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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.
An iconic returns
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/10/2024
» Soft-opening since Sept 27, the entirely rebuilt Dusit Thani Bangkok has made a highly-anticipated comeback, albeit not all facilities are up and ready.
Elevated Thai cuisine in Kyoto
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/11/2023
» Had the name Ayatana not been written in the katakana syllabary, I would have mistaken it for a Japanese restaurant. In fact, it's much closer to home for Thais than it sounds.
DusitD2 Samyan marks World Food Day with a special menu
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/10/2023
» DusitD2 Samyan, stylised as dusitD2, hits two birds with one stone by offering a time-limited four-course Thai menu and a dessert workshop to celebrate World Food Day (Oct 16) and International Chefs Day (Oct 20).
Stylish stays at Meliá Chiang Mai, the third Meliá in Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/11/2022
» Spanish hospitality brand Meliá has gone up North to open Meliá Chiang Mai, its third Thai property following Meliá Koh Samui and Meliá Phuket Mai Khao. If no one tells you that Meliá Chiang Mai stands where the Pornping Tower Hotel stood, I bet you would think that it has been built from the ground up. Look at the before and after photos, you may agree with me that the transformation is very extensive and impressive.
Come Rain or Shine
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2022
» Everyone and their mother are well aware that floods suck, period. But give it to the Thais who manage to make the most of the rains as shown in these pictures, which I hope will lighten up the heavy rain (with no intention to glamourise it).
Thailand's kookiest competitions
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/07/2022
» Every country has its own share of kooky competitions, and that's also true for Thailand. From the search for a Guanyin avatar to the Peta-would-surely-disapprove swimming competition, here are a few for your entertainment.
Loy Krathong Like It's 2021
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/11/2021
» I don't think you really need to be reminded how ironic Loy Krathong is every year. But in case you need a refresher -- you thank the goddess of water by floating a decorated basket that ends up as garbage the next morning. Not to mention, bits from these baskets break off and contaminate water. What a way to show gratitude, huh?
Coffee culture
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/02/2021
» You have more reason to cross the Chao Phraya River to visit Iconsiam now that the new Starbucks store opens on the seventh floor since Chinese New Year Day. It should be more than worth your while for a Starbucks stan, since the Starbucks Reserve Chao Phraya Riverfront isn't just another branch. The extra suffixes in its name are justified for several highlights you can't find at your average Starbucks.
Thailand: The Land of...
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020
» I'm sure, I'm not the only one who has been rethinking Thailand's nickname The Land Of Smiles. According to Win Lyovarin, two-time S.E.A. Write winner and 2013 National Artist for Literature, Britisher David Lander, creative director at an ad agency, should be credited for coming up with the phrase. Lander came up with the slogan in a pitch for the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Fun fact: The Land Of Smiles is also the title of a German operetta, which premiered in 1929.