Lazada vs Shopee

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that we find ourselves in the midst of, online shopping is no longer a choice but a necessity. Be it clothes, WFH furniture, cooking utensils, or groceries, anything and everything can be purchased online. 

The two most popular e-commerce websites in Thailand are undoubtedly Lazada and Shopee. Both of them seem to be going neck to neck in competition with each other to attract the most in-demand brands to sell on their platforms. Each have also managed to attain exclusive rights with certain prominent shops. BananaIT, the best for IT products, though having their own website, have also joined Shopee to sell their offerings. Beauty brands like Boots, and certain popular clothing brands from China like Zanzea have joined hands with Lazada to gain access to the latter's huge user-base. 

Browsing for certain product categories on both shopping sites/apps, one cannot but help notice the similarities in the variety and price structures, with little to no differentiation.

Another e-commerce platform jostling for space in the online shopping sphere is JD Central, which has aggressive marketing and pricing strategies but a defined products scope. 

While these sites do fulfill the needs of online shoppers in Thailand, they still miss that magic essence of Amazon.com which has ignored the Thai market probably due to its small size. It remains to be seen if the rapid and significant rise of Lazada and Shopee spreads across the region to ultimately threaten Amazon in other larger markets and unravel the shortcomings of their strategy.

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New Year Buffets in Bangkok (Dec '19 - Jan '20)

A selection of festive New Year buffets and fine dining at top hotels in Bangkok to celebrate the New Year 2020!

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

New Year's Eve (31 December 2019)
Riverside Terrace - Gala buffet dinner: THB 21,000 net
Le Normandie - Gala dinner: THB 21,000 net
Lord Jim's - Seafood set dinner: THB 18,000 net
Terrace Rim Naam - Thai Buffet dinner: THB 12,000 net

New Year's Day (1 January 2020)
Le Normandie - French set lunch: THB 5,500 net
Lord Jim's - Seafood Brunch Buffet: THB 4,500 net
The China House - Chinese Brunch: THB 1,999 net

www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/chao-phraya-river/luxury-hotel/news-events


The Peninsula Bangkok

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
River Cafe & Terrace - Gala dinner buffet: THB 20,900 net
The Lobby Terrace - Western set dinner: THB 21,500 net
Thiptara - Thai set dinner: THB 16,000 net
Mei Jiang - Chinese Set Dinner: THB 14,000 net

www.peninsula.com/en/bangkok/special-offers


The Siam Hotel

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Culinary Market + Dinner & Countdown Party: THB 18,900++

New Year's Day (1 January 2020)
Festive Market Brunch: THB 2,500++

www.thesiamhotel.com/offers


Centara Grand at Central World

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Red Sky - Gala Dinner: THB 16,555++
Uno Mas - Spanish buffet dinner: THB 9,999++

www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cgcw/festive


Shangri-La Hotel

New Year's Eve (31 December 2019)
Poolside Gala Dinner - International buffet: THB 15,000 net
NEXT2 Café - Outdoor dinner: THB 12,000 net; Indoor: THB 8,500 net
Volti - Special A La Carte Menu: THB 7,000 net
Salathip - Thai dinner: THB 8,500 net
Horizon Cruise - Dinner cruise: THB 14,000 net

New Year's Day (1 January 2020)
NEXT2 Café - Brunch buffet: THB 3,200 net

www.shangri-la.com/bangkok/shangrila/offers


Anantara Riverside Bangkok

New Year's Eve (31 December 2019)
Riverside Terrace - Gala Buffet Dinner: THB 9,599 net / 10,999 net
Manohra Dinner Cruise: THB 8,299 net
Trader Vic’s - Family dinner buffet: THB 4,999 net
Dining by Design - Set menu dinner: THB 8,299 net per couple

www.anantara.com/en/riverside-bangkok/offers/riverside-countdown


Royal Orchid Sheraton

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Giorgio's - Gala Buffet Dinner: THB 8,500++
Riverside Terrace - BBQ Dinner Buffet: THB 6,500++
Thara Thong - Royal Thai Set Dinner: THB 3,900++

www.store.royalorchidsheraton.com/blogs/seasonal-specialties-at-riverside-restaurants/festive-offers-2019


Siam Kempinski Hotel

New Year's Eve (31 December 2019)
Garden – Poolside buffet dinner: THB 6,400++
Sra Bua - Thai 10-course set dinner: THB 8,000++

New Year's Day (1 January 2020)
Niche - Buffet Lunch: THB 3,200++/4,200++
Sra Bua - Thai set lunch: THB 2,400++/3,600++

www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/siam-hotel/dining/festive-season-2019


Anantara Siam Bangkok

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Parichart Court (Madison, Spice Market, Aqua) - Dinner buffet: THB 6,200++

New Year’s Day (1 January 2020)
Parichart Court (Madison, Spice Market, Aqua) - Brunch: THB 3,700++/5,100++

www.anantara.com/en/siam-bangkok/offers/dazzling-new-year-s-eve


Sukhothai

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Colonnade – Dinner Buffet: Baht 5,888++
La Scala - Lunch: Baht 950++

New Year’s Day (1 January 2020)
Colonnade – Lunch Buffet: Baht 1,800++
La Scala - Lunch: Baht 950++

www.sukhothai.com/bangkok/en/news-events


Okura Prestige

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Up & Above - Dinner buffet: 5,500++
Elements - Set dinner: Baht 8,000++
Yamazato - Gozen lunch: Baht 1,900++; Kaiseki dinner: Baht 3,900++/4,900++; Teppanyaki dinner: Baht 5,500++

www.okurabangkok.com/en/hotel-offers-bangkok.html


Hotel Muse Bangkok

New Year's Eve (31 December 2019)
The Speakeasy - Seafood buffet: THB 5,500 net
Medici - Italian set dinner: THB 6,500 net
Babette’s Steakhouse - Set Dinner: THB 4,500 net

hotelmusebangkok.com/offers/new-years-eve-promotions-2019


SO Sofitel Bangkok

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Red Oven - Buffet Dinner: THB 4,500++
Park Society - Set Dinner: THB 7,000++

New Year’s Day (1 January 2020)
Red Oven - Buffet Brunch: THB 1,300++/2,400++

www.so-bangkok.com/so-bangkok-festive-2019


The Landmark

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Atrium - Buffet Brunch: Baht 2,900 net; Dinner: Baht 4,500 net; Come 4 Pay 2
RR&B - Set menu: Baht 6,500++
Huntsman Pub - Dinner Buffet: Baht 1,300++
Sui Sian - Dim Sum Buffet Lunch: Baht 999++

New Year’s Day (1 January 2020)
Atrium - Brunch & Dinner Buffet: Baht 3,500 net; Come 4 Pay 2
Sui Sian - Dim Sum Buffet Lunch: Baht 1,088++

www.landmarkbangkok.com/offers


Grand Hyatt Erawan

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
The Breezeway - Dinner Buffet: THB 4,350 net
The Dining Room - Dinner Buffet: THB 3,250 net
Spasso - Set dinner: THB 2,950 net

www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/thailand/grand-hyatt-erawan-bangkok/bangh/news-events


St. Regis

New Year's Eve (31 Dec 2019)
Viu - Buffet Dinner: THB 3,800++/4,600++
Jojo - Italian Set Dinner: THB 4,500++/6,400++

New Year's Day (1 Jan 2020)
Viu – Brunch Buffet: THB 3,200++/4,200++

st-regis-bangkok.myshopify.com/collections/exquisitely-festive-2019


Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Orchid Café - Seafood buffet dinner: THB 2,800++/4,300++
The Sala – al-fresco Buffet Dinner: THB 2,800++
Rossini’s - Italian set dinner: THB 3,400++/THB 4,200++
Dine in the Dark - Set dinner: THB 1,950++
basil - Thai set dinner: Baht 1,750++/1,950++
Le Petit Chef – Set dinner: THB 4,500++

New Year’s Day (1 January 2020)
Orchid Café - Buffet Brunch: Baht 1,950++

sheratongrandesukhumvit-onlinestore.com


Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Atelier - Dinner Buffet: THB 2,890 net

www.pullmanbangkokgrandesukhumvit.com/festive-offers-christmas-newyear


Marriott Marquis Bangkok Queen’s Park

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Goji Kitchen + Bar - Dinner Buffet: THB 2,888++
Akira Back – Set dinner: THB 3,900++

New Year’s Day (1 January 2020)
Goji Kitchen + Bar - Brunch: THB 2,128++

bangkokmarriottmarquisqueenspark.com/dining/festive-celebrations


Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit

New Year's Eve (31 Dec 2019)
The Square - Dinner Buffet: THB 2,700 net

New Year’s Day (1 January 2020)
The Square - Brunch Buffet: THB 2,000 net

www.novotelbangkokploenchit.com/festive-promotions


Novotel Bangkok Siam Square

New Year's Eve (31 Dec 2019)
The Square - Dinner Buffet: THB 2,296 net

www.novotelbkk.com/festive-offers


Pullman Bangkok King Power

New Year’s Eve (31 December 2019)
Cuisine Unplugged - Seafood Dinner Buffet: THB 2,020 net
Tenshino - Set dinner: THB 2,600 net

www.pullmanbangkokkingpower.com/festive-promotions-2019


Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom

New Year's Eve (31 Dec 2019)
The Square - Dinner Buffet: THB 1,299 net

New Year’s Day (1 Jan 2020)
The Square - Lunch Buffet: THB 1,199 net

www.novotelbangkoksilom.com/christmas-new-years-promotion

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Christmas Feasts in Bangkok (December 2019)

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Riverside Terrace - Buffet dinner: THB 8,000 net
Le Normandie - French set menu: THB 12,500 net
Lord Jim's - Set seafood dinner: THB 6,500 net
Ciao Terrazza - Italian set dinner: THB 5,000 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Le Normandie - French set menu: THB 5,500 net
Lord Jim's - Christmas Brunch: THB 4,500 net

www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/chao-phraya-river/luxury-hotel/news-events


The Peninsula

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
River Cafe & Terrace - Gala Dinner Buffet: THB 6,900 net
The Peninsula Lawn - Gala Dinner Buffet: THB 7,500 net
The Lobby - Western set dinner: THB 7,500 net
Mei Jiang - Chinese Set Dinner: THB 6,500 net
Thiptara - Thai Set Dinner: THB 6,500 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
River Cafe & Terrace – Brunch Buffet: THB 4,500 net/5,500 net

www.peninsula.com/en/bangkok/special-offers


Anantara Siam Bangkok

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Parichart Court (Aqua, Madison, Spice Market) - Dinner Buffet: THB 4,900++
Shintaro & Biscotti - Festive Set menu dinner: THB 2,580++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Parichart Court (Aqua, Madison, Spice Market) - Brunch Buffet: THB 3,700++

www.anantara.com/en/siam-bangkok/offers/a-very-merry-christmas


Shangri-La Hotel

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Next2 Café – Buffet dinner: THB 4,400 net
Salathip - Thai dinner: THB 3,800 net
Horizon Cruise - Dinner: THB 4,400 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Next2 Café - Brunch buffet - THB 4,200 net

www.shangri-la.com/bangkok/shangrila/offers/


Siam Kempinski Hotel

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Niche - Buffet Dinner: THB 3,600++/4,600++
Sra Bua - Thai set dinner: THB 7,000++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Niche - Buffet Lunch: THB 3,200++/4,200++
Sra Bua - Thai set lunch/dinner: THB 7,000++

www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/siam-hotel/dining/festive-season-2019/


Sukhothai

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Colonnade – Lunch Buffet: THB 1,800++; Dinner: Baht 3,888++
La Scala – Lunch: THB 950++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Colonnade - Buffet Brunch: Baht 3,888++; Dinner: Baht 2,888++
La Scala – Lunch: THB 950++

www.sukhothai.com/bangkok/en/news-events


St. Regis

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Viu - Buffet Dinner: THB 3,600++
Jojo - Set Dinner: THB 3,800++ / THB 5,000++
Decanter - Dinner: THB 2,800++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Viu – Brunch Buffet: THB 3,600++/4,600++
Jojo - Set Lunch/Dinner: THB 3,800++ / THB 5,500++
Decanter - Dinner: THB 2,800++

st-regis-bangkok.myshopify.com/collections


Okura Prestige

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Up & Above - Dinner buffet: Baht 3,500++
Elements - Set dinner: Baht 5,900++
Yamazato - Gozen lunch: Baht 1,700++; Kaiseki dinner: Baht 4,700++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Up & Above – Lunch/Dinner: THB 3,500++
Elements - Set lunch: Baht 4,900++
Yamazato - Gozen lunch: Baht 1,700++; Kaiseki dinner: Baht 4,700++

www.okurabangkok.com/en/hotel-offers-bangkok.html


Anantara Riverside Bangkok

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Riverside Terrace - Buffet Dinner: THB 3,699 net
Manohra Cruise - Dinner: THB 3,699 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Trader Vic’s - Christmas Brunch: THB 3,999 net / 4,299 net
Riverside Terrace - Dinner Buffet: THB 2,999 net
Manohra Cruise - Dinner: THB 3,699 net

www.anantara.com/en/riverside-bangkok/offers/the-traditional-in-the-tropics


Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
The Living Room & Rossini’s - Dinner Buffet: THB 3,200++/4,700++
Orchid Cafe - Seafood Buffet Dinner: THB 2,200++/3,700++
basil - Thai set dinner: THB 1,750++/1,950++
Dine in the Dark - Set dinner: THB 1,950++
Le Petit Chef – Set dinner: THB 4,500++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
The Living Room, Rossini’s & basil - Jazzy brunch: THB 3,600++/THB 5,100++
Orchid Cafe - Seafood Buffet Lunch/Dinner: Baht 2,200++/3,700++
Basil - Thai set dinner: THB 1,750++/1,950++
Dine in the Dark - Set dinner: THB 1,950++
Le Petit Chef – Set dinner: THB 4,500++

sheratongrandesukhumvit-onlinestore.com/


Hotel Muse Bangkok

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Babette’s Steakhouse - Set Dinner: THB 3,400 net
Medici - Italian set dinner: THB 4,200 net

Christmas Eve (25 December 2019)
Babette’s Steakhouse - Set Dinner: THB 3,400 net
Medici - Italian set lunch/dinner: THB 4,200 net

hotelmusebangkok.com/offers/christmas-eve-promotions-2019/
hotelmusebangkok.com/offers/christmas-promotion-2019/


Grand Hyatt Erawan

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
The Dining Room - Dinner Buffet: THB 3,250 net
Spasso - Set Dinner: THB 2,950 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
The Dining Room – Lunch Buffet: THB 3,250 net; Dinner Buffet: THB 2,950 net
Spasso - Lunch Buffet: THB 1,650 net

www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/thailand/grand-hyatt-erawan-bangkok/bangh/news-events


Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Atelier - Dinner Buffet: THB 3,000 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Atelier - Buffet Brunch: THB 3,000 net; Dinner: THB 2,700 net

www.pullmanbangkokgrandesukhumvit.com/festive-offers-christmas-newyear/


So Sofitel Bangkok

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Red Oven - Buffet Lunch: THB 2,500++; Dinner: THB 2,680++
Park Society - Set dinner: THB 4,500++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Red Oven - Buffet Brunch/Dinner: THB 2,500++
Park Society - Set Dinner: THB 4,500++

www.so-bangkok.com/so-bangkok-festive-2019


Royal Orchid Sheraton

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Feast - Buffet Dinner: THB 2,500++
Giorgio - Italian set dinner: THB 1,200++
Riverside Grill - BBQ Set dinner: THB 2,500++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Feast - Buffet Brunch: THB 2,500++
Giorgio - Italian set dinner: THB 1,200++
Riverside Grill - BBQ Set dinner: THB 2,500++

www.store.royalorchidsheraton.com/blogs/seasonal-specialties-at-riverside-restaurants


Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
The Square - Dinner Buffet: THB 2,700 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
The Square - Brunch Buffet: THB 2,700 net

www.novotelbangkokploenchit.com/festive-promotions


Marriott Marquis Bangkok Queen’s Park

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Goji Kitchen + Bar - Dinner: THB 2,337++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Goji Kitchen + Bar - Brunch: THB 2,337++

bangkokmarriottmarquisqueenspark.com/dining/festive-celebrations


Centara Grand at Central World

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
The World & Dynasty - Dinner Buffet: THB 1,999++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
The World & Dynasty - Brunch & Dinner Buffet: THB 1,999++

www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/cgcw/festive


Novotel Bangkok Siam Square

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
The Square - Dinner Buffet: THB 2,296 net

www.novotelbkk.com/festive-offers


Pullman Bangkok King Power

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Cuisine Unplugged - Seafood Dinner Buffet: THB 2,020 net
Tenshino - Set dinner: THB 2,400 net

www.pullmanbangkokkingpower.com/festive-promotions-2019


Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
The Square - Dinner Buffet: THB 1,299 net

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
The Square – Lunch/Dinner Buffet: THB 1,299 net

www.novotelbangkoksilom.com/christmas-new-years-promotion


The Londoner Pub

Christmas Eve & Day (Dec 24-25, 2019)
Christmas Menu: Baht 1,495++

www.the-londoner.com


Bourbon Street Bangkok

Christmas Eve (24 December 2019)
Christmas Buffet Dinner: Baht 950++

Christmas Day (25 December 2019)
Christmas Buffet Lunch/Dinner: Baht 950++

www.bourbonstbkk.com

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Festive High Teas in Bangkok (December 2019)

Anantara Siam Bangkok

Christmas Afternoon Tea Buffet
The Lobby
2 pm to 6 pm
THB 1,100++ per person
https://www.anantara.com/en/siam-bangkok/offers/a-very-merry-christmas


The Peninsula

Festive Afternoon Tea
The Lobby
2 pm to 6 pm
THB 1,888++ per set for two people
https://www.peninsula.com/en/bangkok/special-offers


St. Regis

Festive Afternoon Tea
St. Regis Bar (Level 12) & The Lounge (Ground Floor)
Dec 1, 2019 - Jan 6, 2020
2 pm to 5 pm
THB 1,800++ per set for two
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bkkxr-the-st-regis-bangkok/


Sukhothai

Chocolate Buffet
Lobby Salon
Monday-Thursday: THB 880++ per person
Friday-Sunday: THB 990++ per person
https://www.sukhothai.com/bangkok/en/offers


So Sofitel Bangkok

Fashion Hi-Tea
Mixo Bar
Daily
2:30 pm to 5 pm
THB 850++ per person
https://www.so-bangkok.com/so-bangkok-festive-2019/


Shangri-La Hotel

Christmas Afternoon Tea
Lobby Lounge
December 1-31, 2019
Daily, 2pm to 6pm
THB 1,398++ for two persons
https://www.shangri-la.com/bangkok/shangrila/offers/


Marriott Marquis Bangkok Queen’s Park

Festive Afternoon Tea
The Lobby Lounge
Dec 1-31, 2019
12 pm to 6 pm
THB 999++ for 2 persons
https://bangkokmarriottmarquisqueenspark.com/dining/festive-celebrations/


Siam Kempinski Hotel

Festive Afternoon Tea
Hanuman Bar
Dec 1-31, 2019
2 pm - 5 pm
THB 850++ per set
https://www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/siam-hotel/dining/festive-season-2019/


Okura Prestige

Afternoon Tea
Up & Above Bar
2 pm - 5 pm
Starting Baht 1,290
http://www.okurabangkok.com/en/hotel-offers-bangkok.html

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