Bangkok's best events in pictures

Steakology arrives at amBar

21/10/2014

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amBar at Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15, launched its new ‘Steakology’ menu by inviting a group of foodies and journalists to sample fine cuts of beef from Australia, Canada, and Argentina. Available until April 30, 2015, the new menu also features a range of appetizers, side dishes, and desserts.

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Alvin Davis brings the jazz

21/10/2014

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JAZZ saxophonist and singer Alvin Davis wowed a large crowd of music lovers when he performed for one night only at Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok's rooftop WALK bar. The popular composer, who hails from the UK, proved a big hit with guests as he serenaded them with songs from his five studio albums.

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Grand opening for Sixpence

3/10/2014

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FREE-flow drinks, pass-around snacks, and live entertainment ensured all guests had a great time when the new Sixpence British Pub at Pickadaily community mall, On Nut 39, celebrated its grand opening last month.

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All in Japanese taste

3/10/2014

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TOP quality ramen was the order of the day when popular Japanese restaurant chain Ippudo celebrated its grand opening at Central Embassy. Following the same concept as the very first Ippudo branch in Fukuoka, Bangkok’s iteration of the restaurant offers delicious Japanese recipes prepared using the finest ingredients. The opening was presided over by Ippudo founder Shigemi Kawahara, best known as the Ramen King. Read our review of Ippudo on page 50.

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King’s Cup wows Bangkok

3/10/2014

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TAKING place for the first time in Bangkok, the 13th annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament saw 16 international teams thunder around the pitches of Siam Polo Park – all in the name of elephant conservation. The final, which was presided over by the King of Thailand’s royal representative, Privy Councilor Real Admiral Mom Luang Usni Pramoj, was won by King Power Duty Free, who beat Audemars Piguet in a thrilling ‘sudden death’ play-off. The event was capped with a gala dinner at Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa, where dignitaries, players, media and celebrities enjoyed a night of drinking and dining and fundraising. The night’s auction raised 4.5 million baht for elephant conservation projects, taking the total raised to date by the tournament to an impressive US$900,000 (28.7 million baht).

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Joint Chambers & Embassy Networking

3/10/2014

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DIPLOMATS, executives and luminaries of all nationalities gathered at the Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok’s Grand Ballroom for the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce’s (JFCCT) Joint Chamber & Embassy Networking Night. Bringing together members from 30 Chambers of Commerce, the event was attended by many of the kingdom’s leading businesses.

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Mercedes Cool Boys’ Club

3/10/2014

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MERCEDES Benz Thailand rolled out its two latest models – the CLS Coupe and CLS Shooting Brake – with a party featuring a mini-fashion show by Tube Gallery, a performance by ETC, and DJs spinning tunes late into the night. The party was held at Parc Paragon, outside Siam Paragon.

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Networking in style

3/10/2014

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ANOTHER night of top draw networking was hosted by Movers & Shakers when it brought together
executives from some of the city’s best known businesses for a night of conversation and drinks at Le Bar De L’Hotel, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.

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Mai Tai celebrated

3/10/2014

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TRADER Vic’s Restaurant at Anantara Bangkok Riverside celebrated the 70th anniversary of its signature drink, Mai Tai, with a fun-filled party where the boozy concoction was served free-flow. Invented by Trader Vic’s restaurant in Oakland, California in 1944, the Mai Tai is based on rum, Curaçao liqueur, and lime juice – and goes down perfectly with trader Vic’s Pacific Rim cuisine.

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Joe and Kong live at Hard Rock Cafe

3/10/2014

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VETERAN Thai rockers Joe and Kong from former chart-topping band Nuvo took to the stage for a special performance at Hard Rock Cafe Bangkok, where the duo’s fans enjoyed partying late into the night.

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