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The fifth Meliá in Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/10/2025
» Meliá Pattaya Hotel, the fifth Meliá in Thailand, is a 12-storey building on Pattaya Sai Song. Grand Sole Pattaya has been given a major glow-up and emerges anew as Meliá Pattaya Hotel. Had I not been told, I would have thought it was a new property built from the ground up.
Blending ancient culture and modern luxury
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/12/2024
» There is no dearth of spas or wellness centres in Thailand or even in the capital city. Though finding the gems in a country renowned for its wellness programmes is rare. Take a moment to relax in prep for the new year.
PORCELA Unveils Innovative Eco-Friendly Wood-Substitute Materials
Published on 21/10/2024
» PORCELA has revealed its plan for the second half of 2024, continuing to drive innovation in the natural wood-substitute materials market, in line with the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) trend. The company has introduced the innovative Wood Plank Series and wooden tiles as new decorative options with a natural theme, featuring wood patterns that imitate real hardwood and a natural feel. These products can be used for both indoor and outdoor installations, serving environmentally conscious customers. The unique properties of these materials contribute to conserving the earth and the environment. The Wood Plank Series stands out for its innovative six-layer production technology, making it a step beyond typical wooden tiles. PORCELA is confident that its eco-friendly tiles will see significant growth compared to the previous year.
One day in Istanbul
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/10/2024
» When our business-class flight touched down in Istanbul at first light, we awoke to a pleasant welcome of cool weather. Unexpectedly, we learned that many of our travel companions were visiting Turkey for the first time and that Thai travellers are exempt from visa requirements.
Patek Philippe Expands Boutique in Bangkok
Published on 13/05/2024
» Patek Philippe, Geneva’s last independent family-owned manufacture with over 185 years of brand expertise and philosophy, and TKI, Thailand’s oldest Patek Philippe retailer, continue to strengthen their remarkable partnership and longstanding friendship. Pursuing their shared commitment to offer the finest timepieces and providing high-end services to horological connoisseurs, Patek Philippe and TKI unveiled a newly expanded boutique in EmQuartier in May 2024.
PORCELA Sees Surge in Eco-Friendly Tile Sales
Published on 10/05/2024
» PORCELA continues to promote the widespread use of innovative tiles after experiencing a positive market response from consumers, including architects, contractors, real estate developers, and general users. This response has led to significant growth in the sales of eco-friendly tiles under the PORCELA brand.
Crystal Home: Pioneering Sustainable Luxury Bathrooms
Published on 29/03/2024
» Crystal Home, a leading distributor of luxury bathroom products in Thailand, is set to revolutionise luxury with an eco-friendly twist. At this year's Eco Exhibition, the brand aims to enhance the accessibility of environmentally conscious sanitary ware, emphasising the fusion of luxury and sustainability in its offerings. Global brands like Villeroy & Boch, AXOR, Hansgrohe, and others showcase water-saving designs and recycled materials, embodying the shift towards sustainable luxury.
Groundbreaking street art to go under the hammer
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/02/2024
» A series of signature works from the underground art movement will go under the hammer at Julien's Auctions in California, on Feb 22 at 10am local time (Feb 23 at 1am Thai time). The works are now available for online bidding via JuliensAuctions.com.
Ancient Roman home with 'unparalleled' mosaic found
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» ROME - Italian archaeologists have uncovered a luxurious Roman home near the Colosseum, boasting an "unparalleled" mosaic featuring shells, marble and precious glass, the culture ministry said Tuesday.
Will gentrification respect city's people?
Oped, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/06/2023
» We've lived for over a century in the shadow of grandeur: near the Customs House, known to Thais as rongpasi. "We" means my maternal family and the community of Haroon Mosque. Each day before sunrise, the muezzin's sing-song call rings through the neighbourhood, carried on the river wind towards the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the French Embassy and Assumption Cathedral.