Amar Lalvani, CEO of Standard International (parent company of The Standard Hotels), presents the case for optimism in the hospitality business amidst the ongoing challenges resulting from Covid-19, along with his company’s navigation of the crisis and continued growth.
 
The latest additions to the company’s growing portfolio, The Standard, Hua Hin, The Standard’s first resort in Thailand, will open on December 1st, 2021, followed by The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, the brand’s highly anticipated Asia flagship, which will open in 2022. The Standard is also excited to announce The Standard, Ibiza also slated to open in 2022. These three new properties will kick off a series of 10 additional landmark projects in highly coveted markets around the world, including: Singapore, Melbourne, Lisbon, Dublin, Brussels and Las Vegas.
 
“We are incredibly proud to announce the openings of The Standard, Hua Hin, which is set for December, our incredible Asia flagship, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, which will open next year, as well as our second property in Europe, The Standard, Ibiza” said Standard International CEO, Amar Lalvani. “This has been a time of unprecedented crisis for the hospitality industry, and the millions of people around the world who work in the sector. Amidst such challenges, we are incredibly grateful that we continue to be able to delight our guests, serve our communities and create new opportunities for our team members by building landmark hotels around the world.”
 
Widely recognized as one of the most innovative lifestyle hospitality brands in the industry, The Standard has always set its goal of every project to defy convention, up the aesthetic stakes, and deliver an absolutely one-of-a-kind experience that can only be had at each of its properties.

​Plans to transform Buakaw’s YouTube channel for international audiences
 

AnyMind Group, a brand enablement platform for influencers, marketers, publishers and businesses, has today announced that internationally-renowned Thai middleweight Muay Thai kickboxer, Buakaw Banchamek (hereinafter Buakaw), has joined the AnyCreator influencer network to boost his social media growth internationally and expand engagement with local and international fans.
 
AnyCreator is a mobile application for influencers and an influencer network, that provides support for influencers and content creators ranging from data analytics and content planning to content production and channel optimization, as well as providing brand collaboration opportunities for influencers to work with brands.
 
The “Buakaw Banchamek” YouTube channel enables Buakaw to better connect with his fans globally through videos that reflect Buakaw’s daily life, including content around training and diet, and commentary and thoughts about his past mixed martial arts matches. Apart from support Buakaw’s content creation and production, AnyMind Group will also support Buakaw in designing channel art and English language translation of subtitles.
 
Jeerapat Klinpayom, Head of Creator Growth in Thailand for AnyMind Group, said: “We have an opportunity to help Buakaw reduce the gap between himself and his followers. They will now have access to never before seen content around Buakaw’s life, and we’ll open up this content across more languages to connect with fans across borders. This will help strengthen his international fan community and drive greater fan loyalty, ultimately helping Buakaw’s brand grow effectively over the long term.”
 
After working with AnyMind Group in recent times, including a channel facelift and content optimization, Buakaw’s YouTube channel has received positive feedback from his fans around the world, and the number of subscribers and viewers has increased. As a result, Buakaw has started to expand new opportunities with AnyMind Group including creating his own brand business.
 
Buakaw can also, in the future, tap on AnyMind Group’s other platforms, including direct-to-consumer (D2C) tools such as AnyFactory, AnyShop and AnyLogi, to create his own brand and products.
 
In addition to products and solutions for influencers and content creators, AnyMind Group also provides platforms such as AnyTag for influencer marketing, AnyDigital for digital marketing and AnyManager for publisher monetization and growth. 

Iconic American designer Nicole Miller has launched her Pre-Fall 2021 collection, which is partly inspired by an early 2020 visit to Northern Thailand’s ancient jungle where rescued elephants roam in their natural habitat. 
 
The collection features elephant and jungle symbols and motifs on various garments and prints.  A percentage of online sales during the month of August will be donated towards the upkeep of these elephants along with projects to protect wild elephants and to improve the welfare of other elephants throughout Thailand.
 
Whilst staying at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort at the confluence of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, the fashion designer and style icon was introduced to a cast of gentle giants that call the luxury resort home.  The resort is world famous for its elephant camp that, along with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF), were set up in 2003 primarily to help street begging elephants and others that could not help themselves.  More than 20 elephants live in the jungle environment of the resort along with their entire mahout (carer) families.

VIVID by Verita Health at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel offers the powerful antioxidant benefits of its Glutathione Max IV Drip fourfold with a special Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion at just 9,000 THB++, special for Mother’s Day month August 2021. Glutathione is an essential antioxidant that helps the body defend against aging and disease that VIVID has harnessed in an intravenous treatment. Guests can take advantage of VIVID’s meticulously formulated glutathione drips, administered by experienced professionals, for a brighter complexion and healthier immune system to improve overall wellness, especially during these stressful times.
 
Researchers have found glutathione to be key in a wide range of functions, from supporting immune systems to regenerating vitamins C and E to detoxing the body of damaging free radicals and heavy metals such as mercury and much more. Ensuring proper levels of glutathione through intravenous treatments, such as the VIVID by Verita Glutathione Max IV Drip, can reap many benefits, including:

• Protecting the body from free radicals that can damage skin cells, circulatory systems, and other functions.
• Improving liver performance in handling fats to counteract damage from fatty build-up, alcohol intake, and other liver diseases.
• Potentially reducing symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease and easing insulin resistance that may lead to Type 2 diabetes.

 
The Glutathione Max IV Drip Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion allows clients to affordably achieve glutathione’s benefits over a prolonged period or to share their path to improved wellness with loved ones. At just 9,000 THB++ for four Glutathione Max IV Drip treatments, they can relax in VIVID by Verita’s soothing, luxurious treatment centre, as medically trained specialists painlessly administer each 15-minute regimen [over a suggested four-month period].
 
As a specialised healthcare provider, VIVID by Verita continues to provide our services during the current restrictions from our central Bangkok location at Anantara Siam. With experienced doctors and medical practitioners researching and developing formulas for the greatest efficacy and results, guests can revive and revitalise as needed with a range of IV drips featuring such key components as vitamin C and zinc for immunity; coenzyme Q10 for brain function; rhodiola, ashwagandha, and valerian calm to fight fatigue and stress; L-carnitine and rhodiola for energy; and melatonin, amino acid 5-HTP, ashwagandha, and to improve relaxation and sleep.
 
For more information about the Glutathione Max Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion or about a consultation for a personalised treatment programme at VIVID by Verita, please contact vividsiam@vivid-bangkok.com Tel. 02 003 4918 or Line @: @vividbyverita

Koh Samui’s hottest hangout SEEN Samui Beach Club and Soho Hospitality have been awarded Best Luxury Commercial Interior Design in Thailand by the 13th Annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2021, by a judging panel of international architecture and design professionals. 
 
The Luxury Lifestyle Awards are one of the most prestigious, respected, and recognized award brands for the luxury market. The awards are conducted via an independent research process and are regarded as one of the most distinguished in the world. The objective of these awards is to recognize excellence across the whole range of industry sectors and maintain the highest standards in the property industry worldwide.
 
Owned by Minor Hotels and designed by Bangkok based, Soho Hospitality, SEEN Samui boasts mid-century architecture and uses high contrast geometric patterns and organic curves. Embracing the nostalgia of Miami and California’s beach club culture, the design aesthetic is retro-1950’s chic, influenced by the resurgence of mid-century tropical design. The minimalist architecture is offset by mirrored furniture pieces, abundant metallics and opulent fabrics in bright colours.

Gu Mingjin, President of the Taiwan Chinese Medical Association, said that amid the escalating worldwide COVID-19 epidemic, Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has strengthened its regulatory standards and ensures confidence on safety of traditional Chinese medicine exports to ASEAN countries.
 
Previously, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has issued several notices to revise information related to traditional Chinese medicine pharmaceutical products and to ensure an increased quality of the products for the safety of public health, especially for products focused on treating the COVID-19.
 
Taiwan foresees high demands for Traditional Chinese medicine and medical products, particularly within ASEAN countries. In countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, there is a large population of Chinese people residing there that are familiar with traditional Chinese medicine and uses it to treat diseases.  They create a good user base for expanding the knowledge on traditional Chinese medicines and its beneficial usage. More importantly, Thais and Malaysians have high purchasing power of health products and services.

Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket, led by Andres Rubio (4th left), General Manager of the hotel, was recently honoured to welcome H.E. Waravuth Pouapinya (3rd left), the Thai Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and his team, the first tourists to arrive in Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox campaign and staying at Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket.
 
Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket, one of the luxury hotels in Phuket, guarantees the standard of cleanliness and hygiene as endorsed by the certificate awarded by the Amazing Thailand Safety & Health Administration from the Ministry of Public Health and the Tourist Authority of Thailand. We have also received the Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for implementing the highest health, hygiene, and safety standards that comply with the prevention protocols and sanitary measures outlined by the international body. We are ready to welcome all vaccinated tourists to enjoy our hotel without quarantine.

with its core concept Every Beat of Life, today unveiled the Forerunner 55, an easy-to-use GPS smartwatch for running enthusiasts of all levels to bring a fresh dimension to a running smartwatch. Under the concept of "EXERCISE IS THE BEST NUTRITION, RUNNING IS THE SIMPLEST WAY TO START," Garmin aims to repurpose running as a new habit, with innovation in the Forerunner 55 that could effectively help all leveled-runner accomplish every goal and encourage beginners to make a life-changing commitment to running. The running GPS smartwatch allows users to take their health and fitness tracking to the next level. With the simple press of a button will helps users to start all their activities, and track their time, distance, speed, pace, and heart rate data right from their wrists. The Forerunner 55 also offers dedicated features for running from the starting point, during the activity to the finish line, including detailed running data, Daily Suggested Workout, PacePro Lite, Track Run, Recovery Time, additional built-in sports apps, health-and-fitness tracking, and more.
In addition, alongside the latest product launching, Garmin also announced three special activities to promote the importance of the healthier lifestyle, including 1) #FR55Challenge – invites everyone to run 5 kilometers within 5 days, 2) #5.5RouteChallenge – encourage everyone to create creative contents through running with the Garmin Sports app, 3) FR55 Training Program – get a 55-day training program with Garmin Coach exclusively for the Forerunner 55 user.