Boat Lagoon Yachting Co., Ltd., Thailand’s largest importer and distributor of luxury yachts with more than 25 years of experience, recently organised the ‘Princess Yachts Owners Rendezvous 2019’ in Phuket to promote the best of yachting lifestyle and marine tourism among yacht owners and enthusiasts in Thailand and the region.  This year’s rendezvous brought together a total of 13 luxury yachts, and around 100 yacht owners and their family and friends. The Princess Yachts Owners Rendezvous is Thailand’s biggest and longest-running overnight yachting event since 2011.
       
Mr. Vrit Yongsakul, Managing Director of Boat Lagoon Yachting Co., Ltd., said, “The Princess Yachts Owners Rendezvous brings together Princess Yachts owners from across Thailand and the region so they can cruise together to some of Thailand’s most beautiful destinations, discuss a shared passion for the yachting lifestyle, as well as enjoy activities and family fun with other yacht owners. The rendezvous has also become one of the highlight events that brings liveliness to the sea of Phuket.”
 
The luxury yachts that joined the rendezvous ranged in size from 31 feet to 88 feet in length.  They journeyed from across Thailand and Singapore to meet in Phuket.  The yacht fleet departed Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina, and headed to Cape Panwa Hotel for a welcome dinner party before cruising further to Racha Noi Island for water activities, beach party, and overnight stay either at a hotel or in the comfort of one’s own luxury yacht.  The event culminated with a brunch party at Catch Beach Club, overlooking an impressive line-up of 13 luxury yachts.

Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of its newest rooftop destination, SEEN Restaurant & Bar with picturesque views overlooking the majestic Chao Phraya River at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel.  The city’s newest hot spot is the culinary brainchild of Portuguese chefpreneur, Olivier da Costa, following its success from the first two SEEN locations in Sao Paolo and Lisbon.
 
SEEN Restaurant & Bar is a rooftop restaurant, lounge and garden designed by M&J London that incorporates a series of indoor and outdoor spaces on the rooftop of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel. Respecting the SEEN brand’s 1980’s-meets-Art Deco vibe, a sense of place is imbued through local materials such as bamboo, along with the use of fluid flowing forms and furniture inspired by the curves of the Chao Phraya River. Upon entering, guests will be immersed in the trendy yet relaxing atmosphere, with catchy beats from a lineup of jet-setting DJs brought in by Music Director Scotty B.
 
In terms of food, the floor-to-ceiling windows-wrapped restaurant on the rooftop offers a mix of international delights, synonymous with the SEEN experience. The regionally inspired cuisine designed by Chef Olivier da Costa is a rendition of locally sourced, fresh and bold flavours, presented with a flair that is best to be shared. Guests will be able to enjoy an array of culinary delights in the fluid ‘S’ shaped dining room that takes form from the SEEN logo, at the formal dining room or at the sushi bar.

Legend Siam Pattaya, a cultural theme park that illustrates the glorious history and civilization of Siam in various eras in full splendor, the first of its kind in Thailand.
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Its official launch will be attended by Superstar such as Pope-Thanavat Vatthanaputi, Bella-Ranee Campen, Mario Maurer, Mint-Chalida Wijitwongtong, Toey-Pongsakorn Mettarikanon, Prang-Kannarun Wongkajornklai and Korean boy band TARGET and celebrities such as Dr Sumet Tantivejkul, Cherpat Kittipornwarist, Darancharas Sukheviriya, Natarnin Khunathanard, Punnyaaphat Thanhomkul and Punnisa Sirisung also joined the opening at Legend Siam Pattaya the other day.

Visanu Thepcharoen, Chairman / CEO of Nusa Legend Siam Co.,Ltd, said, “Legend Siam Pattaya aims to create a cultural destination. This is another pride of Thailand. The concept is to bring famous legends of Siam back to life once again in order to illustrate beautiful Thai way of life, culture and traditions from various eras like never before. It is an empire that transcends time and is now ready to welcome everyone to magical moments from the past to the present. True to its name, Legend Siam is a legend of Siam.”

Rangsivipa Chindahporn, Managing Director of Deck 9 Co., Ltd., a cruise consultation and reservation agent for luxury cruises, officially debuts Deck 9 with Deck 9 Cruise Collection, introducing two world-class cruise brands, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises which have been trusted by cruisers around the world, offering more than 400 destinations worldwide. 

Held at J’AIME by Jean-Michel Lorain, a Michelin restaurant, the event was attended by such celebrities  as Sirisopa Chulasewok, Jannis Sophonpanich Yangpichit, Jay Spencer, Jareyadee Spencer, Bang-onsiri Veerapong, Sarene Sukhum, and Piya Ahchariyasripong.

            Having broadened its experience and become an expert in luxury cruises, Deck 9 held a dinner party officially introducing Deck 9 Cruise Collection.  Deck 9 offered its guests an elegant dinner by transforming the restaurant to reflect the experience of having dinner on a luxury cruise.  Added to the party’s luxury, the lavish dinner featured Michelin dishes and fine wine throughout the event.  Conversations between guests about their cruise experience gave the party a warm atmosphere.  Deck 9’s three executives, Rangsivipa Chindahporn, Taepin Kasemsarn, Soraya Kosadat, gave their guests a warm welcome and told them that the company was founded by a group of friends who had passion for travelling and enjoy the same lifestyle.  The group loved beautiful destinations, excellent services, and superb food and beverages.  They decided that luxury travelling by cruises  would fulfill them, so they used their experience to select and arrange the best cruise trips initially for their friends and relatives. 
 After countless successful and happy trips for their friends and relatives, they decided to found Deck 9 cruise agent.

            Not only Does Deck 9 provide information and advice, it also meticulously selects the best cruise trip to suit the lifestyle of each person including bookings and sightseeing tour offered by the cruise.  In the event, Deck 9 proudly presented two world-class cruise brands, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, which had impressed people travelling by luxury cruises.  The two cruise brands offered luxury cruise trips covering routes to destinations around the world with beautiful scenery along the way.  Both cruise brands are intimate, luxurious, catering to lesser number of guests on board.

          Ms. Constance Seck, Southeast Asian Director of Sales, flying in from Singapore to attend the event, told the guests that as a 6-star cruise line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers voyages on ships ranging from small-sized to medium-sized.  The brand offers luxurious accommodation, fine-dining restaurants, excellent services, and the world’s most magnificent destinations.  For Oceania Cruises, this liner is known for destination-focused and distinctive cuisines on board with fine-dining restaurants including French, Italian, Steak House and Asian fusion.  All menus are created by Mr. Jacques Pépin, the world-renowned Master Chef. 

            Bang-onsiri Veerapong, a celebrity, shared her experience of cruising, saying “I really love going on a luxury cruise.  I invited friends to go on a cruise with me, and they were all impressed.  We had to make arrangement ourselves in the past which was a hassle. After using Deck 9 service, things are much easier and smoother.  Deck 9 is experienced in the field, so it can provide information on a trip that best suits our lifestyle and needs.”

            Sarene Sukhum, a businessman who loves travelling, also shared the guests his experience of cruising, saying “one might think that staying on a cruise for 7 days and 7 nights can be boring, but after having tried it myself, I found it to be totally different.  I never had a chance to read the books I brought because when I woke up, I was already in a different city with new scenery.  Anyone can go on a cruise.  You can take your family, friends, or even children as there are many activities for everyone to enjoy.  I personally like Santorini and Venice.  Normally, the image we can recall of Santorini is of white houses and turquoise sea. 

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 HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, graciously presided over the opening ceremony “The 52nd Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar”, held by the Thai Red Cross Society and spouses of diplomats in Thailand with Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham, Treasurer of the Thai Red Cross Society, M.R. Priyangsri Wattanakul, Assistant Secretary General, Director of the Fund Raising Bureau of  the Thai Red Cross Society, Mrs. Anita Rusdi, Chairperson of Diplomatic Participant Committee, Ambassador’s spouse of Indonesia, Mrs. Pan Peng, Vice Chairperson of Diplomatic Participant Committee, Ambassador’s spouse of China, Mrs. Datin Catherina Christine Cherrian, Raffle Director, Ambassador’s spouse of Malaysia, Mrs.Pasinee Limatibul and Mrs.Katevalee Napasab, Board Director of Siam Paragon Development Co.,Ltd,  Mr. Talun Theng, Managing Director of Royal Paragon Hall, Khunying Kingkaew Uathavikul and Khunying Songsamorn Gajaseni, Khunying Rose Boribalburibhand and Kleddao Panichsamai together with board of directors of the Thai Red Cross Society and spouses of diplomats to receive HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon.
     
This year, there were high-quality products from 57 countries by diplomats and their spouses in Thailand. They had brought premium and world-famous products to offer to our shoppers. The products were sold at special prices, so you did not have to travel overseas to purchase them, such as skincare products, like soaps and lotions scented with Bulgarian rose; the queen of flowers, which were the signature products from Bulgaria. There were also sheep placenta products from New Zealand, known for revitalizing, hydrating and anti-aging properties. Syrian soaps, made with olive oil, moisturize the skin. For food, there were salmon from Norway, cheeses from various countries such as France, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Greece, and teas, coffees and wines from the EU. Local crafts were also available, such as sari from Bangladesh, Bhutanese traditional costume, qipao dresses and accessories from China, cashmere products from Mongolia, local textiles from Nepal, yarns from Nigeria, Russian dolls, Turkish evil eye, handmade crafts from Peru, Pakistan and other countries, Indonesian batik, Finnish glassware and accessories, and dried fruits and dates from Israel. This year, Spain returned to join the bazaar, and there were newcomers like Vietnam, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Montenegro as well as products from stores under royal projects, raffles by spouses of diplomats, and the Thai Red Cross souvenirs.

Special guests were entertained in Mexican style today at the grand launch and opening party of Hong Kong based Cali-Mex and Mexican speakeasy Los Atico, at their new flagship location  on Sukhumvit Soi 11
 
Cali-Mex Thailand announced the opening of its latest and third Bangkok outlet, Cali-Mex Bar & Grill Sukhumvit Soi 11. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife hot-spot Sukhumvit Soi 11, the new outlet goes up-scale on the popular Bar & Grill concept, focusing on a fresher and more sophisticated look with a wider choice of menu options.
 
Following the success of Cali-Mex Bar & Grill Sukhumvit 22—the brand’s popular debut outlet which opened in July 2018—Cali-Mex Bar & Grill Soi 11 features an expansive selection of irresistible Mexican-cuisine favourites, prepared with freshest market and imported produce sure to appeal to the most discerning of diners who frequent this eclectic lower Sukhumvit entertainment and dining quarter.
 
Cali-Mex Bar & Grill American-Mexican restaurants have their origins in Hong Kong, with 20 successful outlets operating throughout the territory. The brand is currently making significant inroads into the thriving Thai dining market, with three completed outlets and plans to open a total of 20 stores over the coming three years.

Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School (Bangkok Prep) recently celebrated its 15th year anniversary with a stage performance, “Celebration of a Spectacular Journey” which showcased the school’s outstanding achievements, including its vision and values. The event had over 200 students participating, including honoured guests and parents who attended the Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School in Sukhumvit T77.
The performance, “Celebration of a Spectacular Journey”, brought together songs from several languages and cultures that was creatively performed in addition to shows and poems by students in Years 1 to 13 (ages 6-18) The performance perfectly reflected Bangkok Prep’s 11 school values (Internationally minded, Respect, Problem Solver, Active Learners, Honest, Caring, Team Workers, Responsible, Resourceful, Communicators, and Community Minded) that has been sustained over the last 15 years, before closing with a grand firework show.

The Ritz-Carlton, Koh samui held a cocktail reception in recognition of long-standing support since its official launch in Thailand in 2018.
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The Ritz-Carlton is a new resort defining quintessential experiences and inspiring hospitality. Under the intertwining concept, the resort seamlessly combines the brand’s legendary service with the traditional spirit of Thai hospitality and colourful Samui island life culture to create a unique melting pot of indelible new memories. The cocktail party was held at Bangkok Marriott Hotel the other day.