Five-star resorts are a thing of the past. How about a six-star hotel? Ever tried one of those? (Yes, six-stars is indeed a real certification with over 1,700 criteria.) Well, now is your chance, and you don’t have to be a Saudi oil prince to pay the bill. 

Trisara, a gorgeous six-star resort in Phuket owned by Montara Hospitality Group, is launching its “Tiew Pun Suk’s Rao Tiew Duay Kan” campaign, which offers up to  B3,000 discounts on rooms per night (up to B15,000 total). 

The resort is also offering a special “Trisara Villa Escape” package, starting from B14,805.  It includes a stay in a pool villa with a stunning ocean view on a private beach in Phuket, breakfast for two, a round trip airport transfer and a B600 voucher to be used at the resort’s F&B outlets, including PRU, Phuket’s only one-Michelin-star restaurant. 

Reservations can be made from July 18 to Oct 28, 2020 for stays between July 21 and Oct 31, 2020. 

To register, visit:

Website: www.เราเที่ยวด้วยกัน.com (until Oct 31, and use the “TTogether” for Discount Code if you are making a reservation on www.trisara.com instead). 

Guests can also redeem their “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” privileges and book the package by calling +66 76 683 320, or by reaching out via Line @Trisararesort, https://lin.ee/mMUkaGO, or Facebook Messenger m.me/trisaraphuket and reservations@trisara.com. 

People always like to blab on and on about how Bangkok is the artistic, cultural and business hub of the country. While this is true in a general sense, there are more than enough cool things happening in the start-up space outside of Bangkok. 

There are plenty of SME’s, OTOP SMEs (sub-district-based businesses) and student community enterprises throughout the country’s northern region. Now, the Northern Digital Economy conference aims to unite those players under one roof and provide a educational and networking experience that specifically tailors to entrepreneurs in the north. 

One of the most important topics to be discussed is, as you might have guesses, how small businesses can use new technology to their advantage. There will be workshops hosted by local business leaders, as well as consultation teams to work with owners individually. 

You can apply to be a part of the conference from today until July 31. There is no charge (it’s all free) if you apply before July 31. 

If you want to find out more information, and download the application form, you can do that here. (All the materials are in Thai language.)

For inquiries, visit the official Facebook page or call 098-029-2910.

Two of Rembrandt’s top F&B venues, Rang Mahal and  1826 Mixology & Rooftop Bar, are coming back this month, and have some pretty amazing deals on food and drinks to help kick off the opening bash, including huge discounts (for the opening period) and value-added vouchers that you can use up to one year from now. There’s a lot of details, so here is the breakdown.

Rang Mahal

Open Wed-Sat 6pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-3pm, 6pm-11pm

The Deals

- Early bird special: Pay B1,000 and get a value of B2,000 (voucher sales from now until July 19)

- Value added vouchers: Pay B1,000 and get a value of B1,500 for dine-in. (Voucher Sales starting July 20, and are valid through July 31, 2021).

For more info:

Facebook: Inbox us
Email: marcommgr@rembrandtbkk.com
Megatix: https://megatix.in.th/events/rang-mahal-double-value

Additional Deal (available through channels below)

- Menu with the view: Maharaja (non-vegetarian) and Maharani (vegetarian) value set-menu for B499++

For bookings:

Chope: http://bit.ly/2tciZjA
Email: rangmahal@rembrandtbkk.com

1826 Mixology & Rooftop Bar

Open Wed-Sun 6pm-11pm

The Deals

- Sundowners: 6pm to 7pm
- Offer: Specially priced beverages for B99++ and B149++
- A discount offer of 50% is valid from 7pm to 11pm. (From 15th to 19th only.)
- Watermelon Band: Every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm.

Book Now: http://bit.ly/2QChQcO
Tel: 02 261 7050
IG: @1826bar

These days, everyone is in a mad scramble to move things online. Brick-and-mortar stores are just now coming back into the fold, but with the shutdown of nearly everything causes by the pandemic, and the realization it could happen again, a lot of brands are rethinking the way they approach customers online. 

Another Story, the Bangkok concept store that gathers designer products from all over the world, just recently launched its website and e-shop, and, frankly, this is what a lot of brands should be doing.  

First, let’s get the tech superlatives out of the way—it has a clean design, sharp mobile spacing, quick load times, and the journey from seeing something you like and actually buying it is painless. One of our favorite features is the “Instagram Picks” section, which are basically mini-lookbooks (presented IG-style). Click on one of the looks you like, and you can start shifting through the products, from there it’s about two clicks to buying the thing you want. 

Shopping the traditional way is just as simple, with the website broken down into sub-sections like you are used to. Finding sub-categories is easy, and we absolutely love the “Bangkokian” section that stocks local designers. 

But what takes the website to another level for us (and this is really the part more brands should follow) is the “Stories” section. It’s basically a mini-media website, with all kind of relevant content written about trends, style tips, home decor and other topics to keep your creative juices flowing. It gives us a reason to go back to the website regularly, not just when we want to buy something. The stories do focus on the brand itself, but in a tasteful way, like this piece about how one of the French soap brands has evolved their product over the years. 

It’s a straight-up good website if you are shopping for clothes, decor, tech, or just some ideas. Check it out. 

https://anotherstorybangkok.com 

One of the most pristine wellness resorts in Koh Samui, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa, is dishing out some tempting offers to lure you out of smoggy Bangkok for a vacation done right — surrounded by nature and a beautiful private beach. The resort, with 76 rooms, villas and suites, is found on a lush patch of jungle on the south-eastern coast of Koh Samui, making for a serene setting to kick back and forget about the outside world. It’s decked out exactly as you would expect a wellness resort to be. There’s three F&B venues, Soma (for breakfast and dinner), Amrita (lunch and snacks), and the Alchemy Lounge (Tea, coffee, smoothies, and snacks). There’s also one lap pool, two leisure pools, two steam caverns, three fitness facilities, and two yoga pavilions — so you got your fitness covered. 

On top of all that, there are tons of optional wellness programs if you need to clear your head or detox your body. The programs deal with everything from stress and burnout (something everyone at BK has experienced) to emotional balance, detox and ideal weight, or just how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The latest program, called "Immunity & Resilience", launched in June of this year and focuses on supporting physical health, strength and balancing heart and mind.

As for the deals, there’s a lot on offer, so here is the breakdown. Just pay special attention to the “Flash Sale”, which runs for 72 hours and ends on July 17. It gives you extra cash off the other two deals. 

Promotions

Flash Sale

When: July 14-17

What: Get an additional 50-percent off on the resort’s “Fly Free” and “Flexible Offers”

Get more info here. 

Fly Free Offer

When: from now until Sep 30.

What: The deal includes huge wellness credits and also contributions to your flight costs, which change depending on how long you stay. 

The Details

• Up to B10,000 reduction for flights

• Up to five complimentary nights for your stay

• Up to B80,000 in wellness credit

• Daily full board meals

• Much more (see the link below)

Starting from: B38,224 for a three nights stay (normal price is B59,355)

Minimum stay: three nights. 

Get more info here. 

Flexible Offer

When: from now until Sep 30.

What: It’s meant to make booking a vacation easier with up to 45-percent discounts on rooms and wellness packages. 

The Details

• Complimentary wellness consultation

• Complimentary Bio Impedance Analysis

• Attend daily holistic activities

• Use of pools, gym and steam caverns

• Daily breakfast

Starting from: B5,500 (normal price is B10,000)

Minimum stay: one night

Get more info here. 

Now is the time to get out of the city, or at least get out of your house or apartment. We’ve all been inside too long, right? We should all still be practicing social distancing and proper health precautions, but, for most of us, a nice change in scenery is in order. 

To help you scratch that itch, Marriott International is offering it’s Summer Dreaming promotion. Here’s the headline: up to 50-percent off some of the best hotels in the company’s portfolio. What’s better is that you also get a daily B1,000 restaurant and resort credit wherever your stay. When we say “wherever”, we mean it. There are 42 hotels offering the same promotion, take a look at the list below. Pretty much anywhere in Thailand you could want to go, down south, up north, hiding away in Bangkok, it’s all covered. 

If you are looking for a staycation in Bangkok, you can check out the deals and make a reservation here. 

If you want digs outside of our great big city, you can see those here. 

Participating hotels in Thailand:

1. Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 

2. Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse 

3. Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Bangkok 

4. Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit 

5. Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok 

6. Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15 

7. Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort 

8. Hua Hun Marriott Resort & Spa 

9. JW Marriott Bangkok

10. JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa 

11. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa 

12. Le Meridien Chiang Mai 

13. Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort 

14. Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa 

15. Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa 

16. Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 

17. Le Meridien Bangkok

18. Le Meridien Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa 

19. Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Mayfair Bangkok 

20. Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sathorn Vista 

21. Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sukhumvit Park

22. Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok, Sukhumvit Thonglor

23. Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa Merlin Beach 

24. Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa Nai Yang Beach

25. Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa 

26. Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel 

27. Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa 

28. Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa 

29. Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa 

30. Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok

31. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel 

32. Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villa 

33. Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa 

34. Sheraton Koh Samui Resort 

35. The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, A Luxury Collection Hotel 

36. The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket 

37. The St Regis Bangkok

38. The Westin Grands Sukhumvit, Bangkok

39. The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket 

40. Vanabelle, A Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui 

41. W Bangkok

42. W Koh Samui