THE BOUTIQUE TEAM PLANTS YELLOW STAR TREES FOR THE COMMUNITY

At Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited (Boutique), we place great importance on the environment and corporate social responsibility (CSR). On 17^th September 2019, the Company planted 17 Yellow Star trees, 5 planted at Benchasiri Park and the remaining 12 planted at Benchakitti Park. These Yellow Star trees are the first of its kind to be planted at both parks and Boutique is proud to be the first company to plant these trees which is the signature plant in honour of His Majesty the King Rama X.

In celebration of his Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun Ascension to the Throne, Boutique is one of a few companies to be involved in the government’s tree planting project with the aim to plant 100,000 trees. Aside from increasing the overall green areas in the city and reducing air pollution, the Yellow Star plant itself has many benefits including a fresh and fragrant smell, that helps to stimulate the nervous system, reduces stress and improve sleep. 

Mr. Prabsharan Singh Thakral, President and Group CEO of Boutique Corporation Public Company Limited with the management team and employees along with Khun Arom Wongmaha, Director of the Public Parks Office, Khun Todsawan Kumwajanung, Diretor of Public Parks Region 1 and Khun Nonthaya Nuchanarod, Head of Benchasiri and Benchakitti Park were involved in the planning ceremony.

Once the ceremony concluded, Khun Arom Wongmaha formally expressed gratitude to Mr. Prabsharan Singha Thakral and Boutique Corporation Public Company for helping to add more trees to Benchakitti and Benchasiri park. In exchange, Boutique was given the King of Ornamental plant - Aglaonema Banlangthong. This plant serves as good fortune for those who plant it in remembrance of the Company’s generosity and care towards the environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Benchakitti and Benchasiri Park.

For more information about Boutique Corporation visit www.boutiquecorporation.com

JLL launches residential project from Frankfurt in Thailand for the first time

The firm is targeting high-net-worth Thais looking for long-term investment opportunities in one of the world’s safe heavens

JLL is introducing Eden, one of Frankfurt’s iconic condominium development projects, to prospective buyers in Thailand. The development marks the first residential project from Germany’s finance hub that JLL has marketed in Thailand.

“Generally, most Thais looking for opportunities to invest in overseas residential property show exceptional interest in the UK, the US and Japan that they may be more familiar with, says Ms. Napapat Wanitcharat, Director of International Residential at JLL. “The launch of Eden in Thailand will unveil to Thai investors the strong investment potential of Frankfurt’s residential market, another major safe heaven for overseas investors,” she continues.

Frankfurt’s residential market

According to data from JLL, Frankfurt’s residential prices have been on the rise for more than a decade and are likely to grow further as the city’s residential market has remained undersupplied. With about 736,000 residents, Frankfurt has a housing shortage of about 50,000 units and a very tight residential vacancy rate of 1.5%.

“Buyers in Frankfurt’s residential market comprise both locals and foreigners who have purchased units for own use or as an investment. Studios and one-bedroom units are most popular among investors as the two unit types typically enjoy the healthiest rental demand in the vicinity of Frankfurt’s business districts,” says Ms. Napapat.

Eden

Eden is one of the most talked-about condominium development projects in Frankfurt, due to its exceptional location in the heart of the city, amenities, and spectacular architectural design. The project has been developed by Immobel, one of the fastest growing property development firms in Europe. Eden is marking the firm’s first footprint in Germany, the region’s largest and most stable economy that accounts for 20% GDP of the EU.

Upon completion in 2021, the project will feature a 27-storey tower with 263 residential units sized from 30 sq.m to 194 sq.m and priced between 358,200 € (THB 12 million) and 3,134,700 € (THB 105.3 million).

“Investors purchasing a unit Eden and put it up for rent can expect investment yields ranging between 3%-4% per annum. However, most buyers put a greater focus on a potential capital gain on the long term as residential prices in Frankfurt are likely to rise further due limited supply,” she adds.

“With the current uncertainties in the world, coupled with more challenging conditions in Bangkok’s condominium market and stronger Baht, we expect Eden to be well received by Thai investors who are looking for new opportunities in less volatile markets such as Frankfurt, Germany’s financial hub and Europe’s most important financial center,” says Ms Napapat

The annual Vegetarian Festival Parade in Phuket saw both locals and tourists participating in an evening of fun-filled rituals. 

This year, the popular annual Vegetarian Festival Parade was held on September 30th 2019 between the hours of 4.00pm and 7.00pm.

The Vegetarian Festival Parade, began at the Dragon Yard with an opening ceremony that honoured Ittipol Khunpluem, the Minister of Culture, and Pakpong Thawiphat, the Governor of Phuket. The parade then concluded at the end of Saphan Hin and saw a traditional lion dance and an exciting fireworks display.

Several of Accor’s properties in the South of Thailand took part in the Vegetarian Festival Parade, including Novotel Phuket Phokeethra and ibis Styles Phuket City, which were both offering the unique experience of Vegetarian Festival.

For further information, please contact 076 397 777 Email : H9932@accor.com   

For more information visit https://bit.ly/2MMf4zM

SHREWSBURY STUDENTS EARN TOP IN THE WORLD AWARDS

26 CIE Outstanding Learner Awards add to the recent haul of 48 Edexcel Outstanding Learner Awards, which together include 6 Top in the World and 54 Top in Thailand Prizes

Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Riverside is thrilled to announce the incredible achievements of last year’s GCSE, AS and A-Level students who have earned 26 awards in the Cambridge International Examination (CIE)  Board’s annual Outstanding Learner Awards list. The Awards are presented to students who have achieved the top individual results in their CIE public examinations, which this year include, 4 Top in the World awards, Best Across 8 IGCSEs award, 10 Top in the Country awards and 11 High Achievement awards.

The recent introduction of an equivalent awards system by the Pearson Edexcel examination board, which now accounts for around half the subjects offered to Shrewsbury students at A Level, and one third of subjects offered at GCSE, has already added to Shrewsbury’s unparalleled track record of academic success, with the school collecting 48 of the accolades presented to 73 students at the inaugural Pearson Edexcel Outstanding Learner Awards ceremony just a few weeks ago. 

In the school’s 15 year history, Shrewsbury students have won a total of 258 CIE awards, more than any other school in Thailand, including 39 Top in the World awards and 133 Top in Thailand awards.

This year’s CIE awards feature four Top in the World Awards for Shrewsbury students. New joiner Nida (Viv) Mahatharadol earns Top in the World for First Language Thai, an exam she took at her former school, Amnuay Silpa Bilingual School. Pichaya (Ton Palm) Limprayoon earns his world-leading accolade in Mathematics, an exam he took a year early as a year 10 student, whilst Natcha (Kaimook) Pakdeekitcharoen (now at Rhode Island School of Design), and current Year 12 student Bhumikorn (Bhu) Kongtaveelert, win their Top in the World accolades in Art and Design at A level and iGCSE respectively. Reflecting the school’s culture of creativity, Shrewsbury students have now won an incredible 18 Top in the World and 7 Top in Thailand awards for Art & Design since 2004. All-rounder Bhu, who scored 12A*s in total, also picked up the prize for the Best individual scores across 8 iGCSE subjects.

The entire haul of 2019 CIE awards was earned in no less than 15 different subjects, demonstrating both the range of courses and the calibre of teaching across all departments in the school, which, in combination with the school’s award winning higher education support, helps Shrewsbury graduates to access the very best universities in the world, year on year.

Indeed, when the CIE awards ceremony takes place in November, the school may well have to collect several prizes on behalf of its award-winning Class of 2019 graduates who have already embarked on their university careers at top institutions including Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, London School of Economics and Political Sciences, Warwick University, King’s College London, University of Cambridge and Rhode Island School of Design.

On his awards Bhu said “it was such a surprise to me to get these awards and to do so well in my exams but I have to thank all my friends who supported me through the revision process and helped me achieve such a great set of results. I’m really proud and it’s great motivation for me now as I start my A-Levels".

For Mr. Zikic, Ton Palm’s Top in the World accolade represents the icing on the cake for the 2019 exam season where 67% of GCSE mathematics exams received an A*; a record breaking result for the Department. “We are delighted to see Ton Palm’s dedication and hard work being recognised by CIE, it is a fantastic achievement! He is a brilliant mathematician and should be extremely proud of his accomplishment. Over the years, the Maths Department has seen how hard he has worked and his rigorous approach to the subject, and it has been wonderful to see him grow and flourish into a top mathematician. Well done Ton Palm!”

Adding his personal congratulations to the award winners, but also reflecting on the achievements of the entire examination cohort, Shrewsbury Riverside Principal, Chris Seal comments, “External verification and awards reinforce and celebrate the quite extraordinary skills and dedication of our students and staff. I am delighted for all students receiving awards this year, but in particular to those who have achieved way beyond their own expectations. This degree of progress can only be achieved in a high quality learning environment where students are both challenged and supported by expert staff. Leading examination results and external awards rightly engender a sense of significant pride and satisfaction, but they are not the reason why we educate. They are just part of a wide range of positive outcomes that we nurture in this environment and which help our students to become resilient, creative and forward-thinking young people, who thrive at world-leading universities and the professional world beyond ”

CELEBRATE DIWALI THE “FESTIVAL OF LIGHT” AT PUNJAB GRILL BANGKOK

Punjab Grill Bangkok has launched its new tasting menu for non-vegetarian and vegetarian as a theme of “Diwali” for October and November.

The specially curated six course-tasting menu, which serves authentic dishes in a modern contemporary way.

The menu consist of a variety of Punjab Grill’s new dishes such as Mumbai Chowpaty Chaat, (street food that has three different elements of Bhel, Phuchka and Samosa). Second course is a local Thai inspired tiger prawn Pad Thai using Indian influence. For veg, we serve paneer instead of prawn.  Third course is Malai chicken tikka, which is scented with fresh Urbani black truffle. For veg, we replace the chicken with Portobello mushroom. Main course of the menu is Dal gosh (New Zealand lamb racks simmered in creamy black lentils. For veg option, we will be serving raw jackfruit dumplings simmered in creamy and cheesy onion tomato gravy. Final course of the menu is the flash frozen saffron and nuts flavored thandai mousse served at table in a theatrical presentation

With our pricing starting at THB 990++ for the vegetarian and THB 1499++, is available from 17^th October until

2^nd November 2019

Enjoy a variety of the Diwali menu together with live singers, Ms.Shubhangi Joshi, lead singer@Manthan and

Mr.Ashwani Kumar, our resident singer who will entertain you each evening from 8pm.

17^th October 2 November 2019

Indian food lovers should not miss this opportunity to sample these tasting menus on this special occasion,

reservations can be made either through Punjab Grill Bangkok's website: www.punjabgrillbangkok.com or Tel: +66 (0) 2645 4952. Punjab Grill Bangkok is located at Radisson Suites Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 13, opens for dinner

from 6:00 – 11:30 p.m. and the Sunday Brunch on every Sunday from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The Landmark London: AA Hotel of the Year (London) 2019-2020 Award

The award-winning Landmark London is celebrating the latest accolade, which has bees now awarded the AA Hotel of the Year (London) 2019-2020 Award sponsored by PSL

Introduced in 1992, this award is the AA’s ultimate accolade for hotels in the UK. It is awarded to hotels that are recognised as being outstanding examples in their particular market. From the small family-run hotel to the most ambitious commercial ventures, hotels of every size and style are potential winners.

The AA hosted a glittering awards ceremony in London to honour the best hotels, pubs, restaurants and chefs. The 2019 Hospitality Awards winners were picked following 12 months of graft by AA inspectors, who travelled up and down the UK slumbering on executive mattresses, nibbling fine food and sipping exquisite wines.

The Landmark, London picked up the gong for best London hotel, with the judges wowed by the property's 'spectacular' naturally lit central atrium, 'luxurious' bedrooms and 'large, stylish' bathrooms.

Since opening in 1899, The Landmark London has established very high standards of luxury and excellent customer service. Bedrooms at all levels have classic style, contemporary elegance and a luxurious touch and feel.

Brand new state-of-the-art kitchens support the heart of the operation – the two AA Rosette ‘Winter Garden’; offering ‘perhaps the best breakfast in London’ as well as varied menus for lunch and dinner. It’s also the perfect setting for afternoon tea.

Then there’s the Great Central with its evolving menu of classics in a beautiful oak panelled room, the Garden Terrace for all-day dining and The Mirror Bar – an intimate setting for well-crafted cocktails.

The recently refurbished meeting and event space, sympathetically decorated with the style of the property in mind is highly versatile, and there is also a spa, wellness centre and health club. Add a strong, well established and committed team and dedicated management team under Andrew Bachelor (General Manager), 2019 is the year for The Landmark London.

The Landmark London is one of the members of Landmark Lancaster Hotel Group, which also includes The Landmark Bangkok, Royal Lancaster London, K West London, Basil Street Serviced Apartment and Lancaster Bangkok, owned by Thai entrepreneur, Jatuporn  Sihanatkathakul.

For more information, please visit www.landmarklondon.co.uk or call 0-2254-0404 ext 4052 or 4054

Cross Hotels & Resorts Heads to China

Key executives visited major Chinese cities to meet travel agents

and key media partners during four-day road show

Mr. Harry Thaliwal, EVP-Operations and Mr. Paul Wilson, EVP – Commercial of Cross Hotels and Resorts

Cross Hotels and Resorts, one of Asia’s fastest growing hotel and resort operators, has set its sights on the burgeoning Chinese travel market and hosted a series of road shows in three key cities. After a successful year that saw eight new hotels open across its trinity of brands, three key company executives are now pitching Cross Hotels and Resorts unique products to a wider audience.

The People’s Republic of China is the world’s most populous country with an estimated population of 1.404 billion citizens, of which less than 10% holds a passport. According to official data, China’s GDP in 2018 was US$13.28 trillion with tourism contributing $1.35 billion. A newly rich middle class and an easing of restrictions on movement are fueling a travel boom that saw 139 million outbound trips and five billion domestic trips.

Cross Hotels and Resorts has continued to post favorable results with consolidated hotel revenue increasing by 80% and its operating portfolio of hotels and resorts registering a 39% rise. The company continues to seek out new destinations with Bali and rising star Vietnam joining the group with newly branded properties. A dedication to guest satisfaction has led to three of the company’s hotels being rated #1 on TripAdvisor.

“Thailand is the number one travel destination for Chinese travellers and the local market continues to mature thanks to new technologies, differentiating buying behaviors and unique requirements. Therefore, this road show reinforces to the market that we want to learn more from our key accounts and strengthen our relationships as we enter the next phase of development. Taiwan is bucking all current trends and growing monthly and we are excited to have penetrated this market for the first time.” said Paul Wilson, Executive Vice President – Commercial.

The potential for further growth in the Chinese tourism sector is staggering as travel controls are eased and millions more tourists head for departure gates at airports across the country.  82% of the entire travelling population of China range from 18-39 years of age. Cross Hotels & Resorts current brand portfolio directly offers tapered experiences for this large segment.

The Cross Hotels and Resorts road show took in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taiwan with strategic showcase events, presentations and media luncheons. Company executives also met with new, old and prospective clients during the four-day tour.

“With China being one of the largest markets for Cross Hotels and Resorts, we offer dedicated focus on cultural nuances and language capability at all our hotels and resorts. We value our relationships with our Chinese partners and are here to build on them. Truly understanding “Asian” hospitality, we look forward to mutual collaboration across a range of tourism-related areas,” said Harry Thaliwal, Executive Vice President – Operations.

Cross Hotels and Resorts currently operates 24 properties across Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam with a further 2,000 rooms under development.

Angsana Laguna Phuket Awarded the 2019 Best Sustainable Hotel

Angsana Laguna Phuket has been named a winner in the Best Sustainable Hotel category of M&C Asia Stella Awards 2019 in Singapore. The award recognizes best practices in sustainability, respect for the environment, and social positioning.

Angsana founded with the core value of driving sustainable development. We employ an integrated and participatory approach to minimize our impact while safeguarding and enhancing the human and physical environment for present and future generations. To achieve this, Angsana Laguna Phuket has implemented a responsible management model which aims to generate sustainable wealth in the local environment while also becoming a benchmark for excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry.

 “It’s a proud moment for Angsana Laguna Phuket to be recognized as the Best Sustainable Hotel. The true reflection of our commitment and dedication towards the environment. Being awarded is a great opportunity for us to showcase our sustainable resources and behaviors that truly exemplifies our team’s spirit” Mr. Michal Zitek, Area General Manager of Angsana Laguna Phuket expressed his joy to this great news. “I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude towards all associates and partners who have continued working hard to make Angsana Laguna Phuket as the best sustainable hotel.”

As stewards of responsible tourism, we have conceptualized our values in our “Brand for Good” framework to go beyond the precautionary approach and inspire exceptional experiences among our guests to “embrace the environment and empower people” at each of our locations.

“We are very committed to providing the most environment-friendly and sustainable establishment for our guests, and we are very passionate about training and educating our associates to maintain our sustainable practices throughout the hotel. It is our goal to ensure that our guests are satisfied and their needs meet through our environmental practices and the values we strive to achieve.” says, Mr. Michal Zitek.

Anantara Welcomes The World’s Oldest Barbershop

To One of The City’s Most Exclusive Addresses

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is delighted to announce the opening of a Truefitt & Hill barbershop at its exclusive address on Rajadamri Road in the heart of one of the world’s most enigmatic capital cities.

Established in 1805, Truefitt & Hill is the oldest barbershop in the world, as certified by Guinness Book of World Records, and is recognised as the finest traditional gentlemen's barber and perfumer in London.  The company is famous for its close shaves, expert haircuts and attentive grooming.

At Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Truefitt & Hill offers all its celebrated grooming services, including the 45-minute Royal Hair Cut; 20-minute Beard Trim; and 30-minute Head Shave where a badger hair bristle brush is used to lift the hair for the closest possible shave.

Bangkok’s socialite gentlemen can delight in expert personal grooming sessions that include Facial Hair Grooming, a 20-minute waxing of the ears, nose, eyebrows and cheeks; and Ears Cleaning done in the traditional Chinese-Thai style.

For a close shave, the 30-minute Traditional Hot Towel Wet Shave uses pre-shave oil applied with a luxurious hot towel wrap, followed by a rich shaving cream and finished with a comfortable shave. The 45-minute Ultimate Shaving Experience offers all the pleasures of the Traditional Hot Towel Wet Shave, with a deep relaxing face massage.

Commenting on the opening of Truefitt & Hill at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Daniel Simon, the hotel’s General Manager, said that the values and service standards of the world’s oldest barbershop perfectly fit that of Anantara’s flagship Thai hotel to create intimate customer relationships. “We are delighted to welcome Truefitt & Hill to one of Bangkok’s most exclusive addresses and to offer our guests and patrons more world-class services”, Simon concluded.

Truefitt & Hill at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is open every day, from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Reservations are essential and can be made by contacting +66 (0) 2126 8866 ext. 1181 or email: siam@anantara.com Visit our website at siam-bangkok.anantara.com

Integrated Care Centre at Bangkok International Hospital

“Integrated Care Services” are recognized as a critical adjunct to effective health care delivery and holistic patient management. The concept of integrated care is vital for all patients, especially those with related chronic conditions or complex illnesses such as neurological or orthopedic disorders where comprehensive health care is highly needed.

            Our Integrated Care Centre comprises of a dedicated team of medical professionals who provide essential medical evaluation and are responsible for coordinating sub-specialty care by other medical disciplines. Instead of having the patient navigate through a complex healthcare system, our team of physicians at the Integrated Care Centre aim to deliver multidisciplinary care to the patient in a single healthcare experience. The concept of ‘Integrated care’ can be applied to both outpatient and inpatient setting.

           

            At Bangkok International Hospital, our inpatient team consists of healthcare workers who are members of different disciplines each providing specific services to the patient. The evaluation of treatment options and treatment planning are collaborative processes involving medical and allied healthcare professionals in concertation with the patient and the patient's family.

The activities of the team are brought together using a care plan. This co-ordinates their services and gets the team working together towards a specific set of goals. As a result, patient-specific treatment plans are developed and the delivery of care becomes a shared responsibility. This ensures efficient and holistic care at the bedside.

The value of a multidisciplinary team approach has been well documented across a wide range of medical conditions, including management of patients with stroke, joint replacement, as well as the management of patients with traumatic brain injury. Evidence indicates that therapeutic decisions made by multidisciplinary teams are more in accord with evidence-based guidelines than those taken by the individual healthcare professional.

This approach to care also results in greater patient satisfaction with the treatment, less medical complications and therefore a reduction in the length of hospital stay and also a significant reduction in the number of unplanned hospital readmissions.

           

            In the outpatient clinic our Integrated Care Centre aims to provide personalized and targeted medical care. Specialist consultations from various disciplines can be completed in one clinic visit. We aim to provide our patients with coordinated and seamless outpatient visit experience. We believe that it is essential to make sure that the needs of the patients and their carer(s) are central to the development of care plans. In addition to medical consultations and pre-operative medical assessment, we provide services such as tailored health screening packages, vaccinations and travel advice.       

Benefits of our Integrated Care Centre:

- Patient-centric approach to medical consultation and treatment planning

- One stop outpatient care service

- Wide coverage of medical specialists

Reference: Dr. Nantanit Chiamcharoenvut. BSc (UK), MBChB (UK).

General Practitioner.