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Top chefs, gourmet menu and fine wines
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 13/05/2016
» The 2016 Bangkok Chefs Charity Gala Dinner and Auction is set to take place in the Royal Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok on Monday, July 18. This year’s 10-course gourmet menu is prepared by 21 executive chefs from five-star hotels and one from Thai Airways International. They’ve been working on the 10-course menu in teams of two, except for the sorbet.
The big pink
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 03/06/2016
» Phuket's luxury resort The Nai Harn has joined hands with esteemed international wine critic James Suckling to launch the inaugural "Best Rosé of Thailand", the kingdom's first wine competition to focus on premier rosés. The competition and award presentation took place recently at the luxury resort, previously known as Royal Phuket Yacht Club, on the pristine Nai Harn beach.
Operatic excellence
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 08/06/2016
» The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok with support from the Embassy of Italy and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation recently staged the "Famous Italian Arias", a charity gala dinner and concert featuring an impressive performance by world-class Italian opera singers -- Paola Cacciatori (lyric mezzo-soprano), Tiziana Guaglianone (soprano), Allan Rizzetti (baritone) and David Righeschi (tenor), with orchestral accompaniment by the 45-member Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Carlo Magni.
Striking gold
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 24/03/2016
» At the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH 2016), staged early this year in Geneva, fine Swiss watchmakers Audemars Piguet brought a classic precious metal back to the forefront of luxury watchmaking, by unveiling their new Royal Oak timepieces in yellow gold, combining it with classic complications.
Educating those in need
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 07/03/2016
» The Tiang Chirathivat Foundation and Central Group recently provided six remote schools with a new library and a community learning centre equipped with books and other learning materials, a hygienic kitchen, clean canteen, as well as clean water and sanitary facilities. This charity work is part of the ongoing "Central Educational Development Project" which the foundation and the group have undertaken for the past six years.
An evening of mastery
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 10/03/2016
» Oscar-winning actor and Omega ambassador Eddie Redmayne joined a host of VIP guests at Mack Sennett Studios in Los Angeles last week to celebrate the release of a unique timepiece many years in the making, the Globemaster Master Chronometer. The red-carpet event blended classic style, cool jazz, cutting-edge innovations and a sharply dressed Redmayne -- who often graces the top of the global best-dressed lists, thanks to his dashing sense of personal style.
A dazzling expression of love
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 05/02/2016
» With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Swiss watchmaker Omega has put together a special Valentine 2016 collection consisting of standout timepieces and fine jewellery items from its latest collections. They are all one-of-a kind gifts that will be part of a moment that will forever remain among the fondest memories shared by you and that special someone.
A memorable wedding celebration
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 15/02/2016
» It was a gorgeous night to remember for the bridal couple, Teerapa Phomphan, daughter of Srisakul Promphan and Suthep Thaugsuban and Pornthep Techapaiboon, and Suraparp Limatibul, son of Pasinee and Sumet Limatibul, who celebrated their wedding in style at the Dusit Thani Bangkok recently.
Inspired by Bond
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 13/11/2015
» Spectre, the 24th James Bond film now being screened in all cinemas, features Daniel Craig again in his fourth performance as 007 agent James Bond. The film continues from the previous Skyfall where M was killed and left her best double-0 agent a final assignment that saw him come face-to-face with the sinister organisation known as Spectre. The duty takes Bond from Mexico to Italy, Austria and Morocco, where he finds himself confronting an enemy from his past.
Giving it some leather
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 16/11/2015
» French luxury fashion house Hermès has brought to Asia two special exhibitions -- "Leather Forever" and "Little Room Of Wanders" -- to showcase the maison's fascinating history since it was founded in 1837 as well as its unique design objects that have been the hallmark of the brand from the past to present.