FOOD

Bangkok may not have falling leaves or crisp autumn air, but The Authors’ Lounge is bringing the season to the afternoon tea stand with pear, chestnut, apple and pecan, served with a generous dose of old-world elegance.

In Hua Hin, where sea breezes soften the tropical heat and days move to the rhythm of the tide, July brings fresh reasons to linger after sunset. At Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, the month unfolds through a series of indulgent dining experiences centered on seafood, sparkling wine and the quiet pleasures of coastal living.

For one evening this July, Avani Ratchada Bangkok Hotel invites Bangkok’s wine lovers to slow down with Wine Play: Organic Elegance, a tasting experience featuring five expressive wines from Famille Perrin of France’s Southern Rhône Valley, known for their balance of freshness, depth and character.

In Bangkok’s increasingly crowded Japanese dining scene, rarity still matters. On June 26, Akira Back Bangkok will present The Art of Kimoto, a six-course dinner built around sake from Kurosawa Brewery, one of the few breweries still practicing kimoto, a centuries-old brewing method prized for its depth and complexity.

Once Bangkok’s main railway gateway, Hua Lamphong Station now functions less as a transport hub than a cultural anchor. As long-distance services shift to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, the surrounding district is being quietly redefined—a walkable urban layer where temples, canals, cafés and contemporary art sit in close proximity.

At Akira Back Bangkok, a one-night dinner reframes the classic pairing of beef and Burgundy with a lighter touch. On May 28, the restaurant collaborates with Maison Edouard Delaunay on a six-course wagyu-led menu matched with wines spanning Burgundy’s key appellations.

On the banks of the Chao Phraya River, where Bangkok’s skyline fades into temple spires and steady river traffic, a century-old riverside residence has entered a new culinary chapter. Baan Phraya, long associated with refined Thai home cooking and gracious hospitality, has reopened as a dining room that looks to the present while remaining grounded in its past.

On 25 April, the streets around Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town will take on a different rhythm. For one evening only, the hotel’s BLOC Party returns—less a hotel event, more a neighbourhood gathering—spilling into the surrounds of Phuket Old Town with food, music and a distinctly local pulse.

On the edge of Khao Yai National Park, where dense greenery slowly opens up into farmland, Roukh Kiri Khaoyai Hotel, The Centara Collection feels quietly in tune with its surroundings. The air is so fine, even in the heart of summer; the horizon is softened by low hills and trees, and everything moves at an unhurried pace. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down—and to notice how much the landscape shapes what ends up on your plate.

Each December, Mae Hong Son’s Shan Food Festival rises out of the mountain mist like a beacon of flavour, drawing locals and travellers into one of northern Thailand’s most captivating cultural celebrations. Set in a remote mountain valleys, the five-day event turns the quiet Tai Yai heartland into a vibrant tapestry of herbal aromas and ancestral recipes brought to life.

As Thailand and China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the milestone reaches far beyond politics—it’s a story that began centuries ago....

Akira Back Bangkok introduces a refined culinary celebration this spring: The Season of Hokkaido. Available exclusively from 1 May to 30 June 2025, this limited-time menu invites guests to savour the exceptional flavours of Japan’s northern frontier, where cool seas and pristine landscapes yield some of the country’s most revered ingredients.