21 December 2020
Pullman Khao Lak Resort has opened its doors, introducing a new era of elegant Thai hospitality, ancient heritage and intuitive design to this hot and up-and-coming beachfront destination.
The hotel takes up a prime position overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Nestled on the soft sands of Bang Muang Beach, in the north of Phang Nga province, this sensitive low-rise retreat fuses the cosmopolitan vibe of Pullman Hotels & Resorts, Accor’s high-end international brand, with the captivating culture of this coastal region.
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During the 13th century, the nearby town of Takua Pa was the finest harbour on the west coast, as maritime trade routes fostered exchanges across the Indian Ocean.
Taste Thai At The Front Room
The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok has reopened its doors along with a fresh new culinary concept for Front Room, now featuring the eight distinctive flavours of Thai cuisine. Inspired by the idea of home-cooking, Front Room chef Supanat Khanarak and culinary professor Niphatchanok Najpinij hope to cultivate tastes that are akin to a mother’s homemade meal while encompassing all the unique sources of Thai flavour.
For inquiries or reservations, call 0-2846-8830 or visit waldorfbangkok.waldorfastoria.com
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New Indian breakfast canteen and wine bar HERE launches on the ground floor of Restaurant Gaa at Sukhumvit Soi 53. Helmed by chef Garima Arora, the experience at the venue’s breakfast canteen opens daily from 7:30am to 5pm featuring healthy and wholesome Indian dishes. From 5pm onwards, it becomes a wine bar offering an a la carte menu to be enjoyed with an exclusive Old World wine list put together by Restaurant Gaa’s sommelier Fr
Phuket officials target arrivals from Myanmar as fears of COVID spread rise
Phuket officials target arrivals from Myanmar as fears of COVID spread rise
PHUKET: Local officials have ramped up their efforts to locate any new arrivals from Myanmar who may have arrived on the island without passing any COVID-19 checks on entering the country. The crackdown comes amid fears that new arrivals from Myanmar may be infected, and start a second wave of infections in Phuket.
Saturday 12 December 2020, 09:00AM
Police at the Phuket Check Point, the only entry by road onto Phuket, check Myanmar nationals for any new arrivals from their home country looking to land on the island. Photo: Phuket Provincial Police