Monthly Archives: April 2013

VIE Bangkok’s Wine & Grill named best restaurant by Thailand Tatler

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jimcarr

VIE WINE & GRILL at VIE Hotel Bangkok has received Thailand Tatler’s Best Restaurants Guide 2013 – the fourth year in a row the restaurant has been recognized by Tatler magazine’s readers. The award was presented to Sudarat Bonsolem, VIE Wine … Continue reading →

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Six Senses Spas sweeps 13 titles at the 2013 World Luxury Spa Awards

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jimcarr

SIX SENSES WAS A BIG WINNER in the 2013 World Luxury Spas Awards, winning 13 of the top awards across six categories. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in service, recognizing the spas that raised the bar in a highly competitive … Continue reading →

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High heels Fashionista Night at VIE Bar tonight

Posted on April 25, 2013 by jimcarr

IF YOUR FASHION STATEMENT includes high heels, you’ll love what VIE Bar at VIE Hotel Bangkok has in store for you tonight. VIE Bar and fashion magazine Nylon are collaborating to create their High Heels Fashionista Night that will kick off … Continue reading →

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Vikki Aquino takes on new challenge in Philippines

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jimcarr

VIKKI AQUINO, who was spa director for Shangri-la in Thailand, has been appointed director of Shangri-la’s spas in The Philippines. She is based at Edsa Shangri-la in Manila. In her new posting, Vikki will oversee Shangri-La’s operations at CHI, The Spa at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila; … Continue reading →

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Centara Villas Phuket spa/pool villa package for couples

Posted on April 21, 2013 by jimcarr

CENTARA SPA and POOL VILLAS PHUKET is offering a special discount package for two people in its Relax and Retreat package, available from now until Oct. 31, 2013. Under the Relax and Retreat package, spa and pool villas are available from … Continue reading →

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SALA Rattanakosin — a new option in the old city

Posted on April 17, 2013 by jimcarr

SALA RATTANAKOSIN BANGKOK has launched its latest boutique hotel in old Bangkok, with 17 guest rooms, most offering river views, including its luxurious Arun River Suite. To mark the opening, SALA Rattanakosin Bangkok is offering a “one plus one” promotion from May … Continue reading →

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Centara Trat instals huge beachfront marquee

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jimcarr

NO MATTER WHAT YOUR BEACHFRONT EVENT plans are, at Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat there is a brand new marquee on the sand in front of the resort that is perfect for every purpose. Ready by the end of April, and … Continue reading →

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Evason and Six Senses consolidate at Hua Hin

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jimcarr

THE 185-ROOM AND POOL VILLA EVASON HUA HIN will be merged with the adjacent 55-pool villa Six Senses Hua Hin “to form one seamless resort branded as Evason Hua Hin, combining the best of both properties”. The new Evason Hua Hin will … Continue reading →

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Centara launches Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jimcarr

Wim Fagel, centara Watergate Pavillions’s gneneral manager, right, welcomes Suraphon Svetasrenim governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), who presided over the opening ceremong of a TAT conference, the first to be held at the hotel. CENTARA WATERGATE PAVILLION BANGKOK Watergate marked the opening of its latest … Continue reading →

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It’s April and Songkran Festival time in Thailand

Posted on April 2, 2013 by jimcarr

APRIL IS A SPECIAL TIME for Thais. It marks the Thai New Year, celebrated with the water-throwing Songkran Festival, one of the most magical events in the Thai calendar. This year’s Songkran Festival runs from April 13-15. The national holiday is celebrated … Continue reading →

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