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Mother’s Day / Conrad Bangkok / Aug 10-12
Liu, the Cantonese restaurant at Conrad Bangkok, presents a collection of dining experiences from Aug 10-12, for Mother’s Day. The all-you-can-eat dim sum lunch showcases 32 handcrafted specialties and signature creations. The curated menu features filo pastry crab claw with shrimp paste and honey mustard sauce, black garlic soup with chicken and turnip, Peking duck roll, steamed snow fish with glass noodles and golden garlic sauce, black truffle fried rice with braised abalone and chilled sweet sago with pumpkin purée and pomelo. There is also a Family Set Menu with Hong Kong-style roasted Peking duck (half) and a Signature Family Set Menu with longevity noodles with BBQ char siu pork. Every mother also receives a mini mousse cake crafted with purple sweet potato and mango confit.
Mother’s Day / Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok / Aug 12
Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok celebrates Mother’s Day with a "Come 3 Pay 2” promotion on Aug 12 on the unlimited à la carte Thai buffet at Bangkok'78 and Korean set menus and signature favourites from Anju Korean Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. Anju offers six choices including Naju-style beef soup, Pork belly bulgogi, Korean oyster soft tofu soup, Pork kimchi soup, Atlantic salmon steak and stir fried squid and flat glass noodles. Available until Oct 31.
Mother’s Day / Park Hyatt Bangkok / Aug 12
On Aug 12, Penthouse Grill invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day with a four-course set lunch accompanied by a signature welcome mocktail. The experience begins with an exclusive Seafood Taster featuring Boudeuse oysters, tiger prawns and bluefin tuna, followed by the signature Penthouse Set Lunch menu. During dinner service, mothers dining with their families will also receive a complimentary signature mocktail created especially for the occasion. For every table of four guests, one mother dines complimentary.
Mother’s Day / Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok / Aug 12
On Aug 12, mums are invited to eat, sip and unwind acrossKimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok's restaurants, café and spa, with offers ranging from a complimentary meal at Stock.Room's Sea+Land Buffet to an extended facial at amaranth spa, with even the family pets getting their own scoop of celebration at Craft. At Stock.Room, mum's seat is on the house. For every table of 4 guests, mum dines free at the signature Sea+Land Buffet, available for both lunch and dinner, and is treated to a complimentary smoothie to start the celebration off right. Over at Ms.Jigger, mum is treated to a complimentary gelato. At Craft, pet mums are welcomed with a complimentary scoop of ice cream, with their fur babies enjoying their own treat of a complimentary pet ice cream.
Mother’s Day / Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant Bangkok / Aug 12
On Mother's Day, Aug 12, guests who order Scarlett's signature Scarlett Board will receive a complimentary bottle of bubbles, creating the perfect setting for a memorable family gathering and a well-deserved toast to mum.
Mother’s Day / Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach / Aug 12
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach is celebrating Mother’s Day with an enchanting evening by the ocean and a rewarding island escape. A special “Sunset Ritual” will be on offer at The Lounge with a 50% discount during happy hour. The evocative occasion will be accompanied with a live acoustic guitar performance and every guest who purchases a beverage during happy hour will be entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win a voucher entitling them to 20% off food or drinks at the resort. Under the “Stay, Spend, Savor” promotion, guests can stay in style and enjoy daily breakfast for two people at the Andaman Kitchen, plus get a generous resort credit.
Mother’s Day / Meliá Chiang Mai / Aug 11-16
Meliá Chiang Mai’s signature Mai Restaurant & Bar will celebrate Mother’s Day with a specially crafted à la carte menu designed for sharing with loved ones. Available from Aug 11–16, the menu combines Mediterranean flavours with local ingredients. Highlights include a seasonal salad bowl with Khao Soi dressing, edamame beans, Tai Lue tofu, cage-free eggs and sesame seeds; grilled scallop and pomelo salad; and a hot and sour soup with wild chilli jam, baby pork ribs and young tamarind leaves.
Mother’s Day / Innside by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit / Aug 12
Innside by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s The Kites Eatery encourages families to celebrate Mother’s Day over its nostalgic Pinto Lunch Set, inspired by the comforting flavours of Thai childhood. The retro-style pinto lunch boxes offer a choice of two delectable sets suited to a family lunch. The "Ratchada" set features Thai-style herb sausage, sweet caramelised pork, authentic Thai red curry with chicken, and wok-fried cabbage with fish sauce. The "Wat Khaek Silom" set includes spicy grilled pork salad, traditional chicken sausage with spicy dipping sauce, authentic Thai omelette and tom yum chicken.
Mother’s Day / Meliá Pattaya Hotel / Aug 9-15
Meliá Pattaya Hotel's Yitong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar will celebrate Mother's Day with family-style Cantonese and Sichuan dining. Diners indulge in signature dishes such as traditional wood-smoked Peking duck, handcrafted dim sum and Sichuan hot and sour seafood soup accompanied by sweeping views across the Gulf of Thailand. From Aug 9–15, guests who like, share, comment on or repost Yitong's Mother's Day social media post and show their interaction while dining will receive a complimentary dim sum basket featuring favourites such as har gow, pork shumai, xiao long bao and salted egg yolk buns.
Mother’s Day / Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok / Aug 12
On Aug 12, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok will offer a special meal at Greenhouse Restaurant & Terrace Bar in honour of Mother’sDay. Enjoy an All You Can Eat à la carte buffet, featuring freshly prepared Thai and international dishes served directly to the table for 90 minutes. Highlights include Crispy soft-shell crab with chilli and garlic, Truffle cream soup and Crispy fried prawns with tamarind sauce. The experience is complemented by more than 30 dim sum selections, including Peking duck, Crispy pork and Salted egg lava fried buns. Bring mum along to enjoy the All You Can Eat experience and she eats free, for up to two mothers per table, plus one complimentary Mother’s Day cake per table.
Mother’s Day / Pullman Bangkok Hotel G / Aug 12
On Mother's Day, gather at Tiva Bangkok, Pullman Bangkok Hotel G for the weekday lunch buffet with a special Mother's Day offer. One mother dines free with two paying adults. As a special keepsake, a complimentary Mother's Day bouquet will be presented to every mother, making the celebration even more meaningful. Guests can indulge in a wide selection of Thai and international favourites, including fresh salads and appetisers, comforting soups, live noodle and pasta stations, pizza, rotating hot dishes, delectable desserts and seasonal fruits. All thoughtfully prepared using quality ingredients in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Mother’s Day / Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit / Aug 12
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit will offer Mother’s Day celebrations all across the hotel. Orchid Café will host a special Mother's Day buffet showcasing Grande Seafood, beloved Thai favourites and international dishes. At basil, Mother's Day is honoured with a feast of 30 authentic Thai dishes. For a celebration unlike any other, Le Petit Chef brings the world's smallest chef to life through captivating 3D tabletop projection. The Grand Voyage menu carries guests from France to Spain, Italy and Japan across an evening of culinary storytelling, while the Fun Voyage menu delights little food explorers with its own tasty adventure. Four seatings are available on Aug 12. An Italian ode to mamma awaits at Rossini's, with a collection of Mother's Day specials celebrating the finest of the Italian table, from red prawn carpaccio with Oscietra caviar and fresh egg tagliolini with seasonal black truffle to whole Mediterranean turbot served tableside and a jasmine- infused tiramisù sphere.
Culinary collab / Loy Pela Voyages / Aug 7
Loy Pela Voyages invites discerning diners to embark on an extraordinary culinary voyage with an eight-course Latin–Thai four-hands dinner aboard the Loy River Song. On Aug 7, chef Ian Lozano and chef Punn Akkawin will present a gastronomic experience, blending the vibrant flavours and rich culinary traditions of Latin America and Thailand into an unforgettable dining journey.
Culinary collab / The Standard Grill / Aug 7-8
An exclusive dining experience where Aromkwan's smoky Asian flavours meet The Standard Grill's fire-kissed steakhouse classics. Enjoy a smoky Asian spread packed with big flavors alongside sizzling cuts from the grill, all laid out on a talk-of-the-town banana leaf. A little messy, wildly delicious, and served with a side of mischief.
Culinary collab / Baan Suan Lung Khai x Front Room / Aug 12-16
Front Room at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok announces the return of Baan Suan Lung Khai from Koh Samui as part of the hotel’s year-long "Tastes Of Thailand 2026" culinary journey that celebrates Thailand’s culinary heritage through presentations of regional cuisines. The dinners are showcases of collaborative creations between Baan Suan Lung Khai, who brings forth southern Thai culinary heritage and recipes, as well as the abundance of Thailand’s sea, and Front Room’s contemporary interpretations, presentation and cooking techniques.
Culinary collab / Margo x Estro / Aug 12
For one night only, chef Antimo Merone from the Michelin-starred Estro in Hong Kong takes over Margo in Bangkok. On Aug 12, chef Merone will step into the Margo kitchen alongside chef Wilfrid for an exclusive collaboration.
Culinary collab / Sra Bua / Aug 12
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok presents an extraordinary one-night-only culinary collaboration, bringing together four of Asia’s most celebrated chefs under one roof. On Aug 12, chefs Goh Fukuyama and Gaggan Anand of GohGan, chef Weerawat "Num" Triyasenawat of Sra Bua by Num Weerawat and chef Dej Kewkacha unite for an exceptional dining experience. The bespoke tasting menu showcases the creative synergy between the chefs, blending contemporary French, Japanese, Indian and Thai influences through their distinctive culinary philosophies and modern techniques. The experience concludes with an unforgettable dessert presentation by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Kewkacha, providing a fitting finale to this remarkable collaboration. Chef Goh Fukuyama will also be in residence on Aug 13-14, offering a multi-course tasting menu celebrating the flavours of Kyushu in summer, showcasing premium ingredients sourced from the region’s fertile land and pristine waters.
Bar takeover / ABar Rooftop x Dibuk House x Kannya Phuket / Aug 7
ABar Rooftop at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park will host an evening of innovative mixology as Wynn of Dibuk House and Nont of Kannya Phuket take over the bar for a special guest shift. The collaboration brings together two of the leading bar figures from Phuket’s thriving bar scene, both renowned for their creative approach to cocktails that pay homage to the rich culinary traditions and seasonal ingredients of southern Thailand. On Aug 7, Wynn, co-owner of Dibuk House, and Nont, bar manager of Kannya Phuket, will showcase a curated cocktail menu that draws inspiration from the region’s rolling landscapes and abundant fresh produce. From tropical fruit-forward mixes to savory, herb-infused pours, the menu blends premium spirits with local flavors to highlight the craftsmanship, creativity and storytelling that have earned both Dibuk House and Kannya Phuket recognition among Thailand’s most progressive cocktail destinations.
Tea pairing / Mott 32 / Aug 8-9
“Longjing & Cantonese: The Art Of Pairing” will be held at Mott 32 on Aug 8-9 at The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon Transportation. Zhong.bkk and Mott 32 Bangkok come together for an exclusive experience, celebrating a harmony of exceptional tea and contemporary Cantonese cuisine through curated pairing lunches. A leisurely lunch designed for curious palates, tea lovers and anyone looking to experience pairing from a different perspective.
Practitioner in residence / Kempinski The Spa / Until Aug 14
Kempinski The Spa welcomes its third visiting practitioner with the arrival of Dr Leonard McGill, a renowned wellness practitioner. With more than 36 years of experience, Dr Leonard is also the author of “The Chiropractor’s Health Book”. Until Aug 14, Dr McGill will offer “Structural & Energetic Integration Therapy”, his proprietary method that combines ancient Taoist healing traditions with contemporary bodywork techniques. Gentle spinal and pelvic realignment, Chi Nei Tsang abdominal therapy, myofascial release, reflexology and energy balancing work together to restore structural harmony, improve mobility and encourage the body’s natural capacity for self-healing.
Anniversary celebration / Jurassic World: The Experience / Aug 8
"Jurassic World: The Experience" celebrates its first anniversary at Asiatique The Riverfront Destination with a three-minute fireworks display over the Chao Phraya River on August 8. Movie lovers and franchise fans can enjoy free screenings of all four Jurassic World films in a riverside setting every Saturday and Sunday throughout August (two shows daily), reserved exclusively for visitors to Jurassic World: The Experience. Every visitor throughout August will receive a complimentary ferry ticket, ensuring a convenient and seamless journey to Asiatique while enhancing the overall adventure.
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Festive dinner / Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa / Every Saturday in August
Southern Thailand is a haven of fresh seafood, and guests can discover these delights with a spectacular culinary celebration! Staged at Amber Kitchen every Saturday throughout August, the BBQ & Crab Festival will present the catch of the day in a choice of styles, as part of a bountiful buffet dinner. Highlights include fresh king crab, snow crab, blue crab, rock lobster and river prawns, all served on ice, plus Singaporean chili crab, roasted Australian wagyu beef, crispy pork, and a wide range of dishes from across Thailand and around the world. Every evening can end on a sweet note with a selection of delectable desserts.
Black truffle / Red Sky / Until Aug 31
Red Sky Restaurant at Centara Grand at CentralWorld welcomes the season with a limited-time menu celebrating the unmistakable aroma and depth of black truffle. Available throughout August, the special selection showcases the prized ingredient across a series of refined dishes, each thoughtfully composed to highlight its distinctive character. The journey begins with Stracciatella accompanied by marinated red prawns, cured lemons and black truffle. Pasta lovers can choose between Tagliolini “Red Sky”, finished with alpine butter, aged Parmesan and black truffle or Parmigiano-filled Fagottelli with wild mushrooms, walnuts and black truffle. For the main course, the 72-Hour Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib with Jerusalem artichoke and black truffle delivers rich flavours and comforting indulgence.
Afternoon tea / St. Regis Bangkok / Until Oct 31
The St. Regis Bangkok introduces the Very Pastel Afternoon Tea, a whimsical new seasonal experience available until Oct 31 at The Drawing Room. Created by executive pastry chef Nina Sanda Win, the tea celebrates the bright flavours of the season's finest berries and showcases fresh blueberries, cherries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries throughout the menu.
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Fun collabs / Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group has launched an exciting line-up of events, collaborations and immersive experiences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Koh Samui, bringing together renowned culinary, fashion, beauty and wellness brands for a season of elevated beachfront celebrations. “Bazaar By The Beach” will be held on Aug 15, transforming the beach club into a vibrant beachfront bazaar. Guests can explore curated market stalls featuring exclusive Nikki Beach merchandise, enjoy a festival-inspired glam station, savour roaming bites and fresh-off-the-grill smash burgers, and celebrate with live DJs and high-energy entertainment as the festivities continue from golden hour into the night. On Sept 9, Wellness Reset With Roxy, an all-day wellness collaboration with Roxy Thailand, will feature inspiring panel discussions, HIIT workouts, paddleboard yoga, recovery experiences and curated wellness dining. Throughout September, guests can also shop an on-site dedicated Roxy retail pop-up or spend the day on eight custom-designed Roxy Sunbeds available to reserve throughout the month.
Wellness summit / Angsana Laguna Phuket / Nov 10-13
Angsana Laguna Phuket will host the prestigious Global Wellness Summit from Nov 10–13. Bringing together global leaders, innovators and visionaries in the wellness industry, the event will further elevate Laguna Phuket's position as one of Asia's leading destinations for purposeful travel, active lifestyles and holistic wellbeing.
New launch / Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is enriching family travel with the launch of MyMillennium Kids, a new family-oriented initiative offering delightful rewards for children staying with MyMillennium members for a minimum of two consecutive nights. The programme, specially designed for children between the ages of five and 10, will be launched in phases, beginning with MHR properties across Asia Pacific, including Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, Orchard Hotel Singapore, M Hotel Singapore City Centre, M Social Resort Penang, M Social Hotel Phuket, and M Social Hotel Suzhou. The programme will subsequently expand to Europe and the United States with participating properties consisting of The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa London, M Social Hotel Paris, M Social Hotel New York Downtown, M Social Hotel New York Times Square and The Biltmore Los Angeles in 2027.
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Culture Meets Fashion / Central Department Store x Rajadamnern Stadium
Two Thai legends have joined forces on a collaboration that lets travellers carry a piece of Thai culture with them. Central Department Store, under Central Retail, Thailand's leading department store, and Rajadamnern Stadium, one of the country's most treasured cultural landmarks and a home of Muay Thai, have launched the Central x Rajadamnern Stadium Bag. The bag is available until Oct 31 or while stocks last. The limited-edition bag reimagines Muay Thai in contemporary form reviving Central's classic logo used between 1947-1973. Rajadamnern Stadium brings the Yant PaedTidt (Eight-Direction Yantra), an ancient sacred symbol believed to offer protection, courage and strength from every direction, qualities that echo the heart of Muay Thai.
New single / Mark Tuan
Mark Tuan returns with "Alone", his first release of 2026 and the start of a new artistic chapter. Following "Silhouette", an EP that revealed a more honest, unfiltered side of him, "Alone" delves even deeper into vulnerability. While "Silhouette" introduced listeners to who Mark is beyond the spotlight, "Alone" captures the emotions that surface when everything quiets down: overthinking, emotional isolation, restlessness, and the inner highs and lows of being alone.
Mother’s Day / Songmont
In celebration of Mother's Day, Songmont honours the enduring bond between women across generations through a heartfelt campaign. Featuring three generations of women portrayed by Thai actresses Usha Samkham, Tontawan Tantivejakul and Himawari Tajiri, the campaign showcases Songmont's iconic Song Bag, Luna Bag and Mini Luna Bag, each representing a different generation and the unique journey of womanhood.
Mother’s Day / Mouwad
In celebration of Mother's Day, Mouawad honours the timeless bond between mothers and daughters through a heartfelt campaign featuring Piraya "Pat" Singhha and her mother, alongside Patricia Good and her mother. Showcasing precious moments and cherished memories, the campaign highlights the “Flower Of Eternity Collection”, Mouawad's signature fine jewellery collection inspired by eternal love, symbolising the enduring beauty of a mother's unconditional love.
