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Wora Bura Hua Hin Resort & Spa
83/199 Soi Moo Baan Nonggare, T. Nonggare, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Thailand.
Business Development & Marketing Manager: Mr. Napatdra Palueg
The Beautiful Blending of Cultures‌ The Wora Bura was Inspired by the Thai History when the Majesty King Rama V made his formal visit to Europe, Wora Bura Hua Hin 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. The splendid buildings balance the blending of Thai and European style architecture of the past. The moment you enter Wora Bura Hua Hin Resort & Spa, you will experience the charms of the past, today. Wora Bura was designed to blend with the natural environment. Much emphasis was placed on a low-rise building of Thai-Colonial style situated along 75 meters of beachfront. Guests find themselves immersed in a truly unique culture from the moment they arrive at the resort. Wora Bura Resort & Spa is located in Hua Hin, which is the oldest seaside vacation center on the side of the Gulf of Thailand. First coming into vogue in the 1920s as a royal summer retreat, Hua Hin today is a classic destination. It is easy to reach with only a short drive from Bangkok, 230 kms. or 144 miles. Booking References Wora Bura Hua Hin Resort & Spa 83/199 Soi Moo Baan Nonggare, T. Nonggare, Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand 77110 Tel: +66 (0) 3253 6999 Fax: +66 (0) 3253 6752 E-mail: rsvn@worabura.com Web Site: www.worabura.com
Take your body and mind to new heights of inspiration and rejuvenation at the age-old goodness and un-spilt form appointed Spa. Drawing on Asian traditions that date back centuries, our intimate retreats blend romance and serenity with exotic sensuality. The architecture of our intimate spa treatment room draws upon local inspiration to blend seamlessly with the beauty of the natural environment. The gentle breeze conspires with the healing hands of our trained therapist to restore the natural balance of the body. Pamper yourself with our beauty treatment created from the finest natural ingredients or relax in a heated whirlpool or Jacuzzi as you gaze at the spectacular lagoon view. A session at Wora Spa promises to be a journey of transformation.
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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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Our Team PUBLISHER Sunny Alisa Udomsilp
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ne of the most important aspects of a lifestyle magazine is to be able to play the role of a guide for its affluent readers towards enjoying an exclusive lifestyle. Be it spotting the latest trends in fashion or secluded remote hideaways, we ensure that through every issue we are able to deliver an exclusive reading experience. As the summers begin, check out some of the amazing spa-resorts where you can plan an escapade to beat the heat. Our Private World collection is sure to give you a spectrum of choice. And while you are planning how to get to your favorite holiday destination, why not travel there in style. The Directory enlists the best service providers for you to choose from. To enjoy sumptuous food and an elite dining experience in Thailand we have the best restaurants reviewed. Have a glimpse into some royal experiences in our Concierge Corner as we review exquisite travel options by land, air and sea in India. As it has been rightly said it is the journey which matters and not the destination but we try and give you the best of both. Enjoy the read.
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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
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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 ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION Media PR Manager Khemika Udomsilp Coordinator Kirana Nipaspongsa MARKETING & ADVERTISING (Thailand) HD Ads sale & Marketing Advertising Manager Nantanat Saelor Co-Public Relation Rungtiwa Pinviwat
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Special Features “Maikhao Dream Phuket” …..36 “The Women’s Club by Zara Nantapat”…… 42 “The Auther’s Lounge by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Bangkok” …..39 “Centara Grand Mirage Pattaya”…… 60
Exclusive News & Events …..10
VIP Concierge “The Concierge Corner”…..46
Selection of Private World of Luxury Holidays
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Poowadee Kunpalin …..30 Andre Brulhart …..32 David Boonthawee (Boonthawee Sirivesmas) …..34 Preferred Luminesce top 10 Elite dinning …..68
The Most Excellent Hotel & Resort Members Wora Bura ….. 2 Banyan tree ….. 13 The Sea Samui …..24 Point Yamu …..41 Kacha Resort & Spa, Koh Chang…..59
Kalima …..6 Bandara Villas, Phuket …..23 Paradise beach resort …..27 Cher Resort Cha am …..55 Chao Phaya Cruise…..66
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UNO MAS, Spanish for “one more” is split into three unique zones on the 54th floor of the hotel, and is designed to take you on a journey for the senses through the vibrant Iberian Peninsula and the Mediterranean region. Moorish design elements and accessories connect the three venues together, while an electric colour palette, inspired by the distinctive powder-blue accents that colour the town of Chefchaouen to the striking terracotta hues Moroccan walls, highlights their provenance. The reception area with its blue glazed floor reminiscent of the Mediterranean Sea, and bamboo clad walls lead directly to the stunning Wine Cellar, an eight-metre wine tower cosseting over 2,000 bottles that straddle both the Old and New Worlds. Wine aficionados can choose from 36 wines by the glass on offer or have the wine angel fly through the air to pick their preferred bottle. DJ spinning Latin tunes provide the right vibe to accompany your favourite vintage. Just past the Wine Cellar is the semi-alfresco Tapas & Raw Bar. Split into two levels, it offers cosy seating on ledge; tables for larger groups on the elevated wooden deck, and bar stools around the bar counter. The centre of the bar also features a huge display of the freshest oysters and other seafood from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Other display cases feature carefully selected cheese and olives, pickled vegetables, fish, as well as the renowned award-winning Pata Negra hams and salamis. A team of culinary artists serve up delicious traditional and creative tapas and pinxtos such as ‘Gambas Pil Pil’, a clay pot of sizzling prawns in olive oil, cayenne chilies ‘and garlic; Golden Fried Chiperones’, tiny Spanish calamari battered and fried; whole fried sardines with Spanish lemon; bite-sized pieces of aged rib-eye; small plates of the paella of the day; fried and salted piquillo peppers and much more. With its spectacular setting, outstanding food and drinks, and funky music, UNO MAS is the perfect formula for a great night out. One that will have you calling for…One More. For more information or reservations, please contact 02-100-6255 or email: diningcgcw@chr.co.th
Brunch like you’re in Spain UNO MAS, Centara Grand at CentralWorld Saturday Brunch at UNO MAS UNO MAS restaurant, Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld invites you, your family and friends, to join us for a Spanish buffet brunch on Saturday. Our amazing dishes such as soft and crisp potatoes, with spicy tomato sauce and aioli mayonnaise ‘Bravas’, Wild porcini mushroom croquettes, Octopus with mashed potato and pimenton de la vera ‘Pulpo a la Gallega,’ Tiger prawns, garlic, paprika and cayenne sizzling in olive oil ‘Gambaspilpil’ and one of the dishes that should not be missed, our famous “Cochinillo”, pressed suckling pig with a selection of sauces. And to finish off your meal with the perfect Spanish dessert, Churros fried donuts with Valrhona chocolate dipping sauce. You will be hooked by the delicious servings we have on offer at only THB 999++ / person (food only) (subject to government tax and service charge). Enjoy Saturday Brunch in town at UNO MAS on 54th floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld every Saturday, from 11.30 – 15.00 hrs. For more information or reservations, please contact 02-100-6255 or email:diningcgcw@chr. co.th
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Royal Phuket Marina globally recognised with “Luxury Yachting in Thailand” accolade Having been instrumental in invigorating Thailand’s marine industry through negotiations with the Thai Government in 2002 to reduce taxes on imported boats, Mr. Lalvani sees a bight future for Thailand’s marine industry and expects Phuket and surroundings to become one of the top sailing destinations in the world. The Luxury Lifestyle Awards recognizes companies in the luxury sector for their initiatives and outstanding achievements. Receiving the Award proves [the] company’s exceptional nature in the eyes of [the] professional community.” “Over the next five years we will be investing a further five billion baht to expand our facilities. This will include development of our hospitality, residential and marine offerings with the goal to establish Royal Phuket Marina as the iconic mixed-use waterfront lifestyle destination in Asia,” added Mr. Lalvani. For more information, visit www.royalphuketmarina.com. #DestinationRPM
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PROMOTION RELEASE Amatara Resort & Wellness: superb rates for a luxurious Songkran holiday in 2016 Songkran Rooms Promotion Enjoy a luxury stay of 3 days 2 nights at Amatara Resort & Wellness with a private balcony and sea view. Valid for staying from 13–15 April, 2016, the Ocean Pavilion is priced at 14,700 THB nett/room, and the Sea View Pool Villa at 33,600 THB nett/ room. These unique rates include a complimentary round-trip transfer from/to Phuket Airport, daily breakfast for two at The Restaurant, and complimentary facilities. Contact Us. Amatara Resort & Wellness 84 Moo 8, Sakdidej Road, TambolVichit, AmphurMuang Phuket 83000 Tel +66 7631 8888| Fax +66 76318 800
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SUPERB DINING OFFERS IN MAY AT CHATRIUM HOTEL RIVERSIDE BANGKOK To take you through the summer, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok has an exciting range of dining promotions lined up. Prepare your senses for unique culinary experiences as the hotel’s chefs take full advantage of the season’s bounty; picking the freshest ingredients to prepare the most sensational treats. A remarkable dining moment awaits you with a picturesque ambience beside the Chao Phraya River throughout May. For more information or reservations, please call Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok at 0 2307 8888, visit www.chatrium.com or E-mail: River Barge Restaurant: riverbarge. chrb@chatrium.com, Silver Waves Chinese Restaurant: silverwaves.chrb@chatrium. com and Treats Gourmet: dining.chrb@ chatrium.com
Las Vegas Diva Arrives at ThreeSixty BANGKOK, Thailand, March 15, 2016 – Millennium Hilton’s 32nd-floor ThreeSixty Jazz Lounge welcome soul queen Avia Ellis from Las Vegas onto their stage, as the musical diva regales her audience with her large repertoire of songs from 1st March until the 31st May. Hailing from Las Vegas, Avia is an outstanding singer with an electrifying voice as well as an accomplished actress. She has been awarded two Black Music Awards for ‘Best Tribute Artist’ and for ‘Ambassador of Soul’. Avis’ vocals have taken her all over the world, and she has worked with many legends in the entertainment industry and been a featured act for jazz clubs, high-end hotels, casinos, corporate events and production shows. She has performed in the Broadway revue musical, “Beehive” in Las Vegas, and in the jazz venues in France, Switzerland, Japan, and Taiwan. For further information and reservations, telephone +66 (0) 2442-2000
SOMETHING BERRY, BERRY GOOD AT DELI, INTERCONTINENTAL BANGKOK All May and June, Deli at InterContinental Bangkok presents a special menu of treats featuring luscious and juicy strawberries. Guests certainly will be delighted on a special strawberry menu at Deli. Whether a slice of decadent strawberry cheesecake, a bite of light-airy Strawberry and basil Charlotte cake, or many delicate layers of Strawberry mille feuille, be sure to visit Deli for more heavenly strawberry delights. Strawberry dessert menu available at Deli throughout May and June 2016. For more information or to make a reservation, please call: 02 656 0444 ext. 6430
Eggs-citing Easter Eggs-perience at Renaissance Bangkok Hotel Hop on over to Flavors at Renaissance Bangkok Hotel with your loved ones for an indulgent international brunch buffet featuring Boston Lobster, Roasted suckling pig, Foie gras terrine, Salmon and Scallop carpaccio and an array of hearty Easter goodies. Bring the little ones for a fun-filled activity Easter cookies decorations. Be sure to prepare yourself for an egg-citing eggsperience. Sunday 27 March Sunday Brunch Buffet, 11.30 am – 3.00 pm THB 2,400 ++ per person Say hello to Hyde & Seek Gastro Bar’s 2016 brunch menu with more robust and more playful twist. The brand new brunch menu consisting of well-turn out breakfast favorites and many more pungent brunch dishes such as Hyde & Seek Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Egg Whites Omelet Sandwich, Savory Brioche French Toast, Breakfast Burrito, BBQ Pork Macaroni & Cheese, Steak & Egg, and Grade-A Cheek Hash. Homie and healthy ‘Rancher’s Egg’ stole the show with fried eggs bedded with tortilla served upon braised chili beef, shallot salsa, and white cheese. For the southern-style lover, don’t miss the chef’s favorite ‘Shrimp & Grit’ with garlic, dried chili, smoked pork & parsley or ‘Blackened Sea Bass’ Cajun way, a favor explosion and high in protein which is perfect for over cure after a long night out. The new menu also complete every weekend with some sweet treat. Try ‘Sweet French Toast’ or ‘Peanut Butter Granola’ with glazed banana and vanilla yoghurt. Available every weekends from 11am - 5pm Hyde & Seek Gastro Bar IG: hydeandseekgastro facebook.com/HydeSeek Reservations: +66 (0) 2168 5152 / 3 65/1 Athenee Residence, Soi Ruamrudee, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Announces the appointment of a new Hotel Manager Keith Hardie, General Manager of the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Regina Wilson as Hotel Manager at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Prior to this role, Regina has worked in a number of hotels & positions throughout her career including, Director of Sales & Marketing (pre & post opening) of the Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket, Director of Sales & Marketing of Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, Bali, and Complex Director of Sales of the multibrand properties consisting of Sheraton, Sheraton Villas & Westin Resorts, Denarau Island, Fiji.
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Kiridara Luang Prabang and ‘Thai Resident package. It is time to escape away from Bangkok chaos and set yourself ready to a peaceful town - one of UNESCO world heritage, genuine smiles and the service of Laotian. SilverNeedle Collection proudly introduces Kiridara Luang Prabang and ‘Thai Resident package’ the package is designed for Thais and expatriates who are living in Thailand. Package comes with daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, a round trip transfer from and to Luang Prabang International airport, unlimited pick up service to – from the city Centre and the use of hotel bicycle. ‘Hotel room starts from THB 2,999.- and villas starts from THB 9,999.-nett. For more information, please check www. kiridara.com booking code SNCKRDR
ADVENTURE OF THE SEASONAL FLAVORS AT THE RENOWED FIREPLACE GRILL AND BAR New menu at Fireplace Grill and Bar, InterContinental Bangkok highlights imported seasonal delicacies. Throughout May and June 2016, Fireplace Grill and Bar presents a special menu of exquisite seasonal dishes. Just right for sharing, each culinary creation on the Grill’s new “Seasonal Delights” menu features premium ingredients - all imported from France. In highlight are the distinctive flavors of zucchini flowers, crunchy samphire, fresh langoustines and summer truffles. Available for dinner at Fireplace grill throughout May and June 2016 Prices start from Baht 520++ per dish. For more information or to make a reservation, please call: 02 656 0444 ext. 5505 or visit: www.bangkok. intercontinental.com.
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(From left: Linda Silapasawaeng, Wandee Sahasartkulchai, Mr. Robert Howell Schuler, Ittinant Suwanjutha and Mr. Francois Camille Greiner, Rasamee “Lookmee” Thongsiripraisri, Areeya “Pop” Sirisopa)
The Launch of Modern Spanish Restaurant Islero with Michelininspired Menu Mr. Robert Howell Schuler, Ittinant Suwanjutha and Mr. Francois Camille Greiner the three co-founders of Islero, welcome high-profile guests at the launch of their modern Spanish restaurant Islero. The grand opening event, held under the concept “Islero Modern Spanish with Michelin-inspired Menu”, showcases authentic taste of Spanish cuisine through modern presentation and technique. Each dish in Islero’s extensive menu is cocreated by two Spanish chefs who both have extensive experience of working at Michelin-starred restaurants. The grand opening night is held at Islero on the first floor of Athenee Tower on Wireless Road.
THE HOUSE ON SATHORN PRESENTS A NEW WAY TO SPEND THURSDAY NIGHT WITH ‘CHAMPAGNE & OYSTERS’ Mingle in a Sophisticated Way on Thursday Night at the Bar with Our Free Flow Champagne Promotion! Bangkok, THAILAND – Why lie low in wait for Friday night? Get a jump on the weekend and a taste of the luxury life. Starting from March 31st, 2016 until June 2016, every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Bar presents unlimited Moët & Chandon champagne complemented by four oysters selected by Chef Fatih Tutak. The seafood delicacies further enhance his gourmet bar bites selections. Champagne & Oysters at The Bar: THB 3,990++/person including four oysters for each guest upon arrival. Or craving for more oysters? Chef Fatih has created an oyster and caviar menu including Gillardeau, La Fine de Claire, and Tsarskaya. The Bar opens daily from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. For more information or reservations contact thehouseonsathorn@whotels. com or 02-344-4025. For up to date information on The House on Sathorn visit www.thehouseonsathorn.com or follow us at www.facebook.com/thehouseonsathorn
Sunday’s Best – All-Organic Brunch PH1 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 often-bright skies – bring out the best of moods and feelings around us. Inspired by the luminescence of tropical surroundings, Executive Chef Grilles 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. For more information or booking, please call: 02 217 3070 or email: fbrsvn@ siamatsiam.com
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The Okura Prestige Bangkok 4th Anniversary Celebration ‘Make a Wish’ Package, Dining & Spa Offers Bangkok, Thailand In May, The Okura Prestige Bangkok celebrates the auspicious occasion of its 4th anniversary with a special ‘Make a Wish’ accommodation package, fabulous menus and offers at its renowned restaurants, and a ‘4 Steps to Indulgence’ package at the tranquil Okura Spa. ‘Make a Wish’ Package Guests booking a minimum of two nights at the luxurious hotel from 1-14 May 2016 for stays taken from 1 May - 31 August 2016 will enjoy an array of life-enriching benefits. For more information and reservations, please call 02 687 9000 or email info@ okurabangkok.com
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n the day of flying back to Thailand from the Mahabharata kingdom, at the hotel I incidentally met a good-humored and tall guy with his unique and attractive skin-head style. He is the first professional hairdresser who charges performing fee starting at $2,280 – $15,000/ time (I couldn’t stop laughing because of the never heard of hair-cut price ever). But those who have had the opportunity to get Rossano Ferretti for creation of hair-style in his own, they would certainly get a feel of the brand. A well-furnished young guy from Parma, a small town in Italy, drove himself with the strong commitment and obvious attitude to be the world-class professional hairdresser. Along with the specific vision in life and passion in what he does, everything was built by his hands. “Rossano Ferretti” moved him up to the highest level in the professional field at the forefront of the world and is well-known till today. The conversation was cordial and simple during breakfast at 9 a.m., as appointed (Have to be on time…because his time is worthy as he has to travel all the time and plan should be clear at the arrangement.) Rossano Ferretti is humble but highly self-confident, so we were sharing opinions which I believed could inspire those who are determined to follow their dreams with a clear goal. “When I was young, I was a very good looking boy…with my long hair tied in a ponytail liked yours. (The Interviewer tied ponytail) When I was in my early 20’s guy, my lovely hair was gradually falling and that was a sign of chrome dome! Then I decided to shave it all off (Laughing) …Do you know what happened? The skin head trend became trendy…well I would say… I invented the trend! I have kept creating my own trend until today. Currently I do not have time to cut hair for anyone. Almost my income will be donated to charity as well as hair cutting for charity. As this stage, I would like to do something for others and return profit back to society. Some people would think Rossano Ferretti could have a luxurious life, drive expensive cars, all an appearance that others have perceived. But you know what happens in reality.
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I have a very simple life, I am in touch with friends who have played with me since we were children. Until now, we still eat, laugh every time I go back home. I always visit my neighbor who is a shepherd. Including the time, I see everyone in my family sitting, eating and talking together. It is not meant I am an easy one to go or to talk to other. It depends on my satisfaction or comfortableness to having a conversation. Whoever you are if I do not like, I would not waste time to talk. As I like you, this could make us to sit and share now. I am not easy for everything, aren’t I? (With laughing) When I was 16 years old guy, I told my mom “I will be the most famous hairdresser in the world and everyone will recognize my name and I will create my hair cutting trend which nobody has never ever done before” When I said like that, I did not speak out because I was a boy but it was from my enthusiasm and spirit. I followed my dream as I had wished. So far I still keep doing to be a good leader and to build up my brand “Rossano Ferretti” to be well –known around the world and also so that my staff will survive even without me in this world. As I told you, money is not the most important for me at this point, I do because I love to do it and it’s myself.
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How did I determine who deserve to work with me? I started acquisition of the best talents from everywhere then sponsored them to study in my Metodo Rossano Ferretti schools. After completing the course, they will be one of our team. This model will help them understand brand “Rossano Ferretti” and they would feel it is their brand and we are family. The method is the soul of Metodo Rossano Ferretti’s schools. The training they undergo allows each hair-stylist to fully develop their own professional and individual personality and to become a craftsman of personalized beauty. “In 5 years I will go to a major city in the world –everywhere! I mean the only way to make it a successful beauty salon everywhere in the world is to have the best brand The Rossano Ferretti Method, the result of two and the best people and the have the best local connection. Now for example, I met generations of hairdressers and barbers, has the beautiful couple, very connected in Moscow, and I gave them my brand, and given birth to complete innovative concept then they opened the salon in Moscow successfully because of the right connection. called the brand new hair-cut: the natural fall If you try my hair cut, I promise you’ll never find that the kind of hair cut in your in motion. This unique technique is practiced life and I assure you, you will never want to have hair cut anywhere else. It is very only in Rossano Ferretti’s Salons and allows unique – the biggest celebrity comes to us just because they like the experience and hairstylists to express their best abilities in order I never mention anything about them – they trust me. The way we do hair, it’s the to enhance a person’s individual beauty. way I invented it to do the hair, without seeing the hair cut line, it is super natural, The Rossano Ferretti Method is the key to every hair style -- long, short, bobs or whatever style it was, you don’t see the scissors the creation of a unique connection among because I invented the hair cut thats just the rule that I will cut in my style.” “Luxury personality, body and hair, deeply renewing didn’t exist before me in the hair industry, it was the unknown world, if you look at the image of feminine beauty. It is the fruit my Salons you will know why. I design everything, every interior designing -- this of a multi-geographic and multidisciplinary is me, look at the salon in NYC, LA, Miami, Paris, Roma, Parma, Verona, Venezia, exploration combining the best of different urban Chiavari, Milano, Bologna, London, Maldives, Serbia, Spain, Vienna, New Delhi, civilizations, universal sceneries, and the various Bombay India and many more to come, if there are an excellent offer pursuit, I expressive forms of art literature and music. created the way I want it to look like in everything”
“I built this from nothing, I have always lived for this profession, loving and respecting it. Hair is surely not the most popular field of work and it is continuously influenced by music, architecture and painting, but it was what I loved to do, interpreting the trends of my era in my own way…its like…I can change the market, I can create something extraordinary …I can make something interesting happen I would say.”
ROSSANO FERRETTI
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When I was 16 years old guy, I told my mom “I will be the most famous hairdresser in the world and everyone will recognize my name and I will create my hair cutting trend which nobody has never ever done before” When I said like that, I did not speak out because I was a boy but it was from my enthusiasm and spirit. I followed my dream as I had wished. So far I still keep doing to be a good leader and to build up my brand “Rossano Ferretti” to be well –known around the world and also so that my staff will survive even without me in this world. 18
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Millennium Hilton Bangkok 123 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan Bangkok 10600
Managing Director: Dirk De Cuyper
Hilton Hotels & Resorts remains the stylish, forward thinking global leader of hospitality. The 32-storey Millennium Hilton Bangkok, designed by famous Thai celebrity Burin Wongsagnuan B. Arch, is an iconic vertical urban resort, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Each of the 533 guest rooms and suites has picture perfect views of the river as well as an open plan bathroom. The hotel features four stunning restaurants, one sky bar, a dedicated Hilton Meetings floor, a health club and stand alone full-service Spa. Additionally, there is an imaginatively designed jazz lounge on the 32nd floor offering 360 degree panoramic views across the river & beyond. This certainly makes Millennium Hilton Bangkok one of the city’s landmark entertainment, dining and leisure hot-spots. Attractions like the Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, the Temple of Dawn and Asiatique the Riverfront are just a short boat ride away. The overall Hotel is refreshing, chic, approachable and relevant to the diversity and sophistication of the up-market traveler to Thailand.
Activities & Facilities Service The hotel’s contemporary and cutting-edge style also extends to its range of dining and entertainment options, all with expansive views of the river. A total of eight restaurants and bars - PRIME, Yuan, FLOW, Three Sixty, Maya, The Beach, The Lounge and The Lantern - offer exquisite local and western cuisines and cocktails to suit every palate in beautiful indoor and outdoor settings. Relaxing has never been easier. Guests have the luxury of choice with the hotel’s extensive range of fitness and leisure facilities including a fully equipped fitness center with an aerobics room, plunge pools and saunas, and new innovative Global Spa concept – eforea – spa at Hilton.
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Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are considered as the Three pillars of Hinduism. They are the
believed to be the god of gods. However according to the Vedas, there have been several times throughout the history of mankind that the gods have had to re-incarnate themselves in various forms to live on Earth amongst humans, to help fight of evil adversities. These re-incarnations of Gods are considered as Avatars. Here we delve into the most famous Avatars of these gods namely, Lord Ganesha and Hanuman – Avatar of Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna – Avatar of Lord Vishnu
Reincarnations Hindu Gods. Lord Ganesha
Ganesha (also known as Ganesa or Ganapati) is one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon. For the Ganapatya Hindu sect, Ganesha is the most important deity. Ganesha is highly recognisable with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya) respectively. Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Parvati He was created by his mother using the turmeric paste and earth itself moulded into the shape of a boy. As Shiva was away on his meditative wanderings, Parvati set her new son as guard while she bathed. Unexpectedly, Shiva returned home and, on finding the boy, and outraged at his impudence in claiming he was Parvati’s son, Shiva called for his gang of demons, who fought ferociously with the boy. However, the youngster easily held his own against such fearsome adversaries. This surprised Shiva and the usually peaceful Shiva decided he would have to fight him, and in his divine fury severed Ganesha’s head,
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killing him instantly. At the commotion, Parvati ran from her bath and remonstrated with Shiva for so summarily killing their son. Repentant, Shiva ordered a new head to be found for the boy and, as the first animal available was an elephant, so Ganesha gained a new head and became the most distinctive of the Hindu gods. As a reward for his great courage in fighting the demons, Shiva made Ganesha the leader of the bhutaganas, hence his name. A story which explains the god’s association with intelligence and wisdom is his competition with Karthikeya, his brother, to be the first to marry. They set up a challenge that whoever could first encircle the Earth would also find a bride first. Not wasting a second, Karthikeya swiftly mounted his blue peacock and immediately shot off around the world. Ganesha on the other hand, casually sauntered over to his parents’ house, embraced them and quoted the line from the sacred Vedas: “he who embraces his parents seven times (pradakshinas) gains the merit of encircling the world seven times”. Declared the winner, Ganesha promptly married not one but two daughters of Prajapati: Buddhi (Wisdom) and Siddhi (Success), with whom he had two sons: Kshema and Laabha. Ganesha is worshipped on many religious and secular occasions; especially at the beginning of ventures such as buying a vehicle or starting a business. An annual festival honours Ganesha for ten days, starting on Ganesha Chaturthi, which typically falls in late August or early September. The festival begins with people bringing in clay idols of Ganesha, symbolising Ganesha’s visit. The festival culminates on the day of Ananta Chaturdashi, when idols (murtis) of Ganesha are immersed in the most convenient body of water.
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Lord Krishna
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Because of his great Godly power, Lord Krishna is another of the most commonly worshipped deities in the Hindu faith. He is considered to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Shree Krishna delivered Bhagwad Gita on battlefield to Arjun. He, like Lord Rama, is also known for his bravery in destroying evil powers throughout his life. The Lord is usually depicted as playing the flute (murali), indicating spread of the melody of love to people. The earliest text to explicitly provide detailed descriptions of Krishna as a personality is the epic Mahabharata which depicts Krishna as an incarnation of Vishnu. Krishna is central to many of the main stories of the epic. The eighteen chapters of the sixth book (Bhishma Parva) of the epic that constitute the Bhagavad Gita contain the advice of Krishna to the warrior-hero Arjuna, on the battlefield. Bhagavad-gita, spoken by the Lord, as a treatise has been acknowledged the world over for its unfathomable depth and replete with practical instructions. The world’s foremost western philosophers have paid rich tributes for the priceless wisdom that it offers to mankind. A discerning person will notice that all the instructions contained in the Bhagavad-gita is also contained in all other religious scriptures of the world, but there is higher knowledge, which is not found in any other book of knowledge. Krishna is easily recognized by his representations. Though his skin colour may be depicted as black or dark in some representations, particularly in idols, in other images such as modern pictorial representations, Krishna is usually shown with blue skin. He is often shown wearing a yellow silk dhoti and a peacock feather crown. He is also shown with his childhood devotee Radha. The stories of his play with the gopis (milkmaids) of Brindavana, especially Radha (daughter of Vrishbhanu, one of the original residents of Brindavan) became known as the Rasa lila and were romanticised in the poetry of Jayadeva, author of the Gita Govinda. These became important as part of the development of the Krishna bhakti traditions worshiping Radha Krishna. Lord Krishna is one of the most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu. Krishna is worshiped in many temples around the world. These temples are famous because they are either associated with the birth of Lord Krishna or known for the architecture and history. Even the aura of spirituality has made the temples of Lord Krishna a peaceful pilgrimage for the devotees. Some of the most famous Lord Krishna temples are the ISCKON Temples located at several places around the world including cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Atlanta, Birmingham, Jakarta, Melbourne amongst several others. Another famous temple is the Dwarkadish temple located at Dwarka on the west coast of Gujarat, India. The temple is around 2,500 years old.
Lord Rama
Lord Rama is known as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Rama, the perfect avatar of the Supreme Protector Vishnu, has always been popular among the Hindu deities. Rama is the symbol of courtesy and virtue, a man of values and morals. Ramachandra is Maryada Purushottama, which means the perfect man. Lord Rama is considered to have taken birth on the earth to destroy the evil forces of the age. Lord Rama, in the words of Swami Vivekananda, is “the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king”. Rama is widely accepted to be an actual historical figure - a “tribal hero of ancient India” - whose deeds form the great Hindu epic of Ramayana or The Romance of Rama, written by the ancient Sanskrit poet Valmiki. Shri Rama was a paragon of virtues. Rama was not only kind and affectionate but generous and considerate of feelings for all around him. Lord Rama had a marvelous physique and captivating manners. Shri Ram had a magnanimous personality. He was extremely noble, generous, chivalrous and fearless. He was very simple and absolutely free from flamboyance. The stories and glorious deeds of Lord Rama are renowned throughout the world. However the most famous is the story of victory of Rama over Ravana, the demon. LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
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Special Featured According to Ramayana, Diwali celebrates the return of Ram, from his 14-year exile with Sita(his wife) and Lakshman (his brother) after killing the Ravan, a demon king. The people of Ayodhya lighted the kingdom with earthen diyas (oil lamps) and fireworks to celebrate the return of their king. The legend of Rama says, Lord Rama was the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was a great warrior King. His father Dashratha, the King of Ayodhya sent him to exile along with his wife Sita and his younger brother Lakshman, on his wife’s (Kaikeyi) insistence. The Demon, Ravana, kidnapped Sita and caged her in his kingdom – Lanka and enforced her to marry him. Lord Rama with the help of Hanuman, Sugreev and Bali and their “Vaanar Sena” (The Army of monkeys) attacked Lanka and after a severe battle, got Sitaji released from the control of Ravana. After this victory of Good over Evil, Rama returned to Ayodhya to reign as king. Rama’s day and time of birth,as well as marriage to Sita are celebrated by Hindus across the world as Rama Navami. It falls on the ninth day of a Hindu lunar year, or Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami. The occasion of victory over Ravana and the rakshasas is celebrated as the 10-day Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. The Rama Leela is publicly performed in many villages, towns and cities in India. Rama’s return to Ayodhya and his
coronation are celebrated as Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. The latter two are the most important and popular festivals in India and for Hindus across the world. Some of the most famous Lord Rama temples are located at Ayodhya, Bhadrachala Andhra Pradesh, Kalaram Temple Pune, Poddeshwar Ram Mandir Nagpur, Sitaram Temple Dongri.
Lord Hanuman Hanuman, the lord of monkeys, is one of the few gods in Hinduism to be worshipped across caste lines by followers of the Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta orders. He is admired for his strength, scholarship, wisdom, humility and celibacy. It believed that Lord Shiva’s element called ‘Eleventh Rudra,’ took a form of a monkey God to arrive on the holy earth as Mahaveer Hanuman. He chose to come through the sacred womb of holy mother Anjanidevi and Holy Father Lord Kapiraj Shri Kesari. Thus, Lord Hanuman is also known ‘Kesari Nandan.’ A steadfast devotee of Lord Shri Ram - Hanuman was destined to worship him and further assist him discharge his holy duties and commitments to the mankind. It is said that Lord Shri Ram too recognized Hanuman to be an incarnation (ansh) of Lord Shiva who chose to take birth specially to serve Lord Vishnu during his avatar as Shri Ram. Hanuman is the avatar of the destroyer Lord Shiva, and Vishnu, born in a royal Monkey dynasty in ancient India. As the God of wind carried his seed before he was born, he is called Son of the Wind too. Hanuman holds the root powers that flow through 3 planes of existence, including this physical world. Due to this, he commands absolute power of supernatural magnitude which make him unconquerable. Thus he can overcome all forms of evil. Saving devotees and saints was his objective and people recite the Hanuman Chalisa to ward of evil and gain success in their tasks. Hanuman Chalisa, or 40 verses on lord Hanuman is a summoning article, meant to summon lord Hanuman, he is believed to usually come in invisible form, turning visible if the devotee is really dedicated and persistent. It is said that such persistent, good souls can see him in action when they recite the Hanuman Chalisa. It is believed that whenever one finds or feels trouble, in supernatural form or in daily practical life, reciting the chalisa will help them overcome. People in India go to temples on tuesdays which is considered to be Lord Hanuman’s day and recite Chalisa at homes and offices.
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Bandara Villas, Phuket 96 Moo 8 Wichit Subdistrict, Muang Phuket Phuket, Thailand 83000
General Manager: Mr. Kittirat Suksomboon
Serene Paradise for Stylish Travelers A luxurious, new resort located on Ao-Yon bay of Phuket. This prime location is situated on a private, white sandy beach next to the calm, crystalline waters. The area is remote yet pleasant, perfect for travelers who value tranquility and true relaxation. Bandara Villas, Phuket consists of 33 five-star resort rooms carefully orchestrated from the hilltop to the beachfront. Every room contains a private 3.5 x 5.5 meters infinity pool, for extreme relaxation with a pleasant, secluded panoramic sea view. Enchanted by the “Asian Contemporary” concept, Bandara Villas, Phuket gives you an exclusive yet cozy hideaway on a private beach where you can experience serenity unlike anywhere else.
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Activities & Facilities Bandara Villas, Phuket also offers exquisite, vivid Thai and international cuisines from the Sumpao Restaurant. The Beach Pool, an outdoor pool bar situated next to the boundless ocean, offers diverse selections of drinks and snacks whereas the Sumpao Rooftop Bar, located among the hill slopes, is where guests can enjoy a sip under the moon and stars. We also offers facilities and activities such as a fitness room, sailing classes, tourist information centers, and transportation to and from the airport as well as a parking space.
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Valid: 15 April 2016 - 31 October 2016 Stay: No minimum stay From: THB 12,973 ++ Per room night Offer: 40% discount from regular rate
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Boutique Resort & Residences Treat 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.
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The spacious 6 of three bedroom pool villas and 19 suites with spacious sea view balconies are the perfect place for families and groups of friends to unwind on holiday together. Surprisingly affordable, The Sea Koh Samui lets you enjoy all the services and facilities of a boutique resort together with the comforts and convenience of a home away from home.
7/64 Moo 5, Bang Por, Mae Nam, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84330 Thailand Tel: +66 7796 0567 Fax: +66 7796 2580 E-mail: book@theseasamui.com Website: www.theseasamui.com
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ileged 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.
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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.
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 well-appointed accommodations are lavishly designed and spacious. Each unit comes with either a private balcony or a patio.
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ture: 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, high-speed 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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tic 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, a place where every day cares are laid aside and where everyone will find something to amaze and delight.
Dream 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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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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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.
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Hotel Fort Canning| 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; two full-sized swimming pools and extensive meeting facilities.
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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.
Nam Province, Vietnam. Feature: Designed 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ignited Minds Welcome onboard this issue, we sat down with Khun Poowadee “Aeh” Kunpalin, a successful businesswoman and the kingpin who spearheads an amazing accomplishment to “Chaophraya Cruise”, the country’s iconic dinner cruise service with truly exotic Thai experience. She dropped her anchor and took her busy time off to enthusiastically and passionately disclose her ideal lifestyle, secretive business perspective, and the reason why dining onboard along the glittering river of kings becomes a must and the key player for enriching your traveling experience and the growth of Thailand’s tourism industry. How is the commencement of “Chaophraya Cruise”? How did you motivate the cruise business? Aeh Poowadee: Basically, my knowledge and educational background are not in sync with tourism business anymore. I finished Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Thammasart University, Bangkok, prior to forthwith pursuing the Master’s degree in finance in the United States. I remembered the earlier working life while the idea of doing the inner-city cruise or even tourism business had never crossed my mind.
Poowadee “Aeh” Kunpalin A Lady Behind Thainess Experience Onboard “Doing business with my “Heart” is the magnificent ingredient while trying to understand the mind of travelers as to what they really want is vital.” Story by: Luminesce’s Editorial Team
Bangkok has grown up with beautiful art, culture, and distinctive tradition for more than two centuries. The city is abundant of valuable tourist destinations, historical and cultural sites waiting to be explored by discerning travelers. The city of angel is also famed for “Venice of the East” given the crisscrossed canals that have been used for transportation and blissful rafts of dinner
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cruise services available to please your appetite while enjoying charming river views. To achieve a memorable nocturnal experience in Bangkok, so, you can’t be forgiven for forgetting to experience the taste and taste the experience in the spirit of Thainess onboard to complete your journey on exploring Bangkok.
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I only thought that I should do some business as my family already ran international freight forward business with its own vessels at the time. It was not until one day I had the chance to enjoy familyget-together dinner cruise. As a person who loves traveling so much, I still remembered I felt that the beauty of Chao Phraya River was unspeakably enthralling as I saw tourists heading towards the dinner cruise were bountiful. Then, such sparked my idea to do dinner cruise and saw a channel to grow my business after consulting with my family members to translate my daydream and love of traveling into a tangible business. It took quite a certain period of time before getting it right as I tried to adapt my accounting knowledge into doing business at the earlier stage. The key point was that I wished all foreign visitors enjoy the glimpse of Thainess onboard as much as I enjoyed doing the business.
I still remembered I felt that the beauty of Chao Phraya River was unspeakably enthralling as I saw tourists heading towards the dinner cruise were bountiful.
Ignited Minds It was a crucial time as Thailand was intensively engaged in massive tourism campaign, aiming to enhance inbound tourism and I was lucky enough to get financial and non-financial support from commercial banks for any tourism-related business. It was strategically the right time for me to motivate and steer the family business. What is your strategy and guiding principle for managing the business? Aeh Poowadee: To be honest, just doing with my “Heart” is the magnificent ingredient while trying to understand the mind of travelers as to what they really want is vital. The core element of Chaophraya Cruise is the sense of Thainess that I’ve been continually endeavored to add into it. Simply put, my basic concept is just the saying “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. I always place the importance on the quality of service performed by well-trained software or human resource in order to trigger an ultimate dinning moment. And whenever I traveled abroad and spent time on dinner cruising, I would observe and adopted what is good and emulated for the betterment of my cruise business. My cruise business has gone through cornucopia of disheartened comments, the barrage of underestimated discussion, and the score of people who disparaged my kind of business. Only time will tell and it’s 10th year now, the success of Chaophraya Cruise has been proven as we are currently the second to none and the wonderful choice when it comes to dinning on the river. Aside from my heart and passion of doing business, I am also further looking to explore the new foreign market and delve into the customer’s spending behavior. I realize that the element in the market already changed and fluctuated, so we have to strategically change accordingly to maintain the existing customer base and trap more pieces of pie in the market share. I’ve worked nearly non-stop and it’s impossible for this kind of business to take a brake during festive season, making me stronger to challenge with the heap of hinders and able to abruptly disentangle or precipitously solve all unpredictable difficulties as well. How to deal or tackle with the business problems? Aeh Poowadee: Actually, there are lots of glitches and snags while being on the way towards achieving customer satisfaction. What I once though it should be easy theoretically, but it’s not so easy in practice. I felt a bit disconsolate as the business didn’t go as smoothly as the way I planned. Meanwhile, the economy and business environment had been hobbled and
paralyzed by perennial political deadlock and unforeseeable natural disaster. I’ve been faced with such difficulties throughout a decade of running the business. After consulting with my team, we found that the number of foreign customers dramatically decreased during the political disruption, affecting the consumer confidence index, so it was a must that we had to immediately revise marketing strategy and launch tempting campaigns to attract customers, depending on the situation. Frankly, I would like to contribute the success to my entire workforce, I give them my heart as they are group of engine to help steer the success and growth for the company. All staff are indispensable, dropping anyone behind is definitely nono. Hence, the business model has to be reviewed periodically so as to be in compliance with the fluctuating market. I found that Thai people are specially becoming interested in dinner cruise, partly due to our promotional and massive marketing campaign and tailor-made service created to meet the need of all customer groups. As for the natural disaster, I accept that it intermittently happens and is inescapable, but what we can do the best is to face the music and tackle such problem through changing business strategy and adjusting tactic to be in alignment with the wavering investment climate. LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
Furthermore, I regularly told all my staff not to making nag at our competitors, I prefer to let customers decide their favorite choice of dinner cruise and I respect their decision. Anything to suggest readers about business perspective? Aeh Poowadee: We should conduct a thorough feasibility study and understand what we are going to embark on prior to starting business. And don’t forget to leave a space or a room in your heart empty for the possible heartbroken or gloomy business setback as obstacles are not uncommon. You may fall for sometime, but don’t be discouraged and keep on walking. It’s advisable to have the long-term business planning in mind with the measurable direction and such planning should be realistic. Getting as much information as possible before deciding to make the first step is quintessentially fundamental. And please remember that whatever you’re going to do, it should be what you love the most and you should do it with your heart and intention. And if we give the best shot based on realistic, straightforward and uncomplicated business paradigm, the result would definitely be enduringly satisfying.
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Ignited Minds receive education and experience in every department of a hotel, therefore it is important to constantly learn new systems, trends, technologies, and adapt to the ever changing demands of guests and staff. Being born in the baby boomer years, it is at times challenging when dealing with Gen Y, and therefore we have to be open to everything new the world presents us with, in terms of hardware and software. Another beautiful aspect of our industry is that throughout the years we are building ever lasting relationships with customers and staff, of the kept for decades. What can you learn from private homes relations ships when it comes to leadership and inspiration in the business field? Both worlds are based on the same principles: The most important being respect; respect for family members and respect for peers&business partners. Building trust through healthy relationships. Identifying the different personalities and adapt to them in order to keep a balance and achieve win-win situations. What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you tackle it?
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I was born and grew up in Switzerland, in a family with a strong musical and hospitality background. After about 10 years at the Conservatoire de Musique, trying to learn piano, i decided that a future in the hospitality field was probably a more viable choice, and enrolled in the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne. Almost 30 years ago I graduated from this Hotel Management School and then left the cold climates of Switzerland to join Hilton International at the famous Hong Kong Hilton. After a few years I was then transferred to the Kahala Hilton in Honolulu and lastly the Jakarta Hilton. After some time in Bali at the Oberoi, I arrived for the first time in Thailand and joined the Regent/Four Seasons Hotel as F&B Manager. A few years
later, after an interesting posting at the Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, and some other reputable hotel companies, I joined Central back in 2005, first at the then flagship property in Ladprao, followed by Phuket and since 2010 at the helm of the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort in Pattaya. What do you enjoy about this Hotelier Industry? Every day is different: even after 30 years in the industry, every hotel, every destination, every month, and every day is different and presents us with new situations and new challenges. As a hotelier you need to be an expert in every field that comprises of running a hotel. It is not possible to LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
While working as Assistant Director of Catering at the Hong Kong Hilton, a client of mine (who consequently became a close friend) presented me with a business lead for a special event. The New York Philharmonic was going to perform in Hong Kong under the direction of Zubin Mehta, and this event was to be followed by a sit-down dinner for 1000 distinguished guests within the lobbies often Academy of Performing Arts. It was an honor having been selected to cater to this prestigious event. However, these lobbies, in the atrium, were on different levels, of different shapes and different sizes. Not to mention the back of house/kitchen areas, which were non-existent. It took weeks of meticulous calculations and plans with the teams of banquet operation and kitchens to sort out logistics in order to guarantee the same quality of food and service at every level of the building. Needless to say that this event was a success and everyone who was part of it would remember it as a milestone in our careers.
The key to the success for any hotel employee is: hard work and be passionate about it.
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What are your strengths and what is your greatest weakness in as hotelier in Thailand, do you consider yourself as a hotelier or business role model? My motto has always been: Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm, which is a famous proverb by Ralph Waldo Emerson dating back to 1841. I would consider myself a Hotelier first, you need the passion, the enthusiasm, the drive. These are qualities which hotel schools can not provide you with. Education gives you the tools, but the drive has to come from within. These are strengths of any hotelier. And because the hotel becomes our only world, our weakness very often is that we find it difficult to keep a healthy balance with the world outside the hotel business. Who according to you is a true leader and why? There are many true leaders in this world, each and every one in a different field, but all with a very strong belief in what they are doing. Being it His Holiness the Pope, former President Clinton, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Dalai Lama or Aung San Suu Kyi: They are all very strong leaders with a vision. Their main challenge is to convince the world of their vision, they have all succeeded as we know, as they kept believing in their visions and
did not give up. One such leader is Khun Suthikiati Chirathivat, our Chairman of Centara Hotels, who has tirelessly driven the hotel division from the first property over 30 years ago to today over 40 hotels, internationally. Even at his old age now, he still has the vision and the spark in his eye when telling stories about the beginning of the hotel division in our company and the future projects which he still wants to accomplish. Retirement is probably a word all these leaders will now know, as they will eventually fade away, just like old warriors. To do all the planning, and manage to maintain reputation and financial conditions during slow down period, how do you over come it? how do you find it challenging? A strong team is the key to success of every challenge in any industry. This is not a one-man-show, but a team-show. Everyone has to play his/her role in order for a hotel to achieve any goal, such as finances, standards, reputation, as well as satisfaction for guests and staff and owners. This also applies to manage any sort of crisis, being it political, economical or natural. A strong team will overcome any situation and together reach new heights.
goal together? what would be your advice? Hospitality is not a job like any other. You are married to the job and therefore it is important that you know as much about it as possible before getting into it. It will not take too long to figure out whether this is your field or not though. The problem is that nowadays many people see only the success stories of being a hotelier in the medias. Of course there is an exciting aspect to our field of work, but it represents probably less than 1%. Everyone gets his or her 5 minutes of fame. Today most job seekers are asking: what can the job/hotel do for me. This is not right, we should be asking: what can I do for the hotel? How can i contribute? On average is takes 10-20 years to groom a talented individual into an experienced General Manager. The key to the success for any hotel employee is: hard work and be passionate about it.
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Ignited Minds This issue we sit down doing a brief oneon-one interview with Mr. Boonthawee Sirivesmas, one of the country’s mostrespected authors, writers, university guest lecturers, marketers and creative directors who has pulled the strings behind many creative idea, astrologers, and tour leaders. Locally known in short as “David”, he shares with us how we can be truly successful business person through the “Global Standard” and how to blow away snag and break through the hindrance in life. He also reveals why the “Never Giver-Up” attitude and continual selfdevelopment should indispensably be the next generation’s cornerstone in addition to the self-recognition to realize what we love for an accomplishment in life or even in the business. We have learnt that you have been doing and engaging in various areas of expertise and interest, so which fields of interest and expertise do you think is particularly your reflection or truly your persona the most? David: Well, I consider myself merely as an amateur or just as a beginner for any area of interest that I’ve been involved. Actually, I recognize what I love and really enjoy spending times doing whatever I consider it’s purely my reflection and nature. I’ve seen a number of prominent professors in Thailand, but they are still considered low profile and incomparable to such the worldrecognized icons as the Apple founder Steve Jobs, the world’s incontrovertible technology information catalyst, and Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, an American computer programmer, who came up with the edge communication platform—Facebook—to shrink the globe, making the world become even more well connected. To my sense, I think they are tangibly unquestionable testimony of the word “Professor” whose attitude of continued self-development.
David Boonthawee Sirivesmas An Amateur Reveals Key To The Success “For all teenagers, I suggest you enjoy experiencing the life as much as possible because when you become more a mature person, you will recognize who you are, what you like and love to do.” Story by: Luminesce’s Editorial Team
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Hence, I will emphasize on living my life with well-planned and thoughtful life management and if we enjoy doing what we love, surely that the result would be positive. I have something to unveil you that I have a tendency towards being stubborn and you can also call me “a wayward person”, so to speak. It’s certainly because I am a person capable of challenging and tackling the incoming pressure and stress at all circumstances. Moreover, I prefer to live my life in the high privacy. You know, I worked under the supervision of boss or employment system for just only three years since I finished my education and I have engaged in selfcontrolled mode of living since then. Thus, I’d say I relish the prospect of being the amateur at any subjects or whatever I am going to do.
Ignited Minds How to get thing sorted out when facing difficulty, snags, or loose end in life. David: Simply put, when I have difficulty getting through something, I will normally think of the crème de la crème or the prodigy of that particular subject so as to approach and ask for some advices. I am quite incredulous, being skeptical of all suggestions even from my parents and teachers, except myself. So, whoever I decide to consult with asking for favors or idea, I will have to first strictly screen the quality of a person based on my “global standard”. For example, a good-looking Thai businessman donning with classy attire and posh accessories can generate only a little net profit in business, but the down-to-earth and easy-going style like Mark Zuckerberg whose innovative idea can reap the huge benefit and gain remarkable piece of success. That’s the way I have used to compare through referring to the global standard in order to find out a real expert that has a lot of savvy, empirical knowledge and experience so that I will absorb such proven valuable knowledge and learn how to solve and settle a problem from the proficient guy that I pick myself to exemplify. One of the good examples that should never be missed to mention is the prominent Tibetan Buddhist figure “Dalai Lama”, the spiritual leader of Tibet, in which I’ve endeavored to access him. Anyway, what I am going to say is that having the chance to meet the mentioned professional or a successful person to discuss about the area of their expertise will naturally infuse you with the inspirationally proven solution and will also provide you with new uplifting idea for managing your life towards the success. If I was asked what the suffering or pain in life is, I don’t know as I might not be familiar with it. And, you know, those who have the knack to inflict me with pain or misery for two or three consecutive days, I will consider they are very skillful (He laughed). So, whatsoever will happen to my life, I will never be apprehensive about, but I will let it be. Why so many people trend to name you as astrologer and historian? David: As I earlier mentioned, I love to involve in different areas of my interests, including astrology, as I consider that being born as a human, it’d be great being able to contribute something beneficial in return to our society and the world we live. I have been a bit of a bookworm and have enthusiastically had various fields of passion to follow, read, and study since I was young. I had an amiable and convivial moment at school, but when I grew up I
was fazed with workaholic people in the hustle society. I’ve met diverse range of people with contrasting attitude in the fast-growing society where we have to inexorably live and work in harness with them. Until then, it’s so much that I’ve come to realize there are still many things that I have to learn from working with other people, especially the reflection of the inner mind of people when I look at them. But the only one thing that we must do is to deliver the best performance at a workplace. Anyway, astrology is part of my passion to study to get through it and contribute beneficial things to the society. Certainly, there might be some fault, inaccuracy or misstep in what I am doing, but I will give the best shot for the better and best outcome in the future. You have been on journey through many foreign countries. Which countries are your favorite and great inspirations? David: Different places have different characteristics and feelings. Each destination has its own unique story and charming background. I remember the time I visited Alaska, the largest and most sparsely populated U.S. state. I was totally mesmerized and enraptured by the beauty of the pristine nature and the enthralling natural surrounding. There was no historical and colonial-style building or even the enticing grand palace over there. So, I’d say that every place is individual and has intriguing feature, it depends on everyone’s appetite and taste of interest and what a person is looking for. I am the one who wants to keep on traveling or voyaging to new places as I always got my idea broaden and perspective inspired at wherever I roamed to. Luminesce: Any advice for enthusiastic readers or young generations? David: Actually, I’m afraid to give advice. But one good point that I would like to remind people in general and the upcoming generations is that when we were born as a human, having better education and better quality of life, it’s better to spend the remaining time of your life doing beneficial and valuable contribution for our society. We are still far behind from the world’s stage of competitiveness and there are still ample rooms for us to have to redevelop ourselves. For all teenagers, I wish you enjoy experiencing the life at full throttle so that, when you become more adult or more a mature person, you will recognize who you are, what your reflection is, what you like and love to do. When traveling abroad, you might have witnessed or experienced some impressive thing, product or service LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
or whatever, which are not available in Thailand. Have you ever had the knee-jerk sense that we (Thailand) should have had such unseen kind of thing as well? David: Frankly, Thais are gentle, but sometime not delicate enough and like to do anything uncommitted. Anyway, Thailand is not that bad, but we are not so serious enough to any commitment for the betterment of the country. Characteristics of Japanese people, for example, are notably stringent, hardworking, ardent, and enthusiastic as the land of rising sun has gone through series of natural catastrophes, making Japanese people become even stronger and united. They will rise up every time they fall, aiming to continue developing and evolving their own country. In Europe, Germany is ranked the first in the continent. As for Thailand, we are walking and developing moderately, so I think now it’s high time that we have to ramp up the speed of growth and development of the nation, starting from changing and developing ourselves. Once people came up asking me a question as to which kind of business should we do, I mulled and replied “Doing anything that’s bigger and the better the world would be” At the time, I meant that my richness will render or engender the comfortable life and livability in the society. For example, if I operate alcohol and liquor store, such business will encourage bad drinking habit and indefinitely cause incurable health problem to people in the long run. And, of course, my customer’s physical health will be absolutely feeble. In the other hand, if I embark on doing social-advantage business for instead, customer or people in society will evidently have a better quality of life. That’s my principle. Latest and outstanding work and activities? David: Currently, I am the author for historical books and the key writer for many inspiration-related stories. Furthermore, I also launch travel trip to historical sites for those wishing to enjoy traveling while getting priceless knowledge in the same time. I always try to come up with new idea. What is your guiding principle? David: Actually, my principle or philosophy has regularly been changing. Anyway, my principle at present is about the time. Time is valuable and running out as we have limited time. So, whatever you would like to get through, just do it now.
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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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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. LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
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DETOX With a concoction of healing therapies and treatments, food 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. Our specialists recommend relishing on organic juices, scrumptious smoothies or raw foods for fastest results. 3.
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City, Metro Manila, Philippine. Feature: Makati Shangri-la, Manila offers 699 spacious and beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, each with views of Makati’s famous avenues and the city beyond. The hotel has four international restaurants and private lounges that are known throughout the Philippines for their quality and the same gracious service found in Shangri-La hotels throughout the world.
The Peninsula Manila| Metro Manila, Philippines. Feature: Located in the heart of Makati, Manila’s business and financial district, The Peninsula Manila is the ideal business address and a favorite hotel for visitors to Manila for over 25 years. Strategically placed on the corners of Ayala and Makati Avenues, The Peninsula Manila is close to premier shopping facilities and within easy access of Manila’s numerous attractions.
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Jen Manila| Pasay City, Philippines. Feature: One of Manila Bay area’s favored venues for conferences and social events is the Embassy Ballroom which can accommodate up to 500 guests plus seven other function rooms. Handicap rooms and access within the hotel. A short distance away is fine dining restaurants in the entertainment district of Malate. The outdoor pool is located in the third level of the hotel. Just across the hotel is the Manila Yacht Club where one can rent out boat for tour of Manila Bay.
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Amantaka| Luang Prabang, Lao
Feature: Set on a large garden estate, Amantaka is housed in graceful French colonial buildings in the UNESCO protected town of Luang Prabang. Airy and elegant throughout, the décor and furnishings reflect the town’s French colonial history. Situated just south of Phousi Hill, the resort is within strolling distance of the boutiques, bakeries and restaurants lining the town’s main street.
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Edsa Shangri-La Manila| Manila, Philippines. Feature: Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, the only deluxe convention hotel in the area with two ballrooms and over 3,000 sqm of meeting space, is home to the most prestigious social events and high-profile local and international conferences. Our professional team of convention and banquet managers preside over every occasion, from corporate meetings to elaborate theme parties, ensuring that each occasion lives up to your own expectations and the international standards of Shangri-La.
Feature: Here the splendor, the heritage and majesty of this six hundred-year old sultanate is gloriously captured an an expansive, 180 hectare, beachfront estate designed to complement the magnificent scenery of the surrounding South China Sea. A dramatic kaleidoscope of golden hues radiates when light from sun, sea and the hotel’s golden columns meet. Within, a royal experience awaits the discerning traveler who enjoys the finer things in life.
Feature: Shangri-Las Mactan Resort and Spa features 547 spacious guestrooms and suites - each with decor that blends contemporary Filipino furnishings with indigenous elements such as abaca - capiz - banana leaf and rattan. All rooms offer private balconies with spectacular views of Mactan Sea and the surrounding Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary and islets.
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Manila City, Philippines. Feature: Pan Pacific Manila Hotel is the first and finest five-star hotel in the Philippines. This luxury hotel actually delivers on its promise of royal treatment by providing all guests with impeccable ‘Butler Service’ - a unique concept of consolidated services associated with the utmost personalised care. A business hotel, designed to offer a comfortable abode to business travelers.
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Point Yamu by COMO 225 Moo 7,Paklok, Talang, Phuket 83110 Thailand
General Manager: James Low
Experiencing Thailand’s favourite island from a new perspective Point Yamu by COMO on Phuket’s east coast is among Asia’s hottest new resort openings. Italian designer Paola Navone has injected bolts of turquoise and purple into the all-white interiors, creating a spectacular world-class retreat for the world’s most discerning travellers. Views over Phang Nga Bay will punch the air from your lungs, while the refined spirit of the resort—reflected in both La Sirena and Nahmyaa restaurants—make Point Yamu into a unique excuse to disappear for a few days with family and friends. Add in the villas with large private pools, one of COMO Shambhala’s award-winning wellness retreats, daily yoga, a dive centre and the opportunity to dart about Phang Nga Bay’s hidden coves and beaches, and you’ve found your own private heaven where you can count on COMO’s passionate, pin-sharp service.
Activities & Facilities Service The hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar, lobby lounge, 100 metre pool, spa, gym, yoga studio, steamroom, sauna, whirlpool, shop, kids’ pool and kids’ club. Free activities include island excursions, Yamu village bike tour, Yoga and Pilate class and kids’ activities. Events and Celebrations We arrange every event and celebration with care and attention to details, from flowers to music and a seafood feast overlooking Phang Nga Bay, everything is presented flawlessly. We have three meetings rooms for sit-down or standing cocktail event and a sea-facing courtyard that accommodates up to 200 people. And for an exclusive, private celebration, the resort can be booked in its entirety.
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Career Minded Woman behind ‘The Women’s Club’ talks about her vision, her definition of success, about the joy of motherhood and how she manages her life as an entrepreneur
From an ordinary model to being part of Hollywood production team, the energetic single-mom Zara Nantapat is now a leading luminous light to provide women with spiritual rejuvenation and mental encouragement. She turned her pipedream into reality through the steadfast intention and decisiveness. Her upcoming beauty bible—Women’s Club—aims to boost good health and beauty from inside out while regaining self-identity, positive outlook and confidence. Story by: Sunny Luminesce
In the modern society and sophisticated lifestyle communication and technology has actually come to shrink the globe. As we are living on the fast lane, there is virtually no one in the social media world who dares to idolize, flatter, or glorify one’s peer or other people through posting or sharing their goodness on his or her own personal social media platform. To me, as the publisher of The Luminesce Magazine, the billionaire Oprah Winfrey, an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist, is exceptionally the only luminous idol that I’ve really and always eulogized over her riveting achievement through my social media account. One of Thailand’s glistering celebs and strong woman that I would really like to embolden and bring to the fore is the single-mom Zara Nantapat. She has been through series of ordeals, melancholy, hardship experiences, and mourning, but, at the same time, she is blessed with lots of latent abilities and something special luring inside her, not to mention her inherent chic, positive thinking, mental strength, and stalwart heart as a single mom. Her past splendid experience through teaming with famed movie production “Hollywood” by Warner Brother makes her stand out in the crowd. What is pulling the string behind a success in life might not be just the knowledge or academic credentials proudly gained from the school or university, but how intrinsically positive thinking you are. Someone might succumb to desperation, difficulty, ordeal, and distress, but Zara Nantapat, CEO & Founder of ‘Zara Worlds Co., Ltd’, looks positively forward to breaking the barrier. She believes that forward-looking attitude or positive thinking is the only gusto to help turn over a new leaf and such is also fueling her morale.
Learning from experience is the ultimate in education, the next pages and paragraphs from now are the diverse range of inspirational answers from a luminous idol towards how to fulfill self-esteem, self-recognition, determination and bravery to reach the realistic goal in life. Not only just for the woman, all of you will then eventually find that the sustainable happiness is only a stone throw in your heart. What did you do prior to launching the fitness business by Zara Worlds? Zara: I was engaged as the dealer for branded handbags and worked as a model. I had lived in the United States for nearly 10 years and was once an integral part of movie production crew in Hollywood. Additionally, as for the social responsibility scope, I served as the volunteer for “Asia’s Hope” to provide family-style residential care for orphaned children at high risk of sexual and economic exploitation as well as serving as secretary for “Mercy Home”, an organization established to fund childcare and residential home for abused, homeless and neglected children. What is your motivation and where does the willpower come from? Zara: It’s certainly my daughter “Angela” who is always rendering morale support. Meanwhile every woman in this world is my motivations and inspirations. I strongly believe that our pure power of love can inspire or even fuel other people’s power for living. Whatever we are going to do, if we do with our heart and love, the final outcome will always be “HAPPINESS.”
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“Because No one appreciates the value of ‘YOU’ as much as you do!”… ~Zara Nantapat~ What was your turning point or crossroad to decide to run health-related biz? Zara: To be honest, I am quite strident, health-conscious and have taken good care of myself through regular exercising for mental and physical strength and have been a vegetarian for six years as well. Health and fitness business was ideally my intention and what I really loved to do for long time, but it was being inadvertently delayed by unexpected events, Given my unwavering determination and bravery, I finally got things done. I would say that we are all capable of turning the pipedream into reality through the steadfast intention and decisiveness on the back of ardent interest. Currently, my health business is comprehensively the home to all-round health and nutritional knowledge where women can come to uplift their physical strength through wide range of tailored exercise courses while gaining nutritious know-how for the enduring beauty from inside out. We are a health and fitness center established to suit all ranges of age and status from working women in general coming here to further gain upper level of physical strength, even the firsttime pregnant mom. We also have “Play Room” for kids with topnotch staff. So, we are actually the woman’s club complete with exquisite and detailed health programs to offer all members the best.
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Aside from business, you are also a well-recognized motivational speaker to provide other people with uplifting spirit. Is that a reason to do your business? And any up and coming intriguing courses out there? Zara: Yes, I have certainly felt that health and fitness business is delightfully the reflection of my characteristics and inner quality of my appetite. We have plenty of result-driven courses like NLP Function Fitness, Body Art, Power Toning, Boot Camp, Zumba, Hip Hop, Yoga, and Pilates. NLP Meditation Program and Positive Attitude are also provided. Over the top of that, we also have holistic rebalancing programs for pregnant maternity called “Gentle Exercise & Breath for baby” and of course the meditation yoga, which I proudly came up with myself based on my hands-on experience in the resultoriented “Meditation Buddha Technique” practice during my pregnancy. Surprisingly, the outcome of the Meditation Buddha is that I now see my “Angela” having high emotional quotient (EQ) We also provide the mental aspects to help reinvigorate customer’s mind and spirit, including the organic clean food for boosting good health from inside out.
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How do you split your time between work, life, and other engagement? Zara: Presently, I am living a happy life and very much enjoy doing anything that allows me to stay close with my daughter. This kind of business gives me a sense that all my questions about happiness in life have been fully answered. My little girl and I are together at the fitness club nearly everyday as I try to take care of “Angela” myself. And I regard my fitness business as the club of love capable of harmoniously responding my appetite for a happy life and responding other women’s passion for perfect pinnacle of health and a balanced life. Talking about your forthcoming business and imminent activities? Zara: The Women’s Club would be pricelessly more than just an ordinary fitness center. It would be Thailand’s first and the only club for women covetously located in Bangkok’s prestige business district, slated to be opened on May 1, 2016. The Women’s Club is my initiative to challenge the changing lifestyle.
“The Women’s Club will be the next warm and healthy habitat for empowering all women’s life. All answers for having a good life and an eternal happiness can be found at G Floor, Orakarn Building, just three minutes from BTS Chidlom. It’s time to reach out and find your identity, but it depends on whether you are ready to bring a change to your life.”…
Luminesce’s Recommendation The mind is everything! Zara Nantapat is one of the country’s highly regarded and sagacious ladies possessing wisdom, good judgment, sophistication, and analytical experience. Growing the business does not matter at all, but gearing towards walking along other lonely single-mom women is priority. And that is what grave precursor and initial ingredient for her decision to make foothold in health and fitness industry. Such is the embodiment of business that concentrates on rending the helping hands to giving. After this last sentence, Luminesce magazine hopes that this article and affectionate and insightful answers from Zara Nantapat will make you feel uplifted and inspired.
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We at pride ourselves in providing the best concierge services on demand. Our years of experience in the industry ensures we can provide the best experiences of luxury that our clients can enjoy. Some of our picks of the best services to enjoy are listed below The Flying suite in the sky When the elite wish to travel, they tend to do so in style and comfort. Amongst the several private charter airlines providing this service, one of the stand out service provider is Taj Air - A pioneer service provided by one of the most renowned corporate in India – the Tata group. Since 2002, Taj Air has been providing immaculate service and 7-star experience aboard their charters matching the standards of Taj Hotels and Resorts. It has been recognized as one the finest private charter providers in the world for redefining luxury, by consistently placing a premium on privacy, flexibility, safety, and reliability. Taj Air is equipped with a young fleet of aircraft; the youngest available in India for charter flights. Their private jets fly to more than 150 airports in 56 countries. The experience of flying with Taj Air is as exclusive and comfortable as staying at one of the suites at Taj Hotel. With their own maintenance hangar, the group ensures it maintains the standards it sets for itself and those which are expected by the clients. Be it for any of your business endeavours or for a surprise romantic trip with your special one, Taj Air takes care of everything!
The experience of flying with Taj Air is as exclusive and comfortable as staying at one of the suites at Taj Hotel.
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Luxury Sails The Oberoi MV Vrinda: If you are looking for a luxurious and memorable way to experience the Kerala backwaters, look no further than The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda. Akin to an Oberoi hotel, the vessel is of a five star standard providing exemplary service and attention to detail on all aspects of accommodation, food and excursions. All staff from the Captain downwards are trained to the highest standard, friendly and prepared to cater for all guest’s requests with a smile. As mentioned above, the food was of the highest standard and far from repetitive. The upper deck houses a lounge and bar with panoramic views of the backwaters. The breakfast served on the sun deck at sunrise creates a magical ambience of peace and serenity. Enjoy a cup of traditional cardamom tea sitting on cushions or wicker chairs watching the tropical world float by. Motor Vessel Vrinda can proudly boast of her International and South Indian cuisine. At each meal, the well-trained crew works with you to create a unique menu. The area is rich with coconuts, bananas, rice, local freshwater fish like pearlspot and small red prawns called Chemmen, which make for innovative recipes like Meen Moily and Malabar fish curry.Indulge in this boat’s other signature dishes like Crab and orange salad, Masala prawns and Espresso cheese mousse. There was a reasonable selection of beverages on board at all times but if you had a request for specific refreshment, the staff would try to ensure this was sourced before
Dining experience like never before: Bukhara Restaurant @ ITC Maurya During your time in Delhi, enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at one of Asia’s top-rated restaurants, Bukhara. You’ll be whisked off from your hotel to the luxury ITC Maurya hotel to relax and indulge in a 4-course candlelit dinner of scrumptious traditional Indian food, perfect for any special occasion. You’ll also get to watch your food being prepared in the open kitchen, and enjoy private round-trip hotel transportation. You’ll be picked up from your Delhi hotel in the evening and whisked off to the luxury ITC Maurya hotel, where you’ll be seated at one of Asia’s top awardwinning restaurants, Bukhara. Frequented by public figures and celebrities like Bill Clinton and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bukhara serves exquisite traditional Indian food in a relaxed, elegant setting. Watch your food being cooked in the open kitchen and then enjoy a dinner by candlelight.
the Vrinda departed the Oberoi berth in the morning. Below decks, in the well-appointed cabins opening off the long, cool corridor that runs along the spine of the ship, you can enjoy comfortable privacy with world-class room service. The Vrinda returns to the Oberoi berth every night and short cultural performances are arranged prior to the evening meal. The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda, Backwater Cruiser is a great option to soak up the fun and charm of the backwaters. Ultimate Yacht Experience: Ocean Blue Charters is one of the best choices for chartering yachts. Whether you fancy a weekend getaway or are looking for a long vacation in Lakshwadeep to VIP yacht rentals or to hire yachts, Ocean Blue has an answer to all your private yacht charter dreams. The Yachts and on board services that one experiences goes well beyond expectations. Through consultations with clients, they ensure that not even a single detail is missed out on when planning. Their knowledge and experience of the charter yachts, crews, destinations and cruising itineraries is un- paralleled. So whether your adventurous spirit is drawing you to sail to the exotic Lakshadweep islands or you simply want to experience the sun setting from the bridge of your private yacht, it can become a reality.
Truly a private dining experience @ Devigarh Private should reflect personal. With its professional private dining team that handles every detail of the evening with the chefs to create an exceptional one-of-a-kind experience customized to the suit the size of the group and the nature of the occasion, the Devigarh ensures guests can sit back and savor every extraordinary moment. Devi Garh, by lebua, Udaipur, offers a stunning collection of nine original heritage dining venues. Among them are Sheesh Mahal, the most charming and magical venue, replete with traces of a romantic past in the form of faded frescos and mirror work that blend into the traditional low Indian seating; Hawa Gokhda, where Rajasthan’s rich art and culture come vividly to life in the natural cool breeze with traditional low Indian seating reminiscent of a bygone era when the royal family escaped the heat and spent moments of leisure together; and the Chef’s Garden, a naturally elegant venue where guests are surrounded by our homegrown herbs and vegetables as they enjoy the chef’s nutritious and savory cuisine.
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Travel like royalty on rails When a train journey is usually referred to, a traveller always gets the image of cramped coaches, small berths and hygiene issues. However, when one looks at Palace on Wheels, the only image one gets is of royal luxury and etiquette all rolled into one unique experience aboard this train. Started way back in 1982 and then reintroduced in 1990 with 14 saloons, 2 restaurants cum bars, one lounge and four service cars. All of the saloons are named after princely states in Rajasthan. Each name saloon has interiors matching with the aesthetics of the particular royal state it was named after. The saloons are spacious and large so as to accommodate their own shower rooms. The decor of each saloon has high
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lighted the cultural ethos of the state, represented through the use of furniture, handicrafts, paintings and furnishings. The ceiling in the lounge is of particular interest. Each coupe is different but the overall ambience of the decor of the saloons has been taken care of to provide continuity. The train has two lavish restaurants “The Maharaja” and “The Maharani” with a Rajasthani ambience serving palate tickling Continental, Chinese, India and Rajasthani cuisines. The train also boasts of a well stocked bar offering the choicest of sprits of Indian and international brands. Each coach also offers a good collection of books to choose from. Though times have changed and the winds have shifted, the Palace On Wheels cruises along in royal style, the kind only the Maharajas of yesteryears could have perpetuated and enjoyed.
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The Luxury Living / Pattaya
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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. Sales Representative:
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Private World of Luxury Holidays Your Preferred Destinations:
Sofitel Hanoi|
Legend
Metropole
Hanoi, Vietnam. Feature: A proud prominent feature at the heart of Hanoi since 1901, the French colonial style Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has a long tradition of welcoming playwrights, ambassadors and heads of state, a luxury place for many prestigious events, a popular rendezvous spot for both business and leisure travelers. This Hanoi’s legendary landmark has received numerous well-known international awards for its services.
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Daewoo Hotel| Hanoi, Vietnam. Feature: Ideally located in the heart of business and diplomatic district, the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel is famous throughout the world as the finest hotel in Vietnam. The Hanoi Daewoo features the most modern and diverse range of facilities and services in Hanoi. The hotel has a total of 411 rooms, including 33 suites, offering a panoramic view of the town. All were designed and built to the highest architectural standards.
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Hotel Sofitel Plaza Saigon| Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Feature: The Sofitel Saigon Plaza is located in the city center, in the heart of the business district and close to Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace. It is 30 minutes’ drive to the airport and the Exhibition Center. It boasts 275 elegant rooms and 11 suites, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. Savor international, French and Mediterranean cuisine in the hotel’s 2 restaurants or relax over a drink in its 2 bars.
Evason Ana Mandara Nha Renaissance Riverside Hotel Six Senses Ninh Van Bay| Khanh Trang| Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam. Saigon| Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hoa, Vietnam. Feature: Six Senses Ninh Van Feature: Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang reflects the image of an old Vietnamese village, with its warm hospitality, rich culture and unique tastes. The exclusive location of Evason Ana Mandara affords city-centre access to Nha Trang’s only beachfront resort.
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.
Bay sits on dramatic Ninh Van Bay, with its impressive rock formations overlooking the South China Sea, white sand beach and towering mountains behind, all adding to the sense of being luxuriously at one with nature.
Furama Danang Resort and Spa| DaNang, Vietnam Feature: The
Pilgrimage
La Residence Hotel and Spa|
luxurious Furama Resort Danang is a true icon of Vietnam tourism. This 5-star haven on world-famous Da Nang beach is celebrated as Vietnam’s most prestigious resort – counting royalty, presidents, movie stars and international business leaders among its celebrity guests. Designed by award-winning Australian architects, Denton Corker & Marshall, with interior design by Hirsch Bedner & Associates, Hong Kong.
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Village| Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. Feature: A taste of rural Vietnam at Pilgrimage Village, Hue a delightfully rustic resort where skillful artisans create beautiful items in front of your eyes and comfortable villas and bungalows come hand-inhand with a delightful spa, a variety of bars and restaurants, swimming pools and Vietnamese cooking classes. Stay in a bungalow or villa. The brick and marble villas have lake or countryside views and are furnished simply but artfully with large amounts of space.
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Hue, Vietnam. Feature: Opulence. Excellence. 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.
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.
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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
Travelogue
Exploring Secret Corner in
Mallorca, Spain H
ave you ever dreamt of this place but you do not know where is it, may not even find the name in your memories, yet the place is there and you always return, even sometimes when you just close your eyes... Walking through the streets of this village I could breath the few hundred years of rich history that has made this place what is it today. Still keeping strong roots on its customs and traditions. Its people, its coast and secret beaches, the fresh fish arriving every morning from the local fishermen just moments before traveling to the best restaurants in the area to indulge in the most delicate of the tastes. And it was the smell of orange blossom mixed with the breeze of the Mediterranean, that took me to this corner of the Spanish island of Mallorca which taught me that there are places that cannot be paid with money, where your most extravagant dreams may become true. Sóller is a town near the north west coast of Mallorca. The town is some 3km inland, from the Port de Sóller, in a large, bowlshaped valley that also includes the village of Fornalux, Port de Sóller and the hamlets of Biniaraix and Binibassi. The combined population is around 14,000. Port de Soller is not the main tourist destination in the Mediterranean, not as popular as other Greek islands or Italian escapades for instance. But Port de Sóller is the little secret treasure that Mallorca keeps for those who understand what luxury means in the pure sense of it.
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I arrived at the end of a hot summer, more than usually, to reach the Tramuntana with my aim to start a new life, and for almost a year it became the most special year of my life. The Sierra de Tramuntana is a mountain range running sout west-northeast which forms the northern backbone of Mallorca. On the 27th June 2011 The Tramuntana Range was awarded World Heritage Status by the UNESCO as an area of great Physical and Cultural significance, something that you will discover yourself if you take the recompensed time to go for a hiking trip, alone or with your loved one. Only after the first 2km starting from Port de Sóller, you will reach an old watchtower that was used to protect from the French and Spanish pirates, and that today remains there to share with us its fabulous view on the Balearic Sea. This is just one of the many corners to discover that will bring the visitor to something special and difficult to ever forget. I recommend before you arrive to Mallorca to rent a car in advance, do not use a travel website. Better book directly with the company website. You will find plenty of them in the airport. Getting to Sóller is a bit tricky, however nothing that cannot be solved with a GPS or a transfer organize by your decided host. Another good idea when visiting the island is to bring an international accepted CC, Visa, Master or AMEX. However and anyhow, change your cash directly in the bank, trying to avoid local currency exchanges.
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Travelogue Driving from Soller to the west, you will reach a small village called Valldemossa, another well kept secret only for those who expect more. Valldemossa is famous for one landmark: the Royal Charterhouse of Valldemossa, built at the beginning of the 14th century, when the mystic and philosopher Ramon Llul lived in this area of Mallorca. In the 1830s the Spanish government confiscated monasteries, and the historic estate was sold to private owners, who have since hosted some prominent guests. These have included the Polish composer Frederich Chopen, Ruben Dario, Ludwig Salvator among others. My destination was Jumeirah Port Soller, the new hotel that Jumeriah Group has brought to Europe, opening their first resort on the old continent. With not too many rooms, even when there is a 100% occupancy, you still feel in an oasis of peace and freedom, where your main concern becomes to be, how to decide where will you relax today or how will you let the Chefs impress you with. This hotel encourages the guests to discover the island, to experience the local culture and to get to know the traditions, and not just only spend a week holidays burning your back in the sun and drinking any google receipt made cocktail. Every detail here is personalized, from your drink to your dinner. You wish, they prepare. You can always decide if you prefer sea or mountain view room, both will take your breath. Just imagine yourself in one of this terraces, enjoying a glamorous breakfast beside your bed contemplating the grandiose beauty of the Mediterranean. During my days in Mallorca I had the great pleasure to meet Mr. Fernando Gibaja, an excellent professional who has been driving, together with a great team, Jumeirah Port Soller since before its opening with excellent success, as General Manager. I took the opportunity to ask him a few questions on his personal point of view about Soller, since he is in the middle of the scene of such a special destination: With so many new destinations, why Mallorca and why JPS many people may ask. According to Mr. Gibaja, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company operating hotels in 11 countries and which is rapidly increasing its portfolio. Mallorca is a beautiful Mediterranean island very much focused on tourism and attracts more tourists year on year. Mallorca is increasing its consideration in Europe as a luxury destination and offers many attractions to luxury guests: luxury hotels, Michelin star and high quality restaurants, over 20 golf courses, luxury ports and marinas, all this combined beautiful seas and landscapes and all times traditions. Jumeirah Port Soller is located in the unspoilt northwest coast of the island in the fisherman’s town of Port Sóller within the Tramuntana Mountain range, UNESCO heritage site, and offers breathtaking views over the sea, the port and the mountains. Jumeirah Port Soller is an intimate and stylish hotel which ensures that guests feel part of their local Mediterranean surroundings, yet enjoy the world class service and traditional hospitality for which Jumeirah is renowned. Mr. Gibaja says that Mallorca has many different locations each of them with their own culture and tradition. Due to its geographical location, Sóller was isolated from the rest of the island for many years and it took a long time to cross the mountain by road, only 20 years ago a tunnel was built.
Back in the days locals left the island and traded in the South of France, however their feelings for their hometown were so strong that many of them came back and built the first bank in the island, a church as big as a cathedral could be and the famous wooden tram and train. Soller has very well maintained the traditions over the years and it is a very unique location in the island. For those experienced travelers who believe they have tried and discovered the best destinations, Mr. Gibaja knows best after years of experience in the luxury tourism market, that Soller is a destination for everyone including experienced travelers as there are always new things and places to discover. The town attracts different markets and is also able to cater for the most demanding travelers. A stay in Sóller has a lot to offer, rent a scooter and ride the curvy roads of the Tramuntana while discovering some the island’s hidden places, organise a trekking excursion in one of the many walking trails, enjoy local cuisine and the best fresh Mediterranean produce or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the beautiful views from one of the many viewpoints. And its not by coincidence that people like Michael Douglas established their residence there. You will see why once you sit for a coffee in some of the streets. Here are just a few details that I hope will guide you the next time you decide to discover what is the name of this place that keep appearing in your dreams. A place where something special is to be discovered, something new to be experienced.
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Kacha Resort & Spa, Koh Chang 88/1 White Sand Beach, Koh Chang, Trat 23170.
Managing Director: Mr.Chatchawan Chomchoei
An idyllic retreat where serenity meets comfort Commanding a pristine beachfront view of White Sand Beach, Kacha Resort and Spa, Koh Chang is recreational and commercial centers. With its spectacular views of the Gulf of Thailand, powdery beaches and lush tropical foliage, the resort is a paradise unto itself. Enjoy yourself in Thai Contemporary rooms, villas or suite rooms. Sunbathe and cool down in the magnificent free-form pools with built-in Jacuzzi jets, pool bar and slider for youngsters, all over looking White Sand Beach. Dream your way through a massage with essential oils or feel all cares slip away as you sink into a warm, bubbling bath of our spa. Kacha Resort and Spa, Koh Chang offers outstanding service and a refined Thai hospitality. It is the perfect setting for a truly relaxed and memorable vacation.
Activities & Facilities Service Kacha Resort &Spa, Koh Chang has 2 main pools along with kids’ pool each. For the Seaside main pool, you will enjoy a panoramic sea-view while enjoying swimming in the pool, scenting unique Koh Chang’s sea breeze and varieties of cocktails selection. Also, we provide you a perfect place for sunbathing beside the sea and the pools. Keeping up with the joneses, Hillside main pool offer you an above average side slider for those who are young at heart. Kids are really enjoying our big slider really much. However, we will not mind if you would like to try too. There are more than 30 selections of Spa Courses are ready to be chosen at “Majesty Spa”. You will be treated by professional therapists who have been thoroughly trained, along with relaxing atmosphere that would cure your senses. Also, the resort provides you with 4-star facility such as Fitness, Kids Club, Library and Function (Meeting) rooms.
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Rooms: 206 rooms with 12 room-type Check out & in: CI:14.00 | CO: 12.00 Ratings: Price: 3,300 – 16,200
Valid: Now - 31 May 2016 Stay: Minimum 2 nights Type: Beachfront Deluxe Chalet Offer: 4,650 Baht net/ room/ night inclusive of breakfast
Tel: 039-551 421-5 Fax: 039-551 224 E-mail: reservations@kacharesortkohchang.com & kohchangkacha@hotmail.com Website: www.kohchangkacha.com
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya
Your Next Unforgettable Family Getaway Begins As summer temperatures soar, it’s time to make the most of Pattaya’s exciting landmark resort attractions Story by: Luminesce’s Editorial Team
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Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya 277 Moo 5, Naklua, Banglamung, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 3830 1234 Email: cmbr@chr.co.th www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cmbr/
Chonburi province has considerably developed from being merely a sleepy town and roadside fishing village to one of the country’s most visited beach resorts. Its development can be marked with the eclectic mix of first-rate hotels and resorts, residential buildings, restaurants, and the evolution of night parties, waiting for you to enjoy the vibrancy of life. The city has become the star attraction of the country, the nearest enjoyable beach vacation that discerning travelers must visit after Bangkok.
proven ‘wow’ factor to help maximize a unique and pleasurable home-awayhome experience with an intimate ambience for singles, couples and young families who visit to spend their holiday break. Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is a case in point that realizes such elements as the key to creating a balance living for a memorable stay at the resort. It can help you achieve the space and time of modern luxury comfort while its brimming stylishness and exquisite family-fun ideas make it a unique place full of surprise while the sense of exclusivity is still retained to Beach-front hotels and resorts housed ensure individual comfort. with latest state of the art facilities are increasingly sought after in the modern Located on Wong Amat Beach at day lifestyle. The expansive view is a Naklua, in North Pattaya, with only a LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
10-minute drive from the heart of Pattaya and the shopping opportunities of Central Festival, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort is the first truly themed hotel resort in Thailand since mid 2009. It is also a pioneer in the eclectic style concept within the vicinity with an imposing exterior look, working through a whole new approach towards enduring design and captivating interiors. Meanwhile, the effective use of space, energy efficiency, and practical styling are profoundly incorporated to exude a fond melody of belonging that all family members can share like sitting by the swimming pool ordering room service. Experience… Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort has endeavored to streamline a “Lost World” concept and setting in its own jungle. The 5-star property features two 18-storey buildings with bridges connecting them, emboldening the glimpse of adventurous journey in the Indiana Jones surrounding, so to speak. Other highlight seems to be the trees growing on each floor, which can idyllically reflect the sense of a wild jungle surrounding and a harmonious living with the nature. The resort offers the extensive choices of room types from the standard Deluxe, Deluxe Spa, Premium, Family Residence, Club Mirage Suite, Grand Mirage Duplex, and the most spacious and exclusive Royal Suite. All 555 luxurious rooms and suites are exquisitely focused on mixing nature with contemporary Thai style in order to help define an enduring aesthetic appeal, romance, and serenity.
Each room is pleasantly created to answer all requirements of honeymooners and family, and is fully equipped with everything for general discerning travelers to feel at home and for the modern-day executive traveler to meet the pleasure of all business concerns. All rooms have an amazing panoramic ocean view, which is the core ingredient of any modern beach resort these days. It maximizes the ultimate indulgence, cosy look, as well as exudes the carefree ambience for vacationers. The resort has direct access to the stretching white sandy beach, complete with an extensive beachfront water park. As for the culinary delight to quench your appetite, it encompasses the exquisite range of international eateries within the posh settings such as “Oasis”, the stylish Italian cuisine “Acqua” to please your taste bud, you can opt to experience the taste of Thai at “Ginger & Lime” or end of your passion of gastronomy with some fashionable cocktail and grilled seafood at “Coast Beach Bar & Grill”. Moreover, the resort also features impressive selection of wellness experience and rejuvenation at the perfect sanctuary for the sense “Spa Cenvaree”. Awaiting for you to discover a complete sensory experience in holistic Asian healing traditions, an abundance of recreational and lifestyle programme, not to mention the unique touch of Thai hospitality service, making it the second-to-none destination when it comes to seeking a unique getaway or family retreat to make the holidays a memorable and unforgettable experience. LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
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~To Capture a Moment that is gone forever…You Capture a Lifetime beauty ~ Carsten Fischer
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ince many years I have been travelling for business for over 200 days a year and I also enjoy travelling in my spare time. Gadgets and electronics also pique my interest. Given the development in digital photography I can now combine my passions and create lasting memories. I like landscape and wild life photography. There are many photographers who have done wonderful work and I am still striving to come close to them. I feel photography is like playing golf, one is mostly beaten by its own expectations. I like vivid pictures but try to limit post production in order to not move into “graphic design”, i.e. enhancing reality but not creating a new one.
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I started a long time ago by buying a NIKON and now have several bodies (D5, D4, D800) and lenses. For wildlife I especially bought some super tele lenses and other fast lenses. Two years ago I bought a Hasselblad HD5-50c with some lenses. I enjoy both the systems. The Hasselblad is a perfect camera to slow you down and capture amazing details. I am not yet sure if I have developed a style but as mentioned I like colorful and vivid pictures. I try to focus on details and create an overall harmonious composition. While capturing landscapes I like colors and combination of structure and nature. With regard to wildlife I enjoy taking pictures of big cats, if possible in action.
About Kyoto - Japan The former capital of Japan which is famous worldwide for its temples and shrines, Kyoto was the center of politics and culture for 1,100 years. Kyoto Prefecture stretches out from the southeast to the northwest in the central and northern parts of the Kansai region. It has four geographical features, the sawtoothed coastal area around Maizuru Bay in the northeast, the Tanba Mountains around its center, the Kyoto Basin in the southeast, and the Yamashiro Basin. Kyoto became the capital of Japan in the 8th century. It flourished as the center for Japanese politics, economy and culture for some 1,100 years, until the capital functions were transferred to Tokyo in the mid-19th century. There remain many temples and shrines in Kyoto that were built during this long period. Seventeen historic sites including, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle, are inscribed as World Cultural Heritage Sites. You may meet some ‘maiko,’ young dancing entertainers, who walk in long hangingsleeved kimono in the Gion district, see the townscape characterized with popular 19th century style latticework, and visit the Nishijin where they weave traditional ‘Nishijin-ori’ textiles with vividly colored threads. The festivals in Kyoto are famous not only in Japan, but are also known worldwide. The three major festivals of Kyoto are the Aoi-matsuri Festival in early summer, the Gion-matsuri Festival in midsummer and the Jidai-matsuri Festival in fall. There is also the Gozan-no-Okuribi, more commonly known as Daimonji-yaki, held on the night of Urabon (August 16th). During this festival numerous torches are ignited on the five mountains surrounding Kyoto, with the flames laid out to form a letter or figure. It is a summer event known both at home and abroad. Cr. http://www.jnto.go.jp
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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. Asparagus has a bitter sweet taste at the same time and Caviar brings saltiness to the dish. The egg yolk is added for high
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lighting the sweet 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
Islero Spanish Cuisine with Michelin inspired menu
Islero Sets New Standard for Spanish Cuisine with Michelin-inspired menu Islero, a new Spanish restaurant on Wireless Road, sets its sight on bringing bold and authentic flavors through beautifully presented dishes. Named after a famous fighting bull that defeated a matador in 1947, the restaurant offers a menu that not only honors classic Spanish dishes but also pushes the boundaries by embracing modern techniques and presentation. Chef Pedro left his previous post as chef de cuisine of the much-praised Aceite Spanish restaurant in Melia Doha Hotel in a sources in Spain and the vast selection of wine is put together by a Spanish sommelier. A cutting-edge “Josper” oven has been installed to make sure all meats will be cooked to perfection. Islero also features a tapas bar called Cava by Islero for after-work unwinding. “Rostit catala” cannelloni is truly appetizing starter. The thin crepe envelops delicate and flavourful stuffing of slow-cooked mix of beef and pork. It’s garnished to perfection with demi-glace, Spanish cheese sauce and truffle.
“Grilled octopus” tentacles served with beans and traditional Castilian stew is another savoury starter. Chunks of octopus go great with tender giant beans, the feathery thin Spanish lardo and aromatic broth. “Lobster rice” is a main course meant for two. Each grains of bomba rice absorbs the delicious flavor of sauce made of seafood stock, onion and tomato reduction to the max. One half a lobster offers juicy sensation. “Suckling pig” another sensational main course to be shared is Suckling pig “Segovia” style. It impresses with crispy skin and tender flavourful meat. The Spanish pig is prepared to perfection in the cutting-edge Josper oven.
“Tocinillo de cielo” with berries and Pedro Ximenez from dessert page is refreshingly sweet. The yellow custard cubes are made of egg yolk and served with delightful contrasts from airy whipped cream and sweet-and-sour jelly drops of blueberry and cherry. “Torrijas” caramelized with ice cream is a heavenly sweet. It’s a traditional dessert served during Holy Week in Spain. Sprinkled with cinnamon, the bread is well soaked in milk before pan-fried with olive oil, resulting in smooth inside and a crispy exterior.
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Come experience authentic Spanish flavour at Islero & CAVA by Islero Bangkok on the ground floor of Athenee Tower, behind Plaza Athenee Bangkok, on Wireless Road. It opens Everyday Monday to Sunday from 5PM to midnight (last order 11:30pm). For reservations, please call 02-168-8100. www.Facebook.com/IsleroBangkok, http://www.islerobangkok.com/
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La Ferme Restaurant W oodlands Hotel & Resort as being a small property with
134 rooms will always be a step further from various Pattaya hotels offering a much larger and busier environment. Ideally situated at the exclusive Northern end of Pattaya in Naklua, Woodlands offers seclusion, coziness and yet at the same time easy access to all Pattaya’s sporting, shopping and entertainment attractions. La Ferme is the beating heart of Pattaya’s restaurant scene, which, considering its esteemed neighbors, is quite some feat. Everything about it is gilt-edged with effortless sophistication, from the wonderfully knowledgeable staff and sommelier to the immaculate interior design, the buzzing atmosphere and the wonderful cuisine. It fits every occasion (providing you can afford it) whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a working lunch or a romantic interlude.
French Brasserie/Bistro style restaurant with a relaxed, upscale setting. Serving a mix of French, Belgian and Asian food. All day dining menu available from 11.00 am to midnight daily. Featuring uncomplicated food in a relaxed atmosphere. Specialized in chicken, mussels, Thai fusion food and salads, extensive wine list, cocktails and selections of Imported beers.
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Our Menu has been carefully paired with an every increasing selection of French and other Wines. Some of our specialties include Steamed Mussels with different combinations seasonal options. The menu also offers a special selection like: Roasted Chicken and world’s famous ‘Escargot à la Bourguignonne’- good-quality canned snails and store-bought snail shells to make this timeless in garlic-herb butter flavored dish. A lot of unique preparations with a specific way to serve our Entrees with Bon Appetit!
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Woodlands Hotel & Resort Open since: June 2012 Operating hours: 11:00 a.m. to midnight Operating days: Daily Location: 164/1 Moo 5, Pattaya-Naklua Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150
Black Ginger “Authentic flavors of Phuket set amongst a modern masterpiece of ancient Thai architecture, floating magically on the softly lit lagoon – its’ the jewel in Indigo Pearl’s crown”…
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Served with juicy crab, tender pork traditional Thai pancakes and tamarind sauce ‘PorPia Sod Phuket’, the tender shrimps and local Cha-Plu leaves submerged in turmeric batter served as golden crispy ‘BuaThod’, a local plate and ingredients you won’t find anywhere is ‘Yum DokDala Flower’- mixed with diced chicken and enlivened with Thai herbs.
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Lookchin Pla Luag
Here comes my favorite ‘LookchinPlaLuag’Jumbo Fishballs, made with fresh local fish and served with our original spicy chill-lime sauce, ‘GoongMakham’ – Prawns, braised in sweet & sour tamarind sauce, andI have to give a special mention to ‘Geang Poo Bai Cha Plu’- Curry with lump crab meat, pungent cha-plu leaves and crushed garlic accompanied with traditional rice noodles and fresh local vegetables. A great experience and the only Thai restaurant to which I will agree to go all over again, but make sure to reserve your table as it is reservation only!
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As associate editor of Luminesce, my responsibilities include traveling throughout Thailand and overseas, eating my way through most delicious restaurants. Once again the highlight of the Phuket trip had to be the ‘Black ginger of Indigo Pearl’, the uniqueness of ‘the ancient masterpiece’ spell bound me. As soon as I stepped in I easily fell in love with the place. It is one of the most extraordinary, authentic and one & only impressive Thai restaurant I would say! Nothing is more traditional and delicious than the homemade spices, the fusion of flavors which kiss your palette along with the unique ambience. There are no words to describe the flavours of garlic bring coriander, crispy lettuce, bean sprouts and luxurious chili puree to surprise your palette.
Indigo Pearl Tel: +66 (0) 260 1022-6 e-mail: reservations@indigo-pearl.com
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on Bon is an adult playground that disregards the rulebook to offer you Ping Pong games and deliciously playful desserts alongside modern tacos and 18 appetizingly wellpriced wines by the glass. Bon Bon magnetizes lovers of a playful life, spirited cocktails, wine-by-the-glass and experimental ice cream that constantly seek out astoundingly unique environments. They’re not afraid to use their hands to get a little messy and, day or night, they know they can always count on Bon Bon’s excitingly decadent exploration of food, drinks, games and entertainment. Performers dazzle from within a suspended birdcage while three custom-made glass Ping Pong tables and drinking games take center stage below. Groups of friends take a time out in the hidden ice room and mingle at the cocktail bar. The bold, yet intricately detailed, interior design fuses playful, yet sophisticated steampunk, Japanese mecha and clockwork elements with moving art installations to conjure an otherworldly dimension.
Meanwhile, ‘Bon Bon Box’ offers homemade, innovative ice cream creations paired with champagne or homemade sodas to take away and savor in Bon Bon’s courtyard. Concealed behind a rotating wine shelf stretching from floor to ceiling, Bon Bon Box functions as the adult playground’s petit ‘little daughter’ with a sweet tooth. The signature dish is a hot, cold, salty and sweet Italian ice cream sandwich made with traditional hot baked bread.
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Visitors to Bon Bon find themselves in a world ruled by mysterious avian creatures known as ‘the birds’. After receiving a decades-old television transmission, they took their earthly names and decadent dress sense from The Beatles, who they understood to be the rulers of Planet Earth. Legend has it that the four bird-like individuals flew through time and space in order to bring delicious gastronomy to our realm. Naturally generous, they are known for giving away ice cream to well-behaved young humans on a regular basis.
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In this circus of curiosities, where there’s always something astounding afoot, the indulgent spirit of playtime will never be caged! Contact Us Address: Seen Space, Thonglor 13 Opening Hours: 11AM - 1AM Contact: 02 185 2378 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ BonBonBarAsia
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here is something special about this place. The restaurant provides a stunning atmosphere, the rooms are spacious and decorated with yellow crocodile-embossed walls, and a picture of Krai Thong, a folktale character of Thailand myth to complete the Kitchen Table concept. The location where W hotel is located was once the location of Alligator marsh. The ideal decoration style just brings out the highlight of the concept and is an attraction to customer at Kitchen Table (it actually interests customer quite well though!). Two main course dishes and one dessert seem not too difficult to describe the mellowing flavor of Kouy-teaw-lod filling which tastes like Phad-Thai served with a sticky sweet & salty sauce, explains a lot in such perfect combination, and specifically the unique green foods on every plate present on the table are naturally used Pandan leaves, raw materials invented by Kitchen Table master chef Manoj Kottarathil. Luckily we were presented with the menu recently put out to the market on early Feb!
Can’t forget to mention the delicious finalé unlike any other. Superb quality of Australian Wagu beef steak slowly braised for 3 hours in cherry vinegar until its tender and soft so you get a sweeter flavor, served with rich creamy porcini risotto rice…ummm
Differentiating by changing the menu, Combining inspiration style and mellowing flavor of international cuisine at Kitchen table makes it hard to find a similar review of other…it’s the melody of global food-art, I would say!
W hotel Bangkok North Sathorn Rd, Silom, 106 , Silom, Bangrak- Bangkok 10500 RSVP + 66 2 344 4000
Finally the restaurant proudly presents us caramel banana & coffee ice cream idea that can be a great marriage of banana taste.
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Fat Gutz Saloon Eastville T
he new saloon brings beers, grub and good times to Central Festival Eastville. Live music sets the mood and tone, with rock and blues played every night for you and your beer slugging, whiskey downing, rum-drinking mates. Fat Gut’z Saloon brings the best beers to Central Festival Eastville. The 10 extra-cooled draught taps use the latest technology for the coolest beers on the market. Using a doublepoint glycol cooling system, it will bring out the very best of beer flavors that all beer enthusiasts appreciate. Each tap will feature beers from around the world, meaning there’s always plenty of exciting choice for a freshly poured ice-cold sud! With extensive experience and limitless creativity, celebrity Chef Nokweed Pakavadee Seriwiwattana has created a rustic contemporary menu, which pays homage to the Eastern and Western cuisines. Leading the way is the signature “Fish and Chips”, simply the best in Town. The market Oysters are quintessential to the fresh sea
food offerings served with Thai seafood sauce with a selection of seasonings to meet your every desire. The new signature wings are already a favorite, with crunchy outside and juicy within, the “Original Hot Buffalo Wings” served with blue cheese dip and hot sauce offer a truly rich and savory explosion of flavor. For seafood aficionados the “Sea Creature Bucket” is not-to-be missed. Sample and pick from an authentic oak bucket, featuring a variety of seafood such as deep-fried shrimp served with your choice of seafood and/or tartar sauce. Spaghetti “Ong Sauce” is served with crispy pork, experience a mouthwatering mixture of the best Thai Lanna and European influences.
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Saving the best for last, Fat Gutz Saloon’s dessert menu has all what a sweet tooth can desire. Indulge in the “Signature Fudge Chocolate Cake”, ice-cream covered in crispy cookies with chocolate liquor sauce, or the “Karma Au Banana”, luscious pan-fried banana served with caramel sauce, and banoffee ice cream with whipped cream. A brand new selection of alcoholic beverages including the latest craft-cocktails trends with highly recommended Nitrogen Ice Cream Cocktails like BlackBerry-Cognac Martini. All new signature cocktail are created by master mixologist Mr. Chanond Purananda; must-try are Pimp Cup, East Ville Candle, Ma Leoy Toey, or 0% Fat. LUMINESCE vol 3 No. 16, 2016 | www.lumimg.com
Contact Us Address: Central Festival Eastville Opening Hours: 11AM - 1AM Contact: 099 161 3951 Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/FatGutzSaloonEastville
Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok The luxurious and splendid dining place “Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin” at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, the five stars hotel, is well known for its excellent service and gorgeous interior design decorated with lotus bowls. The hotel is located in the center of town near the shopping center at only few minutes walk from Paragon. The restaurant with a very beautiful Thai name “Sra Bua” by Kiin Kiin is on the first floor. Chef Henrik Yde-Andersen Co-founder and consulting chef at Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, Bangkok proudly presents wonderful dishes to the customers. His very own innovative and modern Thai Restaurant Kiin Kiin in Copenhagen has recently been awarded once again with a star for the Michelin, Nordic Cities Guide 2015. Even an ordinary coconut milk soup will become a tasty and delectable dish with high-class decoration. Chef Henrik Yde-Andersen is mindful of the perfection of food quality and presentation. The splendid taste is absolutely endless.
Start with light hors d’oeuvre: Crispy Kaffir Lime Scented Lotus Root, Roasted Cashew Nut Soya Meringue, Homemade Squid and Prawn Chip, Oyster Aioli. Followed by Starter Maine Lobster Salad, and Frozen Red Curry A special creative dish prepared by the chef especially for the precious customers. Excellent taste of Frozen Red Curry with lobster is amazing from the first bite. Please try it! Hokkaido Scallop, Tamarind and Lemongrass Another special dish of Hokkaido Scallop in sour sweet sauce is perfectly great.
Main Course: Butter fish in Aromatic Coconut milk and Sautéed Mushrooms The best full-flavored coconut milk soup served with warm rice is incredible. Fish in the soup is very sweet and tender. Dessert: Banana cake, Salted Ice Cream and Caramelized Milk From an ordinary sweet coconut ice cream to a surprising dessert item. Sweet coconut ice cream with a little salty taste, caramel, and almond served with soft banana cake. What a perfect dessert! Do not miss a minute to make a reservation now.
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Contact: Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Open: Lunch 12:00-15:00, Dinner 18:00-24:00 Tel: +66 2 162 9000 www.kempinski.com Email: srabua.siambangkok@kempinski.com
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OSHA Bangkok OSHA Thai Restaurant & Bar, a fine dining Thai restaurant originated from San Francisco, has recently appointed “Chef Pu”, Purida Theeraphong as the new Corporate Chef. To commemorate her joining, Chef Pu has created the new set menu entitled OSHA – The Floral Set. She derives inspirations for the new signature set from various Thai flowers. This set menu is now being paired with Thai Spirit created under the theme of Hanuman Cocktail Series, which are named after and inspired by the powerful apes from The Ramayana epic. Besides 17 years of experience as executive chef at leading restaurants and hotels in Australia and Thailand, Chef Pu also made a history when she was named the first Thai female chef to win at Iron Chef Thailand as a challenger. On the occasion of officially joining OSHA as Corporate Chef, she creates OSHA – The Floral Set, an exquisitely presented Thai dinner with molecular twist.
“Garden Talk Crispy & Berry Sauce”is a beautiful start to the special meal. The crispy Khaotang (rice crust) is covered with petals of butterfly pea, roses and marigold for colours, crunch and scent. “Triple Senses of Deep Blue Marine”- shows Chef Pu’s intention to elevate plara (fermented fish) to a new level in terms of taste and presentation. Tender balls made of rice flour envelop seasoned plara inside. “OSHA Ocean & Flora Salad”- offers refreshing sensation and tenderness from fresh Hokkaido scallop. Its natural sweetness goes great with the spicy dressing, which is rich in beta-carotene from gac fruit. The carefully sliced scallop
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is to be enjoyed along with herbs, petals, and coriander oil for enhanced tastes. The dish is paired with Mekhong Sukreep. “Red Velvet Spell”- over Charming Fish entices you with aromatic soup infused with red ginger flowers and other herbs. “Rock Lobster and Amber Curry Sauce”- showcase both molecular and traditional techniques. The steamed juicy lobster is served with aromatic curry sauce. “Pure Botanic Sweet Kiss”- combines three layers of delights; tapioca pearls infused with pandan leaves, sweet-and-sour mousse made from ripe mango, and creamy coconut cream. It will truly end your meal on a sweet note.
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Bangkok Royal Thai Cuisine +66 2 256 6555 Tony Nattapong Na Nakorn - Tony@ oshabangkok.com Tell: +66 97 050 8310/+66 91 818 1213
The Iron Fairies T
he Iron Fairies is the most original spot in Thonglor, and the driving force behind the recent transformation of the area. A magical bar built like an ironsmith’s workshop: dark and broody, with wrought iron staircases, exposed pipes and dilapidated timber and brick. Bottles of fairy dust are stacked in rows and everywhere you look you could chance upon little iron figurines of the winged creatures that give the bar its fabled name. There are so many things to see, absorb and consume at The Iron Fairies that all of your six senses are inspired. Once you enter, you are transported into a different place and time. You enter through a small door with a thick satin curtain and behind is a magical place; a one of a kind dining experience that will blow your mind! The food menu is famed across the city for its Burgers. The kind of giant, hulking creations served on a wooden chopping board and held in place with a steak knife. Choose between
premium Aussie beef, fish or even the tropical with pineapple and egg. Craft Cocktails are the fairies preferred potions: Signature cocktails, created by Joseph Boroski (Bangkok’s most acclaimed mixologist), come in all shapes and tastes. The most popular being “Smoke in a bottle. But numerous other concoctions, such as the “Miner’s Old Fashioned” or the “Fairy Jasmine Fizz” make sure that there is always a liquid remedy to cure any sorrow.
Like everything at The Iron Fairies, close your eyes and dream of a whimsical place of fantasy and fun. Open your eyes and you will realize you are already there!
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The Iron Fairies Address: 402 Soi Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55 Rd Opening Hours: 6PM - 1AM Contact: 02-714-8875 Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/ironfairiesbkk/
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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
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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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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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Water Park & Spa Dino Water Park Khon Kaen Mueang Kao, Mueang Khon Kaen , Khon Kaen Tel. 043 472 556
Santorini Water Fantasy Petkasem Rd, Cha-am, Petchaburi Tel. 032-890-400
Cartoon Network AMAZONE Sukhumvit Rd, Na-Jomtien, Chonburi Tel. 038-237-707
BK Water Park Bueng Kan, Mueang Bueng Kan ,Bueng Kan Tel. 099 638 0988
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Water Fun DREAMWORLD, Pathumthani,Thailand Tel. 02 577 8666
DEVARANA SPA 946 Rama IV Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok Tel. +66 2 636-3596
THE OASIS SPA Sukkaseam Rd.,Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai Tel: +66 53 920123 I.SAWAN Residential Spa & Club 494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 2254 1234 ANNE SEMONIN THAILAND Bangrak, Suriyawongse, Bangkok Tel. 02635 9980
Splash Jungle Water Park Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110 Tel. 076372111
Chiva-Som, Hua Hin Hua Hin, Prachuab Khirikhan, Tel. 03253 6536
Coco Splash Waterpark Koh Samui Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani Tel. 081 082 6035
Divana Massage & Spa Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok Tel. 02661 6784-5
Fantasy Water Park Thanarat, Nongnamdang, Par-Chong, Nakronratchasrima Tel. 0885049990 - 3
Pranali Wellness SiamParagon Tower Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok Tel. 02 610 9596
Korat Zoo Lagoon Chaimonkol, Muang, Nakronratchasrima Tel. 044-934647
Elemis Spa Bangkok 159 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok Tel. 02 207 7779
Play Park Buriram Ban Yang, Mueang, Buri Ram Tel. 0944535462 Jurassic Water Park Phrong Madua, Mueang, Nakhon Pathom Tel. 085-2984333 SPACE WATER PARK Muang, Chainat,Chainat, Thailand Tel. 088-533-5130 The Resort Waterpark 546 Moo 8 SuanPhung, Ratchaburi Tel. 0817639336 Usotel Waterland Phibun, Ban Lueam, Mueang Udon Thani Tel.042 202 222
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Synphaet Hospital: 9/99 Ramintra Rd, K.M.8.5, Kannayao, Bangkok 10240 Tel: 02 793 5000 Bumrungrad International: 33 Sukhumvit soi 3 Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110 Tel: 02 667 1000 Samitivej Sukhumvit: 133 Sukhumvit Soi 49 Klongton Nua, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel: 02 711 8000 BNH Hospital: 9/1 Convent Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel: 02 686 2700
ChaoPhya Hospital: 113/44 Boromarajchonanee, Arun Amrin, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700 Tel: 02 434 0117 Hua Chiew Hospital: 665 Bumrungmuang Rd, Pomparb, Bangkok 10100 Tel: 02 223 1351 Ladprao General Hospital: 2699 Ladprao Rd, Bangkok 10310 Tel: 02 530 2556
Bangkok Hospital: 2 New Petchaburi Rd, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10310 Tel: 02 310 3000
Mongkutwattana General Hospital: 34/41 Jaengwattana, Lak Si, Bangkok 10310 Tel: 02 574 5000
Vejthani Hospital: 1 Ladprao Rd 111, Klong-Chan Bangkapi, Bangkok Thailand Tel: 02 734 0000
Paolo Memorial Hospital: 670/1 Phaholyothin Rd, Samsan, Bangkok 10400 Tel: 02 271 7000
Vejthani Hospital: 1 Ladprao Rd 111, Klong-Chan Bangkapi, Bangkok Thailand Tel: 02 734 0000
Synphaet Hospital: 9/99 Ramintra Rd, K.M.8.5, Kannayao, Bangkok 10240 Tel: 02 793 5000
Piyavate Hospital: 998 Rim Klong Samsen Rd., Bangkapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310Tel: 02 625 6555 Ramkhamhaeng Hospital: 436 Ramkhamhaeng Road, Bangkapi, Huamark, Bangkok 10240, Tel: 02 743 9999
Kasemrad Hospital: 953 Prachachuen Rd, Bangsue, Bangkok Tel: 02 922 3344 PhayaThai 3 Hospital: Pak Klong Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, 10160 Tel: 02 467 1111
YanHee International Hospital: 454 Charansanitwong, Bangplad, Bangkok 10700 Tel: 02 879 0300
Vichaiyut Hospital & Medical: 71/3 Setsiri, Pyathai, Bangkok, 10400 Tel: 02 265 7777 Skin Hospital: 18 Asoke Dindang, Bangkok 10310 Tel: 02 246 5111
Rutnin Eye Hospital: 80/1 Sukhumvit 21, Asoke, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 02 639 3399 RAMA 9 Hospital: 99 Rama 9, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: 02 202 9999
Camillian Hospital: 423 Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 02 185 1444
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Rajburana Hospital: 377 Susawad 27, Bangpakok, Rat Burana, Bangkok Tel: 02 872 1001
Thainakarin Hospital: 345, BangnaTrad Highway KM. 3.5 Rd., Bang Na, Bang Na, Bangkok 10260 Tel: 02 361 2727 Sikarin Hospital: 4/29 moo 10 Sinakharin Rd, Bangna, Bangkok, 10260 Tel: 02 366 9900
Saint Louis Hospital: 27 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120 Tel: 02 210 9999
Vibhavadi Hospital: 51/3 Namwongwan Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Tel: 02 941 2800
Theptarin Hospital: 3850 Rama 4, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 02 348 7000 Petcharavej Hospital: 2496/13-15, New Petchaburi Rd, Bangkapi, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310 Tel: 02 718 1515
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