Fantasy and a comfortable bed
Prices start at Bt6,500 for a stay in an Avani Garden View room, daily breakfast for two, two Sky seat tickets for the show, round trip transfers to the theatre and a Thai set dinner for two at Sala Rim Nam. A minimum stay of two nights is required and terms and conditions apply. “Kaan” is being performed nightly except Monday and takes the audience into a fantasy world where the hero, also called Kaan, encounters characters from Thai legends. But what really makes “Kaan” stand out is its special effects that are so life-like that viewers feel like they are part of a film, close to the furious sea giantess Nang Phanthurat or the black dragon horse Maa Nil Mungkorn from Thai literary work “Phra Aphai Manee” and watching the crocodile king Chalawan transform into a giant alligator fighting with Kraithong, who no longer has a modified raft made from a bamboo tree but a steel contraption complete with turbo engine. Find out more about the package by calling (038) 412120, or email: pattaya@avanihotels.com or www.avanihotels.com
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 05:03 UTC
Thai Muslims mark Eid ul-Fitr
Eid ul-Fitr, or Hari Raya Puasa as it is known locally, marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. In the Muslim-majority deep South, where it is an official holiday, Monday will be a make-up holiday as Eid ul-Fitr falls on Sunday.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 04:52 UTC
The very best of Lanna
Held on the theme “Taam Roy Phor, Withee Phor Phiang”, a reference to following in His Majesty the late King’s self-sufficiency footsteps, the event also features the route of the Royal Projects that encourage sustainable development. Workshops and contests are being held covering traditional to contemporary Lanna massage with prizes worth more than Bt140,000 to be won. Other contests focus on locally grown coffee and teas as well as a fun Latte Art Contest. A selection of the North’s best products are on show and for sale at the Masterpiece Pavilion and local artists are on hand to provide entertainment. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LANNAEXPO2017/
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 04:30 UTC
NBA back to ‘court’ young players
The programme is free and open to boys and girls ages five to 14. The camp will once again be attended by a current NBA player and feature an NBA Cares community outreach event. The programme will culminate with 10 boys and five girls being named 2017 Jr NBA Thailand All-Stars. These standout campers will later in the year embark on an overseas NBA experience together with fellow All-Stars from Southeast Asia. Register for the coaches’ clinic, open clinics and selection camp at www.JrNBA.asia/thailand.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 03:56 UTC
Swimwear with anexotic touch
Durable and always in fashion, Vilebrequin swimsuits have become a point of reference for generations of fathers and sons. Now, the brand is further expanding its role as ambassador for the art of living around the beach with a women’s line that includes swimwear, ready-to-wear, and accessories as always focused on making summer last all year long. The latest collection “Madrague” suggests a lodge in Cape Town, a spa in Zanzibar and the magnificent waters of the Iguazu falls. From South Africa to Brazil, calling at India and the Atlas Mountains, the prints and patterns are free, beautiful and eternally young. Discover the new Vilebrequin Madrague Collection at The Emquartier and Siam Paragon.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 03:33 UTC
Tussauds making music ’round the world
“Madame Tussauds fans from around the world usually visit us to see their favourite celebrities,” says Noppadon Prapimpunt of Merlin Entertainments (Thailand), which operates the Bangkok museum. “However, today, Madame Tussauds Bangkok is offering an even better experience. Moving on to the FlashBack World Tour Concert, guests could practise their Moonwalk steps, or move along the top-hit world tour concert tracks side by side with Michael Jackson himself. The Music Festival Tour then ended at the Backstage zone, delivering a superstar’s backstage experience, where guests could try on outfits imitating Katy Perry. Madame Tussauds Bangkok is on the fourth floor of Siam Discovery.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 03:00 UTC
Majority see no possibily for Dem, PT to jointly set up govt after election: Poll | Bangkok Post: news
A majority of people see no possibility for the country's two major political parties -- Pheu Thai and Democrat -- to join hands to set up a coalition government after the next general election although they want them to do so, according to the result of an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. The poll was carried out on June 21-23 on 1,250 people aged 18 and over of various levels of education and occupations throughout the country. On the possibility for Pheu Thai and Democrat parties to jointly set up a government after the next election, a majority of the respondents, 53.84%, said this would definitely not be possible as the two parties hold different political ideologies and policies and their conflicts have long been deep-rooted; 29.36%, however, believed there is a certain level of possibility for them to do so but some of their members might disagree; 6.32% said the possibility is high because both could possibly adhere more importance to the country's interests; and, 10.48% are uncertain or have no answers. Asked whether they want to see the two parties join hands to set up a coalition government, a majority, 63.60%, said they want to see this happen for the sake of political stability; 26.88% said they do not want this to happen, reasoning that they should separately play a role of the government or the opposition; and, 9.52% are uncertain. Asked what if new political parties are set up to support the present government to continue to be in power, 53.52% said they agree to this in the hope that they would be new alternatives and help reduce political conflicts; 31.28% disagreed, saying that it would be a perpetuation of power of the present military-installed government which has restricted the rights and liberties of the people; and, 15.20% are uncertain.
Source:Bangkok Post
June 25, 2017 02:48 UTC
Go for a decent system that will give you hours of sonic enjoyment
Basically, this means that the recording, when played through a decent system, should sound just like the artists are performing right in front of you. This means that you’ll first need a source player (whether it’s a record player, CD player or even your Macbook. Do not panic, as those are considered really high-end, and for much less (for example Bt50,000) you can get a decent-sounding and musical system that will give you countless hours of sonic enjoyment. However, some prefer vintage record players, which is also widely available in the market, and easily accessible via the internet. For CD players, there is a wide range of products available, from a few thousand bucks to over a million.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 02:03 UTC
Festive Japanese dining at Okura
The restaurant Yamazato on the 24th floor of the Okura Prestige Bangkok is marking the occasion with traditional Gozen set lunch and Kaiseki dinner menus with a twist – some of the dishes feature decoration and ingredients with a Tanabata theme. In addition to delicious soups and noodles and wonderfully fresh sashimi, tempura and grilled offerings, diners can enjoy a Gozen starter of mussels, shrimp and duck soup with shimeji and vegetables. The highlights of the Kaiseki dinner include seasonal sweet fish (ayu) with octopus and starshaped okra, and a main dish of grilled scallop with asparagus. The traditional Gozen set lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm is Bt1,300 and Kaiseki dinner from 6 to 10.30pm is Bt4,500. Make reservations at (02) 687 9000, yamazato@okurabangkok.com, or www.OkuraBangkok.com.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 02:03 UTC
Moriya trails Ryu five strokes
Moriya put herself in familiar territory heading into Sunday, contending in her fourth consecutive start on Tour. “It was so much fun,” Ryu said after her round. During that time off, the two-time major champion reunited with Ian Baker-Finch who has advised Ryu on her short game over the past few years. “Obviously, I feel good,” said Ashok, who joins Simi Mehra as the only Indian women who hold LPGA Tour cards. So there was a little bit of pressure to go shoot a low number, and I still feel like I did that.”- Stacy Lewis, on So Yeon Ryu
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 01:54 UTC
The SLC 43 has CHARACTER
In Thailand, the SLC is available in two versions – the SLC 300 AMG Dynamic with the regular turbocharged 2.0-litre engine priced at Bt3.99 million, and the SLC 43, which is powered by a 3.0-litre twin turbo engine and priced at Bt4.99 million. The heart of the SLC 43 is its V6 twin turbo engine that is also shared with other models such as the recently-launched GLC 43. Take the SLC 43 to the track like I did and you’ll have a great time. At the Thailand Circuit, the SLC 43 provided high levels of driving pleasure of driving a powerful rear-wheel-driven car. In terms of design, it is a pity that the SLC 43 doesn’t stand out much when compared to the SLC 300, which actually also gets AMG design treatment.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 01:52 UTC
Tiny jellyfish blanket Jomtien beach | Bangkok Post: learning
Thousands of small jellyfish washed ashore Jomtien beach in Pattaya on Saturday (Photo by Chaiyot Pupattanapong)The famous Jomtien beach in Pattaya has been invaded by tiny jellyfish and swimmers have been warned not to swim in the area. Please join us on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/bangkokpostlearningTiny jellyfish cover Pattaya beachChaiyot PupattanapongPATTAYA: Tourists have been warned to steer clear of countless tiny jellyfish that have been washed ashore along Jomtien beach in Bang Lamung district on Saturday. The jellyfish, 1-2 centimetres long, blanketed the two-kilometre beach of Pattaya and the seawater where it lapped the sand. Surasan Khwandee, a local beach safety official, said that the tiny jellyfish made swimmers' skin itchy. Trat province experienced swarms of larger box jellyfish, which can cause more painful and potentially fatal stings, earlier this month.
Source:Bangkok Post
June 25, 2017 01:18 UTC
Latest Pullman hotel rising in Tokyo
The “contemporary design” hotel will have 143 rooms, linking the international style of Pullman with the delicate touch of Japanese art and culture. The business and leisure hotel will offer meeting facilities and interesting dining concepts. It’s directly connected to the JR Tamachi Station and a three-minute walk from Toei subway station on the Mita Line. From the hotel to the Haneda International Airport is about 30 minutes by public transport. “Japan keeps attracting more and more international travellers, with an historically high growth rate recorded in the beginning of 2017,” says Patrick Basset, chief operating officer for Upper Southeast and Northeast Asia, AccorHotels.
Source:The Nation Bangkok
June 25, 2017 00:56 UTC
Diva persona | Bangkok Post: learning
The 5,000 tickets for Tae-yeon Solo Concert Persona in Bangkok sold out in less than two minutes. THE SHOW MUST GO ONThose lucky enough to make it to ThunderDome on May 28 saw the singer perform 23 songs from her three albums I, Why and My Voice over three hours. LITTLE VOICEAs the leader of Girls’ Generation, the petite Tae-yeon has long been recognised for her powerful vocals. While the star doesn’t talk much when performing with Girls’ Generation, here, she spoke regularly to her fans in a very friendly and natural way. Why do you think your fans, Sone, love you so much?
Source:Bangkok Post
June 25, 2017 00:33 UTC
Metal guru | Bangkok Post: learning
He opened his first restaurant, OMG, less than a year ago on Din Daeng’s Soi Yu Charoen. APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTIONWhile Guru may have food on the brain, he definitely has music in his heart. Who doesn’t like music?” Guru says. Section 3Specify whether each of the following words is used in the story as a verb, noun, pronoun, adjective or adverb. Oncec. Because18.a. attendedb. attendc. attending19.a. myb. minec. me20.a. aroundb. aboardc. aboutSection 5Write down the noun forms of the following words used in the story in the space provided.
Source:Bangkok Post
June 25, 2017 00:33 UTC