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12 LEISURE Beauty & Personal Care Spa life, The Boutique Spa experience now boasts six branches, all with different and exotic themes of Turkish, Grecian, Modern Contemporary Chinese, Japanese, Oriental and Andaman Islands. The Spa Life at Sukhumvit 26 is based on the Andaman Islands concept with an old house which is slightly colonial, converted and redecorated to follow the theme. The structure and furniture are in whites while splashes of blue bring out the feel of the sea, with an indoor and outdoor area. On arrival at the spa, customers are required to fill a form pertaining to health, lifestyle and preference details to facilitate the consultant in assigning the appropriate treatment and pressure of massage. Most of the rooms at Spa life come equipped with Jaccuzzi, steam and sauna facilities. An interesting and unique treatment “Guasha” which is “horns of an animal’ in Chinese was implemented by one of the earlier Taiwanese consultants. The horn of an animal is shaped flat with ridged edges and used to scrape the skin at particular points for detoxification. The signature treatment is the ‘Golden Hot Stone Therapy’ which involves oil mixed with pure gold. The oil is presented in a candle from and when lit, the wax returns to its oil form. Once the warm oil is slowly poured on the customer, the masseur begins a deep massage. Due to the intensity of the pressure, this Massage Spa Spa Life The Boutique Spa Experience Guasha Golden Hot Stone OUR AGENDA treatment is highly suitable for men. Another signature treatment spa life is rolling out, specifically for the Sukhumvit 26 branch, is the ‘Organic Andaman Indulgence.’ The treatment is with organic oil with organic coconut scrub. The technique involved in the treatment includes a massage within itself, which is normally absent from scrub treatments. The end result is soft, moist skin. Sunai Wachirawan of Spanovator is the man behind the concepts at Spa Life. With his impressive experience in the spa business, Sunai and his talented team consults, manages and rebrands spas for clients. Asked how does he plans to keep Spa Life ahead of the competition, he replies “ By creating innovative treatments, products and services that foster customer loyalty and providing different themes in the outlets so it’s always refreshing and new for the customer.” By Juthamas Pakrajang Divana opened the doors of its first spa, 10 years ago when spas were the trend and competition scarce. Influenced by the downturn of airline industry, six flight attendants got together and decided that they were going to be their own bosses by launching a world class spa and products, with each of them taking turns to look after the business according to their flight schedules. Asked whether this system of management has ever led to confusion or conflict, one of the partners, Laksuree Detrerkpan said “No, not really. Whoever was the last person in charge emails a report to keep others involved and updated, so the next person can take over from there. Plus, we all manage our schedules so that we can meet once a week, no matter what time it is. If we disagree on any topic we just put it to vote. The whole procedure is truly democratic!” The vivacious and sparkling Laksuree continues “In actuality, the fact that all of us are still flying is a bonus because we get to see the latest trends across the world and that keeps us innovative.” Judging by the amount of competition that exists in the market today, a lot of innovative ideas had had to go into the development of Divana as a brand. Divana now boasts of 3 spas, Divana Massage & Spa, a truly garden & home spa in the heart of Bangkok, Divana Divine Spa, aesthetic urban spa, and Divana Virtue Spa, classical luxury spa. YOUR SUCCESSFUL MEETING Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit 23/2-3 Sukhumvit 13, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2 645 4999 Fax: + 66 (0) 2 645 4888 sales.sukhumvit@radisson.com www.radisson.com/bangkokth_sukhumvit Massage Spa Divana Spa A World Class Spa and Products, White Orchid - Kisana Queen of the night If you fancy being a princess for one day, indulge in the signature treatments “White Orchid-Kisana”, which brings glowing fairness to your skin and cherishes your youthfulness and “Queen of the Night” with eight kinds of fragrant night flowers combined to create great healing power and act as an antiaging remedy. Thirty nine more exclusively designed treatments await you at Divana Spas. A range of spa products has also been launched by Divana with lines of purifiers and detoxifiers for the hair and the skin. Not people to stop at spas and products, the partners have now expanded into beauty clinics with Divana Clinic, the natural antiaging. The concept of the clinic revolves around the key point that when the internal organ systems work in equilibrium and continuation, one’s body and mind will be healthy and strong, resulting in a beautiful and youthful body, appearance and complexion. Divana, certainly will bring out the ‘diva’ and ‘goddess’ in you through making you beautiful, balanced and healthy from inside out. By Charthree Atchariyabadee The Event Room – Ideal for Meetings, Banquets and Special Events up to 100 people. Full day meeting packages start from just THB 999 net per person. 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Let’s Relax Spa opens new br anch at Ter minal 21 Shopping Mall Asqu Happy Hours Menam Hotel Co., Ltd 25th Year of success Bambou Product Launch The German Gunius Peter Watson Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life Justine Picardie 16th Book Expo Thailand 2011 Date – 5-16/10/2011 10.00 am – 09.00 pm Venue – Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Katia Guerreiro Date – 13/10/2011 Venue – Thailand Cultural Center www.thaiticketmajor.com Bangkok RHVAC 2011 and Bangkok E&E 2011 Date – Trade days 12 -14/10/2011, Public days 15 – 16/10/2011 Venue – Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok Flamenco Date – 15 -16/10/2011 Venue – Thailand Cultural Center PR Releases & Promotions A new branch of Let’s Relax Day Spa is scheduled to open on Tuesday, October 11th at Terminal 21 Shopping mall, a new shopping mall in the prime location, at Asoke Intersection accessible by both BTS and MRT. The newest branch of ‘Let’s Relax’ will be located on the 6th Floor of Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, an airport-styled shopping mall with an inspiring atmosphere, 9 floors for retail stores and 20 floors of Serviced Apartment.The spa is designed to a modern contemporary style, equipped with over 15 treatment rooms in 750 square meters area. Let’s Relax Day Spa treatments combines different healing practices from the traditional Thai Massage to modern healing techniques with the use of western spa technologies. Offering a variation of treatments such as hand and foot reflexology, back and shoulder massage, Thai massage, Aromatherapy oil massage, and the signature treatment, Aromatic Hot Stone Massage. SPECIAL OFFER for the Grand Opening 3,500 baht coupon + Free 1 foot massage voucher for Only 3,000 THB 6,000 baht coupon + Free 1Hr. Thai massage voucher for Only 5,000 THB 12,000 baht coupon + Free 1Hr. Oil Massage for Only 10,000 THB Coupons Promotion – now until 16th November 2011 at Terminal 21 Branch only. Let’s Relax Day Spa aims to achieve the harmonious connection of body, mind and soul, serviced by highly trained therapists. Massages are conducted on modern adjustable spa bed, comfortable mattress, relaxing soft leather chairs or imported Back and Shoulder chairs. Quality spa products are also available for take-home as a gift to yourself or your loved ones. Ranges from massage oil, essential oil, shower gel, body lotion, diffuser kit to light snacks. Let’s Relax, Terminal 21, 6th Floor, Sukhumvit 21 Tel. 02-108-0555. www. letsrelaxspa.com “asqu” is a chic and sexy venue for a captivating city cocktail experience or to relax with a selection of wine & tapas. asqu offers two happy hours daily, with Boardroom happy hour from 6pm - 7pm and Night Owl happy hour from 10pm - 11 pm. House pouring spirits and beer are discounted by 50%, cocktails and wine by the glass are discounted by 30%. For further information or reservations, kindly contact 02 645 4999 or fb.sukhumvit@radisson.com Board of Directors and the Management of the Menam Hotel Co., Ltd recently hosted an exclusive cocktail reception to celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Bangkok’s Menam Chao Phraya Grand Ballroom among many distinguished well wishers and business associates. Seen in the picture (from left) Yuthana Chindakul, Dr. Prasat Chandratip, M.L. Srali Kitiyakara, Khunying Suchada Thirawat (1st - 4th ) and Khunying Sangduen na Nakorn (6th) were welcomed by the company’s top executives : Vilai Vitayathanagorn , Vice President (5th), Malee Tangsin, Chairwoman (7th) and Dr. Pichai Tangsin, Managing Director (8th). Bambou Products are now available at local department stores.These include Central Chidlom,Siam Paragon and Emporium.. Bambou will launch a special collection of Bambou textile home accessories. Books & Events LEISURE 13 From the end of the Baroque age and the death of Bach in 1750 to the rise of Hitler in 1933, Germany transformed from a poor relation among western nations into a dominant intellectual and cultural force more influential than France, Britain, Italy, Holland, and the United States. In the early decades of the 20th century, German artists, writers, philosophers, scientists, and engineers were leading their freshly-unified country to new and undreamed of heights, and by 1933, they had won more Nobel prizes than anyone else and more than the British and Americans combined. But this genius was cut down in its prime with the rise and subsequent fall of Adolf Hitler and his fascist Third Reich-a legacy of evil that has overshadowed the nation’s contributions ever since. Yet how did the Germans achieve their pre-eminence beginning in the mid-18th century? In this fascinating cultural history, Peter Watson goes back through time to explore the origins of the German genius, how it flourished and shaped our lives, and, most importantly, to reveal how it continues to shape our world. As he convincingly demonstarates, while we may hold other European cultures in higher esteem, it was German thinking-from Bach to Nietzsche to Freud-that actually shaped modern America and Britain in ways that resonate today. Synopsis : The much anticipated and beautifully illustrated Sunday Times Bestselling Biography Coco Chanel: and the Life was first released to great critical acclaim in 2010. Now the paperback edition of Justine Picardie’s biography of the French fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel has arrived. The Mail on Sunday calls it ‘gripping’, the Sunday Times declares it to be ‘fascinating’, the Telegraph ‘elegant’ and ‘brilliant’; while the Daily Mail hails it as a ‘vividly told account, in the style of Chanel herself’. This is the definitive biography of a heroine who founded the most successful fashion label in history; a woman that transformed her life into a myth veiled in enigma and scandal; whose talent and innovation endures beyond her own pioneering sartorial creations. Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life was written by Justine Picardie as a celebration and investigation of Chanel’s phenomenal achievements. Shortlisted for the Galaxy National Book Awards, selling over 50,000 copies thus far, and now translated into 15 languages worldwide, this eloquent biography has revealed the hidden secrets of the legendary Chanel. With the aim to foster a love of reading among Thai people and to promote a learning society where people develop creative thinking through reading, the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) is hosting the 16th Book Expo Thailand 2011. The event will embrace over 400 leading Thai publishing houses offering an amazing array of premium-quality books at special bargain prices. Visitors will also have a chance to attend meet & greet sessions with numerous well-known authors, along with onstage edutainment programs, intellectually-stimulating seminars, and much more. Tel. 02-9549560-4, www.thailandbookfair.com Katia’s alto voice and her ability to pull around the tempo of songs in dramatic surges - alternately wistful, flirtatious, heartbroken or in fullthroated vibrato – is perfect for the intimate drama of Lisbon fado (Portuguese ‘blues’ songs traditionally sung in smoky tavernas). In 2010 Katia received the highest accolade for a Fadista - the “Best Performer of Fado” award - from the Amalia Rodrigues Foundation. Katia’s songbook is selected from the great contemporary Portuguese poets and she will be backed by Portugese guitarra (a type of 12-stringed mandolin), classical guitar and double bass. The Asia’s largest and coolest Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning event, Bangkok RHVAC 2011, and the latest innovations in Electrical and Electronics devices in Bangkok E&E 2011, have been brought together in one worldleading show. The shows bring together industry leaders from around the world to showcase the latest developments in RHVAC technology, and new innovations in environment-friendly, power-saving electrical and electronic devices in concept “Green Innovation for the Better Life” and “Save Energy= Save The World”. Building on the success of previous years, the show will be host to nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world, and be attended by more than 30,000 visitors including buyers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, importers, exporters, dealers, developers, industrial and residential end-users, and more. For more Information – www.thaitradefair.com The undisputed grand dame of flamenco and Spain’s ambassador for flamenco to the world, the whole ensemble of Ballet Nacional España (NBE) - over 50 performers – will be on stage. La Leyenda is Antonio’s stunning tribute to diva Carmen Amaya. Two women portray her public and private sides in outstanding performances culminating in a magnificent closing seguiriya (a flamenco style). Dulia, choreographed by hot duo Rojas & Rodriguez, is a showcase of excellent ensemble castanet playing and passionate technique. NBE is at the top of their latest creative cycle and will fittingly bring the curtain down on this year’s festival. For more Information – www. thaiticketmajor.com ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... BANGKOK TIMESAVER
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