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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.
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.
An elegant afternoon at Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/08/2025
» Opened in early April, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the second Aman in Thailand and the 36th property from Aman Resorts, has introduced a signature summer afternoon tea at 1872, the hotel's sunlit lounge and bar on the lobby floor. It's named after the year historic Thai investor and developer Nai Lert, aka Phraya Bhakdinorasreth, was born.
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.
Grilled fish specialist
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/07/2025
» Located in Yard 49, Kayaki is a new Japanese restaurant specialised in yakizakana, or the grilled fish department in Japanese cuisine.
One trip, two paradises
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/06/2025
» Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives debuted on April 1 as the fourth property in the Maldives by Centara Hotels & Resorts. What makes it a standout is a special perk of complimentary access to certain facilities at the neighbouring property, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives. One trip, two paradises, if you will. More on this later.
Jim Thompson officially launches Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/06/2025
» Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk" with the opening of Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok, their latest and fifth restaurant. This one isn't to be confused with Jim's Terrace at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter in Pathumwan, as they offer different menus.
Italian delights in Chiang Mai
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/05/2025
» Coming to the tenth anniversary since opening in May 2015, akyra Manor Hotel Chiang Mai in Nimman has been rebranded as Amanor Hotel Chiang Mai and its soft reboot has been extended to its signature all-day dining restaurant Italics, which has been relaunched as Lumi.
The triumphant return of Aussie Aphrodite
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/03/2025
» Hot on the heels of finishing 10 shows in the Australia leg of the Tension World Tour, petite-yet-powerhouse diva Kylie Minogue returned to Bangkok to perform her latest concert — after a 14-year wait — at Siam Paragon's Paragon Hall last Monday.
A hidden gem in Rama III
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/01/2025
» In the midst of row houses deep inside Charoen Rat 7, the contemporary French restaurant Patt Bangkok stands out like a sore thumb. Rama III is my turf but I would never expect something like this to exist.