A BACK to the Future theme set the scene for a great afternoon of partying at amBar, Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15, when it held the December edition of its popular pool party (held the second Saturday of each month, each time with a different theme). This month’s event will be held on Jan 16. More details at ambarbangkok.com

PREMIUM shopping mall group The EM District teamed up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, to host the grand opening of “The EM District Presents Bangkok Illumination 2015,” a festival of lighting technology which featured 3D Mapping projected onto the façades of The Emporium and The EmQuartier, as well as lighting art exhibits by Thai and international artists in 14 locations between Sukhumvit Sois 24-31

EL Toro House of Meat celebrated its grand opening last month with a night of free flowing drinks and generous servings of delicious beef from Australia, New Zealand and Argentina. The restaurant, located on Sukhumvit Soi 29, also has an onsite butcher’s shop. Check it out at facebook.com/eltorohouseofmeat.

NEW lifestyle centre Central Festival Eastville on Praditmanutham Road opened with a bang last month, with celebrities, models and young entertainment personalities joining the party, along with their furry friends to take advantage of the pet-friendly facilities. For more info about the mall and its facilities visit centralfestival.co.th/eastville

CENTARA Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok, together with Met 107 FM, launched the hotel’s new #TGIF WALK in Party night with a vibrant party hosted by celebrity DJ ONO, who now takes control of the decks at the hotel’s rooftop WALK Bar every Friday from 9pm-1am. Each Friday he also promises to release a new song. For more info visit bit.ly/1FW0B8n

CHINDAPA Boonyagorn, Designer and Owner of the CHINDAPA  Brand, launched her new dress collection – “Blingststic” – at Harvey Thong Lor. To show that everyone can look as ‘Blingtastic’ as a professional model, the clothes were modeled on the night by K.Chindapa’s friends. Campari cocktails, prepared by Campari Academy’s best bartenders, were served exclusively throughout the event.

BILLED as Bangkok’s ‘first adult playground,’ Bon Bon (at Seen Space, Thonglor 13), arrived on the scene in wonderfully fun fashion with a night of free flow drinks, delicious tacos, creative desserts, and drinking games in its hidden ice bar.

BACARDI Thailand kick-started its new ‘Bacardi True Rum Night’ series by flying in renowned mixologist Shingo Gokan to take control of the bar at Vogue Lounge, where he created an exclusive selection of rum cocktails. The second event, held on Dec 15, then saw the finalists of the Thailand Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition showcase their skills. Keep up to date with upcoming events at on.fb.me/1RLb2FU

ANANTARA Riverside Bangkok Resort marked the arrival of the festive season with a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony attended by a large group of VIP guests

ADELPHI Forty-Nine, a new serviced residence on Sukhumvit Soi 49, celebrated its grand opening with a big party last month. Hosting the event, and on hand to talk about the new property, were its Management Executives Mr Theprit Chawla, Mr Vorathep Chawla, Mr Baldev Singh Chawla, Mr Abdelkader Benmoussa, Mr Sukhdev Singh Chawla, Ms Preeyanuj Chawla, and Ms Maneesa Chawl