Your Fortnightly Whats On Guide to BangkokJuly 30th 2014VIVABangkokCelebrityWatchLe Meridien PhuketAround AnniversaryJapanese CosplayZaloraRed Rose RestaurantPage 2 www.bangkokscene.comHighlights ContentsCOVER: Kimberly Ann. Photo by Paul Hutton.----------------------------------------------Page 4Watch Expo at Siam Paragon.Page 16Japanese Cosplay at Central World.Page 24Red Rose Restaurant.Page 34Vespino Party at Sofitel So.Page 38Zalora Fashion Show at Pullman G.Page 48Hilton Millenium Anniversary.Page 52Audemars Piguet at Central Embassy.Page 54Around Magazine Fashion Party.Page 64Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort4 1624346438Daily EventsHealthy Thai Food Promotion @ Thara ThongCome and Enjoy super healthy dinner menus made up offresh local ingredients that will also delight your tastebuds! Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers ispresenting you with special healthy menus in compliancewith the Colour Your Plate Programme, which is a simpleapproach to healthy eating that encourages you to eatcolourful and nutrient-dense meals. Savour this great valueforTHB 360 - 400 ++ per dish.From now until August 31st.New Pasta Dishes @ Up & Above, Okura PrestigePeas panzerotti with Maine lobster medallion in crustaceanreduction and coconut froth.Egg yolk ricotta ravioli with slow cooked tomatoes, parmesanfoam, spinach salad in truffle dressing.Squid chili pasta with clams, thyme and bread crumbs.Egg pasta leaves with lamb ragout, zucchini and aubergine salsa.Pappardelle oxtailin Barolo wine with shaved parmesan.Liquid quail ravioli celeriac with foie gras in truffle butter.Every evening from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pmThroughout August and September.Uni and Hamo Menus @ KissoAuthentic yet inventive, Kisso Japanese restaurant at The WestinGrande Sukhumvit, Bangkok places great store on offering loversof Japanese cuisine the true taste of Japan, as experienced in Japanitself. This and its strong focus on seasonal variation are whatmore than anything differentiate the restaurants cuisine from theordinary.Hokkaido "Uni" or Sea urchin is a delicacy highlyprized for its light fluffy texture and rich yet subtle flavours andcommands high prices in Japans top sushi restaurants. Thoughuni is most commonly appreciated in its raw form, it alsopossesses an uncanny versatility when paired with otheringredients.Throughout July and August.Charolais Beef @ Hamiltons Steak HouseMouth-watering Charolais Beef dishes are back atHamiltons Steak House throughout July and August.Featuring Charolais Beef Rib Eye Steak and CharolaisBeef Tenderloin, the enticing selections are sure to satisfyyour craving for a sumptuous beef treat.The CharolaisBeef promotion is available now through 31st Augustfor lunch and dinner, prices starting fromTHB 1,700++ per dish.Throughout July and August.WatchExpoSiam Paragons AnnualTimepiece ShowcaseWatchThe latest collections from the worlds leading watchmanufacturers will be on show at Siam Paragon from July31st - August 18th in the Bangkok shopping malls latesttimepiece exhibition.More than 180 brands and over 30,000 items worth around18 million baht are due to be on display under the concept of'The Legacy of Timepieces'.This year marks the ninth year that the prestigious event hasbeen held at Siam Paragon.Top brands on show include Baume & Mercier, Bovet,Breguet, Breitling, Bremont, Cadeaux, Carl F. Bucherer,Corum, Demonaco, Frederique Constant, Graham, Hublot,.Maitres Du Temps, Maurice Lacroix, Montblanc, RalphLauren, Tag Heuer, Zenith, and more.Prominent celebrities led by Kimberly Ann Voltemasmodelled the designs in a special preview at the shoppingcentre on July 23rd.Photos by Paul Hutton.WATCH EXPO 2014WATCH EXPO 2014WATCH EXPO 2014Japanese Cosplay Comes to Central WorldJapanese Cosplay Comes to Central WorldJapan Expo and Japan Festa Coming in AugustCentral World will host the 10th annual Japan Festa in Bangkok thisyear, on August 30th and 31st, this time in conjunction with JapanExpo Thailand 2014, which is also to be an annual event.Leading Japanese artists will appear live on stage and all cosplayfans are encouraged to join the event with the aim of breaking therecord for the biggest cosplay gathering in Thailand.A spectacular fashion show will see Thai and Japanese models rubbingshoulders on the catwalk.Scheduled to appear on the runway are AomSucha Manaying, May Sitapa Attaburanon and the four sexy membersof girl group Hipzter.Ploy Chermarn Boonyasak is also lined up to appear, along with a hostof top TV stars and celebrities from both Thailand and Japan.Photos by Paul HuttonPage 22 www.bangkokscene.comThe first ever global clair programme was launched this month by Le Mridien Hotels and Resorts, with Le Meridien hotels around theworld unveiling a variety of destination-inspired eclairs.Le Meridiens six properties throughout Thailand are all joining in with guests being given the opportunity to indulge in a variety ofmodern twists on the chic Parisian pastry.Le Mridien Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Golf Resort and Spa is also due to open this October, and Marco Cammarata (above), ExecutiveSous Chef from the new hotel, played an active role as the new promotion was launched at the Bangkok property in Surawong Road.Special eclairs can be found at each property: Le Mridien Bangkok features a Citrus-Inspired clair with mango, lime and ginger; aLemongrass clair by Plaza Athne Bangkok, A Royal Mridien Hotel, aptly takes advantage of the widely used ingredient in Thaicuisine; Le Mridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa unveils an island-inspired clair, the Kalamae clair, highlighting the ancient Koh Samuispecialty of kalamae, a traditional candy made from sticky rice, coconut milk and palm sugar; a Banana and Passion Fruit clair atLe Mridien Phuket Beach Resort innovatively combines local lady finger bananas with sour passion fruit to create a refreshingcombination; Le Mridien Chiang Mai utilizes fresh strawberries to serve up a full-flavoured Strawberry clair; Le Mridien Chiang RaiResort use the sweetness of the lady finger bananas as the core flavour for the Banana and White Chocolate clair and Le MridienSuvarnabhumi Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa is set to introduce a Candied-Lotus clair showcasing the versatility of the lotus plant.Additionally, all Le Mridien properties in Thailand will also offer three signature flavours: coffee, chocolate and vanilla.Sweet and Succulent Eclairs at Le MeridienPage 24 www.bangkokscene.comRed Rose RestaurantNo trip to Chinatown would be complete without a Chinese meal toround off the experience, and where better to relax after a busyshopping trip than the atmospheric Red Rose at the aptly namedShanghai Mansion.The plush surroundings offer a welcome retreat from the bustlingmarket streets all around, with polished chrome, tiled floors, anelegant spiral staircase, subdued lighting and Chinese artworkcombining to lull the senses.But the cuisine brings vibrancy back to the fore with a range ofexotic dishes designed to excite by owner chef Narapong TuKongKham.Jazz is also on the menu, with the restaurants resident trioplaying two or three sets most nights of the week.Words and photos by Paul Hutton.Page 26 www.bangkokscene.comTop Left: Asst. F&B Manager Thanapol Tum Kongthanadarakorn.Top: Waitresses Yenrudee Joy Tuaprakhon and Walaiporn NongKanavapee.Above: Owner chef Narapong Tu KongKham.Left: Crispy River Prawn with Creamy Milky and Lime Sauce.Below Left: Grilled Rack of Lamb Marinated with Chinese Honey Serve withStir Fried Turnip Cake with X.O. Sauce.Below Right: A Combination of Crispy Wasabi Prawn, Peking Duck and PanSeared Foie Gras.Thursday July 31stFriday August 1stWednesday July 30thSherlock Holmes: Where It All Began @ Chulalongkorn UniversityYou can catch this interpretation of the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doylemysteries at Faculty of Architecture until August 3rd.Performances startat 7pm each evening, but there are also 1.30pm shows on Saturday andSunday.Tickets are 250 baht and 290 baht.See Phan Din the Musical @ Muangthai Rachadalai TheatreThe title means Four Reigns, and the production tells the tale of Mae Ployand her life during the four reigns of the Chakri dynasty.The popularmusical was originally pencilled in until August 3rd, but you can nowcatch the show on new dates throughout August.The show will now alsobe performed every Thursday to Sunday until August 24th.Shows start at 7.30pm, but there are also 1.30pm shows at weekends.Tickets are 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 baht.The Royal Khon Performance: Wisdom of the Kingdom @ CentralChidlom and Central EmbassyThe two malls, which sit side by side, are hosting the exhibition tocelebrate Her Majesty the Queens 82nd birthday anniversary and topay tribute to her support in preserving and promoting this art.On show will be photographs of khon performances, beautiful garments,accessories and ornate head-dresses.Guests can also see demonstrationson how to wear khon costumes and how to make props and scenes.Performances will also be held on Saturdays and Sundays at 5pm.Free Entry.Daily until August 17th.10am 10pmWhite Party @ Ocean BangkokThe monthly event is back this Thursday at the urban oasis that is Ocean,in Sukhumvit 33.Its a cocktail party meets pool party.Girls wearing white will get three free drinks.Free Entry.9pm - late.DJ Festival @ LevelsFeaturing Futuristic Polar Bears and Richard Durand.Entry: 300 baht.Ladies get 3 Free Drinks before Midnight.Leopard Party @ Moonstar StudioCatch Buddha Bless and Moderndog, along with sexy shows by the sexy Leo girls.Free Entry7pm - lateInternational Beer Day @ BeerVaultThis year, BeerVault, one of Bangkoks best beer pubs, celebrates International Beer Day on1 August 2014. The celebration for this fantastic day is taking place worldwide covering over200 cities across 50 countries. Imported beer bucket on selected items Beer Lover list all night. THB 150/half pint, THB 200/pint Singha Draught Beer THB 120/pint all night Free Dip & Dash from 5:30 7:30pm Free Paella from 8pm onwards!Saturday August 2ndUnderground Circus @ GlowThis Special Edition of Underground Circus celebrates ResidentUnderground Circus DJ Sunju Harguns 31st Birthday!Also: Dan Buri and Alexander Neuwirth.Hi5 House Hits @ Bangkok Convention Centre, Central Plaza LadpraoThe Aussie Childrens Entertainment Group are in Bangkok for fourshows on two days: Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 3pm.Tickets are 800, 1500 and 2500 baht.20 years Hua Kaew Hua Waen by Got Jakkraphan @ Royal Paragon HallThe prince of Thai traditional music returns, with special guests who willdefinitely impress as there are more than 80 dancers and musicians lined up.Saturday and Sunday at 7pm.Tickets: 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 and 3000 baht.Kool By The Pool @ Sofitel SukhumvitMonthly afternoon pool party series, combining a BBQ with music byinternational DJs, cocktails and poolside lounging.Free Entry.1pm - 8pm.Kaoru Konagai Solo Exhibition @ GOJA Gallery CafAugust 1st - 17th.Fun is the key to this Japanese artists work. She creates images that make people smile and a variety of work that ensures thatthere is something for everyone.Swing, an Exhibition by Jedsada Tangtrakulwong @ TADU-Thaiyarnyon Contemporary ArtAugust 1st - September 15th.The Swing Exhibition is themed around where the hall of TADU-Thaiyarnyon Contemporary Art Gallery is located, andsupported by the TADU-Thaiyarnyon Automobile Company.Since the gallery hall is modified from part of the original parkingspace of this place, energy, force, reaction and speed are being considered for an exhibition concept as well as the auto parts andmechanical tools stored in the storage and garage are being used as art materials.Hustle and Flow @ Nest Rooftop LoungeEvery Friday - with Concrete Roses.Free Entry9pm - 2am.SundayAugust 3rdNoir Party: Time Is Running Out @ DemoTwo bars provide two different sound stages.DJs lined up are: Dazeter, Gus, Underdog, Supremacy and Xillix.9pm - 2amTuesday August 5thAir Supply Live in Bangkok @ Impact Exhibition Hall 3, Muangthong ThaniThe Greatest Hits Concert.Tickets: 1500, 2500, 3500 and 4500 baht.World renowned soft rock duo Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock will featuretheir biggest hits of a long career.Air Supply have had a succession of hits worldwide,and have sold more than 100 million albums.The duo is on a world tour coveringmajor cities in the USA and Asia, and are performing two shows in Japan beforeheading to Bangkok and then the Philippines.A Rainy Afternoon at Central Embassy in BangkokThailandA Rainy Afternoon at Central Embassy in BangkokW - I - D - EComposite Photo by Paul HuttonThailandLe Coral Hideaway Beyond Phuket UnveiledStanding majestically on the most exclusive and serene stretch of Natai Beach, also known by some as the Hamptons of Phuket, is thebrand new five-star Le Coral Hideaway Beyond Phuket featuring 58 luxurious rooms and suites and complete with restaurants and abar serving gourmet international cuisine and cocktails as well as a world class spa.The Thai owned world class resort which soft opened in March 2014 is now fully operational and is gearing towards a grand opening inOctober 2014.To further enhance the experience, guests can choose any one of the resorts eight suite types available, be it with direct access to themain pool, their very own private pool or personal butler service.Every room offers a view of the ocean, comfortable beds, balconies,amenities by Molton Brown, state of the art entertainment and 24 hour room service provided by the resorts La Perla Restaurant.Page 34 www.bangkokscene.comVespinoPartyVespas Sixties Bash at Sofitel So Announced that the New Sporty Vespino is Back in TownPhotos by Paul HuttonPage 36 www.bangkokscene.comNew Kaiseki Set Menus at Yellow Tail Sushi BarYou can now discover the original culinary art of Japan at YTSB at VIE Hotel with the brilliantly presented and prepared Kaiseki SetMenus for weekend lunch, Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 14:30 hrs.Five set menus are available and each one of them expresses the austere yet rich tastes of Japanese Kaiseki cuisine, an art thatbalances tastes, textures, appearance and colours with fresh seasonal ingredients that are delicately presented, beautifully arrangedand garnished, with various courses and side dishes.Experience a world apart with the Salmon Set, with three pieces of salmon sashimi, five kinds of salmon sushi and more; the HimachiSet, with virtually every kind of sushi made from the Yellow Tail - king of fish; the Sakana Kama Set, an incredible meal of grilled fishjawbone; the Sakana Don Set, with selected fish chopped with rice, chawanmushi and other delicacies; and the signature YTSB SushiSet with everything your heart desires from the best sushi restaurant in town.Each set is priced at THB 599++. Advanced reservations are advised!The Parkview Restaurant at The Imperial Queens Park Hotel hosted world renowned New Zealand celebrity chef Simon Gault (third left)for a five day festival of fine dining and fine wines, as a variety of outstanding ingredients were delightfully paired with the wines ofYealand Estates, a well known exporter of New Zealand wines.Innovative and entrepreneurial chef Simon Gault started as an apprentice in Auckland, New Zealand before working in a string of toprestaurants in the UK where he gained invaluable and varied experiences. His career has taken him around the world - working in toprestaurants, and as a high-flying personal chef - and back again as an internationally respected chef. Simon is a global culinary superstarwho has a remarkable talent for bringing together tastes and techniques from around the world.Qantas Best of New Zealand with Master Chef Simon GaultDmitry Sitkovetsky plays MozartThailand Cultural CentreDistinguished violin virtuosoDmitry Sitkovetsky from Baku,Azerbaijan, has also become in-creasingly known as anauthoritative conductor, and hewill perform both roles here in thisstunning, irresistible all Mozartprogramme withthe BangkokSymphony Orchestra. His reputa-tion as a violinist is of the highestorder, having appeared as soloistwith an extensive list of the worldspre-eminent orchestras BerlinPhilharmonic; New YorkPhilharmonic; Royal Concertge-bouw; Leipzig Gewandhaus; andChicago/Philadelphia/Clevelandorchestras to name but a few.Tickets: 400, 700, 1200, 1600 and2000 baht.Saturday August 9thAof PongsakWine SocietyThe Wine Society at MajorRatchayothin is celebrating its 2ndAnniversary with an exclusiveconcert by the popular Thei Pop andR&B singer Aof Pongsak.6pm - late.SundayAugust 10thQueens Cup Toyota Hua HinInternational Triathlon 2014Black Mountain Water ParkHua HinThis is the sixth annual event andwill take place on Aug 10th incelebration of Her Majestys 82thbirthday.The event is open to menand women aged 18 or older.Participants can enter individuallyor in teams of three.There is also a duathlon open toindividual men and women whowill run for 5.5km, cycle for 43kmthen run again for 11km.Friday August 8th Wednesday August 6thFamily WednesdaysFeaturing MoodwaxGlow DiscothequeAn event by the team thatbrought you Kolour.This week's line-up alsofeatures Koish andSarah de la Rosa.Thursday August 7thWrong DiscoGreaseThe monthly series byDJ Will and DJ Baptisteheads for the ClubRoom at Grease.Free Entry.Dark Groove AllianceDickinspns Culture CafeThe first Thursdayof every month seesthe culture cafe hosta night of electronicprogressive musiv.Free Entry.Tempo Band Pure LiveMusic Request ShowNest RooftopRequest your favourite songs,from the 60's up to the presentday, just tell your server whatyou want to hear!Performance starts at 9pm.Free Entry.Tuesday August 12thHalf MarathonQSNCC and Benjakitti ParkThis event is organized inorder to celebrate HerMajesty's 82th birthday.Page 38 www.bangkokscene.comPloy Chermarn Heads Second Anniversary SecretCloset Fashion Show Celebration at Pullman GZALORAPhotos by Paul HuttonPage 40 www.bangkokscene.comPage 42 www.bangkokscene.comPage 44 www.bangkokscene.comPage 46 www.bangkokscene.comMillenium Hilton Bangkok held an Elegant in Black cocktail celebration evening to celebrate their eighth anniversary.The event was held in theThree Sixty Jazz Lounge on the 32nd floor of the riverside hotel.Hilton Milleniums Eighth Year Anniversary PartyPhotos by Paul HuttonPage 50 www.bangkokscene.comWeekend Eggs Benedict Beside The RiverEggs Benedict is one of the most popularbreakfasts around, and now you can sampledifferent styles on Saturday mornings at RoyalOrchid Sheratons Sambal Bar and Grill Restaurant.This American breakfast is sure to suit all tastes,especially as a variety of eggs benedict menushave been carefully designed and prepared by thehotels skilful chefs.Prices start from THB 190.Highlights include Eggs benedict with smokedsalmon, spinach and barnaise sauce on wholewheat toast, Eggs benedict with English backbacon and hollandaise sauce on English muffin,Eggs benedict prosciutto with chive hollandaisesauce on croissant served with rocket salad andEggs benedict with ham, spinach, mushroom,tomato and hollandaise sauce on waffle.Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Ippudo, the internationally renowned ramen noodle chain based in Japan, is opening its first store in Bangkok at Central Embassy!Ippudo was founded by chef Shigemi Kawahara, who earned the Ramen King title and was placed in the Ramen Hall of Fame for threeconsecutive years after competing with other ramen chefs in a Japanese TV programme.In August the restaurant will open its doors for you to taste the range of authentic Japanese dishes.In addition to its signature ramen noodles served in delicious pork broth, Ippudo also offers a large variety of main courses, side dishes,desserts, and beverages in both fusion and original Japanese style.Ippudo To Open First Bangkok OutletThe first Audemars Piguet boutique opened last week in the newCentral Embassy shopping centre in Ploenchit Road.A joint venture with Cortina Watch, the 50 square metre outletshowcases the best of the iconic 140 year old Swiss brands newdesigns.Audemars Piguet OpeningTo celebrate the opening a cocktail party was held in the mallsbasement event arena, complete with a ballet performance anda presentation of some of the top of the line new watches.Photos by Paul Hutton.Page 54 www.bangkokscene.comAROUNDFOURTHANNIVERSARYRenaissance BangkokRatchaprasong HotelHosts Fashion ShowCelebration Party:Go 4 GoldRenaissance BangkokRatchaprasong HotelHosts Fashion ShowCelebration Party:Go 4 GoldPhotos by Paul HuttonPage 56 www.bangkokscene.comLe Meridien Phuket Beach Resort: A Slice of ParadiseGETAWAYLe Meridien Phuket Beach Resort: A Slice of ParadiseFreshly renovated throughout, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resortsits grandly amidst 40 acres of lush greenery.The hotel features two lagoon-sized swimming pools and there are10 restaurants and bars to explore, so boredom in not an option.Gastronomical goodies from all corners of the globe are to be hadhere, and guests can travel between Europe and Asia samplingcuisine from Tuscany to Hokkaido, stopping at all points in between.The oversized pools sit alongside each other and are adjacent to thebeach.A pool deck includes a whirlpool and kids' pool.For the more health conscious there are four tennis courts and apair of air-conditioned squash courts in which to work off theCalories.The resort also boasts a world-class spa, six meetingrooms, a variety of land and sea sports facilities and a discoverycentre for children: The Penguin Club.The huge complex consists of 417 rooms and 54 luxury suites.The 266 square metre Oceanfront Grande Suite offers beautyand relaxation within its modern layout and enjoys expansive seaviews.Authentic Thai and contemporary designs work in tandemin this spacious two bedroom design.The open plan living areaincludes a dining space, while the master bedroom offers aprivate living area, an en-suite bathroom with separate soakingtub, and private balcony.A large main balcony invites you tojust sit back and watch the day or the evening unfold.Sun worshippers cannot fail to appreciate the 500 metre longpristine beach with private sun loungers and huts perfect forsunbathing or relaxing with a good book.Guests can use non-motorised sports equipment free of charge, and activities suchas beach volleyball and beach football games are arrangedregularly by the resort.Photos by Paul Hutton.GETAWAYGETAWAYLoosely translated as Fragrant Home of Candles, Baan Hom Tian is a compound built on a steep hillside with candle shops galore andits own restaurant perched at the top of a winding path, full to the brim with bric a brac and serving coffees, snacks or more substantialmeals.Fill yourself up here before dawdling back down the hill exploring the brightly decorated shops full of oversized candles.You can find full sized alpaca candles and giant wax patchwork hearts along the trail, plus a make your own candle studio, perfect forkeeping the kids amused for an hour or so while you put your feet up.Baan Hom Tian is located close to the centre of Suan Phueng and is easily reached from Morning Glory Resort and Bakery.Baan Hom TianPage 72 www.bangkokscene.comPORTOFINOGuests at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resorthave a world of cuisine to choose from, butone of the most popular choices for theevening meal is the trattoria style range offine dining dishes served up at Portofino, oneof the leading Italian restaurants on theisland.Chef de Cuisine Michele Laiso (above) hasgarnered a fine reputation for his mealsduring stints in several highly rankedeating establishments in Thailand, and he isnow bringing his own distinctive touches toPortofino.The restaurant has a homely air about it, withmurals covering the walls and ceilings.Butmany plump for the al fresco experience,sitting poolside in a romantic setting that isperfect in the early evening as the light fadesand the sea breezes grow ever cooler.Words and photos by Paul Hutton.GETAWAYPORTOFINOCouples in search of nuptials with a difference need look no further: AHMS The Collection has announced it will introduce Full MoonWeddings at each of its four Thailand resorts and has begun accepting reservations.The concept was pioneered by Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi last year, when couples were invited to tie the knot at midnight by moonlight- an initiative aimed at couples with a taste for the dark and mysterious side of life.AHMS founder and managing director Anchalika Kijkanakorn, said the Aleenta Hua Hin initiative had been popular with adventurouscouples. She was now looking forward to each of the collection's four Thailand resorts in Greater Phuket, Koh Samui and Pranburi,near Hua Hin, putting their own unique stamp on the concept. Ms Kijkanakorn, who is also Chairman of Small Luxury Hotels of theWorld (SLH), said the experience was in keeping with a trend towards ever more unique and buzz-worthy ways of getting married."Brides and grooms are always looking for something unique, a way to stamp their wedding as their own," she said. "AHMS Full MoonWeddings promise the ultimate bragging rights and a Big Day - or rather, Big Night - that the wedding party and all of your guests willnever forget."It will appeal to night owls, romantics and people who are unafraid to defy convention and break the mould. It's the non-cookie-cuttertake on the tropical beach wedding. "Let's face it," she added, "some of us just aren't morning people."Full Moon Weddings at Aleenta Hua Hin-PranburiThe original package remains available at Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi, with a chauffeured car ride or optional Harley-Davidsonmotorcycle transfer to the moonlit beaches of Pranburi, and to the front door of the resort at Paknampran Bay.Full Moon Weddings at Aleenta Phuket-Phang NgaIt's a wonderful night for a moon dance now that the blue moon sees you're no longer alone. Aleenta Phuket redefines the essenceof a uniquely blissful luxurious wedding and honeymoon with its take on Full Moon Weddings held on the shimmering, pristine sandsof Natai Beach, the 'Hamptons' of Greater Phuket.Full Moon Weddings at AKARYN SamuiOn ultra-private and beautiful Hanuman Bay, Full Moon nights are a sight to behold. Reflections shimmer in the half moon cove asthe bright orb begins its rise. This is romance for the brave hearts and seekers of something new.Full Moon Weddings at akyra Chura SamuiFar away from it all, vow undying love to each other against the backdrop of Chaweng beach waves on the island that launched athousand Full Moon Parties. Create an intimate experience by the Full Moon for just close friends and family, or push the boat outand stage your own wedding and Full Moon Party for up to 100 guests.Full Moon WeddingsNew Rolls Royce Ghost Arrives in ThailandRolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to present Ghost V-Specification in Thailand, a unique series of Ghost and Ghost ExtendedWheelbase motor cars that are only available for a limited period.It will be on display on the second floor of Siam Paragon Mall,where Rolls-Royces first Boutique showroom in Asia is located.This debut also marks the first anniversary since the opening of the Boutique showroom. Designed to aid customers in the creativeprocess of commissioning a Rolls-Royce motor car, the two-car showroom is a smaller, intimate space where customers are invitedto use their imagination, sample examples of wood and leather or select from a palette of 44,000 different colours. Thailand is oneof the very few markets in the region with two showroom facilities, underlining its importance to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.Chatvithai Tantraporn, Deputy Managing Director for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bangkok, commented, I am very pleased to haveGhost V-Specification debuting in the Boutique showroom, a fitting way to celebrate its first year anniversary. Both are exemplarsof how we create every car as commissioned by our customers.Ghost V-SpecificationThis limited series celebrates one of Ghosts defining characteristics; the exquisite 6.6 litre Rolls-Royce V12 engine, said TorstenMller-tvs, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Since its introduction in 2009 an extraordinary marriage of assuredpresence and remarkable driving dynamics has endeared Ghost to a new generation of highly discerning businessmen and women,ensuring the cars position as the statement of choice for a growing band of successful entrepreneurs around the world.At the heart of the Ghosts driving experience is its hallmark V12 engine. Acceleration is delivered with a characteristic immediacyand smoothness, propelling occupants from 0 to 60 km/h in just 4.9 seconds with 80 per cent of power available from idle. Thisunique powertrain is celebrated with a 30bhp power increase on all Ghost V-Specification motor cars.Elegantly applied design touches hint at Ghost V-Specifications inherent dynamism.V-Specification motif coachlines finish the exterior paint-scheme while customers can either choose from five specially selectedexterior colours, or from Rolls-Royces 44,000 hue palette. Optional visible chrome exhausts and 21 part-polished wheels addfurther expression to the cars dynamic promise.The V-Specification motif is echoed around the cars handcrafted interior through engraving to the treadplates, embroidery to therear armrest and hand-applied steel inlays to the front multimedia screen lid. The interior is completed with an exclusively designedclock with a black crown surrounding the face.The V-Specification car to debut in Thailand comes in Infinity Black, which is one of the Commission Collection paints.Asia Pacific expansionWith the recent appointment of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Phnom Penh, the brand is represented in 15 markets and 26 cities in the AsiaPacific region outside of China. The company has recently inaugurated new dealerships in emerging markets such as the Philippinesand Vietnam, as well as increasing its network in more established markets such as Australia (Western Australia, Queensland); India(Ahmedabad, Chandigarh); Japan (Osaka); and Taiwan (Taichung). In Thailand, the brand opened its first Asian Boutique showroomin a Bangkok luxury shopping mall.Rolls-Royce Motor CarsThis year, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates its 110th year of excellence. Founders Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met for the firsttime in May 1904 and agreed to form a company that would become synonymous with the very best.Sombat Permpoon Gallery is delighted to present a rare series of etching art prints by a leading figure of Thai modern art, Vira Jothaprasert, who wasborn in 1934 in Bangkok and died in 2002.He was a leading figure of Thai modern art.Vira received aB.F.A from Silpakorn University and in 1962 he received a Scholarship to further hiseducation in Italy at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma.Vira specialized in watercolour and etching techniques.He is remembered as one of the few artists dedicated to the arts of prints, etchings andmonotypes.The artist applied traditional Thai painting styles by showing subjects in his works in two dimensions without perspective.He also adorned his expertise of water colours on the prints at the end of his printing process.Viras works resembled the early period of Thai visualart, which combined both western techniques and Thai spirit.Viras EtchingsSombat Permpoon Gallerys New Exhibition15th August - 15th OctoberWestrivetomakeallinformationaccurate,buteventdetailscanchangeatshortnotice.Pleasecheckwiththeorganisersthattheeventisstillhappeningasscheduledbeforemakingtravelarrangements.YouTubeSiteF o l l o w u s o n P i n t e r e s tVisitourwebsiteFollowusonGooglePlusFollowusonFacebookFollowusonTwitterVIVA Bangkok Views:Movie of the WeekVIEWThe2014 MediaKitCurrentTotal:3,157,593VIEWall VIVA Bangkok Issues HereQueen of Thai Silk Fashion Show.Movie by Paul Hutton, Bangkok Scene.Page 80 www.bangkokscene.comVIVABangkok