DBS Denla British School, an international school which bases its curriculum on the British independent school model from the UK, under the Denla Group, once again emphasises its unique British identity by hosting extravaganza Christmas celebrations, including a the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Christmas Fair on the school’s campus. In addition, DBS will also be sharing its festive happiness with the surrounding community by donating money to charities to help those in need.
 
On December 11, 2020, the DBS community of students, teachers, parents and staff, held a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for the very first time. The event featured a Christmas-themed drama play, musical performances from the DBS orchestra and choir,  culminating in a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, conducted by the Principal Mark McVeigh, and the Well-being Manager Lisa McVeigh, with the rest of the DBS community singing “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”, reinforcing the harmonious community of the DBS family. 

Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada, led by General manager Bruno Rotschaedl, together with embassy of Switzerland recently hosted the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and cocktail reception at the lobby of Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada. The event was presided over by Mr. Pierre Hagmann Deputy Head of Mission, embassy of Switzerland and his wife Mrs.Namon Yuthavong. The annual event officially announces the beginning of festive season at the hotel. Festive menus and Swiss delicacies were served to guests at the event.

Tirapongse Pangsrivongse (3rd left), Chairman of Doctor Kasem Pangsrivongse Foundation, donated for the 4th consecutive year in the amount of 2,000,000 Baht to 58 funds to support pharmacy students and Thai pharmacists in scholarships and pharmaceutical research. Professor Dr.Chomchin Chantaraskul (4th left), The Foundation’s Executive Director, made the scholarship presentations in this ceremony at B.L.H. Building, Wireless Road, Bangkok.

Seen in the photo from left as follows:
1. Associate Prof. Dr. Arom Jedsadayanmata
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Thammasat University
2. Asst. Prof. Dr.Thanapat Songsak
Dean, College of Pharmacy, Rangsit University
3. Tirapongse Pangsrivongse
Chairman of Doctor Kasem Pangsrivongse Foundation
4. Professor Dr. Chomchin Chantaraskul
Executive Director of Doctor Kasem Pangsrivongse Foundation
5. Asst. Prof. Wimon Phuntuwate
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University
6. Asst. Prof. Dr. Sineenart Krichanchai
Assistant Dean for Quality Development Affairs, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Silpakorn University
7. Asst. Prof. Siraprapa Tubtim
Deputy Dean of Pharmaceutical Science, Huachiew Chalermprakiet University

A global beverage brand, inaugurates a noteworthy phenomenon to end the present year. Introducing “Heineken® Star Celebration 2020,” a realm of festivity and celebration placed in the heart of Bangkok behind Heineken®’s global concept “Because you’re one in a billion”. This unmissable iconic hangout space emphasizes on fueling your festive spirit by providing joy and an unforgettable experience during the most festive season of the year. As giving credence to individual uniqueness, the brand meticulously turns a wide selection of festive edition designs into distinctively creative activations as a reflection of Heineken®’s identity while adhering to social distancing practices. In this regard, the event will be held at Quartier Avenue, The EmQuartier Department, from 6 December 2020 to 3 January 2021.

Heineken® Star Celebration 2020, an enlivening hangout space boasts the following highlights to bring new experiences with exceptional moments of contentment to match the lifestyles of millennials. 

​• Heineken® Landmark: A cutting edge installation which spotlights Heineken®’s identity. The fixture perfectly blends with the festive edition patterns and serves as an unmissable prime photo taking spot. Importantly, it is also an eye-catching meeting point thanks to its vibrant mixture of colors and unique form.   

The new Scoozi is all about fresh ingredients, fun experiences and a new trendy look.  Serving Neapolitan style pizza, hand-made and deliciously baked in our wood-fired ovens, along with a tasty range of flavors with carefully – sourced fresh ingredients.

An excellent range of Italian Starters, Pastas and Desserts are available as are wines and a good selection of beers, spirits and soft-drinks.

Scoozi Urban Pizza is perfect for sharing good times with family and friends.

Delivery from 10.00am. Dial 1227.
www.scoozipizza.com

The latest edition of this popular free-to-enter event will take place at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park’s poolside from 27-29 November 2020, showcasing world-class cuisine from 18 hotels and local musical artists.

Marriott International will soon play host to the fifth edition of M-Live Food Market, the vibrant three-day culinary and cultural festival that showcases some of the finest food in Bangkok.
Hosted at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park on three consecutive evenings (5-10pm) from 27-29 November 2020, M-Live will bring together top chefs from 18 Marriott International hotels in Bangkok, covering 12 distinct brands, to present a delectable selection of more than 40 dishes from around the world. With an array of appetizing plates from the four corners of the globe, all reasonably priced at just THB 40-220 and with no entrance fee, this is an exciting event that will tantalize the taste buds.

​The setting for this occasion will be the 9th floor poolside of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, with market-style food stalls, cool drinks, intimate stages and casual seating, including sun loungers, bean bags and more, all in an elegant alfresco setting. To complete the upbeat ambiance, M-Live will feature children’s entertainment, including face painting and balloon art, and live musical performances from a range of popular and emerging acts.

“Following the success of our first four M-Live Food Markets, which gathered more than 3,000 guests and residents, we are delighted to announce our highly-anticipated fifth edition. As one of the largest hotel operators in Bangkok, Marriott International wants to create a focal point for the community – a place where local residents, expats, hotel guests and our Marriott Bonvoy members can come together, socialize and discover fine food in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. This free-to-enter festival is a great opportunity to showcase our chefs, restaurants, hotels and brands, while also saying a big ‘thank you’ to our loyal customers and the local community,” said Jakob Helgen, Area Vice President, Marriott International - Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Guests at the fifth M-Live Food Market can discover plenty of original Thai specialties, including som tum tard (spicy papaya salad with condiments) from Siam Tea Room, the authentic local eatery at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park; soft shell crab curry from Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers’ Riverside Grill; goong hom sabai (deep-fried prawns) from MoMo Café at Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok; and E-Sarn-style popcorn chicken from Bistro M at Mayfair, Bangkok – Marriott Executive Apartments.

An array of pan-Asian delicacies will also be on show, such as nigiri sushi and maki rolls from Kisso, the Japanese restaurant at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit; hand-pulled noodles from Yao, the top floor Chinese dining destination at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse; pork & shrimp sui mai from Man Ho, JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok; steamed crab legs from The Silk Road, The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok; and salmon mini don with miso soup from Bistro M at Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok – Marriott Executive Apartments.
Guests who would rather indulge in Western-style comfort food can pick up smoked BBQ pork ribs from Le Méridien Bangkok’s Brew Bar & BBQ; a selection of sliders and flavored fries from Brews & 'Ques, Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11; bangers & mash from The Irish Pub Bangkok at Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15; the Mighty Mo burger from The District Grill Room & Bar at Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit; Grilled Frank steak sandwich from MoMo Café at Sathorn Vista, Bangkok – Marriott Executive Apartments; or BBQ hotdogs from W Bangkok’s Tipsy Cow. La Tavola, the trattoria at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, will also be showcasing authentic Italian dishes such as mussels marinara.

Finally, guests will be able to tuck into sweet treats including cheesecakes created by The Lounge at The St. Regis Bangkok; and tiramisu from Orchid Café, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.
This is just a selection of the dishes on offer, with many other mouth-watering options available. Guests will also be able to quench their thirst with a wide selection of beverages, including ice cold beers, fine wines, creative cocktails and soft drinks.

Located in the heart of Sukhumvit, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is easily accessible by car (with free onsite parking) and by BTS skytrain via Phrom Phong Station, which is just a few minutes’ walk away. All attendees who register online at www.MLiveFoodMarket.com will be entered into a lucky draw, with the chance to win one of 200 THB 250 vouchers to be used at the event!

M-Live Food Market will take place from 5pm to 10pm on 27-29 November 2020, at the 9th floor poolside of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Entry is free-of-charge.

​The Thai edition of the Best Sommelier in French Wines competition took place on November 9th with Khun Phatrachot Dechapok announced as 2020 champion.

Presented by the French Ministry of Agriculture, the competition rounded up 15 contenders for the semi-finals, of which only three candidates were selected to participate in the final showdown held on the same day.

The candidates, representing many of Thailand’s leading restaurants and hotels, were put through a series of rigorous workshops, from blind-tasting and wine pairing to professional pouring and preparing classic cocktails. Each workshop was designed to test their technical knowledge and showcase their ability to combine classic French wine service etiquette with personal modern Asian flair.

In order to take top honours, the candidates had to impress a nine-strong jury comprising a who’s who of French wine and hospitality experts. In the end, there could be only one winner and that was adjudged to be Khun Phatrachot Dechapok, of Gaggan Anand restaurant in Bangkok, who narrowly beat out the second-placed Khun Chatchai Charoen- porn-deengarm, of Quaint in Bangkok, and third-placed Khun Sirayu Aupping of Keemala Resort in Phuket.

Winner Khun Phatrachot and first-placed runner-up Khun Chatchai will now go on to represent Thailand in the Asia regional competition to be held on November 25th and December 15th. Competing for the coveted 2020 Asia title will be the top two sommeliers from eight Asian countries—Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Macao and South Korea.

Held annually, the Best Sommelier in French Wines competition is a celebration of French wines and gastronomy — or, to put it another way, a celebration of the very essence of French life or “joie de vivre.”

Today, French wines enjoy an unprecedented global reputation, which is no small part down to the gifted and passionate sommeliers who challenge the industry and wineries by constantly reinventing the wine customer experience. This competition seeks to recognize these dedicated individuals.

The Centara Grand Hotel at Central Ladprao invited their guests to embrace the season of screams and scares, bringing the Halloween spirit with their ‘trick or treat’ appreciation party that was held recently in the hotel’s dramatically decorated ballroom. Led by the hotel’s General Manager James Robert Wilson, the ‘trick or treat’ themed party was hugely successful, with many honored guests dressed in their hauntingly glamorous costumes.

The event was a success with their ghoulishly good food, spectacular desserts and creative cocktails including the hotel’s signature Halloween-inspired potion. There were also many amazing performances, costume contests and other fun activities that made this year’s Halloween memorable for all.

​For more information or reservations, please call +66 (0) 2541 1234.