Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
June - July 2017, Issue 22
A CELEBRATION OF THE ROYAL PROJECTS
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andarin Oriental, Bangkok sources top-quality fruits and vegetables for its restaurants from the highly
successful Royal Projects in northern Thailand.
Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier, of Le Normandie, recently prepared an exclusive dinner for 150 guests as part of
the Royal Projects’ annual Gourmet Tour in Doi Angkhang. Held for more than 20 years, the Gourmet Tour features
delectable dishes prepared using products grown in Thailand’s northern mountains. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
is proud to have sourced ingredients from the Royal Projects for many years.
In 1969, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej founded what has become known as the Royal Projects in an
attempt to rid Thailand’s northern hillside regions of opium fields. The Royal Agricultural Station, located in
Doi Angkhang, enjoys a cool climate ideal for farmers to grow delicious fruits and vegetables. The valley today is
also a popular tourism destination.
The Royal Agricultural Station is surrounded by a 2.2-kilometre ring road, home to fruit plantations growing
delicious pears, peaches, strawberries, persimmons, kiwis, pomegranates, blueberries and apricots, among many
other fruits and vegetables. There are lovely flower gardens, and in the cooler months of December and January,
the English Rose and Bonsai gardens are typically in full bloom.
Chef Norbert, former Executive Chef at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, also assisted in the Gourmet Tour in
Doi Angkhang. For decades, Chef Norbert worked as a special advisor to the Royal Projects and sourced top
organic ingredients for use in the hotel. Today Chef Arnaud, Chef de Cuisine of Le Normandie, continues seeking
out the freshest, best-quality ingredients from the Royal Projects.
“I try to source the best produce from around the world,” says Chef Arnaud. “Some of my produce is imported
from small farmers in France, but I am proud that our fruits and vegetables are from the Royal Projects.”
The Rising Star:
Khun Pinsuda Pongprom (Ann),
Bartender at the Bamboo Bar
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e are delighted to congratulate Khun Ann, who recently
won ‘The Rising Star’ award presented by Perrier in
the Bar Awards Bangkok 2017. The award aims to encourage
more young people to join the industry by recognising the most
promising bartenders aged 28 and below. Khun Ann has incredible
skills in both contemporary and classic bartending.
Dear Guests,
spa & wellness offers for the summer months, as well as more wonderful
lease allow me to introduce myself as the new General Manager of stories of the Royal Projects in Doi Angkhang, and our Executive Thai Chef
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. I very much look forward to the pleasure of Sala Rim Naam. Please also kindly join us in congratulating the
Bamboo Bar for clinching another prestigious accolade, we are also delighted
of meeting you all in the near future.
to once again welcome back 3-Star Michelin Chef Thomas Bühner to
I am delighted to return to the ‘Land of Smiles’ after embarking my career
Le Normandie in the month of June.
with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as General Manager of Mandarin
Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai and subsequently moving to The Landmark I am truly honoured to join our ‘Oriental Family’,
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and most recently had the pleasure of being and certainly very excited to begin this new chapter
based in Spain, managing Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona.
at 'La Grande Dame'.
Greg Liddell
In this latest edition, we are pleased to share our upcoming culinary events and My best wishes,
General Manager
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An Interview With
Chef Prasert Sussadeewong
3 Michelin Star French Cuisine
By Chef Thomas Bühner
The Oriental Spa
& Spa Studio
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Executive Thai Chef.
We are delighted to welcome back Chef Thomas Bühner
from La Vie restaurant in Germany.
Special Offers.
The experience continues at
The Oriental Arcade which offers the best
in luxury fashion, art and lifestyle.
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CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS
One-on-One with Executive Thai
Chef Prasert Sussadeewong
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e recently spoke with Khun Prasert Sussadeewong, our celebrated
Executive Thai Chef, to discuss his lifelong passion for extraordinary
Thai cuisine. His signature blue river prawns with chilli jam and his spicy
grilled scallop salad with fresh exotic herbs are excellent showcases of
Chef Prasert’s ability to create authentic, mouth-watering Thai flavours with
the finest ingredients.
“Thai herbs and fresh ingredients are the key factors in Thai cuisine,” he says.
“I would describe my cooking style as that of striving to create authentic Thai
tastes while being flexible with ingredients.”
Chef Prasert recently returned to Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok after spending
more than 10 years in luxury hotel kitchens around the world, in Fiji; Qatar;
Koh Samui, Thailand and Switzerland.
His return to Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in November 2016 was a homecoming
since Chef Prasert launched his career at our renowned traditional Thai restaurant
Sala Rim Naam in 2004 before moving to The Verandah, our popular all-day
dining venue along the River of Kings.
Chef Prasert’s unique Thai culinary creations proved so popular that he was
invited to spend three months at The Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, on the banks
of the Rhone River, creating dishes for a special Thai cuisine promotion.
“I left Mandarin Oriental in 2007 because I wanted to gain more international
experience, learn new skills, face new challenges and to live in new places
where I would have more responsibilities in order to further my career,” he says.
During this time, he worked as Head Thai chef at the ultra-luxury private
Laucala island resort in Fiji; as Executive Sous Chef at the boutique Dara Samui
Beach Resort & Spa Villa; and at Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels in Doha, Qatar.
“Now, I feel like I’ve come back home,” Chef Prasert says about returning to
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
Noting that the best Thai cuisine in the world is found here, he says he is thrilled
to introduce new generations of food-lovers to classic Thai dishes as well as
modern interpretations of old favourites.
“Thai food is famous around the world because of its unique flavour profiles and
the fact that it is usually very healthy,” Chef Prasert says.
Like many master Thai chefs, Chef Prasert learned the art of cooking from his
family. His mother inspired him at age 14, he says, when she taught him how to
make Stir-fried Crab with Curry Powder and other beloved Thai dishes.
Celebrating a longstanding
partnership with
the Italian Embassy of Bangkok
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andarin Oriental, Bangkok is proud to celebrate our
longstanding partnership with the Italian Embassy
of Bangkok. For more than 20 years, the hotel has played host
to numerous Embassy events.
As part of our 140th anniversary in 2016 the hotel staged, with
gracious support from the Italian Embassy, the ‘Famous Italian
Arias’, a charity gala dinner and concert. The evening featured
an impressive performance by world-class Italian opera singers
alongside 45 members of the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra,
conducted by Maestro Carlo Magni. This collaboration continued
throughout the year with the Italian Jazz Series featuring
exclusive performances at the Bamboo Bar by musicians such
as Danilo Rea and the Guidi Trio.
We continue the relationship again this year by hosting Italy’s
national day, Festa della Repubblica, on 2nd June. The day
commemorates the 1946 institutional referendum in which the
Italian people voted to determine their country’s form of
government. To mark this date, a grand military parade is held
in central Rome, along with celebrations in all of the country’s
foreign embassies.
On 16 th June, we welcome yet another world-class duo to the
Bamboo Bar as part of our ongoing Italian Jazz Series. Known
as one of the most precocious talents in the history of jazz,
Francesco Cafiso began his career at 9 years old and has toured
Europe with the Grammy-Award-winning Wynton Marsalis.
We are honoured for the support of His Excellency Mr Francesco
Saverio Nisio and look forward to continued collaborations in
the future.
The Oriental Thai
Cooking School
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housands of people from around the world have learned the art of
fine Thai cuisine at our renowned Oriental Thai Cooking School.
Participants enjoy an opportunity to create stunning Thai meals while
gaining insights into the fascinating culture and traditions of Thailand.
During all classes, our instructors skilfully demonstrate the methods and
steps of Thai cookery, from ingredient preparation to actual cooking.
Participants are encouraged to try grounding pastes, preparing meats and
vegetables, stir-frying, deep-frying and sautéing produce to create dishes
of amazing quality and distinction.
Ciao Terrazza ‘Pop-Up’
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e are pleased to announce that from now until 30 September 2017, from
Sundays to Wednesdays in the evenings, The Riverside Terrace will
offer Italian cuisine by award-winning chef Danilo Aiassa. The ‘Ciao Pop-up’
restaurant features an Italian Antipasti and Dessert buffet for THB 850++.
Guests can also choose from our a la carte menu, which includes pastas, pizzas,
seafood and monthly specials.
From Thursday to Saturday night, The Riverside Terrace is open as usual,
highlighting its sumptuous Barbeque Buffet for THB 2,350 ++.
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3 Michelin Star French Cuisine
by Chef Thomas Bühner
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andarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to welcome back
one of Germany’s most celebrated chefs, Thomas Bühner,
who will be a special guest chef from 5th - 10 th June 2017 at
Le Normandie. Bühner is the owner and head chef of La Vie
restaurant in Osnabrück, Germany. The restaurant holds three
Michelin stars and 19 Gault Millau points. Chef Bühner will
orchestrate a symphony of innovative cuisine, including an
avant-garde five-course lunch menu and an eight-course dinner
menu. The event will conclude on 10th June 2017 with an
exclusive six-course wine dinner.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
ORIENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPECIAL OFFER The Oriental Spa
Valid from 1st June until 15thOctober 2017.
Book our 1-hour 15-minute TRIO Programme for a special price.
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he programme includes Bastien’s Duo (Manicure & Pedicure), Ultimate
Skin Rejuvenation and 15 minutes of Louis Paul’s Endermologie treatment
on any part of your face that you choose. The Endermologie machine works like a
suction device, while at the same time massaging your skin, naturally reactivating
cellular activity. All treatments are performed simultaneously to save you time.
From 1st June through 15th October 2017, this programme is being offered for a
special rate of THB 9,000++.
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Please contact the Oriental Spa for more
information or to make a reservation: Ext 7440
Theerapong (Khun Art) is one of our skilled,
knowledgeable and experienced trainers from
Attachai Fairtex Muay Thai Academy. These
sessions are perfectly suited for people of all
skill levels, including beginners and those who
simply want to experience a fun new exercise.
Khun Art holds a professional fight record of
115 fights, with 85 wins.
he Oriental Spa offers the perfect wellness
experience this summer. Book any 90-minute
spa treatment and receive an additional
30-minute treatment with our compliments.
This offer is valid until 15th October 2017
and available between 10am and 3pm. To
enjoy this very special offer, kindly mention
‘Summer Wellness’ when making a booking.
Book our 1-hour Ultimate Skin Rejuvenation treatment
and receive a complimentary 45-minute Massage.
R
evolutionary QMS Medicosmetics facial products and Louis Paul
Endermologie technology combine to offer you the ultimate in skin revival.
The treatment begins with cleansing and toning using QMS Medicosmetics
products. Choose from Age-Defying Skin Resculpting, Age-Defying Skin Firming
or Age-Defying Replumping treatments. QMS Medicosmetics’s day or night
collagen is applied to create more youthful looking skin, while an activator
mask hydrates and smoothens your skin making it look radiant. The treatment
concludes with face moisturising using the QMS Medicosmetics protocol best
suited to your skin type.
Receive a 45-minutes massage with our compliments (valued at THB 1,766 net)
at our Spa Studio, an ideal spot to relax and recharge with our less time-consuming
treatments. Choose from back, neck, shoulder, head, arm, foot, joint, eye and
ear massages.
The Fitness Centre
Monday
Zumba Dance
19.15 - 20.15 hrs.
Pilates
20.15 - 21.15 hrs.
Thai Boxing (Beginner)
17.00 - 18.00 hrs.
Thai Boxing For Fun
18.30 - 19.30 hrs.
Tuesday
Meditative Yoga
7.30 - 8.30 hrs.
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tart your holiday mornings with a clearer and calmer mind by
joining our group Meditative Yoga session with our Yogic Lifestyle
Trainer Khun Neelam Khatri. Group sessions for Sun Salutations and
invigorating breath-work sessions are also available in the afternoons
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. These sessions help you feel
revitalised after the tiring activities of your day. Sun Salutation is a comprehensive exercise that
revitalises, energises and works out your whole body internally and externally.
To book customised private Yoga sessions tailor-made to suit your individual needs, please contact
the Oriental Spa at Ext 7440
The Organic Pharmacy
ultiple-award-winning British brand The Organic Pharmacy was
founded in 2002 in response to the alarming levels of toxic
chemicals used in most traditional medicines and beauty products
these days.
Complimentary Yoga & Meditation Sessions and other Fitness Programmes
Sun Salutations &
Invigorating Breath Work
16.30 - 17.15 hrs.
Yoga for Healthier Living
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Please contact the Spa Studio for more information or to make a
reservation: Ext 7433
Meditative Yoga
7.30 - 8.30 hrs.
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uay Thai is popular among Thais, expats
and visitors to Thailand. We are excited
to collaborate with Attachai Fairtex Muay Thai
Academy, a leader in Muay Thai training, to
offer the finest Thai boxing experience in a
luxury setting.
Summer Wellness
SPECIAL OFFER - Spa Studio
Thai Boxing Class
The Organic Pharmacy's product range combines high-quality, medical-grade natural ingredients — in
accordance with the principles of homeopathic medicine — to deliver balanced health and beauty
treatments that provide honest, solution-driven results. Their products bring ‘organic’ into
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the 21 century. Most of the Organic Pharmacy's products are between 95 to 99.9% organic, free
from artificial colourants, fragrances, petrochemicals and preservatives.
For more details, please contact the Oriental Spa: Ext 7440
Wednesday
Meditative Yoga
7.30 - 8.30 hrs.
Sun Salutations &
Invigorating Breath Work
16.30 - 17.15 hrs.
Yoga
18.00 - 19.00 hrs.
Low-Impact Aerobics
19.15 - 20.15 hrs.
Thursday
Meditative Yoga
7.30 - 8.30 hrs.
Salsa Dance
17.00 - 18.00 hrs.
Core Training
18.15 - 18.45 hrs.
Low-Impact Aerobics
19.15 - 20.15 hrs.
Yoga
20.15 - 21.15 hrs.
Friday
Meditative Yoga
7.30 - 8.30 hrs.
Boot Camp
16.30 - 17.30 hrs.
Meditative Yoga
7.30 - 8.30 hrs.
Sun Salutations &
Invigorating Breath Work
16.30 - 17.15 hrs.
Saturday
Core Training
17.30 - 18.00 hrs.
Stretching
18.00 - 18.30 hrs.
Circuit Training
17.00 - 18.00 hrs.
Stretching
18.00 - 18.30 hrs.
Sunday
Meditative Yoga
7.30 - 8.30 hrs.
For private tuition and rates for yoga and meditation sessions and other fitness programmes, please contact
The Fitness Centre: Ext 7440
Please note: We can accommodate a maximum of eight people in our Thai boxing classes and 10 people in our
yoga sessions. Due to these space limitations, we kindly request that guests make advance bookings for fitness
activities. We also kindly ask that guests arrive five minutes before their classes begin.
Shuttle Boat Service
Destination
Timing
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- Thai Restaurant, Oriental Spa and Fitness
06:00 - 00:00 hrs
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- BTS Taksin Bridge
07:00 - 00:00 hrs
Did You Know?
Every day, the Oriental Cruise makes over 350 trips from the hotel
to the Oriental Spa, Sala Rim Naam, our Thai Restaurant and
Saphan Taksin. Please say hello to our 18 lovely colleagues who
make the magic happen!
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RIMOWA Limited-Edition Premium Luggage
RIMOWA Thailand recently introduced a limited-edition premium luggage collection, the
RIMOWA X MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BANGKOK’S 140th ANNIVERSARY, in celebration of
the hotel’s 140th birthday.
The collection features silver aluminium exteriors with interiors swathed in smart camouflage
patterns in the highest-quality Thai silk. The pieces further stand out with a specially created tan
leather luggage tag stamped both with RIMOWA and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. They include a
sturdy luggage lock taken from the TOPAS edition, and they are made even more special with
the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok logo on the outer shell.
All pieces are made by hand, and each undergoes a series of tests to
ensure they are of the highest possible quality. The collection is
available in two sizes: Cabin Multiwheel® Size 53 (35L volume) and
Multiwheel® Size 73 (85L volume). Only 140 sets are available.
Reflect your outstanding traveller’s lifestyle with the RIMOWA X
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BANGKOK 140 th ANNIVERSARY
limited-edition collection, which is available only in Thailand. Please
visit the RIMOWA Store in Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
RIMOWA HOTEL SERVICE
For the first time in Thailand, Rimowa proudly presents 'Rimowa Hotel Service' at Mandarin Oriental,
Bangkok. This 5-star service includes on-site repairs of your Rimowa products or a 48-hour turnaround
for services completed in the Rimowa workshop. For more information, please contact the RIMOWA store
in Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok's Garden Wing. Tel: +66(2) 630-5500.
For more information or reservations, please e-mail [email protected] or call +66 (0) 2 659 9000 ext. 7440
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AUTHORS’ ARCADE
The Authors' Arcade offers the best in luxury fashion, art and lifestyle. The boutiques are renowned for their exceptional, high-end products - delightful reminders of your stay in Bangkok.
Please visit the shops in the Authors' Arcade, which is located opposite the lobby on the ground floor of the Garden Wing.
Start summer off with a splash of vibrant colour and make
a bold statement with our fine turquoise pieces.
Turquoise conjures up images of blue sky, ocean waters
and hot sunny days on the beach.
The turquoise collection by Warutti pairs wonderfully across
a range of styles: from casual to fancy and from basic colours
like white and tan to more vivid combinations of orange,
green or fuchsia. Brighten your style with unique designs in
Iranian blue paired with a multicolour sapphire necklace and
bangle.
Sartoro Unveils The Peacock Collection
Scarab Collection from Lotus Arts de Vivre
An artistic organza of eye-catching feathers, chromatic
tributes and ingrained jewellery mastery reveal the craftsmanship
and inventive talent behind the Sartoro Peacock Collection,
a limited edition showcase of imagination on display at
the Maison Artinian.
Her Royal Highness the Queen of Thailand used the
colourful wings of scarab beetles in her Support Foundation
pieces, creating unique works that now inspire Lotus
Arts de Vivre in our own special Scarab Collection.
The spectacular collection is inspired by enchanting
peacock feathers, which symbolise the sheer elegance of
the wilderness and a complex feminine sophistication.
Through this new collection, Sartoro jewellery embodies
the lifestyle expectations of vibrant modern society.
Scarab wings have exciting colour characteristics. They
are fluorescent with different shades of blue, green,
orange, purple and more. Rolf von Bueren, the founder
and design mentor of Lotus Arts de Vivre, considers
scarab wings to be a miracle of nature, far better than
man-made substitutes like lacquer or enamel.
In The Neighbourhood
Thailand Creative & Design Centre (TCDC)
TCDC, under the supervision of the Office of Knowledge
Management and Development (Public Organization),
which is part of the Office of the Prime Minister recently
relocated to the Grand Postal Building on Charoenkrung Road,
about a 10-minute walk from Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok.
Neither a school nor a research centre, TCDC instead
provides ‘intellectual entertainment’, inspiring creativity
through exhibitions, lectures, workshops and a resource
centre. For more information, please contact our Concierge
or TCDC Bangkok at Tel. +66 (2) 105-7400. Open every
Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.30 hrs. to 21.00 hrs.
The Mandarin Oriental Shop
Mandarin Oriental Shops offer freshly baked products including classic favourites such as artisanal breads,
cakes, croissants, cookies and much more. There are four branches in Bangkok’s leading department stores:
Central Chidlom, The Emporium, Gaysorn Village and Siam Paragon.
Grand Arts & Antiques Auction
The Oriental Boutique
The Oriental Boutique offers a range of in-house amenities and
exclusively designed gifts. Choose from elegant Panama hats,
special tea sets, celadon pieces, scented candles, commemorative
notebooks and our much-desired cotton and silk bathrobes.
The Oriental Boutique is open daily from 10am to 8pm.
Lemongrass Candle
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With the largest arts and antiques collection in Southeast Asia
and a monthly auction certified by the Association for the
Propagation and Promotion of Objets D’Art, River City Bangkok
has been the premier hub for art lovers and collectors
since 1985.
The next auction — known as the ‘Grand Auction 2’ — will
be held at the Riverside Auction House on the 4th floor of
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River City Bangkok on 5 August 2017, from 11am - 6pm.
Participants are kindly requested to register 10 days before
the auction. For more details, please contact our Concierge.
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