Dato Tai – Keeping the Malaysian flag flying in Thailand
By V. Sivaji A Penangite making “strides” in Bangkok, Thailand is Dato Tai Chong Yih who is the deputy chief executive officer of NOK Air. He has been making Penang…
Bangkok based NOK Air may fly to Penang International Airport
With the reopening of international borders, Penang International Airport (PIA) may see new regional airlines flying here. NOK Air is planning to provide connectivity between Bangkok and Penang if there…
Pauline Chua – Penangite in charge of three hotels in Bangkok
By V. Sivaji A Penangite making “waves” in the hospitality industry in Bangkok, Thailand is Pauline Chua. Pauline is the general manager of not one hotel but rather three hotels…
Dusit International signs MOU with Ananda Development
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hospitality companies, has entered a strategic partnership agreement with Ananda Development Public Company Limited to provide the best possible upscale hospitality services Development and…
New DoubleTree opens in Bangkok
By V. Sivaji DoubleTree by Hilton recently announced the opening of its 251-room Double Tree by Hilton Bangkok Pleonchit in the heart of Bangkok city. The property is the third…
Oakwood Suites to open in BKK and Yokohama
By V. Sivaji International luxury hotel chain, Oakwood Suites Bangkok is set to open by the end of 2019, while Oakwood Suites Yokohama is also poised to open in mid-2020.…
When in Bangkok, hit the right notes at Octave
By Elizabeth Dass-Brown from Bangkok In a city that pulses at every turn, Bangkok’s Thong Lor district is the place known by locals for having a diverse mix of dining…
Thai hotel so insta-friendly it would make your jaw drop
By Elizabeth Dass-Brown in Bangkokfor Penang Hyperlocal Nestled along the banks of Chao Phraya river in the heart of the historic Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok, is the stylish boutique retreat, Sala…
SIN and be SEEN at Bangkok’s newest rooftop destination
By Elizabeth Dass Brown for Penang HyperlocalBangkok, Thailand Bangkok’s newest rooftop destination, SEEN Restaurant & Bar with picturesque views overlooking the majestic Chao Phraya River is a sensual playground of…
Fall in love with Thai food all over again
The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Malaysia (TAT) unveiled its “Eat Thai, Visit Thailand 2019” campaign recently. The campaign is a collaboration between TAT and restaurants in Malaysia. This is in…