Bangkok's best events in pictures

The Vault opens in style

5/3/2015

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MUSICIANS, publishers, writers, filmmakers and more creative types were out in force for the grand opening of The Vault Speakeasy Club on Sukhumvit Soi 11, which fueled the party late into the night with free-flow drinks and canapés, and a superb roster of live entertainment, including live jazz and vocal performances by Idris Dawud (New York, USA) and Donyale Renee (Houston, Texas), and a swing dance showcase by the VIP.

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Thailand Polo King’s Cup

5/3/2015

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THE final round of the “9th Thailand Polo King’s Cup 2015” tournament was yet another celeb-studded affair with luminaries from a wide range of businesses arriving at VR Sport Club to see Team King Power from Thailand, led by Apichet – Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, take on Team Ahmibah Brunei, led by HRH Prince Jefri Bolkiah and HRH Prince Qawi. The final result couldn’t have been closer, with Team King Power coming out as champs with a 13-12 win. The event was capped in grand fashion with a gala dinner held under a Vintage Victorian theme.

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Networking by the river

5/3/2015

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MOVERS & Shakers joined forces with The Riviera Group to host a special “New Year’s Edition’ networking night at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside’s Neo Lounge and The Sunset Terrace. Held under a Riviera Garden theme, the event featured free-flow drinks, pass around canapés, and a live performance by Siam Yam 9.

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Valentine’s Weekend Harvest

5/3/2015

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OENOPHILES were out in force for the Valentines’s Weekend Harvest at GranMonte Vineyard and Winery, Asoke Valley, Khao Yai, where they enjoyed a day of grape picking (with prizes going to the best harvester) capped with a dinner party
featuring a performance by jazz band Mellow Motif.

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Paul Harris Dinner

5/3/2015

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MEMBERS of Rotary Club Bangkok South convened for the club’s annual Paul Harris and Donor’s Recognition Dinner, held at the Residence, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Guest speaker at the event was Paul Gambles.

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Opening Night for PlayHaus Thonglor

5/3/2015

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THE Broadway-inspired PlayHaus Thonglor Design Hotel celebrated its opening night with a performance of classical music and a tour of the property’s highlights, such as eight guestrooms inspired by famous musicals (think Mary Poppins and Aladdin), and a theatre-themed lounge bar that serves a wide range of premium spirits.

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Big bites on Sukhumvit 22

5/3/2015

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OWNED by former model Khun ‘Lina’ Naalinlat – a self-confessed ‘steak freak’ – Bangkok’s first New York Style Steak & Burger restaurant (at Park 22, Sukhumvit 22) arrived in tasty fashion with a grand opening party featuring hearty servings of prime USDA certified Angus Beef and fresh-ground burgers – the hallmarks for which the restaurant’s sister branches, in Shanghai and Beijing, are famed.

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Mejico’s big night

5/3/2015

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MEXICAN restaurant chain Mejico, from Sydney, Australia, celebrated the launch of its first branch in Bangkok with a fun party showcasing the modern restaurant’s wares – including more than 170 tequila brands and a wide selection of market-to-table eats – plus some sizzling dance performances. Special guests on the night included Australian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Paul Robilliard, Issares Chirathivat, Karoonpon Tieansuwan and Sawitri Rochanapruk. Mejico is located on the second floor of Groove@CentralWorld. Open daily 11am-midnight
(www.mejico.asia).

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Spicy fun at Coyote

5/3/2015

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COYOTE Mexican Bar & Grill on Sukhumvit Soi 11 celebrated its grand opening with a ‘Hot and Spicy Southwest-Style Party’ featuring tongue-zinging Tex-Mex dishes and free-flow drinks galore. Located on the ground floor of The Prime 11 Building (next to Levels, Aloft Hotel), the new restaurant is now open daily Noon till 2am.

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La Maison Cointreau

5/3/2015

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COINTREAU’S search to find Asia’s best mixologist came to a head last month with a grand final event at Ku De Ta Bangkok, where eight finalists showcased their skills in front of a panel of judges. The celeb-studded party had a Chic Parisian theme and was hosted by Alfred Cointreau, a sixth generation scion of the Cointreau family, and featured entertainment by DJ Ono and signature drinks by highly-acclaimed ‘Mixsultant’ Joseph Boroski. The winner of the event was W Hotel Singapore’s Mike Cheong, whose ‘La Vie En Rose’ cocktail impressed the judges with its innovative use of edible lipstick.

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