April 23, 2009

Furniture Grand Sale at Queen Sirikit NCC

The furniture fair which was to be held from April 18 to 26 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) has been rescheduled to take place from April 25 - May 3, presumably due to the recent political turmoil. As mentioned in an earlier post, the event will feature the latest premium quality furniture & home decor products from 200 top importers and manufacturers. Household electrical goods like air purifiers, kitchen hoods (electric chimneys), home security systems, etc. will also be available.

April 22, 2009

Watsons Health & Beauty Buffet

  • Watsons is holding a 'Health & Beauty Buffet’ promo from April 23 to May 20, where you can shop from an extensive selection of over 100 health and beauty products under a special promotion of 3 items for 199 Baht only.


Some of the participating items to mix and shop (three) for 199 Baht are:
-Vaseline Healthy White Lightening 250ml (normally at 148 baht)
-Dove Daily Treatment Conditioner 130ml (tagged at 89 baht)
-Organiga Story products, all except Hand Cream (starting at 120-200 baht)
-Neutrogena Fine Fairness Cleanser 50gm (regularly at 89 baht)
-Watsons products like Watsons Treatment Wax 500ml (normally at 89 baht)
-And many more...
The Health and Beauty Buffet promotion is available at all Watsons stores nationwide. For more information, check out their website: watsons.co.th

April 20, 2009

Golf Equipment Sale at Emporium

The 'Asian Spec Lovers' event at the Sports Mall in Emporium Shopping Complex (Sukhumvit soi 24, BTS Phrom Phong) is running from April 16 to May 10 featuring sales of upto 60 percent off on Golf equipment and apparel. For more info, go to this link.

Burberry Escada Grand Sale

The Burberry and Escada brands sale going on at the Emporium has been extended till 30th April, offering discounts of upto 70 % off. The promo is on the 1st floor of Emporium (in front of the glass lifts).

April 10, 2009

Khao Chae

Songkran is the ideal time to savour the classic favourite traditional Thai summer dish called "Khao Chae". Khao chae (ข้าวแช่) is rice soaked in aromatic iced water (usually scented with rose and jasmine), and served with a variety of side dishes and condiments, to cool you down in the hot and sultry weather. Khao chae is available at many hotels around the city at this time, some of them are:

Novotel Lotus - Coco's Cafe - April 13-15 - Songkran buffet lunch with khao chae and more at 625 Bht.

Holiday Inn Silom - The Brasserie - April 13-15 - Songkran buffet including khao chae and Thai curries at 600 baht for lunch and 700 baht for dinner.

Grand Millennium Sukhumvit - Atelier - A songkran buffet with khao chae at 800 baht for lunch and 1280 baht for dinner - from April 13-15.

Royal Orchid Sheraton - Thara Thong restaurant - April 10-16 - khao chae at 450 baht a set.

Peninsula - Khao chae set at 420 Bht till April 15.

Imperial Tara - Tara coffee shop - Khao chae prepared from the recipe of Dhevaves Palace at 250 baht net per set throughout April. Khao chae is also included in the Asian Delights buffet lunch on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays at 350 baht net.

Swissotel le Concorde - Fountain Cafe - April 10-17 - Khao chae in international buffet at 380 Bht for lunch and 550 for dinner.

Indra Regent - Botanica - Khao chae is a special monthly dish throughout April at 150 baht per set.

Grand China Princess - the coffee shop has a khao chae corner in international buffet lunch at 290 bht thru April.

Novotel Suvarnabhumi Hotel - Sala Thai restaurant - Khao chae set at 350+ bt from now till April 30.

Pullman Hotel's Songkran Marathon Buffet

There is an interesting 'songkran special' buffet at Pullman Bangkok Hotel named “Marathon Buffet” on April 13th (Monday) and April 14th (Tuesday) from 11 am until 10.30 pm. At 777 Baht, you can "eat as much as you can; pay once and come back anytime in a day." (!!!). The Pullman is a new upscale modern hotel located in Phyathai, Ratchthewi.

April 9, 2009

Furniture Sale at Queen Sirikit NCC

There is gonna be a furniture fair entitled "World Class Grand Sale in Every Shop Every Floor" from April 18 to 26 (10.30am - 8.30pm) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). The event will feature furniture & home accessories for every room and nook & corner of your homes from 200 importers and manufacturers at discount prices. Electrical items like air purifiers, kitchen hoods (electric chimney) and security systems will also be available.

April 5, 2009

Aussino End of Season Sale

Aussino is having the End of Season Sale of upto 70% off from now until the 31st of May. For all you naive simpletons out there, Aussino is a global brand specializing in bedding, bath accessories such as towels, bathrobes, bath mats, shower curtains, etc, and even sleepwear. They have 3 outlets in Bangkok on Chidlom road, Fashion Island (1st floor) and Central Ladprao (3rd floor). Check out their website: www.aussino.com

April 3, 2009

Central April Promotions

If you have run out of places to take your unruly kids to, then the place to be is the Central Toys and Games Fair 2009 which is running from April 1 to 19 at the Event Hall on the 3rd floor of Central Chidlom. There are discounts of 30-60 % off; and also attractive displays of a life-size Lego bricks Ferrari, a life-sized Wall-E and the new series of Blythe doll, Prima Dolly.

And while you are there, you can check out the Central Summer Kids sale at the children's department, which has been going on from March 19 up till April 20 at every Central store except the Silom Complex. Featured are 15% off regular-priced children's wear and shoes, 15 - 20% off the toys and 30-50% off other selected items. There is also an interesting and comprehensive online catalogue for kids' clothing and accessories, which you can view here.


The VIVA Shoes and Handbags Summer sale is almost like a dream come true for all the ladies. The program is running at the shoes & handbags department at all Central stores from April 1 to 16. There are several attractive offers; such as you can:
• Save 30% with purchase of 3 items
• Save 20% with purchase of 2 items
• Save 15% with purchase of 1 item

Central Summer Life from March 26 to April 15 features sales at the sections of kitchenware, small appliances, bedding, bath accessories, gifts, furniture, handicrafts, lighting and artficial flowers at every Central store.

A menswear sale "Men Parade" offers of upto 70 % off from March 20 to April 09 at the promotion area of the men's dept at every Central store.

The Tourist Summer Fest from March 6 to May 6 is exclusively for Central Tourist Discount Card holders who get instant 5% discount plus 7% tax refund for purchases at Central Chidlom, Phuket, Hadyai, Kad Suan Keaw, Pattaya Beach and Zen department store. There is also a 200 Baht cash coupon awaiting for every 8,000 Baht purchase.

The 1 Card X-Treme Summer sale is still going on till May 6.

There is also a WatchFest at the 1st floor of Central Plaza Lardprao from March 25 to April 7, featuring 10-50% off regular-priced items, plus free gifts and vouchers.