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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.
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.
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.
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.
A roundtable interview with 'The White Lotus' cast
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/03/2025
» Following the Bangkok premiere of The White Lotus: Season 3 on St Valentine's Day, a press junket was held at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River. Eight cast members were paired up into four groups for roundtable interviews where they revealed BTS details and sang Lisa's praises. Here are the highlights.
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives to open on Feb 1
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/12/2024
» Following Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, the adults-only Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives and Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, Centara will launch Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives as its fourth Maldivian outpost on Feb 1.
Art highlights at Jim Thompson Farm
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/12/2024
» The milder weather brings with it every year many floral festivals and events where you can get in touch with nature. But if you want to get in touch with nature and appreciate art in one go, Art On Farm at the Jim Thompson Farm Tour, which runs until Jan 1, should be the one stone that kills two birds.
Optimistically dazzling
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/12/2024
» Last Wednesday night, the girls, the gays and their allies came out in shimmering attires, curve-showing dresses, mesh tops, cowboy hats and feather boas. They converged at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani for "Dua Lipa: Radical Optimism Tour — Bangkok", her second performance in Bangkok, following her Thailand debut in 2018 at GMM Live House (now called CentralWorld Live).