Fah Thai Magazine Nov-Dec 2018
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HAPPENINGS<br />
THAILAND<br />
BANGKOK<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
A Grand Hotel<br />
Comes to Bangkok<br />
Bangkok continues to ascend<br />
the ranks of incredible luxury<br />
with new hotel offerings this<br />
year. The arrival of iconic<br />
luxury hotel Waldorf Astoria<br />
Bangkok, marks the latest<br />
property under the portfolio of<br />
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts,<br />
owned by the Hilton Group. The<br />
property strives to introduce its<br />
legacy of hospitality and style<br />
to the City of Angels as well<br />
as deliver once-in-a-lifetime<br />
experiences for guests. Located<br />
within the 60-storey Magnolias<br />
Ratchadamri Boulevard, the hotel<br />
is conveniently within walking<br />
distance to all the excitement<br />
that Bangkok has to offer. It<br />
boasts the most striking ballroom<br />
with its sweeping staircase and<br />
sophisticated ambience, making<br />
it a great venue for social events<br />
and weddings. Designed by<br />
architect André Fu and his AFSO<br />
studio which blends contemporary<br />
architecture together with <strong>Thai</strong><br />
artisanal elements, the Waldorf<br />
Astoria Bangkok’s 171 guest rooms<br />
and suites are the marvel of the<br />
chain’s legendary luxury adapted<br />
to a local yet contemporary setting.<br />
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is also set to<br />
become a dining destination, with 3<br />
unique restaurants including Nordic–<br />
<strong>Thai</strong> Cuisine at Front Room, a lounge<br />
and 2 bars to fulfil everyone’s culinary<br />
desires. 151 Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini,<br />
waldorfbangkok.waldorfastoria.com,<br />
+66 (0) 2846 8888<br />
A REFINED SPOT ON THE BLOCK<br />
Ratchadamri’s legendary establishment, the<br />
Peninsula Plaza, recently welcomed a new<br />
addition to its dining outlet with MaiMai<br />
Eatery. Here’s a place where east meets west<br />
in a refined setting with flavourful fusion<br />
dishes, namely Crispy Wonton Pad <strong>Thai</strong><br />
with Shrimp, and international mash-ups like<br />
Crab Croquette with Tartar Sauce. MaiMai<br />
Eatery caters to any craving for local <strong>Thai</strong><br />
touches with the likes of popular Penin<br />
Boat Noodles and its “hi-so” (high society)<br />
options for either tender pork or beef, based<br />
on an authentic recipe hailing from Ayutthaya.<br />
Spacious and air-conditioned, MaiMai Eatery’s<br />
setting offers a Euro-chic atmosphere thanks<br />
to the natural light pouring through the<br />
transparent ceiling, not to mention live piano<br />
performances. The Peninsula Plaza Bangkok 153<br />
Ratchadamri Rd., facebook.com/maimaieatery,<br />
+66 (0) 2652 1399<br />
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