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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