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Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit welcomed members of the media for an exclusive press preview ahead of its official opening, offering the first glimpse inside the 174-room property and marking the arrival of Hilton's Canopy Hotels lifestyle brand in Southeast Asia. The preview introduced the hotel's locally informed interiors by award-winning design studio AvroKO, four distinctive dining and drinking concepts and its creative connections to Bangkok. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 12, appro

When the final envelope was opened in Wynn Palace Macau, applause echoed across a room filled with many of Asia's most influential bartenders. For Hope & Sesame in Guangzhou, it marked the culmination of a decade-long journey. For everyone gathered, it was another reminder that Asia's cocktail scene has entered a new era—one where the continent's finest bars are no longer defined by imitation, but by identity. For more than a decade, Asia's 50 Best Bars has documented the rem

Bartending competitions are often described in the language of victory: one champion, one trophy and one ticket to the global stage. Yet across two full days of competition, the final result can begin to feel almost secondary to the process itself. The more interesting story lies in how 38 bartenders respond when their knowledge, technique, creativity and ability to think under pressure are tested in entirely different ways. That was the case at Diageo World Class Thailand 20

Rosé often suffers from its own success. Somewhere between yacht decks, beach clubs and endless photographs of pale pink wine against Mediterranean sunsets, the category has acquired a reputation for being more fashionable than serious. Provence, however, has spent decades quietly proving that the world's most photographed rosé wines are also among its most disciplined. That point landed particularly well during a recent Thursday Afterwork at Blue Parrot Bangkok, where Châtea

Bangkok recently hosted an extraordinary celebration of Cuban rum at OXBO Bangkok, the contemporary dining destination at Millennium Hilton Bangkok. Bringing together heritage, craftsmanship, gastronomy and diplomacy, the exclusive dinner offered guests a rare opportunity to explore Havana Club's ICONICA Collection, the brand's prestige portfolio representing the pinnacle of Cuban rum-making. The evening began with a relaxed reception at the bar, where guests gathered over ca

The lotus is far more than a beautiful flower. At Centara Grand at CentralWorld, it becomes the centrepiece of a culinary and cultural experience featuring contemporary Thai dishes crafted from lotus roots, stems, leaves and seeds, alongside hands-on lotus folding workshops that showcase one of Thailand's most elegant traditional crafts. The lotus occupies a unique place in Thai culture. It appears in religious ceremonies, temple offerings, traditional crafts, and everyday co

In an era where luxury travel increasingly leans towards speed, exclusivity and fleeting spectacle, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has taken the opposite approach. The ultra-luxury cruise line's newly announced 2029 World Cruise, titled Eras of Exploration, is not simply another grand itinerary stitched together with glamorous ports and lavish suites. It is an unapologetically ambitious 150-night voyage designed around the romance of discovery, tracing the routes of ancient empir

In partnership with Food & Hospitality Asia 2026

W Does Brunch at The Kitchen Table with Aperol has settled into Bangkok’s weekend rhythm with the kind of confidence that only comes when spectacle meets structure. Since its collaboration launched on 1 November 2025, the brunch has evolved from a refreshed concept into a fixed ritual. As March approaches, it feels less like a seasonal highlight and more like an established cadence. Held every first and third Saturday from 12:30 to 15:30 on the second floor of W Bangkok Hotel

Valentine's Day is no longer confined to roses and prix-fixe predictability. In 2026, romance is shaped by craft, setting and sensibility — expressed through skyline dinners, sculptural afternoon tea, barefoot beachfront feasts and wellness-led rituals. Across Asia, a considered selection of hotels and restaurants is reimagining 14 February as an immersive experience rather than a single reservation. From Bangkok and Hong Kong to Koh Samui, Da Nang and Hanoi, here is PLATTER'

In Partnership with Food & Hospitality Asia 2026

Siam Paragon is an expansive luxury retail landmark, where international fashion houses, curated dining outlets and lifestyle experiences coexist under one roof. As one of the world’s most visited destinations, the landmark continues to evolve its identity, this time reframing dining not merely as consumption, but as a multi-sensory form of entertainment. The Siam Paragon Dining Phenomenon marks the latest chapter in this evolution, bringing together a carefully curated const

At first glance, The Japanese Bitters presents itself with quiet restraint, allowing flavour and intent to speak before narrative. Built around ingredients deeply embedded in Japanese culinary tradition, the range reflects an approach that values precision, balance and familiarity rather than reinvention. It is this understated confidence that has carried the brand beyond Japan, positioning it naturally within the international bar community. Founded by Yuki Yamazaki, The Jap

December 2025 has arrived, bringing a vibrant festive atmosphere across Asia. Restaurants and hotels are rolling out a variety of year-end offers, inviting guests to participate in the season's celebrations. It is an ideal moment to enjoy distinctive culinary experiences and create memorable gatherings as the year draws to a close. Four Seasons Bangkok's Festive Afternoon Tea Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River celebrates the festive season with an elevated Holida