“To be a chef is not a job – it’s a lifestyle”
Thesewords come from Swedish born Chef, Daniel Isberg, whom I had the pleasure to meet over a delicious lunchat the Charm Thairestaurant at the Holiday Inn, Patong Beach, Phuket. I had heard so many positive things about this talented young man from my Swedish girlfriends, it is no wonder that I was curious to meet him. […]
Argentina-Antarctica-Bangkok—all good things seem to be three!
Right now, the Argentinian artist ANDREA JUAN, is showing her first solo show/exhibition “ANTARCTICA Project” in Bangkok at BACC, upon the invitation of Argentina’s ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Ms. Alicia Sonschein. Andrea explains that this art project is based on research on the impact of climate change. She is addressing the consequences of receding […]
The Queen of Chao Phraya
It is well known that the river Chao Phraya is full of Chinese-styled junks and cruisers taking tourists and even locals for dinner upon the river. Over the past few months, the Queen among all those boats was launched and baptized as the “Baan Khanitha”. Baan Khanitha is a […]
A steak is still a steak!
Yes, of course I know that it is supposed to be unhealthy to eat red meat, but sometimes my mouth is watering only by thinking of a nice piece of meat. I had, a while ago, the pleasure to spend a few days in Holiday Inn Hotel & Resort at Patong beach in Phuket. I […]
A visit to Cambodia’s embassy
One morning, the photographer Daniel and I, went to visit Cambodia’s ambassador to Thailand. We were welcomed with tea and coffee by a friendly employee and soon H.E. Mrs Sophea Eat came to see us. Mrs Eat is a very charming, elegant woman. I started with the obligatory question: Where were you born? “I was […]
Bangkok’s best restaurant awards
Bangkok’s best restaurant awards was a fantastic event held in Dusit Thani Hotel at the grand ballroom on 30th of March 2016. During the event all Bangkok’s best restaurants were represented. The food and wine, served through the evening, were delightfully tasty. Many guests gathered together, trying out various food, listening to the great music and […]
IWC goes cruising
On Thursday the 24th of March 2016, IWC (International Women’s Club) took an Apsara Cruise with Banyan Tree’s cruise ship along the Chao Phraya River. It was a great day filled with workshops, massage and a lunch buffet on board. Below are pictures from the cruise.
Astor Klezmer Trio concert
A beautiful Astor Klezmer Trio concert was held on 24 March, 2016 (Thursday) at the Music Hall, Art and Culture Building Chulalongkorn University. Musician trio consisted of flute Marc Grauwels, violin and voice Joëlle Strauss and accordion Christoph Delporte. Concert was hosted by H.E. Mr. Marc Michielsen and Mrs. Marie Chantal Michielsen-Biela, Belgium’s ambassador to Thailand. […]