bangkok on the move
HOTELS
1)Hua Chang Heritage :
Inspired by the architectural style of the turn of the century, this hotel, which opened in August last year, convinces by its central location in Pathumwan , a stone's throw from the Siam shopping area, its reasonable prices, from 80 euros a night, and its modern style with a certain colonial air.
Hua Chang Heritage, a very well located hotel
**2)Rattanakosin Hall**
Since this great little hotel opened its doors in April of last year, the interest it generates has not stopped growing: There are 17 rooms in a modern style with a strong Thai accent. , a restaurant that combines Thai and international dishes and a terrace, The Roof, with the best views of the Chao Phraya River. The three main temples of Bangkok, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, can be seen from the panoramic view of The Roof, which has become the terrace of the river in which to be seen.
*** News:** Ayutthaya Room. Another product of the Sala factory, which plans to open its doors in the former World Heritage capital in the middle of this year.
The view from the Sala Rattanakosin hotel
RESTAURANTS
**1)Seven Spoons**
On the outskirts of Bangkok's Chinatown is this restaurant that in the last year has expanded its space and its menu, but due to its location far from the center it is still the territory of a few insiders . Its cuisine is inspired by the Mediterranean diet with mostly local and organic ingredients. 1920's style retro cocktails and decor make it worth driving across Bangkok for dinner at this great little restaurant.
Seven Spoons: Mediterranean Diet in Bangkok's Chinatown
**2) Never Ending Summer **
Newcomer Never Ending Summer opened its doors almost at the same time as the new year in the Thonburi area, next to the Chao Phraya River. The restaurant is located in The Jam Factory complex, which also houses an art gallery and a bookstore-cafe , and which aims to inject life into the other bank of the Chao Phraya, normally known for its tranquility. With an industrial, rustic and very modern style , the menu pays tribute to the family recipes of its owners, and includes dishes difficult to find in any other Thai restaurant.
*** News:** Joel Robuchon. The French chef with the most Michelin stars on his plate, up to a total of 28, has confirmed the next opening of him in Bangkok in the spring of this year . For now, he has already begun to hire staff and arouse the interest of fans of French haute cuisine.
Newcomer Never Ending Summer
PUBS
**1) Maggie Choo's **
The Australian Ashley Sutton's cabaret-bar has become, a few months after its opening, the hot spot at night in Bangkok. The keys to your success: 1920s Shanghai style, models wearing blonde Cleopatra wigs and feathers , live music and a sophisticated clientele that is rare in Bangkok.
Maggie Choo's, a bar-cabaret in Bangkok
**2) Kudeta **
Three restaurants, seven bars, and two nightclubs in one Sathorn tower that promise unforgettable views of Bangkok. The arrival of the iconic Kudetá seemed to fill the gap left by the departure of the Bed SupperClub. With big name DJs and weekly parties, Bangkok's Kudeta has yet to live up to the fame it garners in other cities.
Kudetá: three restaurants, seven bars and two nightclubs
ATTRACTIONS
Organic markets: There are weekly and monthly ones, but all of them have become the ideal place to go on weekends to eat and buy organic products from local farms. These markets also serve as meeting point for friends and families in a very relaxed atmosphere.
- Bangkok Farmer's : Every weekend, mostly at the K Village on Sukhumvit soi 26, Bangkok Farmer's brings the best of local, pesticide-free and organic farming to Bangkok. Fruits and vegetables from organic gardens, food prepared for all types of diets, pastries and organic products (among others) are sold at the flea market.
Bangkok Farmer's: the best of local farmers
-Spring Epicurean: On the last Sunday of each month, in the garden of the central Spring and Summer restaurant, some of the best restaurants in the area set up their stall. Live Music, Joe Sloane Sausages, Organic Beer, Bread, Nuts, and Families who take advantage of the cushions on the grass to spend the morning. From 8:00 to 13:00.
Spring Epicurean
Thai Wake Park
About a 45-minute drive from Bangkok is one of the best water parks for wake boarding in the world. Water skiing on a board, similar to surfboards but smaller, attracts professionals from all over the world here, who they take advantage of the warm temperatures that Bangkok offers during the western winter. Wake addicts also have a hotel on the premises. Sufero atmosphere, a good Thai restaurant and spectacular jumps of professionals to spend a good day among rice fields.
V64
Art gallery, artist studio and exhibition hall, V64 was born with the idea of bring together more than 60 Thai artists in an industrial zone on the outskirts of Bangkok . On February 22 they celebrate their third anniversary with a party in style, where there will be several artists painting murals and works by the artists will be raffled.
V64: a meeting point for the artists of Bangkok
dining with a view