In true tradition

In true tradition

The Creative Tourism Office in the northern province of Nan invites visitors to experience local craftsmanship and the community spirit through two workshops – traditional flag making and pillowcase embroidery. The tradition of “tung ka king” shows off Lanna’s paper cutting. In the old days, people cut pieces of paper to make a decorative flag for special religious events. The pillow case workshop, on the other hand, features the Nan royal handicraft “Hong Chao Khamfong” on which a statement is embroidered on a traditional pillow. For the paper cutting, call the temple at (081) 882 3188. For the pillowcase embroidery, call (054) 710 537 or (087) 305 9660.

 

And the winners are …

Contemporary Thai restaurant, Jahn at Conrad Koh Samui has been named the Global Winner in three award categories; Overall Winner, Thai Cuisine and Ambience/Romantic Atmosphere, beating 166 restaurants from around the world at the 1st World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2016. Conrad Koh Samui’s general manager, Stefano Ruzza, left, attended the red carpet gala dinner and award presentation ceremony, receiving the prestigious awards from Marna Laurens, centre, and Linda Cooper, right, executive managers of the World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards 2016 held in Pontresina, Switzerland.

 

Big bites for meat eaters

Inspired by New York’s famed Meatpacking District, Movenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya’s new T55 New York Grill Room is set to become a signature restaurant for food lovers on the northern shores of the Gulf of Siam. With a chic, post-modern design, T55 New York Grill Room taps into the Big Apple’s hipster vibe. The menu delights even the most serious meat connoisseurs with an array of signature dishes including a succulent Tomahawk steak and the Meatpacking Burger which boasts 250 grams of beef topped with crispy bacon, avocado, beetroot and home-made truffle mayonnaise. 

 

Flying high with Nok Air

Nok Air, one of Thailand’s low-cost carriers, recently took delivery of its seventh brand new Q400 NextGen from Bombardier. Made in Canada, this turboprop aircraft is designed to land and take off at destinations with short runways. The aircraft, which has 86 seats, is now in service on Nok Air’s domestic routes including Lampang and Loei. The airline fleet currently includes seven Q400 NextGens, 21 Boeing 737-800s, and two ATR 72-500s.