Bangkok

Bangkok is known locally as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon which means the "City of Angels". It is the cultural, educational, political and economic center of Thailand. Numerous beautiful temples can be found in the old sections of Bangkok which are immensely popular tourist spots - particularly the The Royal Grand Palace. Bangkok is an unique blend of traditional and modern culture. Bangkok's nightlife is wild, rowdy and sometimes finishes off with a happy ending, but these Thai whiskey drinkers also know how to party in style! The city features an eclectic concoction of nightclubs within the Soi 11 and RCA areas. With tight closing regulations, the pressure to party is all there, but leaving you to either go home, which would be the more sensible option, or hang around for the ever-sought 'illegal' afterhour. Dress codes are fairly relaxed, as well as the doormen. Be cab savvy - they are a little dodgy. Two things to not leave home without: your favourite glow-stick and your ID!

Gourmet Restaurants

The definite guide for food lovers and those who want to become one!

BREEZE

"Breeze" is an Asian al fresco restaurant with fantastic view located on the 52nd floor of Lebua State Tower (the Dome) in Bangkok; the menu has a certain focus on vegetarian dishes like dim sum, fresh steamed cod, poached south Australian lobster, wasabi prawns and soft-shell crabs; but also meatlovers will enjoy the wide selection of barbecued steak and rib-eye steak; please be aware of the strict dress code: no slippers, no sandals, no flip-flops (for gentlemen shoes should be fully covered), no athletic or sports uniforms, no ripped clothing, no short for gentlemen, no sleeveless t-shirts for gentlemen

LE NORMANDIE

This elegant restaurant is located on the top floor of the venerable Oriental Hotel; the long, narrow dining room offers a fabulous view of the Chao Phraya river with its boats passing by; the dining experience at "Le Normandie" starts the minute you leave the elevator to enter the restaurant; the light sound of piano, fresh flowers, the subdued elegant atmosphere and the warm greeting of the well trained staff; followed by the divine food which you can choose from a degustation menu or a la carte menu; watch out for the daily specials or seasonal delicacies such as "goose liver", "brittany lobster", "frogs legs", or "guinea fowl"