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Canon Fodder
Holiday Time, Noel Maclean, Published on 15/12/2017
» Drift into the lower level of Bangkok’s august Dusit Thani Hotel on any given day for a slice or a sandwich from the excellent deli or a suit fitting at the tailor and one is struck by the buzz around The Pavilion restaurant. Its open plan almost gives it a popup vibe except that its faux-antique filigreed silver silk wall hangings, gold-rimmed miniature signature roof domes, upscale granite-topped dining tables and sturdy wooden arm chairs, the décor exudes a paradoxical, private club-like permanency.
Come to the Mae Nam Carnival!
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 30/12/2014
» Let's face it, when it comes to New Year's Eve partying and fireworks in Bangkok, the riverside is pretty irresistible. The only trouble is that to catch the show, you either have to pay through the nose for the privilege of attending one of the gala parties at a fabulous five star hotel or join the hoypoloi crush under bridges, around pontoons, up on the bridges, or at a friend's condo, anywhere you can find a shaky perch.
Come to the Mae Nam Carnival!
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 23/12/2014
» Let's face it, when it comes to New Year's Eve partying and fireworks in Bangkok, the riverside is pretty irresistible. The only trouble is that to catch the show, you either have to pay for the privilege of attending one of the gala parties at a fabulous five star hotel or join the hoypoloi crush under bridges, around pontoons, up on the bridges, or at a friend's condo, anywhere you can find a shaky perch.
Enthaicing Flare
News, Noel Maclean, Published on 03/12/2014
» Combining traditional tastes of rural Thai kitchens with fine ingredients from around the world, Flare, located at Level 15 of the Hilton Pattaya, offers a Thai dining experience unlike others you find in fun city.
A 360-degree celebration
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 16/12/2013
» Skydine Design on 25 Concept is an innovative concept of bar and restaurants on the 25th floor of Siam@Siam Design Hotel & Spa. Overlooking the centre point, it links linking the cosmopolitan business districts with skyscrapers in the east of Bangkok and the contrasting views of traditional Ratanakosin Island untainted by sky high towers.
Oh christmas tree
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 02/12/2013
» One good deed begets another. Isn't that how CSR is supposed to go? At least that's the theory.
Baywatch buffet
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 26/12/2012
» Pattaya may offer a plethora of dining options but there comes a time for even the most adventurous traveller when the hit and miss element becomes tiresome. That's when some head for a burger bar and others make tracks for Edge where, for appetizingly modest tariffs, you can gorge on guaranteed great food with lots of variety.
Uber-prime Land of the Rising Sun-style Sunday lunch to savour
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 21/12/2012
» First the answer to the obvious question. What's "atarachi"? Painstaking research (i.e. Googling it), leads to 'new, fresh, recent, up-to-date' as the meaning.
Islands in the seascape
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 06/12/2012
» With all due respects to Tiffany, the best show in town when you're in Pattaya is the bay. Some of the city scenery may be a mite unsavoury but its geographic inheritance still trumps all. The only challenge is finding somewhere that measures up to the view from which to drink it in.