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Your What's On Guide to This Week in Bangkok
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VIVA Bangkok
Your What�s On Guide to This Week in Bangkok
February 6th 2013
La Lanta: Prosaic vs Profound
Vogue�s Celebrity BashContinent Hotel
Genesis Hosts TV ShowZuma Valentine Menu
German Wines at Okura Prestige
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Thailand Mobile Expo 2013@ QSNCC. 7th 10th.
Chinese New Year Celebration @ Lin Fa Restaurant (until 28th).
Live at the Scala@ Scala Theatre, Siam Square (7th 9th).
There is no Essence@ Artery PostModern Gallery(Feb.12th March 31st). Paper sculptures by HoYoon Shin.
Echo @ The Art Center, Chula. Exhibition by Sujin Wattanawongchai.February 1st March 16th.
Perspective Shifting Culinary Creations @ Reflexions.Until March 31st.
Ballad of the Black Cloud @ Koi Art Gallery. Artworks by PomJitpratuk. Throughout February.
Chinese New Year Celebration @ Hong Teh Chinese Restaurant.February 1st 20th.
Chinese New Year Lunch Buffet @ Latest Recipe. Throughout Feb.
Venetian Carnival Promotion @ Biscotti. Until February 12th.
Prosaic vs. Profound @ La Lanta Fine Art Gallery. Exhibition byHong Kong photographer Wing Chan. February 2nd March 7th.
Flavourful Steak Promotion @ Luna Sky Garden Cafe.February 1st April 30th.
Alphabet@ Ardel Gallery of Modern Art. Artist: Ithipol Thangchalok.Until February 24th.
Lunette @ Speedy Grandma Gallery. Until February 15th.
L'art de Marsi@ Queen�s Gallery. Exhibition of oil paintings byH.S.H. Princess Marsi Sukhumbhand Paribatra. Until February 26th.
Live Jazz Nightly @ Black. Idrees and Friends + Jerry Byrd Quartet.
The Finest of Meats and the Best of Wines @ La Tavola,Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel (until February 28th).
Wine Fiesta @ GLOW Pratunam. Plus bar snacks. Throughout Feb.
Abandon/Decay @ Kathmandu Photo Gallery. A photographicexhibition by Liam Morgan. 11th January � 24th February.
Drawings by Pratuang Emjaronen @ Sombat PermpoonGallery. 4th January 4th March.
Daily EventsClick on event for more information
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Wednesday February 6thHigh Energy Party Part V @ Flix.
Hype Viper: Hype NRG Trance Session @ Cafe Democ.
DJ Festival@ Levels. Featuring 18 top Bangkok DJs andWolfgang Gartner.
Bad Romance @ Demo, Thonglor.
Vinyl Pharmacy @ Apoteka Lux. Old Skool hiphop Wednesdays.
House of Soul @ Nest Rooftop. New regular Wednesday session.
Spank Me Wednesdays @ Cafe Democ. The Silomnightspot introduces a naughty new theme night.
Burlesque Wednesdays@ Levels. Capture the spirit ofBurlesque with live performances from some of Bangkok'sbest dancers. Sexy outfits and scantilyclad young ladies.
Super Foxes Ladies Night@ Bash. Belted, buckled andBooted!
Glitch Wednesday @ Glow. With DJ Oum and Guests.Minimal / House / Techno / Electro
Above Eleven Ladies Night @ Above Eleven. SalsaMusic and fifty percent discount for ladies drinks.
Wednesday Acoustic Jam Session@ Beer Vault.Featuring Vvienna and Band. Every Wednesday from 8pm
Unplugged@ The Pintsman. Featuring Jay and his guitar.Every Wednesday.
High Heels and Lipstick Night@ Platinum Lounge,Novotel Bangkok Platinum Hotel. Every Wednesday.
Block Party Ladies Night @ Q Bar. Every Wednesday.Ladies Free entry all night plus a free drink.
Barrio Latino @ Nest Rooftop. Every Wednesday.Latino inspired music and cocktails.
Sax in the City @ Decanter, St. Regis. Every Wednesday.Sip celebrated wines and listen to smooth saxophone.
Lobby Party @ Sofitel So. Every Wednesday the onlylobby party in town, with two for one drinks and the latestsounds from guest DJs. The longest happy hour in town!
Thai Teriffic @ Koi. All Thai Djs every Wednesday.
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Freelance makeup artistNatalie Lorence hails fromMoscow, but is currentlybased in Bangkok.Natalie worked at L�Orealfor several years beforebranching out on her own;she has also addedmodelling and acting toher repertoire recently,appearing in variousmagazines and actingin numerous TV commercialsand films. Her most recentrole was as stunt double forNaomi Watts in the movie�The Impossible�.
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Propaganda Lifestyle Society by Genesis held a cocktail party at theGenesis Skin Clinic in the Dusit Thani building in Bangkok onThursday January 31st. The clinic was transformed into a TV studiofor the evening, with host Natalie Scarr (below, right) introducing aprogramme entitled �Party Science: How to Stay Fabulous at theParty the before and after�.
Natalie talked to makeup artist and stylist Natalie Lorence aboutwhat keeps your makeup from running and your hair from goingas wild as you are while you get your party on and worry aboutother things like enjoying yourself.
Words and photos by Paul Hutton
This was followed by a segment by Resident DermatologistDr. Gene who spoke about how to prep your skin before the bigparty in order to transcend that radiant glow throughout the night.
Resident Nutritionist Olivia Knecht also gave her views on the scienceof nutrition and the role it plays in keeping you vibrant and beautifulno matter how big the party.
Propaganda was established recently with the aim of bringing thebest in the world of health, beauty and fashion to the residents of Bangkok.
Words and photos by Paul Hutton.
Propaganda by Genesis Hosts TV Show in Bangkok
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When designs were being drawn up for Bangkok�s stylishnew Continent Hotel, a great deal of thought went intothe overall theme of the building, with world traveldeemed the ideal subject matter.
The hotel therefore has a different nation represented oneach of the 25 residential floors, with giant photographsof the chosen country decorating the corridors.
Latitude and longitude lines are prevalent throughout the
the hotel, as are decorative travel items such ascompasses, guide books, lanterns, sextants andglobes.
There are 153 guest rooms in total, all of which aredesigned using four different themes: Ocean, Forest,Desert and Space.
Most of the food and beverage outlets are on theupper floors and give great views of the surroundingAsoke/Sukhumvit area.
Hotel PR Malin Bylund in Medinii�s private dining room
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Medinii Italian Restaurant (left and top left)sits on the 37th floor of the five star hotel, witha menu consisting of fine Italian cuisine with ahint of Asian flavour.
The infinity swimming pool is a perfect spot fortopping up the tan in perfect tranquility while thebustling city seems a mile away. The pool deckfeatures the H2O Pool Lounge with chilledcocktails, green grass, cool music and a swim up bar.
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Sumonta �Jieli� Umpaipunmakes sure the bubbly issuitably chilled in the �Axisand Spin� Sky Bar.
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At the Compass Lobby Bar and Lounge, above, guests can sitback, relax and enjoy a comfortable meeting environment.Whether returning from a day's adventure or about to set out onone, there are fine coffees and hot teas to sample while mappingout the day's journey with one of the experienced staff.
Alternatively, guests can drop in for an afternoon's refreshing
drink and read from a variety of books and magazines whilerelaxing in one of the oversized leather armchairs.
Located on the ground floor, Compass provides a relaxinglounge environment for guests and walkin customers.
Private bath tubs (below) have great views of the city.
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Mixologist Albert Garcia Mozleyprepares one of his signaturecreations in the �Axis and Spin�Sky Bar (above).
Santipong �Pom� NomUdornin the �Compass� Lobby Bar (left).
Each room has a theme. Below leftis one using the �Space� theme.
The �Axis and Spin� Sky Baroccupies the top two floors of thehotel, and is joined by an ornatespiral staircase (below right).
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Hip Hop Party@ Bash. The Bangkok Invaders crew will play the tracks.
New Wine and Dine Perspectives Await Your Indulgence @ The GlazBar and The Reflexions. Every first Thursday of the month.
Ambar Ladies Night@ Four Point by Sheraton. Prosecco buy 1 get 1.
DJ Queen P@ Playground, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. EveryThursday from 6pm 10pm, with a happy hour two for onepromotion until 8pm
Ritual Thursdays@ Q Bar. Make Thursday nights a ritual at Q Bar.
Thursday Live! Nest Rooftop presents Johnny O and TapaneeManaves Indie, Pop, R n B Beatbox etc.
Vibetown@ Route 66. Every Thursday mayhem, sexy people,unlimited drinks and offthewall jammin� beats & four DJs.
Too Sexy Thursday @ Levels. Every Thursday Three FreeDrinks for Ladies before Midnight.
Oysters and Wine@ Manhattan Bar, JW Marriott. Come everyThursday for oyster and wine lovers with a live DJ.
UB Rising @ Bash. Each and every Thursday night the UB Radiocrew will be showcasing their stable of cutting edge DJs. Special thisweek: Danny Rampling UB Rising Special
CM2 Ladies Night@ Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square. NowEvery Monday and Thursday.
Pintsman Privileges @ The Pintsman. Ladies Night Every Thursday.
Tokyo Lights @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Thursday electro,deep and tech house.
Massive Thursday @ Narz. Get Five Free Drinks Before Midnight.DJ Nut, MC Coga, DJ Don and DJ Champ. Ladies free entry.
La Mode Special@ Mixx. Models Night models card for free drinks.
Demo Models Party @ Demo, Thonglor. Every Thursday.
Rewind to the 80's @ Dickinson�s Culture Cafe. Every Thursday.
Thursday February 7th
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Friday February 8th
Lamsing Singer bonus performances. 8th 10th.
Aof Pongsak Concert@ Fun Fact.
Doc Daneeka @ Glow. With support from: DeLorean, Instinct,Orawan, Azek and Dragon.
Drum �n� Bass Lounge@ Da Beat Lounge.
BKK Beats Meets UB Radio @ The Overstay.
Irie Beatz 7 @ Cafe Democ. Special event for every one who lovesreggae music!
Midnight Conspiracy Live in Bangkok @ Sonic.
The House of Bash @ Bash. House and techno withDJ Mikey Mike.
One Touch @ Nest. Direct from France to the hip rooftop.
Manga @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Friday featuringDJ Birz and DJ Andre.
Funky Fridays @ Leapfrog Rooftop Bar, Ramada Encore.Every Friday Featuring DJ Mello.
Mon Cheri Models Night Special@ Narz. Every Friday.The latest models night in town. Hip Hop / RnB.
Ladies Night @ MyBar, Dusit Thani Hotel.
Stray Cat Fridays @ The Pintsman. Every Friday nightjourney back to the rockabilly rock of the 50�s.
Roctopussy @ Bash. DJ Octo is Roctopussy every Friday.A night of exotic espionage.
Speakeasy Funky Friday @ Hotel Muse. B120 net housepour drinks every Friday.
Thank God It's Friday! @ The Reflexions, Every Friday.
Friday Unwind @ Zest Bar and Terrace.
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Saturday February 9thWedding Crasher @ Sonic. Trasher wedding between Jenny and Paron.
Workout Saturday @ The Club Khaosan.
Aloha Pool Party @ Dream Hotel. On the rooftop.
Saints and Sinners @ Grease. Tim Coates and Saint Vincent.
Khao Kho Music Festival 2013:Mountain of Love @ Oasis Resort,Khao Kho, Phetchabun. A 12 hour music fest with some of Thailand'sbest artists performing through the night.
Suk 11 Club Crawl @ Nest Rooftop, Q Bar and Bed Supperclub.
XXL@ Bed Supperclub. Size does matter, and Bed is supersizingtheir Saturday nights, with DJ Tech 12 raising the bar.
Substance @ Bash. Every Saturday in the main room.With Darren Mac and Kimball Collins.
Walk on the Wildside @ The Pintsman. Keep the party rollingwith Wildside and a Beer Buffet every Saturday.
Wine Buffet@ Decanter, St. Regis. Every Friday and Saturday.Free flow wines, cold cuts and antipasti.
All You Can Eat Every Saturday@ Utage Japanese Restaurant.Also on Sundays.
Sunday February 10thSunday Buffet Brunch. We have brunches galore in our weeklyEvents round up: Events Weekly
Sucka Free Sundays@ Q Bar. A regular Sunday institution.
After Party @ Bash. Party hard at Sucka Free Sunday at Q Bar,then come to the late late after party!
Dubstep Sundays@ Cafe Democ. Every Sunday an event that'splayed a huge part in the development of dubstep since day dot.
Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace.
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Monday February 11th
Tuesday February 12th
Salsa Bachata@ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Every Monday.Caliente! Caliente! With DJ Pepe. Free nachos, performances.
CM2 Ladies Night@ Novotel Siam Square. Now everyMonday and Thursday. The party that pampers ladies.
Mouthwatering Sushi Mondays@ Benihana Japanese Steakhouse.Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort and Spa.
Mojito Mondays @ Nest Rooftop. Buy One Get One Free!Choose from a delicious selection: Classic Mojito, Peach andGinger Mojito, Hazelnut Mojito etc.
Boom Box Mondays@ Q Bar. Hailing from the land of the risingsun � DJ ToRu eases you into the week with some classic hip hop,both old and new! Free entry all night.
Paramore Live in Bangkok @ Centerpoint Studio.
Explicit Tuesdays @ Levels. Chill Out, Jazz, Deep House, House,Tech House with DJ Smiley, DJ Neil Thorpe, DJ Brandon Neville.Free entry.
Italian Tuesdays @ Patummat International Buffet Restaurant, TheSukosol. Buffet dinner smorgasbord with an Italian theme.
What The Fox! @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Ladies Night withfree flow red wine, mojitos and martinis B99 per glass net.
Radiotron@ Q Bar. Midweek party hosted by Bangkok�s favouriteson and the coolest kid on the block, DJ Knatz.
Flix Bkk Models Night@ Flix. Every Tuesday Flix welcomesall Bangkok models for a night of partying.
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Prosaic vs. Profound
La Lanta Fine Art Galleryopened an exhibition by HongKong artist Wing Chan onSaturday February 2nd.
Wing�s series of photomontageshas been titled Prosaic vs.Profound, and will be on viewuntil March 7th.
Pictured at the exhibition areWing Chan (top), La LantaFounding Director SukontipOstick (centre) and AppleVongsrikul.
Photos by Paul Hutton.
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Valentine�s Day Japanese StyleThis year, Zuma Bangkok is including a romantic photo souvenir with an intimate10course menu celebrating Valentine�s Day at the ultratrendy gastro lounge atthe St Regis. A complimentary photo against a backdrop of flowers is inclusive inthe THB3,800++ price per person for the elegant feast of contemporary Japanesecuisine that is available on Valentine�s Day.
Complete with its own unique airconditioned outdoor rock garden terrace witha live DJ playing sultry techno jazz, the chic new hangout for Bangkok�s smartset is welcoming couples with the ultimate aphrodisiac � Kumamoto oysters.
The intimate romantic menu served from February 14th to 16th features dishes suchas sliced seabass sashimi with truffle oil and yuzu, mizuna salad with slow cookedegg and and bonito flakes, and zuma�s signature platter of kinmedai, shima aji andika sashimi, zuma nigiri sushi and salmon avocado maki.
Spicy tuna roll, grilled Hokkaido scallops and Alaskan king crab tempura lead up to the main course of premium robotagrilled Kamichiku Wagyu beef withfreshlygrated wasabi.
Completing the uniquely stylish menu is white miso soup with clams and a heartmelting Valentine�s dessert trio of chocolate raspberry mousse, roasted ricebiscuit and milk ice cream, and strawberry Hokkaido cream tart with yoghurt ice cream.
Photos by Paul Hutton
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German Wine Tasting at Okura Prestige Hotel.
We strive to make all information accurate, but event details can change at short notice.Please check with the organisers that the event is still happening as scheduled beforemaking travel arrangements.
Fin Wine Importers (fabulous is needed) held a German Wine Tasting evening at the Okura Prestige Hotel on TuesdayJanuary 29th. He evening was titled �The Grand Wine Discovery Tasting� and was held in honour of visiting celebritywinemaker Markus Schneider. From left are Thomas Tieber (DHL), Frank Krings (Deutsche Bank), Markus Schneider,Benjawan Wisootat (Fin), Jan Ganser (Fin), Christian Humbert (W Bangkok) and Samir Wildemann (Okura Prestige).
Movie of the Week
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Special OffersGLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai Resort invites you to have a colourful holiday and plunge into the Andaman Sea at Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga with �Island Discovery�Promotion. Book a villa and receive complimentary breakfast for 2 persons, starting at THB 3,000 net per night for Superior Villa. Reservation isnow available for stays during April 20 October 31, 2013. For more information and reservations please contact GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai ResortTel. 087 808 3838 email [email protected].
Chinese New Year Celebration Package @ Ambassador Hotel BangkokCelebrate Chinese New Year with family and friends at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok to welcome the Year of the Snake in style.Booking period: Now � February 20, 2013Travelling period: February 1 � 20, 2013Room rate:Superior Single room Baht 1,888 ++ / room / night. Superior Double room Baht 2,088 ++ / room / nightPackage includes:Complimentary daily Breakfast Buffet at Am Café50% discount on spa package at The Spa20% discount per bill for Lunch or Dinner and welcome Chinese Tea at Hong The Chinese RestaurantUpgrade to Deluxe Room at Tower Wing
Retail LovePathumwan Princess Hotel knows you love shopping and invites you to take advantage of the Shopaholic�s Dream Package. From only4,520 Baht net per room per night in a Superior Room inclusive of daily buffet breakfast, an exclusive MBK Discount Card which entitles upto 50% discount at selected shops and a hotel food and beverage voucher worth 1,000 Baht, as well as welcome fruits and drink and dailyEnglish newspaper. Located in the centre of Bangkok�s shopping district, with direct lobby access to MBK Center, Bangkok�s most visited shoppingmall, the hotel puts you right in the heart of the shopping action. Just across the connecting SkyBridge network is Siam Square, Siam Paragon, SiamDiscovery and the newly renovated Siam Center, plus the BTS Skytrain can whisk you away to urban shopping meccas, weekend market, nightmarkets and the Ratchaprasong fashion area. The shopaholic package is valid for bookings and stays until March 31, 2013.Book via www.pprincess.com.
GLOW Pratunam presents the meeting and catering promotion �Let�s GLOW Meeting� starting at only THB 850 net per person. Experience thecolourful �Glitter Meeting Room� that can comfortably accommodate up to 200 guests. The meeting room features modern decorations, uniqueglittering and sparkling lights on the wall like stars, colour changeable chandeliers and the set up that will be suitable to your needs.�Glitter Meeting Room� is now ready for reservations and provides you with excellent service from our welltrained staff. �Let�s GLOW Meeting�promotion is available from now until June 30, 2013.
Events with a �Twist of R Style� PackageNow until 30 April 2013 at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
Spice up your events with banquets from Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong. From authentic Chinese set menus at THB. 10,888++ per10 persons to delectable international buffet at THB. 888++ per person and get a complimentary celebrity chef live stations for everyTHB. 100,000 nett spent, there�s something wonderfully new to discover. Book now to receive complimentary soft drinks or mixers.
Meet @ Novotel and STAY FREE
Book a residential meeting of 15 room nights or more at Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square and receive one complimentary nightat any one of our 12 Novotel Hotels and Resorts throughout Thailand. Ideal for business, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square offersconvenient access to airports, business districts and nearby incentive attractions such as golfcourses. Located in downtownBangkok the hotel is footsteps from the BTS Skytrain and is surrounded by a multitude of shopping malls and entertainment venues.
Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid until 31 March 2013. Complimentary room vouchers are valid for 6 months from dateof issue. A maximum of 3 room vouchers can be issued per event and subject to room availability. For more details call 02 209 8888or visit our www.novotelbkk.com.
Triple Twenty Treats Promotion at Villa Maroc, Pranburi. The luxury resort inspired by Morocco�s distinctive architecture on the Gulf ofThailand, invites you to enjoy your vocation to the fullest. Triple your happiness when booking two consecutive nights or more. Twenty percentdiscount on all room types (rates starting at THB 13,600 net per night, inclusive of WiFi and breakfast for two persons), discount on food and nonalcoholic beverages at Casablanca Restaurant and Shisha Bar, and 20 percent discount on spa treatments at Sheherazade Hammam and Spa.�Triple Twenty Treats� promotion is available until October 31st.
Bangkok Splash and Spice Package, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok.Asia�s most dynamic city is cooking up another exciting annual foodie event with the Bangkok Splash and Spice Festival. Running fromMarch 15 to May 31, 2013 the festival celebrates the city�s best hotels, restaurants and cuisine in conjunction with members of theRajaprasong Square Trade Association, Tourism Authority of Thailand and VISA. So whether it's experiencing the legendary Thaihospitality, relaxing in the city's iconic accommodations, or savouring some of Bangkok's best cuisine, the Bangkok Splash and SpiceFestival offers guests yet another reason to choose the �City of Angels� as their next getaway destination.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is introducing the Bangkok Splash and Spice Package to welcome visitors to the city to celebrate the festival.
The package includes the following: Luxurious Accommodation Special Splash and Spice Set Dinner each night at Shintaro or Biscotti Restaurant Executive Club access for two persons* Minimum 2 nights stay
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