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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.
Chiva-Som to host gala dinner for mangrove conservation
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/06/2023
» Hua Hin's famous wellness destination Chiva-Som shows its commitment to sustainability with mangrove planting and a fundraising gala for its mangrove preservation project to celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.
InterContinental Phuket Resort ups dining game, opens first fine-dining experience
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/06/2023
» Opened over two years ago, InterContinental Phuket Resort has not only made its name known for its Tebhūmikathā-inspired design concept but also for its F&B forte with a total of seven outlets, each with a different vibe and appeal.
Flavours, firework and fantasy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/12/2021
» Inspired by Buddhist cosmology Traibhumikatha, the InterContinental Phuket Resort goes to great lengths to celebrate the holiday season with a variety of feasts, spa treatments and activities.
Anything but Standard
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/12/2021
» The inverted red iconography against a granite wall is the first thing that catches your eye once you arrive at The Standard, Hua Hin on Naresdamri Road, the first Thai property of the famous US hotel brand. It serves as a hint that your stay will come with surprises, turning your expectations of hospitality upside down.
Africa in Pattaya
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/02/2021
» The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya may not be next to the beach but it makes up with a unique vibe, spacious rooms and plenty of tree shade. Having opened its doors in November last year, the 77-room resort is a nod to the Africa continent, especially its safaris and precious gems. The decked-out, spacious reception building may give you a sense of arrival into another world where opulence, geometric shapes and nature meet. They do take the African theme seriously and it's evident in the colourful art piece in the shape of Africa above the reception desk, exotic room decors and toilet paper origami, which are in a diamond fold.
Amari anew
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/01/2020
» Amari Pattaya, which underwent major renovations last year, now offers the new Amari Suites and original-but-fully-rejuvenated Amari Tower. It immediately gives guests a sense of arrival with its vast and spacious lobby at Amari Tower. The receptionists work with their backs to a huge and beautiful wall panel created by Italian artist Alex Turco. It shows different shades of blue, fitting to Amari Pattaya's beachside location. Look above and you'll see a very long rattan chandelier that resembles the clouds. Living up to its family-friendly status, a counter is dedicated to a children's check-in. Yep, you read that right. A young guest who's below the age of 12 can "check-in" and receive vouchers and small gifts. Gimmicky, definitely yes. But it should make the kids feel special and welcome. And who wouldn't like that?
Banh mi and bourbon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/01/2018
» The Setting: Not only Happy Endings, a new restaurant in Sala Daeng Soi 1, should pique your interest with its double entendre name (intentional or not) but also its contemporary take on Vietnamese cuisine. I climbed a green metal staircase, passing the restaurant's name spelt in handwritten lowercase with neon lights and opened a double-panel door to a casual space. Think bare ceiling with pipes running along it and exposed beams.