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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.
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 prime location stay
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/06/2024
» Standing 24 storeys tall on Pattaya Sai Song, Somerset Pattaya, Ascott's first property in the beachside town, puts their guests in the heart of dining, shopping, nightlife and more.
'Let’s Celebrate 2024: The Greatest Gift of All' at Central Embassy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/11/2023
» The festive vibe has once again taken over the Central Embassy in Bangkok's Phloen Chit. As a yearly tradition around the festive season, you can expect extravagant decor at key spots of the Central Embassy along with other promotions and activities. This year the annual campaign by Central runs until Jan 7.
A golden stay
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/02/2023
» Opened last July, Ascott Thonglor Bangkok strikes the right balance between posh accommodation that makes you want to stay in and a convenient base for you to explore countless surrounding eateries and attractions. The property is just one of more than 900 properties in more than 40 countries operated by The Ascott Limited, owned by Singapore-listed CapitaLand Investment Limited. The more you know.
Town of peace and tranquility
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/09/2020
» Living up to its name, Santiburi is a slice of peace and quiet on the secluded 300m stretch of Mae Nam Beach in Koh Samui.
Krabi's Piece of Paradise
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/11/2019
» Pimalai Resort & Spa lives up to its name, which is derived from Sankrit, meaning a piece of paradise. Your journey to get there is an experience in itself. Guests are whisked away comfortably (and for free) in a minivan from Krabi Airport to an exclusive jetty to board a Pimalai boat. While onboard, you can nurse a cold drink while taking snapshots against the deep blue sea and various islands along the way.
Flowchart: Get Back to Work After a Long Break
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/04/2019
» Dear readers, I hope you all have had a long and happy Songkran break (well, some of you may not even return to work yet). Yours truly went to 'Merica to marvel at how nice Los Angeles' weather is, why partition of toilet cubicles are a tad too short, people saying "Hello" to strangers, and wall corner guards.
Back to the Grind
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/01/2019
» There is already a lot of sound advice on how to prepare yourself for going back to work after a long holiday. I, too, want to help ease your (and my) post-vacation blues in my own way by reminding you of the good things to come this year.
Ironic Special Days in Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/12/2018
» Have you received your company or uni's list of annual holidays for 2019? I bet some of you have strategically planned to use all your vacation days throughout the next year already. But have you ever counted holidays and special days in Thailand? Of course not, why would you do such a nerdy thing like that? But I have!