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Open house
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 03/01/2016
» The century-old Nai Lert Heritage Home recently opened its doors after undergoing major renovations and landscaping. The event was marked with a garden party, attended by hundreds of friends.
Morocco brings a touch of spice
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 18/10/2015
» To honour 30 years of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Thailand, Moroccan ambassador Abdelilah El Housni organised a week-long festival at The Sukosol Hotel Bangkok. Kicking off the festival was a gala dinner titled “A Moroccan Night in Bangkok”, which was well-attended by diplomats, socialites and those with a love of Moroccan culture.
Bluto vs Barbarella
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 31/08/2015
» Last week we had one of our rare family gatherings, this time to make merit for my late father who passed away 30 years ago. I write quite a bit about my mother, who is still doing well at the age of 97. So today I thought I'd do a bit of reminiscing about my father. Having your own column allows you that bit of self-indulgence.
Just their cup of tea
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 02/08/2015
» The grand opening of Ronnefeldt’s 1823 Tea Lounge at Gaysorn shopping mall involved a lot more than just “having a cuppa”.
A toast to Thai wine
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 14/06/2015
» Siam Winery, wine importer and producer of Monsoon Valley Thai wine, recently hosted a special dinner — the ‘Monsoon Valley Awards Celebration’ — to honour its latest success on the world stage.
A taste of times gone by
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 29/03/2015
» He’s at it again! Na-Chanok Ratanadaros, president of G Enterprise and Co Ltd, has made a name for himself in the restaurant business, having run several popular food establishments such as Falabella, Ging Kalpapruek, Japan X and Moom-Muum Park in the past 20 years.
Have we been sold down the river?
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 16/03/2015
» Despite the growth of Bangkok as a modern metropolis, it is the Chao Phraya River that remains the heart of the city. That's why riverside hotels have that little edge over their city counterparts. Soaring skyscrapers on the horizon aside, once you are by the river, there is a sense of serenity and timelessness that is somehow reassuring.
An evening to treasure
B Magazine, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 23/11/2014
» 'Jewellery treasures" was the dress code for the glittering 50th anniversary celebration of Beauty Gems. Though most people were stumped as to how to dress for such a theme, they hardly hesitated in bringing on the bling, with enough jewellery to make a sultan's turban droop.
When less is more
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 07/07/2014
» I’m afraid I’m going to bore you once again with my tales of moving house. I don’t do this very often — move house, I mean.
Setting the scene for summer
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 17/03/2014
» When the golden shower trees and the yellow and pink trumpet trees start to flower profusely, you know summer is coming in Thailand. They can be considered the Thai version of Japan’s cherry blossoms, the only difference being that there is nowhere in Bangkok where they grow together in a floral landscape worthy of selfie indulgence.