ENVYFOL wines from France were introduced to Bangkok oenophiles in delicious fashion at a grand wine tasting event held at The Continent Hotel’s Axis & Spin Sky Bar.

GLAMOUR, style and formal luxury came together as the Royal Cliff Hotels Group officially reopened the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel in Pattaya with a spectacular Grand ‘Sea-lebration’ by the hotel’s Grand Infini Pool, where guests mingled and relaxed over delicious canapés and free-flowing drinks. For more info see www.royalcliff.com.

MULLIGANS Irish Pub on Khao San Road celebrated its sixth anniversary with a night of free-flow drinks, pass around snacks, and a superb performance by the house band who belted out Thai and international hits for a well-mixed crowd of locals, expats and tourists.

KOI Lounge Bangkok welcomed 2015 in grand fashion with an action-packed New Year’s Eve party sponsored by Jägermeister and titled ‘Wonderland.’ Highlights of the event included a dance performance by Galina Fedorova, a fashion show featuring some of Bangkok’s hottest models, and 
DJs spinning tunes till the early hours.

A BIG crowd enjoyed great hospitality, balmy seasonal weather and the beautiful grounds of the Sukhothai Hotel when they attended the ‘Tri-Nations’” annual garden party recently. Main sponsor of this popular event, hosted jointly by the Australian, New Zealand and South African chambers of commerce, was Vinarco, represented by Mr Vincent Swift.

RESTAURANT Savelberg Thailand (at the Oriental Residence Bangkok) celebrated its official opening with a vibrant cocktail party attended by many celebrities, press and socialites who enjoyed tasting the restaurant’s superb French cuisine.

REGULAR punters raised their glasses more than a few times to toast the success of The Pintsman pub on Silom Road when it celebrated its third anniversary with a big party last month. Prize giveaways and live music added to the fun.

MANGO Tree Worldwide’s first flagship restaurant, Mango Tree On The River, opened its doors on the banks of the Chao Phraya River with a superb party attended by over 300 VIP guests. The evening was hosted by Mango Tree Worldwide’s Bangkok-based CEO and entrepreneur Pitaya Phanphensophon, who surprised the crowd with special performances from Thailand’s best xylophone teacher and DJ Silly B of Seed 97.5 FM.

LEVELS Club & Lounge (Sukhumvit Soi 11) ended 2014 on a high note and welcomed 2015 in style with a superb New Year’s Eve Party featuring special drinks deals, live dance shows, and sets from some of Bangkok’s hottest DJs.

SCOTCH whisky label Chivas Regal introduced its latest blend, Chivas Regal Extra, with a celeb-studded party at Do Not Disturb Club (Ekamai Soi 5/1). Among the big names attending the event were Pijj Bunyapana, Natarnin Khunathanard, Ingfah Damrongchaitham, Thanatep, Dr Pichuda Dabbhadatta, Kaerika Chotivichit, and Poomjai Tangsanga.