AMAZING light installations, performances by international and local bands, pop-up dinners cooked by some of the kingdom’s top chefs – Thailand’s first Wonderfruit Festival delivered the lot with aplomb. And they were just a few of the highlights at this superb three-day event. Roll on next year!

HIGH-end single malt whisky and premium hand-rolled cigar lounge Whisgars celebrated the launch of its Silom branch by treating guests to a night of whiskies, cigars and creative canapés. Situated in the Holiday Inn on 981 Silom Road, Whisgars Silom is the brand’s fourth branch in Bangkok and has two exciting additions – a smoke free speakeasy themed cocktail mixology lounge and a vodka ice bar.

BOON Rawd Brewery’s latest beverage, Syder Bay, was unveiled in grand fashion at the ‘Be Your Own Sun’ party at Surface on Thonglor. Guests enjoyed 
performances by Squeez Animal, Tul Apartment Khunpa, and Parkinson. The fruit-based drink has 3.5 percent alcohol content and is available in stores now.

SOFITEL Krabi Phokeethra was packed with Thai music lovers when it held its ‘Cool Party’ featuring a special concert by Bie Sukrit. Held under a ‘Chic and gold’ concept, the event also featured DJs spinning dance-floor-filling tunes late into the night.

VINTAGE car lovers got to feast their eyes on all kinds of wonderful motors at the 12th Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade. One of the highlights of the event, and pictured here, was the car showcase and cocktail party at The Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s newly opened “The Chandelier” ballroom.

TRENDY new Pattaya nightspot Kandy Lounge & Club celebrated its grand opening with a chic party featuring free-flow drinks, tasty tapas, and a night of top draw entertainment. Read more about the club on page 130.

OCTAVE Rooftop Lounge & Bar at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit launched its new Signature Cocktail, the Campari Slushy, with a festive party featuring servings of the new concoction alongside all kinds of other Campari 
cocktails.

WORLD-class wines from Napa Valley’s Beringer Winery and delicious meats fresh from the barbecue proved to be the perfect pairing at the Sizzle and Sip Wine Dinner,hosted by Independent Wine & Spirit (Thailand) at Le Méridien Bangkok Hotel.

TROPICAL décor, innovative cocktails, and headlining sets by DJ Ono and DJay Buddha from Bangkok Invaders ensured there was plenty to go wild about when Ku Dé Ta hosted its Amazonia Jungle themed party.

KRIT Srichawla, CEO of Fico Corporation,
together with Rathian Srimongkol, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, held a celeb-studded launch event to introduce the “KTC-FICO” credit card, which offers many lifestyle privileges at hotels, 
restaurants and fashion boutiques affiliated with FICO (think Iron Fairies, Clouds, Fat Gutz, Domino’s Pizza, Kyochon Chicken, and Mr. Jones’ Orphanage).