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Playfulness meets wellness
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/03/2026
» Since opening its doors in December 2021 and being acquired by Hyatt in 2024, The Standard, Hua Hin, is doing some freshening up with an emphasis on wellness that combines fun and self-care.
First look at Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/03/2026
» Ahead of its April opening, Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, Centara Hotels & Resorts' second property in Osaka, has unveiled its completed interiors and guest spaces, which features youthful, fresh design with pops of yellow, turquoise and orange.
Comfort Thai dishes with a twist
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/02/2026
» Siwilai City Club, Bangkok’s beach club on Central Embassy's Level 5, recently introduced Sala "Chef Waii" Sakdadej, whose restaurant Rasik Local Kitchen in Chiang Mai has a Bib Gourmand distinction, as its new chef partner.
Kayaki's second branch at Central Embassy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/12/2025
» After its debut at Yard 49 on Sukhumvit 49 this year, Kayaki has opened its second outpost for the deep-pocketed clientele in Central Embassy, a few steps away from its sister restaurant Kanori.
Ananea makes Thailand debut
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/11/2025
» Kata Group Resorts, a Thai-owned hospitality group in the south of Thailand, recently announced the rebrand of Beyond Khaolak Resort to Ananea Beyond Khaolak, the first Ananea property in Thailand and the brand’s flagship in Southeast Asia.
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.
Kanori's fifth branch at Siam Paragon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/09/2025
» Following four branches at prime locations of Bangkok, hand-rolled sushi specialist Kanori opens its fifth outpost on the ground floor of Siam Paragon's North Zone. The quieter part of the floor where all the fancy restaurants gather, away from the busy kiosks and stalls.
Oxbo Bangkok launches 'Friends On Fire' culinary collab
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2025
» Oxbo Bangkok at Millennium Hilton Bangkok has recently launched "Friends On Fire", a culinary collaboration series where chef Oliver Afonso Gonzales of Oxbo Bangkok joins forces with a guest chef of note.
Live it up at Rava Beach Club
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/08/2025
» Having turned 30 last year, Banyan Tree Phuket entices guests with a new offering as well as upgrades on old favourites.
Hillside haven
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/08/2025
» Villa 360 Resort and Spa had a major glow-up, being transformed with a Centara makeover, and reborn anew as Centara Villas Phi Phi Island on Krabi's Phi Phi Don Island.