Festive High Teas in Bangkok (Dec 2013)

St. Regis The Drawing Room Christmas High Tea - Dec 25-29 Christmas Sweet Afternoons Buffet - Dec 28-29 THB 1,200++ per person http://www.stregisbangkok.com/festive2013 The Peninsula Trees of Hope Afternoon Tea December 1-23, 2013 The Lobby, 2 pm to 6 pm THB 980++ Christmas Afternoon Tea December 24-25, 2013 The Lobby, 2 pm to 6 pm THB 1,290 net www.peninsula.com/Bangkok/en/default.aspx#/Bangkok/en/Enticements/Festive_2013/ Four Seasons...

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New Year Buffets in Bangkok (Dec '13 - Jan '14)

Here's a select list of festive New Year buffets and meals at topnotch hotels around town, ordered roughly by price: The Dome at Lebua New Year's Eve (31 December 2013) Mezzaluna - 9-course set menu dinner: THB 25,999++ Breeze - 8-course Asian set menu dinner: THB 23,999++ Sirocco - 7-course set menu dinner: THB 21,999++ Distil - 7-course set menu dinner: THB 17,999++ http://www.lebua.com/the-dome/pages/lebua-new-years-eve-2013 Mandarin...

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Christmas Buffets in Bangkok (Dec 2013)

Here's a selection of some of the best (and priciest) Christmas dining feasts and festive buffets at top hotels and restaurants around the city. They're listed roughly in order from the most expensive to the least expensive.  Sources are indicated in the weblinks, which should be referred for more detailed information. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Christmas Eve (24 December 2013) Le Normandie - Set French dinner: THB 9,600 net Riverside...

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Thailand Bestbuys 2013

Thailand Bestbuys 2013 is on at QSNCC from December 13 to 22, 2013. Product focus is on trendy gifts, decorative items, chic home decor, stationery and greeting cards; but there's also cosmetics, clothing, footwear, bags, leatherware and other accessories - all covering over 850 booths.  There are huge discounts of 20-70% offered by many retailers.  Popular brands participating include Clarks, St.James, Dortmuend, Reebox, Giordano,...

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Bonjour French Fair 2013

Bonjour French Fair 2013 is taking place from December 12 to 15, 2103 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.   As the name implies, the fair features imported consumer products from France: from food and wine to cosmetics, perfumes, fashion, and more - at discounted prices.   A great opportunity to taste premium wine, champagne, cheese, sausages, and other specialties from various regions of France.   Over 80 booths...

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Ratchaprasong Winter Sale '13-'14

Ratchaprasong Winter Sale with the theme "Happiness is All Around" is on at Ratchaprasong from December 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014.  Participants include leading shopping centers, retailers, restaurants and hotels around the Ratchaprasong intersection: including Central World, Gaysorn Plaza, Amarin Plaza, Erawan Bangkok, President Tower Arcade and over 3,000 shops.  Discounts of upto 70 or 80% off will be offered, together...

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Gift Ideas - Cosmetics

Choosing gifts for women has to be about the easiest thing, as there is a wide variety of goodies that can make any girl happy.  One of the surest ways to a lady's heart is by gifting her cosmetics or make-up sets!   Many beauty brands have special collections and sets in various price ranges for this festive season - so you don't have to be an expert on cosmetics to buy them for your gal! Body Shop has many deals and...

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Sales in December 2013

Amarin Brand: Nine West Sale has upto 80% off on over 1,000 fashion items, mainly clothes, accessories, footwear, bags, etc, from December 1 to 9, 2013 at Amarin Plaza. Participating brands include Nine West, Joan & David, Karen Millen, Easyspirit, Enzo, Anne Klen, Cinzia, Barbato, Steve Madden, and more. Crocs has a Buy One Get One Free offer on select pairs of shoes until December 31, 2013 at all their Crocs Concept Shops, Supersports (Central and Robinson) and Fit Sports. Espada End of Season Sale is on with 30%-50% discounts...

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Christmas and New Year Gift Sales

There aren't many dedicated or specialized gift shops in Bangkok other than the ZeenZone chain at Central, BETrend of The Mall Group, and the Loft gift shops.  But the variety of products offered at these shops almost makes up for the dearth. ZeenZone, the in-store gift shop of Central Department Stores has the "New Year New Ideas" promotion from November 15, 2013 to December 31, 2014.  There will be special discounts on select products...

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Sales in November 2013

DKSH Fair 2013 from November 29 to December 1, 2013 at the DKSH office on Sukhunvit 62 (BTS Bangchak) will have discounts of upto 70% off on more than 100 brands of DKSH. Commart Comtech from November 7-10, 2013 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. The focus is on smartphones, notebook PCs and tablets. Thai Tiew Thai travel fair from November 7-10, 2013 at IMPACT, offerings discounts on tour packages, hotels, etc. Homepro Expo 2013 from November 15 to 24, 2013 at Impact Muang Thong Thani, Hall 5-8 will have discounts of upto 80%...

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Sales in October 2013

BIG+BIH or Bangkok International Gift and Houseware Fair 2013 is at BITEC from October 19 to 23, 2013.  Trade days are Oct 19-21, while Public days are from Oct 22-23. Book Expo Thailand 2013 is ongoing from October 16 to 27 at QSNCC. Robinson Surprise Sale upto 30% off at regular counters, 10% discount on The 1 Card point exchange. H&M mid-season sale of upto 70% off until November 3 at all branches at Siam Paragon, Terminal 21, Central World and The Mall Bangkapi. Scholl upto 70% off at select pairs; 15% off on one purchase;...

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Sept-Oct 2013 sales

HomeWorks Expo from Sept 27 to Oct 6, 2013 at Bitec Bangna featuring upto 80% off. Running at the same time is the Tops Grand Sale with over 600 products from Tops supermarket at 50% off. Clarks End of Season Sale with upto 70% discounts until October 6, 2013 at its branches in Central World, Central Pinklao and Central Chaengwattana; and also in other provinces outside Bangkok, that is Pattaya, Hua Hin, Cha-am, Khao Yai, Chiang Mai and Udornthani. Amarin Brand Sale: Shoes & Bags at a max of 70% off from Sept 27 to Oct 5, 2013 at the Event...

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Mesamis Café

At the risk of veering away from the main theme of this website, the following post is not about shopping, but about food, and is definitely a bargain. A recently discovered restaurant, Mesamis Cafe is located at Centre Point hotels and serviced apartments on Witthayu Road, Ratchdamri Road and Thonglor.  They have amazing deals on their lunch buffets and afternoon teas. The Buffet Lunch is available on Weekdays, Mon-Fri, at the Witthayu...

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September 2013 sales

HomePro 17th year anniversary sale of upto 70% off and other discount offers at all branches until September 25, 2013. PowerBuy Camera clearance sale of upto 50% off from Sept 5 to Oct 2, 2013 at all branches. At the same time, there is also 'New Home' electronics sale with upto 35% discounts. Robinson The 1 Card Bonus Points exchange with upto 50% off from Sep 3 to Oct 8, 2013 at all branches. Your accumulated points can earn you the following discount coupons:- 40 points - 10% discount 80 points - 15% discount 150 points - 20% discount 800...

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Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair - Sept'13

The 52nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair is happening from September 6-10, 2013 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Around 1500 exhibitors, local as well as foreign, are expected to feature the finest in jewellery - be it gold, silver or precious gems. For more information, check out: http://www.bangkokgemsfair.com/ To promote the event, the Thai government has announced a deduction of 20% tax on imported gems and jewelry sold at the fair, which is...

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Sales in August 2013

Some interesting sales happening in August 2013: MBK Center Super Sale 2013 - upto 70% discounts from August 1-31, 2013. ISETAN August Sale - upto 70% off from August 1-21, 2013. Asiatique Mid Year Sale 2013 - upto 50% off at Warehouse 5, 7, 8, 9 on clothes, shoes, bags and more - from August 2-12, 2013. Amarin International Brands Sale - upto 80% off from July 29 to August 6, 2013 on Gap, Morgan, Crocs, Calvin Klein Jeans, Hush Puppies, Jockey, Rayban, Diesel, and more.  After that, until August 26, there is the Amarin Best Brand Sale...

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Mid-Year Sales in July 2013

LYN End of Season Sale up to 60% off at all branches. Info: http://www.facebook.com/lynaround.lynaround CC Double O End Of Season Sale - 50% off at all branches until July 31, 2013. Info: http://www.facebook.com/ccdoubleo H.E. By Mango Sale - upto 50% off until July 31, 2013 at Central Chidlom, Zen, Central Rama 9 and Mega Bangna. Von Dutch End of Season Sale up to 50% off until August 10, 2013 at all branches and counters Info: http://www.facebook.com/vondutchthailand F&F Clearance sale upto 70% off until August 5, 2013 at all Tesco Lotus...

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