Ambassador Hotel Bangkok held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of the new meeting room “Lavender”

Picture shows Danai Wansom, hotel’s general manager  (front row 2nd left)   cutting the ribbons together with Viwat Itthiratanakomol, president of Rotary Club of Prakanong (front row 2nd right). Among the group of  well wishers shown in the front row was Jarun Changtrakul and Duangta Sittivech, hotel’s public relations manager and in the back row was Kriangkrai Siripraiwan, Chooluck Saeng-Uraiporn and Jumpot Chuesai, the former president of Rotary Club of Pleonchit.

Galerie N arranges a “Wood engraving workshop”

Working with wood can be fun and accessible. Galerie N arranges a “Wood engraving workshop” that teaches you to create artwork on wood (Two dimensions board). Instructor will teach the fundamental knowledge of wood engraving, basic techniques and how to use essential tools to create different cut, groove, and texture on wood. Students can apply their knowledge to create simple shapes in nature i.e. bird, fish, tree, mountain, as their own imagination.

Basic wood engraving knowledge and technique on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Create wood engraving work base on your imagination of nature on Saturday, June 30, 2012

Time : 1 pm  – 4 pm

Price: 3,000 Baht (with materials).

Galerie N

139/5 Withayu Road, Lumpinee, Pathumwan, Bangkok

For more information call 086 601 7111, 02 252 1592

FXE (Friends X Enemies) Exhibition by the FOR Group ( 3 May – 12 June 2012) is a gathering of works that reflect a perspective of ‘the opposite’, which can be interpreted in different ways depending upon the artists’ views through their own technique and style.

‘FOR’ is a group of 18 artists led by P7, Yuree Kensaku, Zids, Mamafaka, Kult, Cider, Nev3r, May-t, 01, Tawan Wattuya, Narissara Pianwimungsa, Rukkit Kuanhawate, Miss Ink, Logan Bay, W., TRK, Space Limo and Chip 7 the renowned artists, graphic designers, illustrators, and graffiti artists who have been widely accepted internationally and in Thailand. They have their own unique style of work, concept, and style.  Together they create unlimited possibilities of contemporary art, be it in style, size or place.  They have created a massive and impressive ‘Wall Painting’ project that measures 3x 30 meters in size at BACC.

Galerie N

Withayu Road, across Lumpini Park, Bangkok

Tel: 086 601 7111, 02 252 1592

The founding president and the former presidents of the Hotel PR Association of Thailand, consecutively Chanadda Jinavodhin (front row, centre),  Supatana Atorn-Phtai (front row,  2nd right) and Dr. Jindarat Jumsai Na Ayudhya (back row, centre), recently congratulated the appointment of distinguished  Earth Saiswang (front row, 2nd left) as the new president of the Hotel PR Association of Thailand at Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok. The association had its first meeting for the new association committee members hosted by Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok and welcomed by the hotel General Manager Mr. Kevin Furrer (front row, 1st left).

Front row from left: Kevin Furrer, General Manger of Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok; Earth Saiswang, President of the Hotel PR Association of Thailand; Chanadda Jinayodhin, Founding President; Supatana Atorn-Phtai, Former President; Sutanant Daorerk, Vice President of the Hotel PR Association of Thailand

Back row from left: George Reainthong, Conrad Hotel Bangkok; Nattasiri Jianurankul, Centara Hotels & Resorts Group; Dr. Jindarat Jumsai Na Ayudhya, Former President;  Teresa Sihanatkathakul, InterContinental Hotel Bangkok; Nattakhom Pornanongyothin, Century Park Hotel Bangkok

After nine years of preparation, the  Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles has opened its door to visitors.

In 1976, Her Majesty created SUPPORT to further encourage the production of traditional Thai handicrafts. The museum is the gift of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and Her SUPPORT Foundation to the people of Thailand. The establishment of the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles embodies Her Majesty’s efforts to assure the preservation of Thailand’s textile arts for future generations.

In 2003, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit requested permission to use a then-vacant building on the grounds of the Grand Palace to house a new museum of textiles. The 1870 Ratsadakorn-bhibhathana Building was graciously granted for this purpose by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The office building—for many decades the Ministry of Finance—was completely remodeled into a state-of-the-art museum; its modern facilities include a new lobby, galleries, storage, an education studio, library, lecture hall, and Thailand’s first dedicated textile conservation laboratory. Nonetheless, its past is still very much present, in the preservation of its original façade and many internal architectural details.

The museum’s mission is to collect, display, preserve, and serve as a centre for all who wish to learn about textiles, past and present, from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Asia, with a special emphasis on the textiles of, and related to, the royal court and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.  Additionally, its goal is to create public awareness of Thai identity and culture, and the beauty of Thai traditional textiles, through research, exhibition and interpretation.  The museum’s objectives, set by Her Majesty, are being achieved by the museum staff, guided by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Open daily 9 am – 4.30 pm (Last admission 3.30 pm)

Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, Ratsadakorn-bhibhathana Building, The Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand

150 baht or 80 baht for senior citizen;  50 baht for students and children (12-18 years).

Holders of Grand Palace tickets enter for free.

Proper attired required.

Telephone:  (+66) (2) 225 9420;  (+66) (2) 225 9430

Diplomats from South East Asian Countries presided over the grand opening night of South East Asian Food Festival (running from May 4-13, 2012) at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square.

Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul, together with Mrs. Sukumol Kunplome, Minister of Culture of Thailand, and Mr. Bakhtier Sayfullayev, First Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports and the Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Thailand Saidrakhim S. Ikramov , attended a reception organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Thailand and the Consulate-General of the Republic of Ubekistan, at Vithes Samosorn, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, 8 May 2012; to celebrate the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Establishment of the diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Agreement on Cooperation on the fields of Culture and Sports between the two countries was signed on 8 May 2012.

Allow us to take you around the world with our mouth watering buffet lunch featuring authentic  Thai, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, French and Western specialties including Italian cooking station.

Enjoy a 10% discount on food  throughout  May.

Open daily 6.00 am – 10.00 pm

Am Café  located  on  the ground floor of  Main  Wing, Ambassador Hotel Bangkok

Tel: 0-2254-0444  Ext. 1582

Fei Ya, Chinese Restaurant of Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel

awarded as “Thailand’s Best Restaurant ” 2012

Leung Shing Hoi, Executive Chinese Chef (5^th left) and Fei Ya Ambassadors were recently presented a certificate in honour of the Hotel’s Chinese Restaurant, Fei Ya, as “Thailand’s Best Restaurant Award” selected by the readers of Thailand Tatler, the country’s leading luxury-lifestyle magazine, for inclusion in the 2012 which got this reward 2 years consecutively in the role, edition of Thailand’s Best Restaurants, the definitive guide to the best dining in Bangkok and up-country. The restaurant chooses the best quality of ingredients and delicately cooks for each process which always welcome you to try every single day.

InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam, the new ‘grand dame’ of 5-star resorts on the idyllic Thai island of Koh Samui, is inviting families to ‘Reconnect’ with a limited-time only villa promotion tailored for parents with children.

As one of the island’s only luxury resorts to fully cater to families with 17 2-bedroom stand-alone hillside villas, a dedicated Kids Club and numerous land-based recreational activities, Family Retreat Package is available until 15 July, 2012 and priced from THB 13,982 per night for a minimum 3-night stay.

It includes:

- Plush accommodation for four in a 2-bedroom villa with daily breakfast

- Complimentary airport transfers by car

- Complimentary kids amenities

- A 60-minute spa treatment at Baan Thai Spa for mum and dad

- Complimentary dining for children when parents eat at any one of the Resort’s bars or restaurants.

A paradise for families with its own private beach, seven swimming pools and ‘Planet Trekker’ kids club keeping youngsters entertained with handicrafts, games and supervised play, the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort recently opened following a multimillion dollar refurbishment.

Her two-bedroom Panoramic View Villas are a spacious 210-240 square meters offering sweeping views over nearby islands, whilst private sundecks lead to one of resort’s five coloured swimming pools. Both bedrooms have “en-suite” bathrooms; and extensive living, dining and outside space for families to spread out.

Complimentary in-villa products, especially developed for the resort by Harnn include customized room scents and “tropical survival kits” complete with his and her sandals, Sothy’s facial products, fisherman style sarongs and a beach bag.

Children also get their own kid-friendly amenities including miniature bathrobe, slippers and child friendly products.

As part of this promotion, children under 12 years old will enjoy complimentary meals when accompanying a paying adult in any of the Resort’s dining destinations. This includes beachside restaurant Flames which serves up a menu of Modern European cuisines cooked live, grilled or flamed in front of guests; Amber, a menu of Thai and Asian cuisines; and Air Bar, the resort’s must try destination for molecular cocktails and unusual tapas, sushi and sashimi.

Family activities available onsite extend to snorkeling, sailing, ocean kayaking and mountain biking, whilst the Resort also boasts two tennis courts and unique suspension bridge for guests walking pleasure. Complimentary Wifi and a library of DVDs and ipods for hire will keep kids of any age entertained.

Guests may also choose to upgrade to “Club InterContinental” to enjoy 24-hour butler services, complimentary soft drinks throughout the resort, daily afternoon tea, laundry services, babysitting services and the like.

Stylish speedboat transfers from Koh Samui International Airport can also be arranged for an additional THB15,000 each way. The leisurely trip includes a glass of sparkling wine and canap้s taking in the best of the island’s scenery to get a holiday underway or go home with lifelong memories.

Bookings at the luxurious 22-acre Resort can be made online at http://samui.intercontinental.com/ or by contacting the reservation department on Tel. +66 (0) 7742 9100 / email reservations@ickohsamui.com

Koh Samui is an hour’s flight from Bangkok with direct domestic connections to Phuket and Pattaya. International direct flights link it with key Asian cities including Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.