadaman.

Kempinski Beijing | Beijing, China Feature: The Kempinski Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Beijing’s diplomatic and business district. Its impressive blend of grand culture and dynamic modern-day architecture makes it one of the landmarks in the Chinese capital. The 526-guestroom hotel forms the centerpiece of the Beijing Lufthansa Center, the city’s premier self-contained complex, comprising grade A offices, fully serviced apartments, a shopping plaza and numerous boutiques.

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Shanghai, China. Feature: Park Hyatt Shanghai is a sophisticated modern Chinese residence occupying the 79th to 93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), otherwise known as “The Vertical Complex City.” Situated in the heart of the Lujiazui business district in Pudong, the 492-metre SWFC, with its 101-stories, will be one of the tallest buildings in the world, making Park Hyatt Shanghai the highest hotel in the world.

Raffles Beijing Hotel | Beijing, China Feature: Ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, Raffles Beijing Hotel is in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts and a few minutes from the mystical Forbidden City, historical Tiananmen Square, the Silk Market and other famous sights. It is also a short 15-minute walk from Beijing railway station and less than five minutes from Wangfujing subway station.

The Westin Shanghai | Shanghai, China. Feature: The Westin Shanghai is the newest 5-star international hotel to make its debut in this metropolitan city’s elegant Bund area. The Westin Shanghai heralds a new area for Westin’s definition of a world-class luxury hotel. It offers the most impeccable choice of unparalleled accommodation, dining, conference, entertainment, spa and recreation facilities. Rising 26 stories high, with 301 rooms and suites, The Westin Shanghai showcases international hotel standards amid an enclave of European architectural

Four

Seasons

Shanghai

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Shanghai, China. Feature: Ideally located in downtown Shanghai, a short distance from the most prestigious shopping, entertainment and business areas of Nanjing and Huaihai roads, Four Seasons brings exemplary service to an environment known for business and leisure that is unequalled in this city today.

Shangri-La Hotel Hangzhou China World Hotel Beijing | Shangri-La Hotel Shenzhen | Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Feature: 382 Beijing, China. Feature: One of Beijing’s finest | Shenzhen, China. Feature: An array of

spacious guestrooms and suites located in 2 wings and 3 villas, amongst 40 Acers of manicured gardens and tree-lined pathways. Non-smoking rooms are available on request. Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou is conveniently located just 34km from the international airport and 5 minutes from downtown. The hotel overlooks the serene West Lake, in a city known as ‘paradise on earth’.

hotels, the China World Hotel anchors the restaurants, bars and fully equipped fitness prestigious China World Trade Centre, Central facilities makes the hotel a self-contained Business District and is attached to the China vessel for the most demanding traveller. With World Shopping Mall. Just moments from the everything a guest might need close-at-hand, Forbidden City, the hotel sits on one of Beijing’s and a trained staff that takes pride in serving its most prestigious avenues, and is frequented by guests, the Shangri-La Hotel, Shenzhen earns its diplomats, businessmen and leisure travelers reputation as one of the region’s finest hotels. who wish to experience Beijing from an optimal location.

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Private World of Luxury Holidays Your Preferred Destinations:

Angsana Bintan|

Resort

And

Spa Hotel Fort Canning|

Bintan, Indonesia. Feature: Angsana Bintan is located on Tanjung Said Bay, adjacent to the exclusive Banyan Tree Bintan and approximately a 45-minute catamaran ride from Singapore (about an hour for Singapore’s airport). The hotel also has two restaurants, three bars, and a gift shop. All rooms have balcony views across the South China Sea, as well as TVs, minibars, safes, hairdryers, and coffee- and teamaking facilities.

Singapore, Singapore. Feature: The Hotel Fort Canning building is the result of the restoration of a former British Military structure. An urban oasis, the 86-room Hotel Fort Canning promises a unique sojourn. Presenting all of the amenities of a 5-star city-resort inclusive of state-of-theart gym equipment by Techno-Gym, renowned Thai Spa operator -Thann; outstanding food & beverage outlets including Gattopardo Italian Grill & Pizza Bar by the Garibaldi Group of Restaurants.

Vedana Lagoon Resort and Hotel Nikko Saigon| Spa| Hue, Vietnam. Feature: Vedana Lagoon City, Vietnam. Feature: Hotel Resort & Spa offers a new concept with stylish interior decoration on an area of 27 hectares of undulating land and lagoon surface in a calm and picturesque landscape. with 27 luxury villas, and bungalows, the resort is as warm and inviting as it is fresh and full of vision. Each of the villas and bungalows are individualized and have their own private sundeck, and a balcony that leads out onto the immense lagoon or into a private garden.

Fusion Maia Da Nang| Da Nang, Vietnam. Feature: Fusion Maia is a unique and exciting combination of a 5-star resort and a world-class all-inclusive spa. Fusion Maia Da Nang is the first all pool villa style resort in the destination and offers 87 pool suites, spa villas and beach villas each with modern, open-plan living and private courtyard with swimming pool.

Incorporating the spirit of our time, Fusion Maia Da Nang is a unique and exciting fusion of resort and spa; where spa treatments are inclusive and a part of daily living in this beach resort.

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Ho Chi Minh Nikko Saigon has 334 rooms, suites and 53 apartments in 23-storey building. The hotel offers business and leisure travelers relaxation in attractive hotel accommodations, cuisine that will please even the most demanding gourmet, and staff that gives top priority to ensuring that guests enjoy a relaxing stay. We are proud to take advantage of the hospitality and skills of Nikko Hotels International to help your experience with us become a thoroughly fulfilling one.

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Gaya Island Resort|

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Feature: A place called Gaya Island Resort at Pulau Gaya. Within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, Gaya Island Resort rests along the coast of Malohom Bay, a natural sanctuary nestled in the hillside of an ancient rainforest with a stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. The resort’s architecture respects Sabahan elements..

Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel And Spa| Nha Trang City, Vietnam. Feature: Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa offers a wide choice of five-star facilities for adventurous and leisurely travelers alike. Indulge in a sumptuous treatment at our full-service Shine Spa for Sheraton, offering an array of services combining the healing techniques and ingredients of East and West. Take a break from the busy world and get your blood pumping at our 24-hour, complimentary health club or dip in for a swim at our outdoor infinity pool, overlooking the bay.

Anantara Mui Ne Resort and The Nam Hai| Dien Ban District, Quang Spa| Phan Thiet City, Vietnam. Feature: Nam Province, Vietnam. Feature: Designed Expertly blending Vietnamese tradition and legendary Anantara service, Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa offers a tropical retreat, worlds away from Vietnam’s urban bustle. Take in the splendor of the sunset from the pool deck.

Sample fine international dining and mouthwatering cuisine at our resort restaurants.

Wander down garden paths to your own private villa. A cherished holiday within a setting to remember forever.

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with serenity in mind, Vietnamese culture and hospitality take center stage at The Nam Hai. All 100 villas at The Nam Hai front the beach and enjoy private gardens with outdoor showers and the finest appointments. In the pool villas, individual butler service assures every wish is fulfilled. The resort features one of the top spas in Asia, two gourmet restaurants and a wide range of recreational facilities.

Thailand Cha Am, Petchaburi

Cher Resort

924 Bureerom Road Tumbon Cha-am, Amphor Cha-am, Petchaburi 76120

Providing quality and unique services to leisure travelers …

Cher resort is a tropical gateway that is set in the charming coastal town between Cha-am and Hou-Hin, on the North West coast of the Gulf of Thailand.

This luxurious beachside resort is designed as a “Modern-Nature” destination. Cher Resort has 36 rooms each with 5 unique styles that offer guests a perfect retreat from the outside world. In keeping with the name “Cher” encompassing the logo of “tree”, this modern Black-White architecture is surrounded with a variety of trees and landscaped gardens. This will ensure that you truly surrender to the charms of the Modern-Natural seaside resort.

Activities & Facilities Bar & Restaurant “Buffy’s Belly “ an exclusive location beach front, Swimming Pool, Free Wi-Fi in public area, Shuttle bus/car and Bicycle.

Get to know the Hotel

Grand Exclusive Offer

Booking References

Rooms: 36 Rooms Check out & in: 14.00pm Check out 12.00 pm.

Rates:  Price: 3,500-15,000

Valid: 1 June 2016 to 31 October 2016 Stay: No minimum stay Type: Club Exclusive: All Type Offer: 5% top up all promotions from www.cherresort.com

Email: rsvn@cherresort.com Tel: 032-508-508 Fax: 032-508-057 Website: www.cherresort.com

The Living Art

Special Featured

RAYMOND

Brand: Minotti

PAESE

LEATHER

RECLINER

Brand:Trend Design

FLIGHTCASE BLACK LEATHER WITH STAND Brand: Eichholtz By Vinotto

BACON BIANCO CHAIR FAUBOURG Brand: Eichholtz By Vinotto

Simply Put

Brand: Motif

LOVE PAPILIO Brand: B&B ITALIA

Brand: Caracole By Arkitektura

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BELLA BED

Brand: Mobolia Flexy Living, Sukhumvit 31

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SPENCER

BRAND: Minotti A family of two- and three-seat sofas, with bench, armchair and chaise longue, a pure expression of current design, casts a respectful eye to the past and draws on some ideas that recall popular shapes from the Sixties and Seventies. Spencer’s surprisingly unconventional lines give it a look that is light and compact. Its originality lies in the precision of its structure and the perfectly balanced proportions, backed by superlative construction techniques.

RAIMOND GROUP Brand: Moooi By Motif

ALFRED DRAGA2 FRONTE Brand: Baxter

On The Right Track

Brand: Caracole By Arkitektura

DENNY

Brand: Minotti The Denny armchair clearly has traditional roots; its sinuous lines and measured proportions are revisited in a contemporary key and are perfectly balanced between design and classicism. The reference to tradition is particularly evident in the construction technique reminiscent of the school of fine furnishings, making it possible to create an especially elastic structure thanks to the presence of springs in the seat. The tailored finishes fully express the values of seasoned, handcrafted virtuosity, which underpins the construction of this armchair with timeless attraction.

GLO-GRAPPOLO Brand: Penta By Motif

PASHA ARMCHAIR

Design by Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci Brand: Lamptitude

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CHARLOTTELONGE Brand: Baxter

LA LUVIA COFFEE TABLE Brand: Mobilia Flexy Living, Sukhumvit 31 La lluvia coffee table is the beauty of angular elegance top glass combined with solid mirror, stainless steel.

BREST_FRONTE Brand: Baxter

THE TREASURER SET Brand: Mobilia Flexy Living, Sukhumvit 31 This Treasurer table and chair set from Mobilia’s Finemente Collection is made with velvet. Cushioning and hi-gloss finished dark-dyed wood with a dash of a gold along the side.

EMBRACE SOFA

FEBO-2013 ARMCHAIR

Brand: Trend Design

Brand: B&B ITALIA

Mobilia Flexy Living 35/50 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Sukhumvit Rd/ klongtle /Wattana, Bangkok 10110 02-6621508 BAXTER FERNITURE 342/1-2Soi Ekamai 20/ Sukhumvit 63/ Wattana, Bangkok 10110 02 392 1837 02-715-0845 Lamptitude (Ekamai) 299/1 Soi sukhumvit 63 (Ekamai), Wattana, Bangkok 10110 02 392 1837 Vinotto Bangkok 90 Sukhumvit 26 ,Klongtle,Klongtan Bangkok 10110 02-6612006 Arkitektura 125/1 Thong Lor Soi 10,, Sukhumvit 55 Rd., Wattana, Bangkok 10110 02 392 5460-4

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Minotti Noble Solo Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55 Rd, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 02 714 9040 Trend Design 3/F Siam Paragon, 991/9 Rama I Road, Bangkok 10330 02-610-9682-3 Motif 494 Erawan Bangkok, 3 rd. floor, room 304, 305, Ploenchit Rd., Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.

02 250 7740-1 B&B Italia 523 Mahaprutharam Road, Soi Charoen Krung 37, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand 02 237 6999

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Private World of Luxury Holidays Your Preferred Destinations:

Conrad Centennial Singapore| Marina Bay Sands Singapore|

Singapore Feature: The Conrad Centennial Singapore is positioned as a luxury hotel with one of the largest bedrooms and suites in Singapore, five restaurants and lounges. The 509 exquisitely furnished guestrooms, including 25 suites, have panoramic views of the bay and city, excellent in-room amenities and a unique brand of highly personalized service. The Hotel has a resplendent grand ballroom that can accommodate five hundred guests, theatre-style and sixteen other function rooms.

Pan Pacific Singapore| Singapore Feature: Guests who purchase the Executive Package enjoy complimentary breakfast and refreshments at the Bering Suite in addition to other privileges. Contemporary yet cozy guest rooms are decorated in soothing color schemes with subtle luxury evident in designer fittings like Herman Miller ergonomic task chairs and Artemide Tolomeo lamps. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary local calls.

Fairmont Singapore| Singapore

Raffles Hotel Singapore| Singapore Feature: Raffles Hotel is one of Singapore’s most graceful landmarks. More legend than hotel, this luxury Singapore hotel celebrates a tradition of unwavering service excellence spanning more than 120 years. Raffles Amrita Spa provides pampering relaxation while the boutiques of Raffles Hotel Arcade offer ample opportunities for retail therapy. Raffles Hotel Arcade houses a fine selection of elegant international brands including Tiffany and Co., Louis Vuitton and Armani Casa.

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Singapore Feature: Marina Bay Sands is the leading business, leisure and entertainment destination in Asia. It features large and flexible convention and exhibition facilities, 2,561 hotel rooms and suites, the rooftop Sands SkyPark, a museum, the best shopping mall in Asia, world-class celebrity chef restaurants, a casino, Paiza Club for premium players, an outdoor event plaza and theaters featuring Broadway hits such as “The Lion King.”

Feature: The Fairmont Singapore hotel is ideally situated at the crossroads of Singapore’s business, cultural, entertainment and shopping districts. It offers 769 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a collection of 16 distinctive restaurants and bars and 70,000 square feet of prime meeting space - all supported by award-winning service teams.

Seasons

AEC

Singapore

Marriott

Hotel|

Singapore Feature: Now as iconic inside as it is outside, the grand Singapore Marriott Hotel on Orchard Road has undergone a transformation. This Singapore 5 star hotel’s lobby is at its resplendent best. Every guest room has been redesigned and smartly decorated with thoughtful state-of-theart finishing, such as 46-inch Full-HD Smart TV and two signature 1956 Eames Desk Chairs. The bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower area with resting bench and extended vanity area.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore| Singapore Feature: Offering luxurious accommodation in the heart of Singapore’s arts and financial districts, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a masterpiece of understated comfort and elegance.

Transformed from the Fullerton Building which was built in 1928, its rich heritage, neo-classical architecture and strategic location make it an inspiration to business and leisure travelers.

Singapore| Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

Singapore, Singapore Feature: Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Escape into a quiet garden enclave in the heart of the city – steps from Orchard Road shops and entertainment, and just minutes from the financial district. Enter a world that is intimate and exclusive, yet complete in every way, with award-winning dining and 24-hour fitness. A warm, residential ambience showcases over 1,500 Asian art pieces, and thoughtful Four Seasons care elevates every moment.

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Feature: Consistently ranked as one of the top luxury hotels in Asia and the world, the ShangriLa Hotel, Singapore is where the legendary hospitality of Shangri-La first began. This luxury hotel in Singapore comprises 750 luxury guestrooms and suites in three distinctive wings: the contemporary Tower Wing, the tropical Garden Wing and the exclusive Valley Wing. All guests have use of our peaceful gardens, large free-form pool and world-class dining options.

Our guest also enjoy signing privileges at the nearby Traders Hotel, Singapore and ShangriLa’s Rasa Sentosa Resort on Sentosa Island.

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MAIKHAO DREAM VILLA RESORT & SPA

PHUKET

Experience exceptionl Thailand.

Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa, Phuket 138/21 Moo 4, Mai Khao Thalang, Phuket, Thailand 83110 Tel: +66 (0) 76 371 321 E-mail: maikhao@maikhaodream.com Website: www.maikhaodream.com Facebook: Maikhao Dream Hotels & Resorts Instagram: mkdvilla Youtube: maikhaodream

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“With a concoction of healing therapies and treatments, dietary intake and certain ingredients that will jolt the toxins out of your body, the detox program at Maikhao Dream Spa brings with it a long-term remedy that you can take home to practice.”

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n extravagant 22 pool villas resort located on Maikhao beach, this resort exudes of unstinting grandeur in a tranquil and natural environment. With Maikhao meaning ‘White Wood’ or ‘White Silk’, Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa displays an array of superior comfort and living in a traditional Thai design. An area ranging over 650 square meters, our master piece 3-bedroom double pool villa illustrates an image of the Royal Palaces of Thailand.

Featuring a swimming pool located on the mezzanine floor and on the rooftop, one can enjoy spectacular views of the sunset in Phuket while laying back on the sun loungers and experiencing the luxury of your very own private butler. Our villas feature state of the art facilities and unimaginable in-room services such as in-villa dining, spa treatments, private chef and butler services and even in-villa live music solely for your romantic needs. Designed by an award winning company, the villas are within a stone’s throw away from the beach, providing beachfront access to the guests.

Maikhao Dream Villa Resort is also sincerely dedicated to Wellness & Spa and offers exclusive Ayurvedic treatments that are unique to Phuket. Being awarded the World Luxury Wellness Spa Awards, Maikhao Dream Spa further raises the standards through a synchronized technique of spa treatments, nutritional intake and metabolic activities. The Spa also offers suites and chromotherapy bathrooms for couples for private romantic remedies. The Maikhao Dream Spa combines the nutritional, physical and therapeutic aspects together to formulate a concept very unique that blends flawlessly with the ancient Ayurvedic, traditional Thai and contemporary style of healing. Our ideology is to create an understanding of wellness and the ability to implement it without the need of experts. Maikhao Dream Spa emphasizes on detoxification, weight management and anti-stress programs which is carried out through our paleo diet with hints of each style of healing.

Maikhao Dream Villa Resort is also sincerely dedicated to Wellness & Spa and offers exclusive Ayurvedic treatments that are unique to Phuket. Being awarded the World Luxury Wellness Spa Awards, Maikhao Dream Spa further raises the standards through a synchronized technique of spa treatments, nutritional intake and metabolic activities. The Spa also offers suites and chromotherapy bathrooms for couples for private romantic remedies.

Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa showcases the luxuries of a private Yacht and a private speedboat for chartering the archipelagos famous for adventures and sight-seeing. With Surin and Similan islands boasting off their beauty, Phi Phi islands derives its beauty from the mountainous landscapes and immensely gorgeous beaches.

For fresh seafood dining in a tranquil beach setting, the Pines Beachfront Restaurant & Bar provides scrumptious delicacies designed to ignite the spicy spark on your palette. For a more Royal dining experience, the Dokbua Restaurant serves Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, the only place where Thai spices meet juicy steaks.

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Private World of Luxury Holidays Your Preferred Destinations:

Mode Sathorn Hotel| Bangkok – Thailand. Feature: Mode Sathorn Hotel, carefully decorated with fashionable lifestyle design, offers you immaculate business services, a pleasurable Borisud Pure Spa, incredible views from the rooftop bar at the 38th floor and a mouth-watering dining service with Thai specialties, daily buffet breakfasts and delicious cocktails and tapas. Enjoy an ideal hotel for business and leisure trips for couples and families in Bangkok.

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel Hotel Indigo Bangkok | Bangkok – | Bangkok - Thailand. Feature: Discover Thailand. Feature: At the Hotel Indigo Bangkok

the heartbeat of Bangkok through luxurious authenticity. In the heart of one of the world’s most enigmatic capital cities, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel offers discerning travellers a luxurious retreat to enjoy life’s finer pleasures and engage in soulful, original journeys. Relish elegant simplicity and natural luxury, with traditional Thai architecture.

Wireless Road hotel, our stylish guest rooms offer stunning views of downtown Bangkok, and combine vintage details and modern materials to share our neighborhood’s contrasting story of technology and tradition. Our team seeks to aid your pursuit of sanuk, the search for the pleasures of life.

Chiang Mai - Thailand. Feature: Yaang Come Village in Chiang Mai, Thailand welcomes travellers with tranquil fervor and first-class service. Here, guests stay in rooms and suites that have decor crafted by local artisans. The accommodations are appropriated with basic travel comforts and modern amenities such as Wi-Fi Internet access, satellite TV, and coffee and tea.

Sala Ayutthaya Resorts | Thailand Feature: Sala Ayutthaya is an oasis offering intimate and indulgent experiences that is located in the heart of Ayutthaya, along the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Our boutique accommodation in Thailand is opposite the famous Wat Phutthaisawan and situated near tourist attractions along with archeological and historical sites.

Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa | Phuket – Thailand.

Awa Resort | Koh Chang - Thailand

Manathai Surin Phuket | Phuket - Thailand. Feature: Endless shades of blue.

Lush, fragrant flora. The aromatic flavors of local cuisine. The warmth of Thai people. The peaceful philosophy and rich traditions of this majestic country. Discover Thailand’s exotic diversity with MANATHAI Hotels & Resorts. Located in some of the most stunning areas of Thailand, MANATHAI properties embody the epitome of Thai hospitality. Each of the tropical sanctuaries offers natural splendour, authentic culture and aesthetic refinement. Gracious, heartfelt service makes every visit an unforgettable getaway.

Yaang Come Village |

Feature: Discover and experience Koh Chang or Chang Island with AWA. Situated in the north of Kai Bae beach and by 700 meter south of our unique brother resort THE DEWA, AWA is proudly accented for the charming of zen and oriental simplicity. The hotel stunning and distinctive architecture aesthetic is meant to be one of the most dramatic settings and flagship of Koh Chang. Relaxing on your balcony in our beachfront deluxe admiring the most peaceful sunset scenery is just not to be missed.

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Feature: The Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa is ideally located in the popular area of Karon in Phuket. The newest Novotel Resort in Phuket, all 224 rooms feature state of the art inclusions that you would come to expect from Novotel. While staying at this Karon Beach Resort relax by one of the 3 outdoor pools or indulge a treatment at the InBalance Spa.

La Rose Boutique Hotel & Spa |

Phnom Penh – Cambodia. Feature: Combining attributes of contemporary design and touches of French Indochina blended with practical comfort reflective of the urban lifestyle, La Rose Boutique is comprised of 10 luxurious rooms. Each room meets the standard of a luxurious boutique hotel.

What is even better, it is just minutes away from major city attractions such as Independence Monument, the Royal Palace and the National Museum, to name just a few.

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Bangkok Betty A

s one of the more superior bars on Sukhumvit 22, and certainly a creative anomaly in itself, stepping into Bangkok Betty is like stepping into 1940s America. The atmosphere of an ammunitions factory, a wartorn era and an industrial-chic bar immediately sink into your psyche.

The long bar is the focal point, a bomb production line made of stainless steel, with mock blueprints etched into the wooden panels. There are bombs and chrome cylinders dotted everywhere – hanging from the ceiling and propping up the island tables – while wooden plank floors, machine parts, pulleys and clamps, brick walls and archways add to the effect.

The dining tables and bar counters reflect stations that operated by machinists; the tops have reproductions of propaganda posters and the little bolt drawers have plaques containing the wartime motto, “Loose Lips Sink Ships”. Adding to the industrial feel are also hooks and chains hanging from the ceiling.

Behind the bar, painted onto the grey brick work is Bangkok Betty herself, a seductive and sweet cartoon pin-up, typical of one you would have found hanging on the lockers of all men, from soldiers to baseball players, in 1940s America.

The drinks menu has been created by the celebrity mixologist Joseph Borowski, designed to match the allied forces vibe with names like “Kickapoo Joy Juice” (Ketel One vodka, Chase black currant liqueur, fresh pineapple and watermelon, palm tree sugar) or “Final Approach” (Johnny Walker Black, fresh ginger & lime, homemade lemongrass syrup). Wines by the glass and draft beers are also offered.

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The food menu wraps the theme up nicely, featuring nothing better than American comfort food, with signature Deep Dish Pizzas (Chicago style) that are unique to Bangkok. Also featured on the menu are Buffalo Chicken Wings, Burgers and the special Black Calamari Rings that never fail to surprise and entice guests and veterans.

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Contact Us Central Eastville, Bangkok, Thailand 10230 Tel: 099 161 3951 https://www.facebook.com/ bkkbetty/?fref=ts G/F, Holiday Inn, Sukhumvit Soi 22

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Metro on Wireless Hotel Indigo Bangkok

A Culinary Journey In The Metropolis We are fortunate to be spoilt for choices when it comes to dining well in Bangkok. There are blissfully hordes of fine eateries ever established to render a mélange of flavors to satisfy customers’ different appetites and various gastronomic passions. Looking at the hotel dining, everyone certainly comes to expect to experience the high standard in terms of healthy ingredients, meticulous preparation, and toothsome stuff, not to mention the inviting ambience and unpretentious staff service, which the later is essentially the sensual element to uplift a pleasurable dinning experience.

“Metro on Wireless” is a case in point where all epicureans and savvy food critics should not forget to add in their culinary wish list and on radar screen next dinner to delightfully experience the taste and taste the experience. And those wishing to enjoy a well laidback dining space amidst the captivating environment, worry-free and non-hustle ambience in the

metropolis, look no further this bistro, a place for challenging your taste buds and also to impress your special someone.

Located on the 2nd floor of the boutique hotel Indigo Bangkok, Metro on Wireless is the hotel’s only all-day international culinary concept. Upon arrival, we were bowled over by its arty finishing interpretation through ideally incorporating the exquisite parquet floor with huge windows and high ceiling concept, helping to properly induce the sense of spaciousness naturally, including the glimpse of the quality of being gorgeous. The overall ambience is well exuding the harmonious connection between being serene, friendly, stylish, and yet relaxed.

In order to enhance the taste, Metro on

Wireless also highlights an intimate and enticing open kitchen approach, where dinners can see the masterful team chefs in action, showing their ability to redefine the authenticity of Thai delicacies and western innovation dishes as people living in the urban insatiably prefer what it calls never-experience-before kind of eatable, including creative motif and tradition with modern twisted. Metro on Wireless’ menu is quite extensive; we are thrilled of eating some of the best cuisines this metropolis has to offer. It’s best to start your culinary journey with the touch of Thainess as you will be enlivened by vast range of modern Thai specialties. It’s said that Thai team chefs here don’t strictly adhere to the draconian ideals of authenticity.

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Metro on Wireless 2nd Fl, Hotel Indigo Bangkok 81, Wireless Rd., Lumphini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand Tel +66 2207 4999 www.hotelindigo.com/bangkok www.facebook.com/indigobkk Open daily 11.30am – 2.30pm 6.30pm – 10.30pm

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Medinii

THE CONTINENT HOTEL BANGKOK The Continent Hotel, Bangkok is an absorbing and expressive business, leisure and lifestyle hotel. Endowed with an unbeatable address at the intersection of Sukhumvit and Asoke roads (often referred to as the “Crossroads of Bangkok”) it is positioned right in the heart of Sukhumvit between Soi 21 and Soi 23. Within walking distance is the BTS Asoke sky train, MRT Sukhumvit station, international shopping destinations like Terminal 21, Robinson and more. The thrilling nightlife entertainment area and tourist attractions are close by.

Medinii, Authentic Italian Restaurant is the hotel’s lofty Italian with Asian flavor restaurant and offers the feeling of intimate dining and inspiring venue setting. It is located on the 35th Floor with amazing city views. Its dining and seating options, high ceiling, floor-toceiling wall panels that can be adjusted for dining privacy, a private dining room, and great service all work to create a memorable dining experience. The window panels provide panoramic night views of downtown Sukhumvit with clusters of building lights and streams of car lights illuminating the night’s darkness. Medinii is just the right place if you plan to have a romantic dinner with your better half or wish to have a private dining experience with your family.

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Located: 35th floor Dinner 06.00 pm –Midnight Reservations, please call Medinii 02 686 7000 ext. 4106 www.thecontinentdining.com

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uilt around an 80-year-old Banyan tree, this futuristic 22nd century technological and eco-inspired restaurant is a nod to nature.

The ceiling is a mechanical ever-changing art installation, showcasing a variety of Barbie dolls, plastic pigs, apples and Christmas ornaments, depending on the occasion.

The establishment is particularly popular with young, trendy locals and expats, with DJs spinning an energetic collection of crowd-pleasing tunes every night from the early evening onwards. Clouds regularly hosts International DJ events and works with many of Bangkok’s most respected DJs. Groups of friends never fail to have fun when sharing one of the large signature cocktails that come in huge fishbowls, such as “Could 9” (Ketel one vodka, dragon fruit, rosemary, lime) or “Head in the Clouds” (Ketel one vodka, blueberry, green apple, rosemary, lime, honey). A selection of more standard cocktails, wines and other drinks are also available.

Clouds is also known for its quality comfort food, made for sharing. It specializes in stone-fired oven pizzas and Thai-fusion and international tapas that include green curry chicken, salmon sashimi and guacamole Mejico. Clouds can be found at Seen Space, on Thonglor Soi 13, which is one of the trendiest places in the Thonglor district to hang-out. This area provides plenty of great people watching opportunities and there is always something exciting going on here.

Contact Us Sukhumvit Soi 55, Thong Lo 13 Seen Space, Bangkok, Thailand 10110 Tel: 02 185 2365 https://www.facebook.com/ cloudsbar/ Seen Space, Thonglor 13

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Le Normandie at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

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new different dishes, this time the focus has been more on the products and to make use of the best available products which we can import from France.

I would also say that we have taken the creativity to a next step. Initially we were trying to get to the taste of people more.

We are still using vegetables from Thailand but for the recipe we have been more creative.

My loyal guests from Thailand, Japan and elsewhere know me well and so now I think I can try innovation being confident that they will follow. They really enjoy the new menu. I now don’t wait for many months to change the menu but rather change it when I am onto something new.

This is one of the new introductions and we have more variety for lunch and dinner.

Like the new Asparagus dish which is prepared by wholly imported Asparagus straight from France.

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flavour a bit. On the sides we serve the dish with ‘sea urshin sabayo. The first course was Blue Lobster, the king of lobsters, again a French speciality.

“I think fine dining is 70% about the products that you select for your dish. So yes all of the products for the recipe are handpicked by me.” Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier

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What are the new dishes that you have introduced?

Well I really wouldn’t call it new but rather an upgrade to the next step. We renovated our furniture to take it a notch higher with brand new table accessories as well. We have managed to do the same with our products and dishes. I have personally tried and selected the dishes, like for example I had over ten different types of lamb meat imported and tried but selected only one from them which would match with the taste palette of people here.

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Address 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500, Thailand.

Tel: +66 (2) 659 9000

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(Party House One) Sunday’s Best – All-Organic Brunch PH1(Party House One) of Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok invites all healthy lovers to enjoy a “Naturally Delicious” organic Sunday Brunch starting April 3.

For some reasons April – with its sultry sunshine and oftenbright skies – bring out the best of moods and feelings around us. Inspired by the luminescence of tropical surroundings, Executive Chef Gilles Poitevin of Siam@ Siam Bangkok Hotel creates a comprehensive spread of “Naturally Delicious” Sunday Brunch buffet at PH1.

Enjoy a mouthwatering array of fresh, raw, and organic delights including vegetables from the Royal Project Foundation, and chicken meat, and pork supplied by S-Pure product of Betagro, from noon till 2:30 p.m.

A variety of buffet corners presents Bangkok’s Sunday’s Best, starting from the live cooking station of “Eggs” that come from organic farms at

Petchaburi Province, and fed with only the highest quality natural feeds. Enjoy poached egg, scrambled eggs, omelets and fried eggs.

You will also love the handmade Italian pasta, cooked and served with your choice of sauces. At the Fresh Salad Corner, expect variety of more than 40 salad dressings. For soup lovers, the Soup Menu – including mushroom, carrot, and miso soups -- are changed on a weekly basis. And a symphony of rolls: salmon roll, roasted pumpkin teriyaki roll, and cream cheese beetroot roll, can be enjoyed at the Japanese Corner.

Guests can choose between Thai and Western main courses, and there are

four different menu to select from, such A Kids Corner is also available so your kids as New Zealand Grass Fed Beef Ten- can have some fun decorating cupcakes by derloin, S-pure Organic Chicken themselves.

Breast, Organic Pork, Small Boat Contact Us Wild Catch Seafood, for the Western Siam at Siam Design Hotel Bangkok Menu; and Green Curry, Kai Pad Med 865 Rama 1 Road,Opposite National Ma-muang, Kor Moo Yang, and Phad Stadium, Thai for the Thai menu. If you prefer a la Wang Mai, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, minute items, you will enjoy a fabulously Thailand fresh seafood bucket (per two persons).

Tel: 02 217 3000 All these plus fresh seafood bucket for two Email: fbrsvn@siamatsiam.com persons at only THB 1,390 net, and Buy 1, Get 1 Free privileges for Citibank Credit Cardholders. Go savory, go healthy, and get great value -- take advantage of this offer, which is valid only from May to July.

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Fat’R Gut’z Fat’R Gut’z is a nauticalthemed steamed punk restaurant. The rusty-looking metallic dining tables and décor have been collected from what appears to be an old shipwreck and repurposed, along with the wavy lights structure and portholes. Adding to this nautical theme, a ton mast hangs from the ceiling and a restored anchor acts as the hostess station.

This is the place where hiso modern-day pirates and their sophisticated princesses gather to indulge in cocktails and spirits. Signature cocktails include the “Yamato” (honeycomb infused Bourbon, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters), the “Sinfar” (Southern comfort, pineapple, apple, and cinnamon) and the “Neptunai” (Chandon brut, pompero rum, pomegranate, mint, and lime).

Its extensive menu highlights English pub classics, seafoodbased delicacies and popular Thai dishes that are fused with international tastes. Signature dishes include the Fish and

Chips buckets, which come in three options and are considered by locals, expats and tourists alike to be the best Fish and Chips in town. The Australian Black Angus Steak is also widely regarded as a must-try by guests near and far.

Fat’R Gut’z is located inside the buzzing Seen Space Thonglor on soi 13. It is the place to be seen: expect a mix of local celebrities, business people, politicians, hi-so crowds and young trendsetters. Seen Space has some of Bangkok’s top DJ line-ups performing daily in the al fresco courtyard area right in front of Fat r’ Gut’z.

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Contact Us Sukhumvit Soi 55, Thong Lo 13 Seen Space, Bangkok, Thailand 10110 Tel: 02 185 2373 https://www.facebook.com/ Fat.R.Gutz/?fref=ts Seen Space, Thonglor 13

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Nahm

Metropolitan Hotel, Bangkok

‘nahm’ was the first venture in the country by Thompson — an Australian-born chef, author and TV personality whose talents secured him the first ever Michelin star for Thai cooking in Europe at ‘nahm’ London.

Influenced as much by the street food of Bangkok as by centuries-old cookbooks belonging to private Thai households, his style combines big, bold flavours with meticulous attention to detail, fresh local produce and traditional cooking methods.

With the Bangkok outlet, Thompson was able to raise the stakes in the kitchen: ‘Bangkok has allowed me to cook for Thais in Thailand — and that is significant. I use some old favourites from London, such as ma hor. But in fact, most of the dishes here are new. I prepare and cook intensely flavoured dishes attuned to ingredients that simply cannot be found outside of the country. The whole place is also more relaxed than my original London restaurant — much as the Thais are themselves.’

For lunch, ‘nahm’ offers a lighter, shorter version of the dinner menu, and includes a selection of Thai salads, curries and stir-fries. Highlights include a lemongrass salad of prawns with toasted coconut, and minced quail curry with young ginger, Thai eggplants and basil. Both à la carte and set menu are available for lunch.

For dinner, the à la carte menu varies regularly, with highlights including jungle curry of grilled salted beef with wild ginger, kaffir lime leaves and holy basil; prawns simmered in coconut cream served with smoky pork and white turmeric; steamed bamboo fish with Asian celery and yellow beans; and for dessert, durian and sweet sticky rice or crispy coconut cupcakes.

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To book a table at ‘nahm’ for lunch or dinner please call +66 2 625 3388 email: nahm.met.bkk@comohotels.com.

For more, www.comohotels.com/ metropolitanbangkok.

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YAMAZATO

The Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel

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The Okura’s award-winning Japanese restaurant Yamazato is famous for the consistent quality of fresh bite and sushi bar in grander scale. Some of the key highlights include two teppanyaki tables and a sushi bar stocked with the freshest seafood flown in from Tokyo’s Tsukiji, Japan. In the mornings, the restaurant features a specially crafted Japanese breakfast, while Yamazato’s à la carte menu is based on the centuries-old Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese haute cuisine). The dining excursion here is the best expression of being Japanese style while the establishment’s inviting ambience and jaw-dropping view of Bangkok’s business district make it the epitome of authentic Japanese dining.

The delightful Kaiseki consists of a dramatic sequence of dishes artistically arranged and beautifully presented. You will be tantalized by the impressive sake list encompassing all major regions, including an extensive selection of Japanese beers.

Yamazato is one of the most prestigious Japanese restaurants in Bangkok that seems to be the right path to the land of samurai on table if you are looking to enjoy sushi and sashimi and the mix of a traditional feel in a contemporary setting.

In keeping with this fine tradition, Yamazato offer the finest cuisine prepared using traditional Kaiseki Ryōri methods. The beauty of Yamazato lies in its fine details, from a ceiling that mimics the intricate fold of crisp origami to the use of warm wood finishes. Waitresses wear traditional kimonos and every classic dish is presented in rustic earthenware.

Yamazato’s à la cart menu is based on the centuries-old Kaiseki Ryōri, a form of Jap

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anese haute cuisine that is traditionally served in banquets menu that is recommended is all the fresh and precious Sashimi selection of Toro, Hama chi, Tuna, Urchin egg, King Octopus and many more.

“The secret of Yamazato to bring customer appetite is to serve the indulging beverage of “Red Tea” in stead of “Mat Cha” green tea as people recognize as a must drink with Japanese cuisine. The red tea will help gastric juice in stomach come out which make people grave for food.”

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Yamazato 24th Fl, The Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel Park Ventures Ecoplex, 57 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2687 9000 www.okurabangkok.com/en/c/ dining/yamazato Open daily: 6am. – 10.30am.

11.30am. – 2.30pm.

6pm. – 10.30pm.

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The Iron Fairies Dragonfly T

he Iron Fairies Dragonfly is a new secret jazz den for those who know a thing or two about comfort cuisine, splendid drinks and world-class jazz.

Dragonfly’s interior creations are fantastical, providing that much-needed creative escape from the mundane. Upon entering the moss covered entrance, visitors are immediately engulfed by a sense of fantasy and wonder as they take in the surroundings of an ancient chapel reminiscent of the abandoned ruins of an old theatre hidden deep within a forest.

The main hall’s seating area is enhanced with aged oak wood, weathered bricks and natural tree roots. The mid realm features the bar area, which contains a small hidden staircase leading to a secret and secluded balcony. With the lower realm acting as the stage, it too has a secret room that leads to tales and mysteries that show humans the magical world of The Iron Fairies.

The extensive list of refreshments on offer feature some of the most emblematic of cocktails from The Iron Fairies Thonglor, such as “Smoke in a

Bottle” or “Miner’s Old Fashioned”. New fantastical creations exclusive to Dragonfly are also revealed, such as the “Fairies Swizzle” or “Black Forest Julep”.

Whether you like your blend sweet, strong, fruity or spicy, The Fairies are sure to have a magical remedy for you. Those who prefer a fine bottle of spirit, wine or beer will also have their senses satisfied with our exclusive and extensive selections on offer.

The menu has been created by Chef Nokveedz Pakavadee Seriwiwattana, the mastermind behind the acclaimed Fat Gut’z Saloon Eastville’s menu. It showcases her take on the notorious burgers that shot The Iron Fairies to fame two years ago, making lists such as “BK Magazine’s Top Ten

Burgers”. With 6 options to choose from, our burgers are guaranteed to satisfy any palate. Whether you like your burger classic or creative, the Fairies have a special something for you!

The rest of the menu showcases a reasonably priced mix of International flavors, with a focus on comfort food. Expect dishes such as Surf n’ Turf, Lamb shanks, Squid & chips, as well as a mouthwatering selection of cheese and cold cut platters, best shared among the friends of The Fairies.

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them with privileged access to their new kingdom to entertain The Fairies and friends.

Contact Us Central Eastville, Bangkok, Thailand 10230 Tel: 099 161 3951 https://www.facebook.com/ TheIronFairiesDragonfly/ Central Festival Eastville

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Chao Phraya Princess Cruise is run by the management

ITINERARY 07.00 P.M: Check in at River City Pier 1, Siphraya (Charoen Krung 30 Rd.), warm welcome from our receptionists.

07.30 P.M: Departure River City Pier.

Our waiters and waitresses bring you to your designated seats and a welcome drink fruit punch is served along with snacks.

Our singer introduces safety regulations in case of emergency.

07.45 P.M Dinner: Select your desired dishes from our international buffet bar. Our musicians begin singing easy-listening jazz songs to complement with your meal.

09.30 P.M: Arrive River City Pier.

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team of Tristar Floating Restaurant Co. Ltd. The company has maintained its reputation as a market leader in this floating restaurant industry; its cruises are most favored by tourists and customers across the world.

Tristar Floating Restaurant Co. Ltd. was founded in 1990 by three skilled businessmen who previously worked in travel agencies. Their partnership and creativity initiated the importance of Chao Phraya River and its beauty. The floating restaurant attracted consumers in the mass market to take interests and appreciate the river’s impact on Thai culture and lifestyle.

For this symbolic resemblance, the company named their cruises Chao Phraya Princess. At present, there are five cruises run by the Tristar management team. Each cruise has its prominent features and differing sizes to appeal to different consumer tastes.

One of the company’s main objectives is to ensure their guests feel safe and relaxed on the boat.

The company has fulfilled its objective by devoting their time to both interior and architectural designing and by using the most upto-date, standard, and durable materials to construct their boats.

The company seeks to adjust to its consumer’s changing trends.

They have renovated two of their cruises over the past decade to inspire modern and new luxurious aesthetic designs.

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Chao Praya Princess Cruise BANQUET SERVICE Customize your luxurious banquet here at

Chao Phraya Princess Cruise.

We would be pleased to arrange banquets such as wedding celebration, birthday party, organization’s annual party and seminar according to your desired wants and needs Contact Tristar Floating Restaurant Co., Ltd. 94 Soi Charoennakorn 21, Charoennakorn Rd., Banglumpoolang, Klongsarn, Bangkok 10600 Tel: 0-2860-3700 Fax: 0-2860-1025 www.chaophrayaprincess.com

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Bangkok best restaurants

Osha Bangkok / Thai Restaurant and Bar 99 Wireless Rd.,Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok. 10330 Tel: 02-256-6555, Fax: 02-256-6551

Hazara @ Face Bangkok Sukhumvit 38 Prakanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2 713 6049

nahm 27 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0) 2 652 3333

MAYA Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit 22, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 683 4888

Basil 250 Sukhumvit Road, 1F, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2 649 8366 The Rock Restaurant and Bar 7/1 Soi Chumnanaaksorn Paholyothin 9 Road, Samsennai, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 82 688 8200

Japanese

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Tsu & Nami 4 sukhumvit rd, Soi 2, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2 656 7700 ZUMA At St. Regis Hotel, Prathumwan, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 252 4707

Salathip at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Riverside, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2 236 9952

Tenyuu Grand Japanese Restaurant 66 North Sathorn, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok Tell: +66 (0) 2 632 1777

Sala Rim Naam 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2 659 9000 Thiptara at The Peninsula 333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok 10600

Tensui Sukhumvit 16, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 663 2281

International

Thara Thong 2 Charoen Krung Road Soi 30 (Captain Bush Lane), Siphya, Bangrak • Bangkok, 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2 266 0123 Ruen Mallika 189 Sukhumvit Soi 22, in sub-soi to Soi 16, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 663 3211 Mahanaga Modern Thai Cuisine Restaurant & Bar 2 Sukhumvit soi 29 Bangkok 10110,Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2 662 3060 The Local by Oam Thong Thai Cuisine 32-32/1 Sukhumvit 23, Klong Toey Nue, Wattana, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 664 0664 Patara 375 Soi Thonglor 19 Sukhumvit 55, Klongtonnua Vadhana, Bangkok 10110

Indian Cuisine

Bo lan 24 Sukhumvit Soi 53, Bangkok. 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2 260 2962 Gaggan 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 (0) 2652 1700 Rang Mahal 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Sukhumvit Road, KlongToei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.

Masala Art 88,Thonglor Soi 8, 2nd Floor,Unit L-205, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2 713 8357

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Mugendai Penthouse 9th Fl. The Helix Quartier Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd, Klongton nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: +66 (0) 2003 6333

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Beirut Restaurant / Lebanese Sukhumvit Rd, Klong Tuey, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 656 7377 NADIMOS / Lebanese Ban Silom, Silom soi 19, Bangkok 10500 Tel: +66 (0) 2 266 9081

Chesa / Swiss Sukhumvit 20, Klong Tuey, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 261 6650 ARABESQUE / Egypt Sukhumvit 38, Prakanong, Klong Tuey, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 656 9440 Moulin Restaurant / Continental Third Floor, No.88 Thong Lor Soi 5, Sukhumvit Soi 55 Tel: +66 (0) 2 712 9348

Charley Browns / Mexican Sukhumvit soi 11, Klong Tuey, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 652 2215 Maxicano / Mexican Sukhumvit Soi 19, Klong Tuey at Rambrandt Hotel Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 261 7100 UNO MAS / Spanish Centara Grand at CTW, 999/99 Rama I rd.

Pathumwan, Bangkok Tel: +66 (0) 2 100 6255 Sixpence / British Pub & Restaurant Tel: +66 (0) 116 5923

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Asia’s best Luxury hotels & Resorts

Maikhao Dream Hotels & Resorts / Thailand. 138/21 Moo 4, Maikhao Beach, Thalang, Phuket 83110. Tel: +66 (0) 76 371 371 Fax: +66 (0)76 371 372

Bagan King Hotel Mandalay / Myanmar No. 44, corner of 73rd & 28th Street, Chan Aye Tharzan Township 11221 Tel: +95 2 67 123

One & Only The Palm / Dubai info@oneandonlythepalm.com Tel: +971 4 440 1010

Belmond Governor’s Residence / Myanmar 35 Taw Win Road, Dagon Township, Yangon Tel: +95 1 229 860

The Chedi Muscat / Oman P.O. Box 964 Al Khuwair, Muscat 133, Oman Tel: +968 24 524 400

The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel / Indonesia Menteng, Jl. Cilacap No.1, Central Jakarta City Tel: +62 21 31926888

Le Gray Beirut/ Lebanon Martyrs’ Square, Beirut Central District Beirut, Lebanon Tel: +961 1 971 111

Paradise Hotel & Casino, Busan / South Korea 1408-5 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Tel: +82 51-742-2121

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur / India Haridasji Ki Magri, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001 Tel: +91 294 243 3300

Dusit Devarana New Delhi / India NH-8 ,Samalkha, New Delhi, Delhi 110037 Tel: +91 11 3355 2211

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali / Indonesia Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selaton Lot III, Badung Regency, West Java Tel: +62 361 849 8988\

The Strand Yangon / Myanmar 92 Strand Road, Yangon 11141 Tel: +95 1 243 377

Double Six Luxury Hotel Seminyak, Bali / Indonesia Jl. Pantai Double Six No. 66, Double Six, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung Tel: +62 361 730 466

Chateau Star River / China 1 Panyu N Ave, Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong Tel: +86 20 3993 6688

Viceroy Bali / Indonesia Br Nagi, Jl. Lanyahan, Petulu, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali Tel: +62 361 971777

Fuchun Resort Hangzhou / China Huanchi Rd, Fuyang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Tel: +86 571 6346 1111

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Bali / Indonesia Jalan Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung Tel: +62 361 8471000

Fairmont / Singapore 80 Bras Basah Rd,189560 Tel: +65 6339 7777

Monaco Suites De Boracay / Philippines Tulubhan, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Boracay, 5608 Tel: +63 36 288 4800

Capella / Singapore 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, 098297 Tel: +65 6377 8888

The Shilla Seoul / South Korea 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu Tel: +82 2-2233-3131 Banyan Tree Club & Spa / South Korea 60, JangChungdan-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul 100-857 Tel: +82 2-2250-8000

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo / Japan Muromachi Chuo-ku, 103-8328 Tel: +81 3-3270-8950 Hotel Seiyo Ginza, Tokyo / Japan 1-11-2 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061 Tel: +81 3-3535-1110

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya / Thailand 8/277. Soi Naklua 16/2 Pattaya, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150. Tel: +66 38 301 234 Wora Bura Resort & Spa Hua Hin / Thailand 83/199 Soi Moo Baan Nonggare, T. Nonggare, Hua Hin 77110. Tel: +66 31 536 999 The Reverie Saigon / Vietnam 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Ho Chí Minh Tel: +84 8 3823 6688 The Nam Hai Hoi An / Vietnam Block Ha My Dong B, Đien Duong, Đien Bàn, Quang Nam Tel: +84 510 3940 000

Imperial Hotel Tokyo / Japan Tokyo: 1-1, uchisaiwai-cho 1-chome, chiyoda-ku, tokyo 1008558 Tel: +81-3-3504-1111

Riverside Boutique Resort / Laos Viengkeo, Vang Vieng Tel: +856 23 511 726

Four Seasons Tokyo At Marunouchi / Japan 1-11-1 Pacific Century Place, Tokyo 100-6277 Tel: +81 (3) 5222-7222

Burasari Heritage Luang Prabang / Laos 44-47 Unit 03, Khiri Village, Kingitsarath Road, Luang Prabang Old Town Tel: +856 (0) 71 213331

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Pub and Restaurant

The Square Restaurant 220 FL, .6 Hotel Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam, Petchaburi Road, Ratchatevee, Bangkok 10400. Tel: 02 160 7123

Chili Hip 567 Ratchaprarop Rd, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400. Tel: 02 625 1234

Bangkok Balcony 81th Floor, Baiyoke Sky Hotel Ratchaprarop Rd, 222 Ratchaprarop Road Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400 Tel: 02 656 3000

Park Society & Hi So Bar SO Sofitel Bangkok 2 North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: 02 624 0000

The Rain Tree Cafe 61 Wireless Road (Witthayu) • Bangkok, 10330 Thailand. Tel: 02 650 8800 The World Restaurant 999/99 Centara Grand Central World Fl. 24, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. Tel: 02 100 6255

Too Fast To Sleep Thanon Rama IV, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500. Tel: 086 300 9955

Daiichi Japanese Restaurant 99/1 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400. Tel: 02 276 4567

My Cafe the Library Nawamin City Avenue Road, Kaset-Nawamin, Bangkok 10230. Tel: 02-907-2220

Roof 409 Bar & Bistro 540 Fl,4 Mercury Ville, Chitlom, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: 02 658 5655

FU.5 Coffee 2790 New Petchburi Road, Huaykawn Bangkok 10310. Tel: 092 097 2990

Water Y 614/126 12th Floor, Pisavit Tower, Phaholyothin 24, Ladyao, Jatuchak Bangkok, Thailand.

Tel: 02 939 4917

Think Tank 9 Nang Linchi Road, Thungmahamek, Bangkok 10120. Tel: 086 784 9384

Up & Above Bar 57 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. Tel: 02 687 9000 Octagon Bar 540 Pleonchit Road, Chidlom , Lumpini, Bangkok 10330. Tel: 088 842 4044 Panjab Grill Gourmet fine dinning Radisson Suite Bangkok Sukhumvit 23/2-3 Sukhumvit 13, Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110. Tel: 02 645 4962 Red Sky Centara Grand at CentralWorld 999 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. Tel: 02 100 6255 Above Eleven Restaurant 38/8 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Vadhana, Bangkok, 10110. Tel: 022079300 Blue Sky 1695 fl, 24 Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, Phaholyothin Road, Jatuchak, Bangkok 10900. Tel: 02 541 1234 The Roof Restaurant 865 Rama 1 Road,Opposite National Stadium, Wang Mai, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 02 217 3000 Breeze Restaurant 1055 State Tower, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel: 02 624 9999 The Nest Bar 11 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110. Tel: 02 305 4000 Long Table 8 Column Tower Fl.25. Soi Sukhumvit 16, Klongtoey noe, Wattana, Bangkok 10110. Tel: 02 302 2557

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Attica Sky Lounge 1091/343, Eastin Hotel & Spa 23F, New Petchburi Road, Khet Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400 Tel: 02 651 7600

Owls by Sometime’s 39/9 Soi.Ekamai12 Sukhumvit63 Road, Klongtannuah Bangkok 10110. Tel: 02 391 4509 Tom N Toms Coffee River City Bangkok, The Arts & Antiques Shopping Center, Bangkok 10100. Tel: 02 236 3084

Holly Coffee 219/1 Sukhumvit, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110. Tel: 02 651 1062

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