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Phil Hall
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A traveller who has been exploring the wonders of the world since 1985 and now reports on travel and hospitality in Southeast Asia.
In today's hospitality news, The St. Regis Bangkok invites guests to savour an amazing afternoon of culinary creativity and spirited camaraderie at the next edition of Cocktails, Tapas, and Friends, taking place on 24th August at The St. Regis Bar. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/vibr...
August 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
In today's hospitality news, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is celebrating this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with an elegant, auspicious, and eco-friendly mooncake collection, crafted to reflect the rich Sino-Portuguese heritage of Phuket Town. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/eco-...
August 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
In today's hospitality news, Nobu Bangkok is celebrating the innovation of Nobu’s leading chefs with a special Four Hands Omakase Dinner, crafted by Hervé Courtot, Corporate Chef at Nobu Hospitality, and Andrew Bozoki, Executive Chef, Nobu Bangkok. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/four...
August 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
In today's hospitality news, docked on the Chao Phraya River, Sirimahannop is inviting families to celebrate Mother’s Day in Thailand with four days of delectable dishes and exclusive surprises crafted especially for mums from 9th to 12th August. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/craf...
August 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
In today's hospitality news, Pagoda, the award-winning Cantonese restaurant at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, invites diners to its new weekday set lunch menus, which are priced at Bt488++ per person making it ideal for casual get-togethers. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/new-...
August 8, 2025 at 6:43 AM
In today's hospitality news, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time to honor reunion, gratitude and prosperity, and to mark the holiday Banyan Tree Bangkok has unveiled a newly designed box for this year's mooncakes, where every detail carries meaningful symbolism More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/time...
August 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
In today's hospitality news, UNO MAS at Centara Grand at CentralWorld brings diners an exciting dining event as Chef Yoshitsugu Yamamoto, the acclaimed chef-owner of Michelin-starred Alarde in Osaka, takes over the kitchen on 14th and 15th August. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/an-u...
August 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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August 7, 2025 at 5:18 AM
In today's hospitality news, celebrate Mother’s Day at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok with a full day of indulgence that will leave mum smiling from head to toe with a 120-minute Spa treatment followed by a 90-minute All You Can Eat à la carte buffet. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/full...
August 7, 2025 at 4:52 AM
In today's hospitality news, The Siam Tea Room, the elegant and authentic Thai restaurant at Asiatique The Riverfront, is inviting families to celebrate Mother’s Day in Thailand this month with a heartfelt dining experience from 8th – 15th August. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/a-he...
August 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
In today's hospitality news, Centara Grand at CentralWorld invites guests to honour Mother’s Day with a heartfelt celebration at Ventisi with its special 'Come 4, Mum Dines Free' promotion, along with a complimentary jasmine plant for every mother. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/come...
August 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM
In today's hospitality news, this Mother’s Day, treat your beloved mother to an unforgettable experience at Pullman Bangkok King Power with an elegant Brunch Buffet at the Infinity Ballroom, where gastronomy and music come together in perfect harmony. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/an-e...
August 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
In today's hospitality news, this Mother’s Day weekend, Park Hyatt Bangkok invites guests to celebrate the special women in their lives with refined indulgence as Penthouse Bar + Grill and Embassy Room La Marina present an elevated brunch experience. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/08/an-e...
August 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In today's hospitality news, Pagoda Chinese Restaurant, the award-winning Cantonese dining destination at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, invites guests to experience it's new Weekday Set Lunch menus, which are priced at just Bt488++ per person. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/new-...
August 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
In today's hospitality news, this Mother’s Day, Conrad Bangkok invites guests to honour the most important women in their lives with a memorable celebration at Liu restaurant that promises to transform the long weekend into a truly indulgent affair. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/two-...
August 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
In today's hospitality news, celebrate the queen of your heart this August with a delightful 'Come 4 Pay 3' brunch experience at award-winning 57th Street at Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit with the special Asian inspired Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/inte...
August 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In today's hospitality news, Sartoria by Paulo Airaudo, the stylish and sophisticated Italian restaurant located on the 56th floor of EA Rooftop at The Empire, has rolled out its stunning new summer menus that highlight the season’s finest ingredients. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/refr...
August 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
In today's hospitality news, The Siam Tea Room at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park invites guests to savour the bounty of nature with a menu that highlights the lotus – an iconic flower that blooms all across Thailand at this time of year. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/the-...
August 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
In today's hospitality news, the spectacular limestone cliffs of Krabi returned to the silver screen as the location of Jurassic World Rebirth, which debuted in July and to celebrate, Banyan Tree Krabi has launched its Jurassic Explorer promotion. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/lush...
August 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In today's hospitality news, with a unique hydro cocktail bar, amazing vistas of Pattaya Beach, and fiery entertainment, LAY Beach Club has opened in the heart of Thailand’s vibrant Pattaya City and has already been dubbed ‘Pattaya’s place to be’. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/patt...
August 2, 2025 at 6:06 AM
In today's hospitality news, K by Vicky Cheng, the stylish Chinese restaurant, has unveiled a choice of new multi-course Tasting Menus that showcase its most iconic dishes that transport every diner on a multi-sensory journey to the Middle Kingdom. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/mult...
August 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
In today's hospitality news, The Peninsula Bangkok presents 'The Secret Roots of Thai Cuisine', an exclusive one-night-only culinary event at Thiptara hosted by two globally celebrated chefs: Chef Ian Kittichai and Chef Ying Monnipa on 16th August. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/secr...
August 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
In today's hospitality news, think of these hotels as where the lines between gallery and guest room blur, whether it’s underwater sculptures in Crete or sipping cocktails under a giant light sculpture in New York, each offers art you can sleep in. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/art-...
August 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
In today's hospitality news, in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, The St. Regis Bangkok has unveiled its first limited-edition mooncake collection by artist Bathma Kaew-Ngok and inspired by the legendary tale of the Jade Rabbit and the Tiger. More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/limi...
July 31, 2025 at 6:28 AM
In today's hospitality news, celebrate Mother’s Day with a meaningful bonding experience at Avani Ratchada Bangkok; whether it's crafting a heartfelt gift or simply sharing a sweet moment together, the Blossoms & Hugs Flower Workshop offers a beautiful escape More at punchmedia.co.th/2025/07/moth...
July 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM