BAR owners, mixologists and industry experts were out in force for the final round of the Campari Academy Thailand awards, held at the Met Bar of the Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok. Four finalists, whittled down from a pool of 100 of the nation’s best bartenders, wowed the crowd with their classic campari cocktails. Winning the title on the night, and walking away with a B10,000 cash prize and a year’s contract as Campari’s bartender, was Supharat Thongmeesuk. The event was organized by Independent Wine & Spirit (Thailand), importer and distributor of the Italian aperitif in Thailand.

THE Pintsman (Silom Rd.) celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in customary fashion with a night of special drinks deals and live entertainment.

COCKTAIL fans were out in force for the launch of Campari Night at R Bar, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, where special guest Oliver Stuart, Campari’s Brand Ambassador, created a wide range of colourful concoctions made using the popular spirit. Campari Classic Cocktails are now available at the bar as ‘cocktails of the month.’

THE British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) hosted a Lifestyle Garden Party in the gardens of the British Embassy in Bangkok. The event featured an evening of British music, cars, motorcycles plus complimentary food and drink.

HOTEL Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road celebrated its grand opening with a vibrant display of lights and sound which put the spotlight on the colourful Wireless Road neighbourhood. Highlighting everything the hotel and the area has to offer, the event featured specially crafted Discovery Boards that encouraged people to explore food, art and culture in Wireless Road. The highlight of the event was a performance by Thai celebrity singer Natt Buntita, who treated guests to the traditional tunes of HM The King.

SEÑOR Pico held a special edition of its popular salsa night, featuring a party-starting performance by Danae Portuondo from Cuba and salsa demonstrations by international dancers. Fuelling the night was a special menu of all-you-can-eat Mexican favourites, laid on for the special price of just B599++.

RSM Advisory (Thailand) Limited (RSMAT) teamed up with Rotary Club Bangkok South (RCBS) to sponsor a clean drinking water system at The Beaumont Partnership Ruam Pattana School, which caters for disadvantaged children in Chaiyaphum. Mark Butters, Executive Director of RSMAT, and a past president of RCBS, travelled with Mike Doyle, President of RCBS for 2014/2015, John Quarmby, also a Past President of RCBS, and a group of RSMAT staff to inaugurate the system. 
The Beaumont Partnership Foundation, which operates the school, was foun ded in 2010 by Tim Beaumont and the partners of Beaumont Partnership, a Bangkok-based design practice. The directors of the Foundation include Tim Beaumont; Mick Farley, the Principal of Harrow International School; and Dr Mechai Viravaidya.

THERE was plenty of glitz and glamour on display at the grand opening of Babette’s The Steakhouse, Hotel Muse Bangkok (Soi Langsuan), where dance performances, free-flow drinks, superior canapés, and a Great Gatsby theme ensured the celeb-
studded crowd had a great time.

FIFTY executives gathered to learn more about citizenship by investment at a special dinner arranged by Harvey Law Group at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel. At the event, Range Developments also introduced potential investors to its Park Hyatt St. Kitts, a luxury five star resort located on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Kitts & Nevis.

DUSIT Thani Bangkok’s brand new 22 Kitchen & Bar launched its new Ladies’ Night, called “Thursday Stories,” with a special event highlighting everything the promotion has to offer – namely free-flow sparkling wine and selected cocktails for ladies from 7pm-9pm, live DJ performances by the Kolour Krew, and a tantalizing range of tasty snacks.