After three days of fun festivities on the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, the 2nd Annual Elephant Boat Race and River Festival wrapped up on Sunday (March 1st) with the Raja Navy (Royal Thai Navy) – Citi winning the royal trophy graciously granted by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua.
 
The final four teams – Raja Navy (Royal Thai Navy) – Citi, Thailand National Sports University Lampang Campus – Casillero Del Diablo; Samut Prakarn – PWC Thailand; Pradu Thong Goddess – Keith&Kym; went head to head in the thrilling final but it was last year’s winners the Raja Navy that blitzed the race and claimed the final glory for the second year running.
 
On land visitors were treated to champagne tents, musical concerts by top bands including Paradox and Oat Pramote, live graffiti artwork by world renowned street artist Alex Face and spectacular fireworks displays. The festival, in the centre of the city, also celebrated Thai culture with interactive workshops from the Thailand Kite Association and a selection of Thailand’s top restaurants and Bangkok’s favourite chefs.

To reaffirm the mission of the Thailand Polo Association to make Thailand the center of regional polo matches, the Association has initiated a ladies’ polo tournament to bring together female polo players from around the world.

In this year’s tournament, women are able to showcase their polo skills, in line with the concept of the upcoming International Women’s Day (March 8) which celebrates social and economic equality between women and men.   
Leading the organizing team is Ploy Bhinsaeng, a Thailand Polo Association committee and a national polo player. She said, “The King Power International Ladies’ Polo Tournament 2020 was organized during February 25-29 and has reached the final round. The King Power International Ladies’ Polo Tournament is now in its second year, participated by top female polo players from around the world such as professional lady polo player Hazel Jackson-Gaona, as well as many other players from South Korea, the UK, Argentina, and Thailand. The final round is a match between Marengo Polo Team vs Côte d'Azur Polo Team.

On Thursday 27th February, the hotel’s Studio Bar hosted “Black Valentine”, a 5-course fusion food and Italian wine pairing event. Guests enjoyed an exciting food menu prepared by the hotel’s talented chefs, with the selection of fine Italian wines entertainingly introduced by knowledgeable guest sommelier, Veeraphong. Resident singer, Ella, enchanted all with a collection of favorite tunes between courses, during a highly successful and enjoyable evening.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has graciously granted an audience to the co-owners and the management
representatives of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square - led by Miss Chittimas Ketvoravit, Mrs. Chantra Ketvoravit, Mr. Ajnarong Ketvoravit,
Mr. David Tse, Mr. Michael Hofstetter and the management team - to humbly presented to a donation contribution which gathered from
the sale of cupcakes during the hotel’s 30th anniversary event.

​Tirawan Taechaubol (1st left), Group Project Development Manager of Cape & Kantary Hotels, recently organised the 2nd Kudu Goes Green (2019/2020) to persuade the tourists and visitors who stay on Koh Yao Noi, Phang-Nga province to collect recyclable waste in exchange for a free drink or an ice cream at Café Kantary, Koh Yao Noi. Recyclable waste had been sent to local schools on Koh Yao Noi for the Kudu Goes Green contest, where the students in the area turn waste into the best Recycled-Material Art for 24 scholarships from Cape Kudu Hotel and Café Kantary, Koh Yao Noi valued at 62,000 Baht. The event was honoured by Naris Reakdee (centre) Koh Yao Noi District Chief Officer and Wiwa Aupama (3rd left), Deputy Chief Executive of the Koh Yao SAO at Cape Kudu Hotel, Koh Yao Noi.