The Siamese fighting fish (betta fish) is native to the Mekong basin and mostly found in the Chao Phraya River in Thailand. The colourful fish has played a significant role in Thailand’s history, culture and commerce and was recently named the country’s national aquatic animal by the National Identity Office. This charismatic creature caught the world’s attention when Visarute’s dynamic portrait series went viral and saw his flamboyant subjects splashed across packaging of several products. His exhibition in collaboration with Anantara will showcase over 40 photos of betta fish, giving visitors a chance to admire the striking coloured varieties of this Thai icon. Alongside the exhibition, Anantara will launch a variety of fighting fish-inspired activities and promotions across its Rajadamri and Riverside properties.
 
The lobby of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel will be adorned with the colourful photographic hues of the Siamese fighting fish accompanied by floral décor of varied orchid species such as Madame Pompadour, Royal Orchid, Blue Vanda, Oncidium. Tea connoisseurs can also enjoy an exclusive fighting fish-inspired experience with a special Afternoon Tea. Mariage Frères teas are matched with a vanilla-strawberry swiss roll, green matcha cake and other vividly colourful delicacies in this sweet-and-savoury extravaganza.
 
The launch of The Beauty of Siam: Anantara Siamese Fighting Fish photography exhibition is hosted in Parichart Court and The Lobby of Anantara Siam Bangkok on 5 April 2019, from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm, and will be on display until 31 May 2019.

​Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok invites you and your beloved families to spend quality time together and relish a myriad of world gastronomic delights at NEXT2 Café’s Sunday Brunch with an exclusive “Elephant Parade Workshop” to support elephant welfare and conservation projects. The Sunday Brunch is available from noon to 3 p.m. every Sunday starting 4 November 2018 at 2,888 baht net per person for adults and 1,444 baht net for children and the price for an Elephant Parade Workshop is 1,000 baht net. Charitable profit of    20 per cent net will be collected and donated to projects that support the welfare of endangered Asian elephants.
 
Executive Chef Marc Cibrowius and his professional culinary team creates new international menu selections that will ‘wow’ our guests as they step into this riverside restaurant. You can indulge in a buffet-style brunch that features a wide variety of delectable international and local dishes, including the freshest seafood assortments, Sushi and Sashimi, Peking Duck, Indian, European favourites including Thai dishes, and the chance to get creative with your own personalised Elephant Parade handcraft.
 
Elephant Parade® is a social enterprise and runs the world’s largest art exhibition of decorated elephant statues. Created by artists and celebrities all around the globe, each Elephant Parade statue is a unique art piece. The life-size baby elephant statues are exhibited in international cities and raise awareness for the need of elephant conservation. 20% of Elephant Parade net profits are donated to elephant welfare and conservation projects.