Monthly Archives: October 2015

Centara Maris Resort Jomtien opening in December

 CENTARA HOTELS & RESORTS will be launching its newest property in Thailand, Centra Maris Resort Jomtien, in mid-December. Jomtien Beach is a short hop from Bangkok – with a new perspective from that of it nearby Pattaya. It features 282 … Continue reading

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SALA Hospitality Group appoints new group director of sales

SALA HOSPITALITY GROUP, one of Thailand’s luxury boutique hotel groups, has a new director of sales – Benjaporn Magroodtong, who joins SALA with more than 10 years’ experience in luxury hotel sales. Apart from her professionalism and commitment, she brings … Continue reading

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Anantara offering complimentary in-room smartphone at two Bangkok locations

ANANTARA SIAM BANGKOK HOTEL and Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort now offer a complimentary smartphone called “handy” in all guest rooms – the first hotels in Thailand to offer such a service. Much more than just a smartphone, the aptly named … Continue reading

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Devil it up at VIE Bangkok’s Hallowe’en masquerade

GUESTS WHO ARRIVE with their own mask have a chance to win a special prize for the most outstanding mask at a special Hallowe’en masquerade at the VIE Bar at VIE Hotel Bangkok on Saturday, Oct. 31. Devil It Up … Continue reading

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Thailand Spa & Well-Being award winners

 RARINJINDA WELLNESS SPA CHIANG MAI AND CHIVA-SOM were big award winners at this year’s World Spa and Well-Being convention. Rarinjinda Wellness Spa Chiang Mai received three top awards in the Peoples’ Choice Category – Traditional Thai experience, Destination or Wellness … Continue reading

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Celebrating Thai Vegetarian Festival at SALA

SEVERAL SALA HOSPITALITY GROUP resorts will be highlighting a vegetarian option to their menus during this year’s Vegetarian Festival, which runs from Oct. 13-21. The Thai Vegetarian Festival begins on the 15th day of the waning of the 10th month … Continue reading

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Recipe of the Month: Grilled River Prawn with Spicy Clam Meat

OCTOBER’S RECIPE comes from Chef de Cuisine Santiphap Petchwao at Suan Bua Thai restaurant at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok. River prawns and clams are hugely popular. The sheer size and quality of the river prawns make this … Continue reading

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