Last-minute Gifts

Loft is having a festive promotion "World of Ultimate Gifts 2012" until January 9th 2012.   One of the best gift shops in the city, it has branches at Siam Discovery, Chamchuri Square and Paradise Park.  http://www.loftbangkok.com Body Shop is having interesting gift sets of beauty care products. There's also discounts of 15%-20% at certain branches. http://www.thebodyshop.co.th Boots is having a Gifts Festival till Jan 4, 2012, with a wide variety of cosmetics, beauty care, bodycare and haircare products, and many gift sets,...

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Bakery treats at Folies and Au Bon Pain

Two of the best bakery chains in Bangkok are undoubtably the Folies and Au Bon Pain. And what's more, both are having special goodies for the festive season offerings. Folies (http://www.folies.net/) has an irresistable collection of french breads, croissants, puff and pies, cookies and muffins, etc.  Their croissants are the best in the city.  Special Christmas goodies on sale till Dec 29 include gingerbread man cookies, plum pudding, fruitcake, mince pies, and more.  Folies has very few branches, and they're at: - Siam Paragon...

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Afternoon Tea in Bangkok

Other than traditional Christmas feasts and New Year buffets, another interesting offering by some hotels during this festive time of year is the Afternoon Tea, where, besides the obligatory tea or coffee are the tempting delights of irresistible goodies such as cakes, pastries, puddings, scones, macaroons, mousse, sandwiches, desserts, icecreams, savouries, finger foods, chocolates, Xmas sweets, and more. The Peninsula December 17-18, 2011The LobbyTeddy Bear Afternoon TeaAdults – THB 1,200++, Kids – THB 600++ http://www.peninsula.com/Bangkok/en/default.aspxhttp://www.peninsula.com/Peninsula_Hotels/en/default.aspx#/Bangkok/en/Dining/ Shangri-La...

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New Year's Eve & Day Buffets in Bangkok (2011-2012)

Listed below are a selection of New Year Buffet treats at popular hotels around Bangkok and what we most want to know about them - the Price! (ordered from the most expensive to the not so expensive). Banyan Tree New Year’s Eve (31 December 2011) Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar - 7-course Gourmet Dinner - THB 18,000 net (incl. Champagne)Bai Yun Chinese Restaurant - 7-course Course Set Dinner - THB 4,200 netSaffron - Thai Dinner Set - THB 5,800 net or THB 6,800 net paired with winesRomsai - International Buffet Dinner - THB 3,800 net (plus THB 500...

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Christmas Buffets in Bangkok (December 2011)

The season to be merry is here, and so are the numerous choices of festive buffets at the hotels around town.  Listed below is a summation of the Xmas feasts on offer at various top hotels and their prices - ordered from the priciest to the least expensive.  Of course, based on the number of hotels in the city of angels, it is simply not possible for me to list all available buffet deals, but here's a good selection: Banyan Tree Christmas Eve (24 December, 2011) Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar - 5-course set dinner - THB 5,300 net Bai...

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Bonjour French Fair 2011

Bonjour French Fair 2011 is another happening event taking place on December 8-11 (10 am - 8 pm), at the Ballroom of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.   This grand exhibition of well-known French consumer products, organised by the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce jointly with Ubifrance (Trade Commission of the French Embassy) and the Committee of Importers of French Products in Thailand, is in its 9th anniversary this year....

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Thailand Best Buys 2011

Thailand Bestbuys 2011 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is taking place from December 2-11, 10 am to 8 pm.   Thailand Bestbuys is an exhibition for brand name products in clothes, shoes, innerwear, accessories, watches, cosmetics, as well as gifts, souvenirs, and home decor items. The annual event is in its 8th consecutive year, and since 1998, has grown steadily into one of the biggest product fairs for premium goods, including local and foreign manufacturers & distributors. Some of the brands featured...

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YWCA International Bazaar 2011

The YWCA International Bazaar is back this year, taking place at Central World shopping center during the last weekend of November 2011 on the 26th & 27th. More than 40 countries are participating in the fair, bringing together varieties of goodies from all over the world, spread out over 200 booths. Products will be sold at special prices, and some proceeds from the sales will be given away for flood relief...

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The Nine 9

The Nine neighborhood center is a newly-opened mall on Rama 9 Road, with many interesting eateries and cafes, as well as shops. This environmentally-friendly design mall caters to people living in the vicinity, so there's no more the need to drive all the way to the city center through hours of traffic just to eat and hang out.. Fast food and Fine dining restaurants of various cuisines and irresistible cafes found here include:  Scoozi Pizza,  Pasta Nine,  Tonkatsu Raku,  Yura An Grill Yakiniku,  Basaraka Ramen,  MoMo...

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Acer and Dell PC sales in November 2011

With computer prices rapidly and steeply rising as a result of the Great Thai Floods 2011, it is heartening to see some brands Acer and Dell coming out with sales promotions: Acer End of Season Sale offers upto 30 percent discounts, freebies and interest-free payment plans until November 20th 2011 - at all Acer retailors nationwide.  Sale products include Aspire & Gateway notebooks, netbooks, ultrabooks and PCs, as well as smart phones. Dell is having a special promotion for flood relief in the form of upto 60% discount on...

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Big Clearance Sale at Central Silom Complex

Central is having a grand stock clearance sale at its Silom Complex branch from November 15 to December 31, 2011.  The promotion features 10-90 % discounts on brand name products at every department on every floor.  New stocks will be added everyday (as claimed on their website).  Select items are sold at upto 90% off, while some of the regular priced goods will be sold at upto 50% off.  Throngs of people are already crowding...

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Terminal 21

Terminal 21 is the new shopping mall on the block that has become the talk of town.  It is located at Asoke on Sukhumvit Road, and is distinct from others due to its "Market Street Style", with each floor themed according to top tourist destinations of the world, namely: Rome, Paris, Tokyo, London, Istanbul, San Francisco and Hollywood.   Each floor is designed to have the feel of these various cities, with installations of their icons.  It's a heaven for those of you terminally addicted to photo-ops for updating your Facebook...

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