Monthly Archives: April 2012

Black Tie Thai Spa Awards Night in September

TRIA Integrative Wellness in Bangkok ON SEPT. 20, 2012, the Thai Spa Association will be holding the first Thailand Spa Awards Night, a black tie event that will include awards in 20 categories. Entries will be voted on by event … Continue reading

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Soneva Kiri’s dinners conclude with Buzz Aldrin

IT’S ALREADY BEEN a big year for Soneva Kiri, which became the epicenter of a series of dinner and talks by adventurers and thinkers. Each event an insightful and learned view about the earth’s fragility and how best to support it … Continue reading

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Hangovertini Package at Bangkok’s Tower Club

THE TOWER CLUB at Lebua is offering a range of luxury suites in its Hangovertini package, which includes over night accommodation in a Tower Club suite – city view or river view – plus a complimentary Hangovertini at Ocean 52, … Continue reading

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137 Pillars House offering travel trade rate

137 PILLARS HOUSE, a 30-suite boutique hotel, built around a colonial homestead from the early 1800s in Chiang Mai, has a special travel trade rate of $150 a night until Oct. 31, 2012. The hotel is only minutes away from … Continue reading

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Meet Celebrity Chef Mini C

Like Thai food? Then meet Mini C. That’s the pen name for Ob-oom Chutrakul, author of two cook books; executive consultant chef, S Cuisine, S Medical Spa; executive consultant chef, The Gastro; and managing director, Quintessentially (Thailand). She spent three … Continue reading

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Thai Grilled Beef Salad

 By MINI C, Celebrity Chef SERVES TWO This is very Thai. It is another way of making beef more interesting, — apart from the usual stir-frying and stewing methods. Although quite a filling dish, it is great for your waistline … Continue reading

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TripAdvisor Award for Centara Grand Phuket

CENTARA GRAND BEACH Resort Phuket has been voted as one of the Top 25 Hotels for Families in Thailand by TripAdvisor in its 2012 Travelers’ Choice awards. The listings are based on ratings awarded by travelers who stayed in the … Continue reading

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Six Senses changing hands

PEGASUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, a U.S.-based private equity fund manager, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Bangkok-based ultra-luxury resort and spa business of Six Senses Resorts & Spas. Price was not disclosed. In making the announcement, Craig Cogut, Pegasus Capital Advisors’ … Continue reading

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Getting ready for summer at Royal Garden Spa

ROYAL GARDEN SPA at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa is offering a Summer Glow package at a special price of 4,500 BHT. The offer includes a luxurious facial journey and a body treatment and is available during April, May and … Continue reading

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Learn the secrets of a star Michelin chef

HERE’S AN OPPORTUNITY to share of the secrets that have made French restaurateur Jean-Baptiste Natali a star Michelin chef when he visits Six Senses Yao Noi Beyond Phuket April 23-25. His restaurant, Hostellerie/Restaurant Natali, is owned and operated by him … Continue reading

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