The Okura Prestige Bangkok celebrated a decade of service recently, spotlighting the Japanese flair for which the hotel has become renowned with a glorious ‘Taiko’ drum performance and traditional ‘Kagami Biraki’ sake ceremony to mark the significant milestone.
 
The festivities began with a dramatically energetic demonstration of Taiko drumming in the grandeur of the hotel’s lavish lobby. An age-old tradition, Taiko is considered a heritage art and has been passed down in the Japanese culture for centuries. It is often performed on auspicious occasions.
 
The mesmerising performance was followed by another traditional Japanese ceremony of celebration, ‘Kagami Biraki’, in which a cask of vintage sake is broached for good luck. The ceremony, which took place on Saturday, 14 May 2022, was hosted by Niek Hammmer, General Manager of The Okura Prestige Bangkok; Toshihiro Ogita, President and CEO of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd.; Hidetoshi Ishimaru, Director Project Planning and Development; Stephan Auweele, Chief Hospitality Group Office; Rungruang Wirojcheewan, Head of Hotel Operation; and Matt Knights, Head of Hospitality Business.
 
Hotel guests and visitors were enthusiastic participants in the celebrations and following his speech of welcome they joined Mr. Hammer is raising a toast to The Okura Prestige Bangkok on its 10th anniversary and to its continued success.

AnyMind Group, an end-to-end commerce enablement company, has today launched new features on AnyCreator, a platform for influencers and content creators, including functions for the management of fans, chat and email communication, and creating and delivering surveys.
 
The features come at no cost but are available by invitation-only. These features include:

• Chat: AnyMind Group’s conversational commerce platform, AnyChat, is now integrated to AnyCreator, enabling communication across connected messaging apps and platforms
• Email: Create and schedule emails, deliver emails and track email performance
• Survey: Create survey forms, view and export responses and deliver these forms
• Manage: Map, manage and view people who have purchased a product from the influencer’s own brand (through integration with Shopify), communicated with the influencer through chat or email, and/or participated in a survey created by the influencer

 
The new features, together with the link in bio feature launched last month, look to advance AnyCreator from being just a platform for influencers to join influencer marketing campaigns and glean social media insights, into an all-in-one platform for influencers to grow.
 
Kosuke Sogo, CEO and co-founder of AnyMind Group said: “We are looking to make it exciting for influencers and content creators to do business and grow - from content monetization and strategy to creating, launching, and growing their own brands and products - providing influencers with the technology to do just that. With influencers interacting with their followers across multiple channels in addition to social media, we can now power this engagement out of a single platform.”
 
The company first started working with influencers for brand collaborations on its influencer marketing platform AnyTag, and in 2019 expanded into content monetization and distribution with the acquisition of Thailand’s Moindy and the launch of its own influencer network. In 2020, the company launched a program that enabled influencers to create and launch their own brands and products by tapping on platforms such as AnyFactory for manufacturing and AnyLogi for logistics, and in 2021, launched PopBox, an online retail store for influencers to sell their products. 

King Power Mahanakhon invites you to experience the event of ‘AMAZ ซิ่ง BKK’ presenting 3 lighting installation themes including CHINESE NEON, FARANG FREE FORM and INDIAN PATTERN at the highest indoor observation in Bangkok from 1 June – 31 July 2022 at 74th Floor of King Power Mahanakhon.
 
Price at THB 250 for the entrance fee.
Buy ticket: https://bit.ly/Book-SkyWalk-Ticket
 
For more information, please call 02 677 8721 or https://kingpowermahanakhon.co.th

Situated on the east coast of Koh Samui, the renowned tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand, Mercure Samui Chaweng Beach Tana has been welcoming those seeking the laid-back island life and vibrant nightlife scene of Chaweng since 2011. The resort now introduces a stunning new beachfront experience, taking the resort to new heights.
 
Located on Chaweng beach, the new extension of Mercure Samui Chaweng Beach Tana offers direct access to the soft, sparkling sands and scenic blue waters surrounding the island. The hotel infuses lively design with the distinct character of Koh Samui. The colourful open-air lobby is inspired by the former fisherman village of the island with boat-shape sofas mimicking local fisherman boats, while the wall lamps reminisce the traditional bamboo fish traps.
 
“Every Mercure is a portal to its destination as it tells a distinct story about the local surroundings and culture of the people. We are excited for the launch of the new beachfront extension of Mercure Samui Chaweng Beach Tana as it will highlight the island’s natural beauty and authentic experiences. As the charming island of Koh Samui is open to both domestic and international travellers, we are confident that the resort’s new offerings will be well received by guests who seek an authentic experience when they travel,” said Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer of Accor, Southeast Asia, Japan & South Korea.
 
The new extension comprises of 81 guestrooms and villas. Rooms range from Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Rooms with pool access, to Junior Suites with mountain views. The resort also offers two Poolside Villas and one Beachfront Villa with a private pool. The unique interiors feature wooden elements, a natural palette, and a turquoise blue colour tones, offering a contemporary Thai beach resort vibe to complement the location.

Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) together with Food Ordery Co., LTD launch new digital platform eatsHUB to help small entrepreneurs and food venders through Thailand’s National Delivery Platform project. The platform aims to create the accessibility to food online services for all with lower costs, high benefits, and match with consumer’s lifestyle. The eatsHUB plans to reach user’s registration with more than 500,000 users, more than 5 million transactions and create the economy value more than 500 million baht in the first year. Now available for download both android and iOS operating system.
 
          Asst. Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President/CEO of Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) stated that, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected in various way of life. In the other hand, the pandemic is another reason surge that push the adaption with digital technologies due to the social distancing norms and nationwide lockdowns.
People and organizations all over the world have had to adjust to new ways of work and life. There are main factors that drive the food delivery platform business continue growth in two years during the pandemic. 

With such a tremendous success in 2021, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is hosting the LGBTQI+ Film Festival again this June, showcasing more classic LGBTQI+ films as part of an exclusive screening in collaboration with U.S. Embassy, Goethe Institute and Alliance Française Bangkok.
 
“Proud and Loud. It’s how we’ve always been when it comes to Pride. It’s not just a day or a month, it’s woven into the very fiber of who we are at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, but more than this: we celebrate being yourself,”
 
“We celebrate our LGBTQI+ community always and this film festival is something that we wish to continue each year to engage with LGBTQI+ community. PRIDE is a celebration of rights, equality and life, and at the hotel, we want to wave that (rainbow) flag for all to see.”
 
Patrick Both, Area General Manager Luxury & Lifestyle – an IHG Thailand.
 
The private screening will showcase SIX films that have been part of the LGBTQI+ movement, and take place on Saturday, 4th June 2022, at Grand Studio, 6th floor at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok from 9:00 a.m. onwards. All films will feature English subtitles.
 
Showtime:

• "Rafiki” (2018) from 09:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• "Coming Out” (1989) from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• "Love Is Strange” (2014) from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• "The Shiny Shrimp” (2019) from 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
• "Carol” (2015) from 6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
• "Drei / 3” (2010) from 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

 
      
 
 
The entry to the film festival is free of charge, and there will be Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok's signature food and (soft) beverages available to purchase on site during the screening. ATK test result may be required, subject to BMA’s updated regulations.
 
Limited seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Advance reservation is required. 1 person is limited to 1 screening session only.
 
To reserve your seat, please call us at +66 2 056 9999 or email kimptonmaalaibangkok@ihg.com
 
Online Channel
Website: https://www.kimptonmaalaibangkok.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimptonmaalaibangkok/   
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimptonmaalaibangkok/
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To join in the celebration of National Hamburger Day in the United States, Plate Restaurant is rolling out two special burgers.
 
The first burger is inspired from the land and Mother Earth. This meatless burger is a medley of spices and vegetables with portobello mushrooms as the main star in between the homemade black charcoal bun. With a touch of wasabi for that flavour elevation.
 
The second burger is inspired from the sea. The purple bun is made from butterfly pea and represents the sea. Soft-shell crab deep fried to perfection, completed with grape seaweed and spicy cheese sauce.
 
Available at Plate Restaurant in May and June
Only THB 490++ per set of Duo Burger Sliders, served with premium Belgium Fries
 
For more information or reservations, please contact us at 02 090 7888 or email Fbreservations@carltonhotel.co.th
 
About Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
 
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit is centrally located on Sukhumvit Road between Asok and Phrom Phong BTS stations with convenient access to luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment. This luxury hotel features 338 guestrooms and suites and a range of dining options including the signature Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant and Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar. With over 1,200 sqm of meeting and event space, the hotel can cater for boardroom meetings and grand banquets for up to 600 guests. Leisure facilities include a 30 metre outdoor swimming pool, Kids Zone, Let’s Relax Spa and a fully equipped Fitness Studio.
 
Visit www.carltonhotel.co.th for more information

Thailand’s tourism industry is poised for a major boost as Andamanda Phuket, a multi-million-dollar entertainment and leisure park located in the island’s Kathu district, readies to open this month.
 
The latest project by Proud Group, one of Thailand’s leading developers of high-end real estate, hospitality, retail and leisure attractions, marks the result of a THB 4.5 billion (approx. USD134 million) investment and reflects the company’s long-term confidence in Thailand’s tourism industry, and in Phuket. Perfectly positioned between the main tourism hubs of Phuket Town and Patong Beach, the new project is set to soft-open on 21 May 2022.
 
Andamanda is not only a water park; it is also the largest leisure and entertainment destination in Phuket, covering 58 rai (9.3 hectares) of land and comprising a wide range of recreational components, including a Thai heritage-themed water park with five separate zones – Coral World, The Pearl Palace, Emerald Forest, Great Andaman Bay and Naga Jungle – plus entertainment spaces, retail outlets and a 300-key internationally-branded hotel, which is planned for phase two.
 
A collection of more than 12 thrilling slides and 36 activities will be available, with exhilarating names such as AquaDrop, Bubba Tub, Boomerango, AquaLoop, Whizzard and Speed Slide, plus a FlowRider Double surf simulator and a toddler splash zone. The 550-metre-long lazy river will be the longest in Asia and the vast 10,000 square-metre wave pool will able to generate waves up to three-metres high – the highest of any pool in Southeast Asia – while also catering for up to 25,000 people for concerts.
 
What sets Andamanda apart however, is its focus on Thai culture and mythology. The park will immerse guests in the legend of “The Lost Kingdom of the Nagon”, an inspirational folk tale of struggle, friendship and ultimate triumph set amid the landscapes and seascapes of the Andaman coast. There will be classical nang talung southern Thai puppet theatre performances, a floating market featuring traditionally-designed ruer koh lae boats to promote local community crafts, authentic food and beverage outlets and a stage for regular cultural performances.
 
A cluster of cosy cabanas and private VIP pavilions, plus a tropical beachfront restaurant and a series of stunning swim-up bars – including one nestled in a near life-size replica of Koh Tapu, Thailand’s famous “James Bond Island” – will also allow visitors to chill out in style.
 
 
The rides have been designed by WhiteWater West, the world’s leading water park equipment supplier, which has worked with global theme parks such as Atlantis Dubai and Disney. Contour, the award-winning architectural firm, and Coopers Hill, the landscape experts also collaborated on the project, which is globally certified by Ellis & Associates, the Florida-based aquatic safety experts.
 
Together, these professional partners have helped to create a world-class destination with sustainability at its core. Andamanda will adopt a circular approach to water management, with a continuous loop of water being reused and recycled. Single-use plastic will be banned, over 100,000 trees have been planted and solar power used extensively to ensure that energy levels are minimised. Staffed by a team of fully-trained local professionals, including 200 qualified lifeguards, the park will drive employment and empower communities in Phuket.
 
Andamanda will also offer a level of technology and innovation never previously seen in Thailand, with a bespoke location-based AI app to enhance the guest experience, raising the bar for tourism attractions in the destination and the country as a whole.
 
“Andamanda Phuket is blazing a new trail for waterparks in Thailand. It will become an iconic entertainment landmark for the destination – an international water park as impressive as any in the world with a full range of facilities to attract guests from all around the globe,” said Proudputh Liptapanlop, Executive Director of the Proud Group. “Most importantly, it will reflect the true spirit of southern Thailand. As the planet recovers from the global pandemic and people start to travel again, I am confident that Andamanda will help to boost Phuket’s economy, create employment for local people and contribute to the long-term prosperity of this amazing destination.”
 
For more information and to embark on an amazing aquatic adventure at Andamanda, please visit andamandaphuket.com