Everyday Food I Love

SEEN Restaurants in Bangkok and Koh Samui revolutionise lifestyle entertainment with a celebration of dining, art and retro-chic weekend pool parties. From the buzzing beachfront of Thailand’s most iconic island, Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui, to the bright lights of Bangkok’s skyline, SEEN is renowned for delivering sinfully good fun in the hottest locations. Both venues are ready to welcome back guests with an unmissable selection of reopening parties.

BANGKOK Pioneering suki hotpot culinary group, COCA Restaurants, is seizing the difficult days that the region is experiencing due to Covid-19 by launching a direct delivery service across the region. The direct service gives 100% of delivery fees to drivers and offers customers a quality choice lacking currently by the delivery aggregators in the market.

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.

Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort, the health-focused retreat in downtown Bangkok, has brewed up an imaginative new menu of coffee-infused dishes with the launch of its latest global culinary initiative: Coffee Cuisine, a dash of barista magic.

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 with the Raja Navy (Royal Thai Navy) – Citi winning the royal trophy graciously granted by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua.

The spirit and energy of boat racing returned to Bangkok today with the start of the Elephant Boat Race and River Festival, taking place by the banks of the Chao Phraya River. On land, the evening festivities kicked off with a live graffiti display by celebrated street artist Alex Face, the main stage was headlined by top bands and DJs and a spectacular fireworks display illuminated the Bangkok skyline. On the water sixteen teams are competing for coveted trophies across the youth and main categories, which included teams from the Royal Thai Navy as well as provincial teams. Each team was paddling a specially commissioned boat decorated with artistic elephant heads rising elegantly above the water, and tails inspired by traditional Thai fish motifs.

With dragon boat racing at fever pitch across Southeast Asia, the annual Elephant Boat Race and River Festival on the banks of the Chao Phraya River has claimed its rightful spot at the top of Bangkok’s social calendar.

The spirit and energy of boat racing returns to Bangkok with the announcement of the second annual King’s Cup Elephant Boat Race and River Festival, taking place on the banks of the mighty Chao Phraya River next to Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. From 28th February to 1st March 2020, guests including sports enthusiasts, families and socialites, will flock from far and wide to enjoy the fun filled three-day charitable event, and soak up the adrenaline filled atmosphere.

Travellers can now discover the uniquely local and diverse charms of Thailand’s capital city with the opening of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok hotel, bringing the brand’s signature experiences to the cosmopolitan neighbourhoods of On Nut and Phra Khanong in the ‘City of Angels’.

Bangkok’s newest rooftop lounge and bar, Spectrum, is switching gears from dusk to dawn with the launch of a new monthly Sunday brunch. The hip nightlife spot, that opened its doors in the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit in late March, will transform its 29th floor into a buffet brunch setting on the last Sunday of each month. The three and a half hour seating, from 11:30am - 3:00pm, includes a free flow of house wine and prosecco and a range of dishes.

As sprawling and glamorous as a luxury home, Bangkok’s newest rooftop bar opens its doors this week as a sparkling new gem in the crown of Bangkok’s top-shelf night spots. Designed by the Japanese design firm Super Potato, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok’s new Spectrum Lounge & Bar is a multi-faceted venue that quickly parts company with expectation. On three different levels, the expansive lounge features a collection of really cool, intimate spaces.

A nice boutique hotel conveniently located along Sukhumvit Road near Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. For my stayed I checked-in to the Continent Room which has ceiling to floor windows throughout the room, including the bathroom. My room is furnished with an amazing bathtub and offer a gorgeous city view, absolutely love the modern interior of the room that has all the nice touches to fulfill my expectation from a 5 star hotel. Friendly staff, great meals and a comfortable room. Fantastic Western and Thai breakfast buffet with city view at Medinii on 35th floor, breakfast serve from 6am - 11am.

Weary and experiential travellers to Asia’s City of Angels alike are in for a holistic treat of authentic local immersion and vitality with the introduction of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Morning Wellness at Siam signature experience. Offering a revitalising start to the day that in some ways follows Bangkokians’ typical morning routine, the programme invites guests to rise and shine and embark on a unique wellness journey that culminates in total nourishment for the body, mind and soul.

In a nod to the Thai capital taking its rightful place on the international culinary stage with the launch of the first Bangkok edition of the Michelin Guide last year, a stellar line up of thirteen chefs from twelve Michelin-starred restaurants are set to take over one of the city’s most exclusive addresses.

Farina hired to helm kitchen, head F&B operations at first Hyatt Regency in Thai capital. A 47-year-old Sicilian who has worked in Southeast Asia for 16 years is now the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at the first Hyatt Regency in Bangkok. Frederik Farina assumed both roles last month at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, which is scheduled to open this fall not far from where he started with Hyatt Hotels in 2005 — Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.

You Only Live Once (YOLO), Singapore’s reputed run event will happen in Bangkok, Thailand on 10 September 2017. After two successful years in Singapore with 3,000 participants in 2015 and 9,000 participants in 2016, the inaugural YOLO Run BKK will take off at the King Rama IX Park with 5KM and 10KM category options. For every participant that signs up for the Full Package, YOLO Run BKK will donate THB80 to the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation.

Anantara Hotels and Resorts has announced the dates for the 2017 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. This year’s event will be held by the banks of Bangkok’s mighty Chaophraya River from March 9th – 12th and promises to have a full range of fun elephant festivities for the whole family.

An ancient agricultural tradition has risen to a pioneering new space in urban ‘farm to table’ vitality, with chefs at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort crafting nutritious dishes from the daily harvest of its rooftop Hydroponic Farm.

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel immerses travellers in Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. In the luxurious sanctuary of Anantara Spa, journeys move beyond relaxation to offer nostalgic pampering, highlighted by the signature 90-minute Siam 2482 treatment.

Discover the fine flavours of the white truffle at the award-winning Biscotti restaurant. From mid-November, a special Degustation and a la carte menu will premiere, featuring a variety of inspirational dishes with the unique truffle.