VIVA Bangkok Issue 55

Your Fortnightly What�s On Guide to Bangkok

June 4th 2014

Pranburi

Honda Jazz

Nutcracker:Ballet in Bangkok

VIVA Bangkok

Villas

Hua Hin

The

Long Table SixthKabab FeastRadisson Blu

Senor Pico

Sheraton

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Highlights Contents

COVER: The Nutcracker.Photo by Paul Hutton.

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Page 4The Radisson Blu.

Page 14Honda Jazz Unveiled.

Page 18Thailand WIDE.

Page 20The Nutcracker at M Theatre.

Page 38Senor Pico Mexican Restaurant.

Page 42Long Table Restaurant Sixth Anniversary.

Page 46The Great Kabab Factory.

Page 48Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas.

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Daily Events

Art Exhibition: Green Sun @ BACCExhibition by Tao Zhou, the first Han Nefkens - BACCAward for Contemporary Art winner. Opening Reception5 June @ 14.00 hrs. Artist's talk on Saturday 7 June,14.00 - 16.00 Hrs. Green Sun consists of videos, photos,paintings, and mural paintings.6th - 29th June.

South American Cuisine @ Wine PubFIFA World Cup 2014 is coming and Wine Pub at PullmanBangkok King Power invites you and your friends to enjoy theirfour selections of South American Cuisine to get in the WorldCup spirit. All dishes are derived from South America and useherbs and spices for seasoning such as Cumin, Thyme, Cilantroand Oregano which are widely available internationally. On themenu are: Jerk Cedar-Plank Snow Fish, Peruvian Style Beer CanChicken, Colombian Stewed Flank and Beef Tenderloin Medallionswith grilled marinated shrimp skewers.Throughout June.

Beautiful Snow Fish @ River Barge RestaurantChatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok features a Beautiful SnowFish promotion at River Barge Restaurant for both lunch anddinner throughout June where you can sample the speciallycreated dishes such as Wok-fried Snow Fish with GreenVegetables and Panang Sauce, Baked Snow Fish withCoconut Risotto, Pan-fried Spiced Marinated Snow Fish orJapanese Steamed Snow Fish on the a la carte menu, orindulge on the nightly WoW buffet.Throughout June.

Gourmandises Café & Bakery @ Swissotel Nai Lert ParkPassionate pastry chefs have created a new salad, sandwich anddessert menu for sophisticated bakery lovers to discover inJune 2014. Basil, Pine Nut and Parmesan Pasta Salad blendsbasil pesto with toasted walnuts and pasta shells offeringhealthiness without compromising on deliciousness. Price isTHB 165++ per dish. Smoked Ham and Emmental Ciabattais given a succulent relish of sundried tomatoes and black olivetapenade for a fabulous fusion of flavors. Priced is THB 185++per dish.Throughout June.

Basil, Pine Nut and Parmesan Pasta Salad


as Bangkok�s First Radisson Blu Hotel Opens

The Radisson Blu Swimming Pool

The New Sapphire of Sukhumvit is Finally Revealed

Emily Yimsup servesa �Blu Butterfly� cocktailin the B/Sharp Lobby Bar


Bangkok�s first Radisson Blu opened for trade with a soft launch lastmonth.

Situated close to the busy Asoke junction on Sukhumvit Road, the 290room hotel is close to completion, and is already dispensing classycuisine from three of its food and beverage outlets.

Guests seeking a culinary experience will eventually be spoilt forchoice with seven restaurants and bars including Tuscan-inspiredrestaurant Attico offering rustic Italian cuisine and contemporary dimsum bar China Table (already open) providing fine Cantonese dining.

Adventure-seeking palates will find sweet haven at the B/Sharp lobbybar and B/Sweet dessert lounge where cocktail mixology meets amolecular dessert menu.

An intimate wine bar experience combining the old world and the newis soon to be offered at Vintage, a bar with panoramic views located atthe 29th floor.

Twenty-Seven Bites sits on the second floor, is already open, andprovides all-day global brasserie style dining.

Offering buffet and a la carte menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner andweekend brunch, Twenty-Seven Bites emphasizes healthy homemadegourmet cuisine.

Radisson Blu�s signature Super Breakfast sees interactive cookingstations offering made-to-order Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Indian,Chinese and Western favourites, as well as freshly baked breads andpastries, tropical fruits, juices and smoothies, and an espresso andherbal tea bar.

Specialties include dim sum available for both breakfast andweekend brunches, an array of spicy Thai salads recommended andwhipped up according to each guest�s preferences by the cookingstation chefs, and afternoon tea with fine cakes, scones and pastries.

Twenty-Seven Bites has a 200 cover capacity and is open from6.30am until 10.30pm.

The hotel is the latest addition to the brand�s portfolio of more than368 hotels in operation and development.

At Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Bangkok, all 290 guest rooms and suitesare distinguished by a wealth of space, an aesthetic based on cleanlines and soothing palettes set against a backdrop of radiant views of thecity.

All rooms have essential in-room technology including free Internet.

Discerning guests welcome luxury with the hotel�s amenity line InTransit by This Works, an all-natural skin care, body and bath range thatpays homage to the lifestyle of the modern conscious traveller.

This Works was developed by Kathy Phillips, a leading beauty andhealth expert and is exclusively available at all Radisson Blu hotels andresorts.

Located at the nexus of the city�s public transport systems and nestledin the middle of one of Bangkok�s major business hubs, the hotelbenefits from ease of access that allows business travellers tosignificantly cut down on precious travel time between meetings.

An array of meeting facilities ranging from a 420 square metre pillar-less ballroom with a pre-function area that boasts of floor-to-ceilingviews of Bangkok, to smaller meetings spaces including The Suite,with a built-in show kitchen and The Gallery, a multi-functional spacesuited to elaborate décor installations for sophisticated receptions areavailable to fit every organiser�s need.

Guests can take their pick of enviable rest and relaxation options with astate-of-the-art gym, open-air pool and Spa Esc, a sanctuary offeringbody and mind holistic treatments,

Award-winning hotelier Peter Schuler, General Manager, Radisson BluPlaza Bangkok said, �We are excited to be the first Radisson Blu hotel inBangkok, one of the most vibrant cities in Asia.

When travellers plan a trip to Bangkok, they expect an engaging,memorable experience enveloped in local flavour. Radisson Blu PlazaHotel Bangkok provides the perfect offering of first class accommodationat the heart of business, the heart of flavours with unparalleled diningchoices and at the heart of lifestyle and leisure.�

Photos by Paul Hutton

Chic Bar Esc sits poolside on the sixth floor

A butterflychandelier is

the centrepieceof B/Sharp

Attico Cucina Italiano


�Ball� Permpoonpipat serves a �Sukhumvit Cosmo� in B/Sharp

Twenty-Seven Bites

Twenty-Seven Bites

China Table

Attico CucinaItaliano


RADISSON BLU SOFT LAUNCH OPENING PARTY IN LOBBY BAR B/SHARP


Saturday June 7th

Thursday June 5th

Friday June 6th

Wednesday June 4th

Burlesque Cabaret WednesdaysBangkok BettyAn award winning dining experience every Wednesday with smoking hot1940's entertainment. The Show includes three rounds of vintageperformances with acting, live singing and dancing by New York Show GirlBroadway Babe Kristen Rossi. Shows are inspired by the original Burlesquequeen Gypsy Rose Lee, Broadway star Liza Minelli and legend MarleneDietrich!

First W.O.W Night (Wine on Wednesdays)Indulge100 baht glasses of wine with choices of: Jump Yards, Shiraz or Chardonnay.5pm until 10pm

BSO series 2014 - Thailand-Israel ConcertThailand Cultural CentreIsraeli music stars Keren Hadar (a stunning soprano), Amir Gwirtzman (virtuoso woodwindmulti-instrumentalist), and Shalev-Ad El (renowned conductor of Israel�s top chamberorchestra - �Netanya-Kibbutz�) will appear alongside famous Thai bass-baritone KittinantChinsamran and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.

Lego Block PartyKU DE TAIn aid of Habitat for Humanity Thailand, to build a world where everyone has a decent placeto live. The happenings: colourful décor, celebrities and models fashion show, sponsoredby Ballizza, and many exciting activities, all geared towards the contribution. Entrance fee is 500 THB inclusive one welcomedrink, courtesy of Italasia; 100% door proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity Thailand to build houses under the Andaman buildprogramme in Southern Thailand. Fantastic prizes and great giveaways to win!

Smileland: Welcome to ThailandBITECHeadline acts are: Moderndog, Thaitanium and Groove Riders.Entry: 1,200 Baht.

Marcus IntalexGlowPostponed Due to the Curfew!

Stanton Warriors LiveKU DÉ TAFresh and original, the mighty Stanton Warriors return to Asiaafter a two year hiatus, bringing their unique brand of openformat music of garage, house, techno, drum n bass, 90s rave, & hip hop to KU DÉ TA Bangkok. Since bursting onto the scenewith their multi award-winning compilation �The Stanton Sessions� in 2001, the Stanton Warrior�s irresistible and inimitablesound has consistently remained the soundtrack to some of the world�s biggest and best parties over the past thirteen years; fromEast London warehouses, Miami boat parties and illegal Detroit raves, to the stages of Glastonbury, Exit, Burning Man, Ultraand Coachella, selling out global tours and topping DJ lists along the way.

Sunday June 8th

Tuesday June 10th

First Anniversary PartyVelvet NightclubEverybody is expected to dress up in classic style for an exclusive dress code for an exclusive night.

Kool by the PoolSofitel Bangkok SukhumvitAfternoon Pool Party and BBQ Brunch from 1pm - 8pm at Liquide Pool Bar. Spend the afternoon in style chilling andgrooving to awesome beats mixed and presented by some of the hottest DJ's in Bangkok. Featuring Eddie Frampton, Yui andKC.

DJ D�ZierInsanityD'zier first got into DJ-ing in 2003 during a visit to Susie Club where she found the interest and the desire of wanting to playthe music that she loves became a passion. Her DJ career kicked off soon after. In her seven years as a DJ D'zier�s talent andability led her to become one of the most recognizable female DJs on the club circuit in Bangkok,Thailand and Singapore.

Underground CircusGlowFeaturing Moodwax, Trust, Electronique and Special Guests.

Radiointeractive Improv ComedyOceanTwo teams battle once again in an all-out duel for world supremacy. Enter a world of laughter and be amazed by improvcomedy made famous by the likes of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and "The Second City". Comedy gold will be createdwith your suggestions in front of your very eyes. Entry is 350 baht for a brand new show with a drink that�s already beencalled dangerously funny.

Monday June 9th

Award Winning Photographer Jeff Widener LectureNeilson Hays LibraryJeff Widener is an American photographer who took theimage of a lone man confronting a column of tanks duringthe June 1989 Tiananmen Square uprising in China, an image so iconic that it is known simply as �the tank man photo.�For that picture, Widener became a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Widener, then the Associated Press Southeast Asia photoeditor based in Bangkok, positioned himself to take the photo and then had it furtively sent for transmission, and eventual frontpage display in newspapers worldwide. While documenting the student uprising, Widener was almost killed when a stray rockthrown by a protester struck him in the face. Widener will also discuss images from other major stories he covered in Thailandand more than 100 countries, including the Gulf War, the Polish Solidarity movement, Khmer Rouge fighting in Cambodia,Pope John Paul II�s visit to Papua New Guinea, and the 1988 Summer Olympics in South Korea. Widener�s work has receivedhundreds of awards and citations. During this event, Widener will offer autographed prints for sale.

Yoshiki Classical Live in BangkokRoyal JubiLee Ballroom at Impact ArenaExpect to hear the songs that made her famous: Miracle, Sieze The Light, Golden GlobeTheme, Tears, Red Christmas, Anniversary, Forever Love, I�ll be Your Love,Amethyst, The Last Song and many more.

DJ D�Zier


All That Jazz!Honda�s New Model Strikes a ChordHonda has launched the all-new Jazz with an unveiling ceremony atBITEC in Bangna. With this new model, the company is aiming tocreate a new definition of the five-door hatchback.

Asian drivers will get to grips with the new Jazz earlier than most, withJapan, Thailand and India among the first markets to receive delivery.

In other areas of the world the car will be known as the Honda Fit, andwill not be expected in the UK, for example, before 2015.

Redesigned with a sporty style, from the front headlights to the rear LEDtail-lights, the new Jazz comes with a spacious interior and comfortablecabin.

It can be used for multi-utility with the Ultra Seat, which allows forUtility Mode, Long Mode, Tall Mode and Refresh Mode, thereby givingthe Jazz an incredible range of carrying options.

Photos by Paul Hutton.

The car is powered by a 117-horsepower1.5-litre i-VTEC engine that works with a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed underHonda�s Earth Dreams Technology, and is equipped with an Eco Assist system to save fuel.

Features include a fuel consumption display screen, an automatic air-conditioning system with touch control panel, and a One-Push Ignition System.


Thailand

The Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi

W - I - D - E

Composite Photo by Paul Hutton

Thailand

The Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi


NUTCRACKERTHE

One of the world�s most popular ballets, TheNutcracker, was brought to appreciative Bangkokaudiences at M Theatre last weekend when twospecial performances were staged by Rising StarDance Studio.

The Nutcracker was first performed in Russia in1892, alongside Tchaikovsky�s musical score, TheNutcracker Suite, and the characters andorchestrations have gone on to receive a massiveglobal reach ever since, although the music wasmore popular than the ballet until Americanaudiences took to the production in a big way in thelate 1950�s and early 1960�s.

Traditionally performed at Christmas, TheNutcracker features such notable characters as TheSugar Plum Fairy, Clara, The Arabian CoffeeDancers, The Spanish Hot Chocolate Dancers, TheChinese Tea Dancers and The Russian Candy CaneDancers.

The production was originally written around thebook The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A.Hoffman. Director Fay Pansringarm, from NewYork, has extensive experience as a ballet dancerand choreographer; she based the rendition on thepopular Ballanchine staging in the USA, andincorporated more than 125 dancers, from over 25countries, all students or teachers at Rising StarDance Studio.

Maho Mashimo played the lead role of TheSugarplum Fairy; she is a former student of RisingStar and also trained professionally at the esteemedRock School in the USA. Partnering Maho as TheCavalier was Anurak Ngamta, Thailand�s principalmale ballet dancer.

Photos by Paul Hutton.

Rising Star Dance Studio�s

NUTCRACKER


Art Exhibition by Jean-Michel Aucler at Four Seasons

The artist works on paper, making collages with different kind of papers and textiles and finished on canvas. He works in France andAsia, often drawing inspiration from stays on Bali and in Thailand. These series of portraits were completed for Lotus Arts de Vivre, butJean-Michel also works for a gallery in Shanghai (Hong Merchant Gallery) and another in Paris (Galerie Lelouch).

DJ Romain PellettiV Club

Free entry.Presented by Audio Max.

Saturday June 14th

Retro NightHard Rock Cafe BangkokA party that takes you back intime to the charms of the 70s

and 80s. The evergreenTelefon band will be holding

centre stage with yourfavourites of yesteryear like"I Wanna Hold Your Hand",

"Crocodile Rock", "September"to name just a few. Plus aspecial guest appearance byThe Voice star, King Pichet,

who will enthrall you with moresongs down memory lane withhis powerful voice. Free entry.Retro style dress gets one

Sailor Jerry cocktail or cokefree! 8.30 pm.-10.00 pm.

A Grande Wedding FairSheraton Grande Sukhumvit

June 14 and 15.At the glamorous two day event youcan meet a selection of exceptionalwedding photographers, bespokewedding dress makers, jewellersand wedding invitation card

boutiques.

Vacancy 12Jam

Free Entry.Good sounds with vinyl records.

Featured DJs:MoolaESCBGaolaoMeehaa

41 Soi Rong Nam Kang (CharoenRat Soi 1), Sathorn - Surasak BTS

Exit 2, Bangkok

Friday June 13thThursday June 12th

Bon Solo ShowSoy Sauce Factory12th June - 18th June

A show that�s taken nearlytwo years to paint and curate,with large scale installations,

oil paintings, etching,sculptures, automatons

and live music.Bon has steadily built his reputation

as one of Asia�s most prolificstreet artists.

Niche Nation EmbassyOpening PartyCentral Embassy

Presenting the Mykita andMaison Martin Margiela eyewear

collections for the first timein Thailand.

La Fete Hi So Full Moon PartyHi So, Sofitel So

This full moon, Sofitel SoBangkok brings Koh

Phangan�s most happeningfull moon party up to Bangkok city.The rooftop will be transformed

with decorations drawing inspirationfrom the legendary full moonparties, complete with blacklight-illuminated installationsand a glow in the dark setup. Featuring popular full moonparty DJs DJ Space Monkeyand DJ Dukeku along with

talented percussionist Num T-Bone.

Full Moon: Thursday 12, June 2014Time: 9:00pm - Late

Entry: 250 Baht, including one drink.

Bangkok Boat PartyGet ready for a night to

remember whilst cruising downBangkok's Chaophraya Riveron an open top boat, taking in

the sights whilstdrinking and dancing to thesounds of some of the bestlocal DJs. They have a newboat for the new year, opentopped, with a huge top deck

dance floor and a bigturbo sound system tomake sure the city can

hear the party.Leaves from

Sathorn Pier at Saphan Taksin.Time: 21:00�01:30

Tickets are 900 baht from www.bangkokboatparty.com/


Senor PicoDOWN MEXICO WAY

Guacamole is made fresh table side

Fans of Mexican food can feast their senses at Senor Pico, the well established restaurant at the Rembrandt Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 18. A wide rangeof delicious South of the Border specialties including Fajitas, Enchiladas, Carnitas, Espetadas, one of the greatest margaritas in town, available by theglass or by the jug, fist sized sangrias and much more. Symbols of Mexico adorn the walls, and the Senor Pico Band keeps the ambience just rightwith sounds of Latin America every night except Monday. The band is believed to be the only native Mexican band performing in Thailand atpresent, and they have been the resident band at Senor Pico for the last year.

Special promotions include Los Niños Day (Mondays), when kids under 12 eat free from the little ones menu, and Tijuana Tuesdays when SeñorPico gives guests access to unlimited tacos and margaritas.


The Senor Pico Band


Atun del Diablo: Seared tuna rubbed withMexican spices served with avocadoand mango

Fajitas Supreme: Chicken, Beef andPrawn Served with guacamole, sourcream and flour tortillas

Al Pastor Pork Tacos: Soft flour tortillasserved with onion, cilantro, salsa andgrilled knob onions


LONG TABLE SIXTH ANNIVERSARYPhotos by Paul Hutton

LONG TABLE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY


The Great Kabab Factory

One of India�s largest restaurant chains has come to Bangkok,with the opening of The Great Kabab Factory at the MajesticGrande Hotel in Sukhumvit Soi Two. The chain began in 1998with the opening of the first outlet near Delhi, and has nowgrown to include 16 locations.

A unique concept has been devised to encourage diners tocome back on numerous occasions, with a different menu setfor each day and guests served unlimited servings of each dish,either vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

The journey begins with six varieties of kababs served oneafter the other. After that, the main course is served. Thisconsists of daal, biryani, vegetarian and non vegetariancurry-of-the-day alongside specialty Indian breads. The meal is then topped off with a variety of desserts. Everythingoffered is unlimited and only at one fixed price!

When dining at TGKF, a guest would get the feeling of beingin a virtual food factory. An open kitchen, the cutleryresembling tools and the metal serving dishes all contributeto an industrial feel. Each TGKF outlet exudes vibrant colours,lively sounds and a very distinct ambience that adds to theethnic yet modern feel.

Kababs originated in Middle Eastern countries, but in the14th century, when the Mughals from these countries invadedIndia and made it their home, they brought with themRikabdars and Bawarchis (personal chefs of kings) and thespecialised tandoor equipment to India.

For almost two centuries when Mughals ruled over India,these Rikabdars and Bawarchis created various types ofkababs to please their masters. One such kabab is GalautiKabab which is also a signature dish of The Great KababFactory. It is said that Galauti (melt in your mouth) Kababwas invented by one of the chefs for his ageing and toothlessKing.

Many such legendary kababs will be served at TGKF. Therange is so large that a unique menu will be available everyday for around three months before the cycle can begin again.

Restaurant Manager Balaji Lakshmipathi with the daily menu


GETAWAY

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas: The Ultimate Retreat

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas may be just 22kilometres south of Hua Hin, but once ensconcedbehind the walls of your own private villa it willseem like you are a million miles from anywhere.

This is definitely a retreat where you can enjoybeautiful surroundings and world class accommodationamid a 10 acre beachfront resort that offers a relaxedgetaway overlooking the Gulf of Siam surrounded bylush tropical gardens and waterways.

You will feel enveloped in an atmosphere of genuinecaring for which the Thai people are famous world-wide.

Guests can experience familiar Sheraton comforts andservice in each of the 53 incredibly private villas, eachwith their own inviting pool and sun deck within awalled garden.

The Pool Villa Suites offer even more space andluxury, including butler service, and interconnectingpool villas are an option for family or group stays.

All villas are designed to offer modern comforts, theluxury of space and up-to-date connectivity, assistingyou on your journey to ultimate relaxation.

Top Cuisine

Chef Jérôme Chautard, a native of France, has cookedall around the world and now brings the flavours of hisexperience to the Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas asChef de Cuisine of "Dalah" Restaurant & Bar.

His vision for the resort is one of culinary delights inan innovative restaurant serving excellent new worldcuisine with personalised five-star levels of service toexceed every expectation. The passionate French chefenjoys using fresh local produce and just the rightcombination of flavour. �It�s about balance andrespecting the product, not masking it with too manyflavours,” says Chef Jérôme.

Believing that eating out is one of the greatestpleasures in life, Jerome�s passion is about creatingthe best dining experience for his customers , a task he

is eager to fulfil at the "Dalah" restaurant.

�I love making people happy�, he says, �I can reach people throughgreat food and service and the most satisfying thing for me is if someonetells me that they had a great meal. As a Chef that means the most to me�.

Delectable buffet spreads await you at the all-day dining restaurant Dalah:for an energy filled breakfast or for something to satisfy your cravingsright through the day. Talented chefs use only the freshest ingredients,including organic, local and international produce, to create memorable

Thai, Asian and western dishes. The open kitchen encourages aninteractive dining experience for you to share with someone special.

The Lounge and Bar provides an inviting evening retreat for a nightcapor to meet friends for a pre-dinner drink. Adjoining Dalah restaurant,the outlet offers a wide selection of wines, cocktails, and beers to suitevery occasion.

You can be at your peak at all times by letting Sheraton Fitness be yoursolution to a healthy lifestyle while on the road. Take time out to indulge

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas: The Ultimate Retreat


in a revitalizing massage, or a complementary therapy, as part of your perfect retreat. Or if youfeel more energetic borrow one of the resort�s numerous bicycles to explore the beach road andthe nearby fishing village.

Or pamper yourself in the Spa Villa which offers a full massage service.

Using Shine Spa for Sheraton's East meets West technique, a soothing philosophy which offersa wide range of personalized treatments, guests experience magical spa relaxation and 'specialpampering moments' in their own oasis. Lifestyle experts have taken the amazing surroundingsand worked them into unique treatments that will linger with you long after the professional spatherapists leave you.

In addition to the access to all these facilities, guests can also enjoy free use of fitness, swimmingpool and Kids Club at the sister property Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.

Guests can also enjoy an entirely different variety of food and beverage venues at SheratonHua Hin Resort & Spa and charge to their account at Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas.


GETAWAY


GETAWAY


La Fete 2014

La Fête, a FrancoThai cultural festival organized by the Embassy of France in Thailand, in partnership with the Alliance Française ofBangkok, will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year.

A dozen events will be presented between June 4th and July 6th 2014, covering various styles of contemporary artistic creation:classical and electronic music, hip hop and contemporary dance, �new magic�, puppetry, photography, as well as paintings andsculptures exhibitions.

Several shows will highlight the fruitful result of Franco-Thai co-operation and most artists will meet with students and Thai creatorsfor a truly multicultural festival that will increase and deepen exchanges between France and Thailand.

The opening concert will be chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and will take place at the AllianceFrançaise. Quatuor Parisii, one of the most prestigious string quartets in the world, will perform a musical selection of theirimpressively wide repertoire.

On July 5th, the festival�s closing event will feature the second edition of �Galleries� Night�, inviting Bangkokians to stroll from oneart gallery to another in order to discover new exhibition spaces and artists until late at night.

Among others, one of the other most-awaited shows of the festival will be the Pockemon Crew Company�s �Silence on tourne!� OnJune 18th, at Aksra Theatre King Power (8pm).

To find out more about the festival�s full programming please visit: www.lafete-bangkok.com

UNHCR Announces Ploy Chermarn as the First Celebrity Supporter in Thailand

Renowned Thai actress Chermarn �Ploy� Boonyasak, has joined forces withthe UN Refugee Agency and celebrities around the world to release videomessages in support of refugee families and ask the public to showsolidarity by sharing their stories.

Over twenty celebrities from around the world, including best-selling authorKhaled Hosseini, American actress Kat Graham, German actress DianeKruger and Colombian pop music singer Juanes, along with Ploy, havereleased a series of 30 second videos supporting refugees ahead of thisyear�s World Refugee Day on 20th June.

At a time when conflicts are forcing record numbers of people to flee theirhomes, UNHCR is working with its Goodwill Ambassadors and other highprofile supporters to tell refugee stories of courage and survival in a bid tobring more attention to the devastating impact of war on families.

UNHCR Thailand Representative Mireille Girard said �We are delighted tohave highly influential people like Ploy join UNHCR in speaking up forrefugees and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Ploy andstepping up her role to mobilize more support for refugees.�

�A refugee experiences the universal emotions each and every one of uswould feel if we are faced with the prospect of losing everything, startingfrom scratch, or safeguarding our family from violence,� Ploy said. �Themore we share, the more we put ourselves in their shoes. We will see thatrefugee stories are relevant to our daily lives.�

To watch Ploy�s World Refugee Day video, please clickhttp://youtu.be/fdQvzucXtvgThe celebrity videos are part of a co-ordinated campaign ahead of WorldRefugee Day, June 20th. They will be hosted on a website that will featurehundreds of refugee stories: http://stories.unhcr.org & www.unhcr.or.th


Savour the Flavours of Scandinavia

Taste, a modern international dining restaurant at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, will once again keep Bangkok abreast ofleading-edge cuisine when it hosts one of Sweden�s top chefs to present classic and contemporary Scandinavian dishes from June 6th to15th.

The culinary mastermind, 40-year-old Mathias Olsson, Executive Chef from Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa, arrives at Taste viaexecutive chef stints staging Scandinavian food festivals in several countries.

Today�s Scandinavian chefs are notable foragers, bakers and preservers. From sweet berries to free-ranging game and cured fish, thecuisine emphasises wild, natural ingredients � making it a perfect fit with The Westin ethos of healthy indulgence.

Mathias and the Taste team will present the pick of the flavours and textures with each ingredient specially selected for freshness andauthenticity at Taste.

On the ice bar will be Löjrom (whitebait roe with condiments) and hot smoked salmon. Next to it find Västerbotten cheese, Swedishcrisp bread and Smorrebrod canapées and Janssons Frestelse. Highlight main menus include Cauliflower Velouté (Hokkaido Scallop andTruffle Cream with a flavour of cauliflower), Grandmother Greta�s Meatballs (cream sauce with Lingon berries and pickled cucumbers),and Oxroulader (braised beef roulades with Gherkins mustard and bacon).

Desserts range from Rhubarb, Parfait with Cloudberry to Budapest Bakelse, all of which are equally irresistible.

All these and more will greet diners in a variety of formats, including:

Saturday Lunch Buffet (June 7 and 14) Baht 1,140 net

Weekday Dinner Buffet (June 8 - 12) Baht 1,290 net

Come 2 Pay 1 Seafood & Grill Dinner Buffet (June 6-7 and June 13-14) Baht 2,190 net

Come 2 Pay 1 Sunday Lunch Buffet (June 8 and 15) Baht 2,190 net

Scandinavian Cooking Class (June 14) Baht 1,590 net

Chef Mathias will command the kitchen in person from June 6th to June 15th and his signature Scandinavian dishes will continue tofeature on Taste�s menu from June 16th until month-end.

Guests can enroll free in SPG® (Starwood Preferred Guests) and enjoy come 2 pay 1 on Seafood & Grill Dinner Buffet and Sunday

Lunch Buffet.

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The Last Executioner Chosen toDebut at Shanghai International

Film Festival

Two Thai films have been chosen for screening at the 17th Shanghai International FilmFestival: The Last Executioner, which makes its world premiere in the main GoldenGoblet competition, and Concrete Clouds, which is in the Asian New Talent line-up.

Directed by Tom Waller, The Last Executioner makes its bow in Shanghai ahead of itsJuly 3rd release in Thai cinemas.

Selected from 1,099 entries as one of 11 films chosen in the Golden Goblet competition,award-winning director Tom Waller�s second Thai-language film The Last Executionerwill be judged by a jury headed by famous Chinese actress Gong Li.

After its World Premiere at Shanghai, the film will have its Thai Premiere on June 19th,before going on general release in Thai cinemas on July 3rd through Handmade Distribution.

Your Kick Off Guide to The World Cup

Group StageFriday, June 133am.: Brazil vs. Croatia at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo11pm: Mexico vs. Cameroon at Estadio das Dunas, Natal

Saturday, June 142am Spain vs. Netherlands at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador5am: Chile vs. Australia at Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba11pm: Colombia vs. Greece at Estádio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Sunday, June 152am: Uruguay vs. Costa Rica at Estádio Castelao, Fortaleza5am: England vs. Italy at Arena Amazonia, Manaus8am: Ivory Coast vs. Japan at Arena Pernambuco, Recife11pm: Switzerland vs. Ecuador at Estádio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasilia

Monday, June 162am: France vs. Honduras at Estádio BeiraRio, Porto Alegre5am: Argentina vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro11pm: Germany vs. Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

Tuesday, June 172am: Iran vs. Nigeria at Arena da Baixada, Curitiba5am: Ghana vs. United States at Estadio das Dunas, Natal11pm: Belgium vs. Algeria at Estádio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Wednesday, June 182am: Brazil vs. Mexico at Estádio Castelao, Fortaleza5am: Russia vs. South Korea at Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba11pm: Australia vs. Netherlands at Estádio BeiraRio, Porto Alegre

Thursday, June 192am: Spain vs. Chile at Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro5am: Cameroon vs. Croatia at Arena Amazonia, Manaus11pm: Colombia vs. Ivory Coast at Estádio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasilia

Friday, June 202am: Uruguay vs. England at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo5am: Japan vs. Greece at Estadio das Dunas, Natal11pm: Italy vs. Costa Rica at Arena Pernambuco, Recife

Saturday, June 212am: Switzerland vs. France at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador5am: Honduras vs. Ecuador at Arena da Baixada, Curitiba11pm: Argentina vs. Iran at Estádio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Sunday, June 222am: Germany vs. Ghana at Estádio Castelao, Fortaleza5am: Nigeria vs. Bosnia Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá11pm: Belgium vs. Russia at Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

Monday, June 232am: South Korea vs. Algeria at Estádio BeiraRio, Porto Alegre5am: United States vs. Portugal at Arena Amazonia, Manaus11pm: Netherlands vs. Chile at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo11pm: Australia vs. Spain at Arena da Baixada, Curitiba

Tuesday, June 243am: Croatia vs. Mexico at Arena Pernambuco, Recife3am: Cameroon vs. Brazil at Estadio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasilia11pm: Italy vs. Uruguay at Estadio das Dunas, Natal11pm: Costa Rica vs. England at Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Wednesday, June 253am: Japan vs. Colombia at Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá3am: Greece vs. Ivory Coast at Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza11pm: Nigeria vs. Argentina at Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre11pm: Bosnia Herzegovina vs. Iran at Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

Thursday, June 263am: Ecuador vs. France at Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro3am: Honduras vs. Switzerland at Arena Amazonia, Manaus11pm: United States vs. Germany at Arena Pernambuco, Recife11pm: Portugal vs. Ghana at Estádio Nacional Mane Garrincha, Brasilia

Friday, June 273am: South Korea vs. Belgium at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo3am: Algeria vs. Russia at Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre

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SingaporeCrab

Promotionat St. Regis

The St. Regis Bangkok held aSingapore Crab Promotion at VIUrestaurant when guest chef CassidyShen Zhi Wei from the W SentosaCove, Singapore, flew in to cook up hiscrab creations for lunch and dinner.

Born and raised in Singapore, Cassidy�sfirst foray into the culinary industrywas at the age of 18 in 2001. Startinghis apprenticeship with a cateringcompany at a young age, Cassidy soonfound his dream as he ventured intothe vibrant and dynamic hotel industryin 2005.

Chef Cassidy began his extensivehospitality and culinary career withAmara Singapore as Cook 1 and wasquickly promoted to Senior Chef DePartie within one year. With a deeppassion to serve every guest the bestquality of mouth-watering delights,Chef Cassidy has grown to be highlymotivated and creative in his skills anddish presentation.

A fast learner with high adaptability tohis surroundings, Chef Cassidy hasgarnered a wide repertoire ofexperiences across many hotels inSingapore. Expanding his reach fromRitz-Carlton to Raffles Singapore andOriental Hotel, Chef Cassidy has grownin his capacity to earn his position asthe Restaurant Sous Chef atW Singapore � Sentosa Cove. With 30cooks under his direction, theenthusiastic Restaurant Sous Chef ofThe Kitchen Table is responsible foroverseeing the Indian, Western andAsian Cuisine sections.

With more than a decade of experience,Chef Cassidy has conducted manysuccessful Singapore Food Promotionevents at the Prestige Dusit Thani Hotelin Bangkok, as well as in W Guang Zhou.He also assisted Chef Micheal Ginor atthe Sabar�do World Gourmet Summit in2011, and participated in the Food &Wine Dinner with Chef Santi Santamaria.

Chef Cassidy takes pride in presentingthe highest quality for every dish that isprepared and served to the guests,guaranteeing freshness in every bite.

Fluent in speaking four languages, heenjoys going the extra mile in interactingand getting to know the patrons of hisdelectable dishes. Chef Cassidy believesthat fine dining is not just about the food,but the entire experience, includinggetting to know the creator of everydish. He is also on the planning team fornew menus with the Executive Chef andChef de Cuisine of W Singapore.

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