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The big pink
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 03/06/2016
» Phuket's luxury resort The Nai Harn has joined hands with esteemed international wine critic James Suckling to launch the inaugural "Best Rosé of Thailand", the kingdom's first wine competition to focus on premier rosés. The competition and award presentation took place recently at the luxury resort, previously known as Royal Phuket Yacht Club, on the pristine Nai Harn beach.
Social pleasure in a glass
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 22/08/2014
» Today, wine is very much a part of people's everyday lifestyles. It's been a long time since drinking wine was seen as an exclusive luxury for the wealthy. Morphing into a worldwide industry associated with business and leisure, wine has enjoyed increased appeal for people of all genres.
Uniquely 'Lamoon'
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 06/12/2013
» One of Australia's leading wine brands, Jacob's Creek, led by Patrick Castanier, managing director of Pernod Ricard Thailand, hosted an exclusive sit-down dinner to launch Jacob's Creek "Lamoon", the first premium Australian red wine specially crafted to complement Thai cuisine. The event took place at the beguiling Chakrabongse Palace last week, and flown in directly from Australia for this important launch event were Jean-Christophe Coutures, chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, and Bernard Hickin, Jacob's Creek chief winemaker.
High time for fine wine
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 20/04/2012
» Wine is classified as a luxury in Thailand. As such, wine is subjected to heavy taxes. This makes Thailand one of the most expensive countries in the world to enjoy wine. But that doesn't deter the wine business here as more and more consumers are now following the global trend in treating wine as a more sophisticated option to hard alcohol.