BIG+BIH April 2012

The 33rd installment of BIG+BIH, or Bangkok International Gift Fair & Bangkok International Houseware Fair, is being held from April 17th-22nd, 2012 at BITEC Bang Na.  The first 4 days, 17th-20th April, are for the trade sector (10am-6pm), while the event is open to public over the weekend, on the 21st-22nd of April (10am-9pm). BIG+BIH is a popular bi-annual event - an international trade fair for trendy gifts and lifestyle products....

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Index Living Mall "One Price" promotion

Index Living Mall is having a "One Price" discount promotion on a host of their products including furnitures, housewares and other decorative items.  The promotion is taking place at all branches, on limited items and products, until June 28, 2012. The cheapest One Price flat rate of 99 Baht applies to decoratives such as vases, baskets, picture frames, towels, placemats, containers, and other handy items used around the house.  At...

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Khao Chae at Bangkok hotels in April 2012

It's the season to eat Khao Chae - the traditional Thai summer dish of rice soaked in aromatic iced water which is scented with jasmine or rose, and served with a variety of side dishes and condiments.  Many hotels around the city offer this delicacy during April, but you can also buy it at certain food markets - though it might be difficult to spot them.  Some of the hotels having the specialty Khao Chae as set menu are as follows: Ambassador Hotel - Am Cafe has Khao chae set at THB 190; also available as part of international...

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International Buffet at Swissotel Nai Lert Park's ISO restaurant

The International buffet at Swissotel Nai Lert Park's ISO restaurant is probably the best value hotel buffet in Bangkok.  The ISO is a casual yet vibrant restaurant located on the ground floor of Nai Lert Park.  The restaurant overlooks a garden which lends a lively and fresh ambience to the place. The buffet is a very good mix of various cuisines - from Japanese sushi to classic South Asian dishes, western delicacies like smoked salmon and several choices of appetizers including shrimps, a well-stocked salad bar and bread & cheese...

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