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- Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival at Summer Palace
Summer Palace at InterContinental Bangkok holds a longstanding reputation as one of Bangkok’s premier destinations for Cantonese specialties. Helmed by
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Summer Palace at InterContinental Bangkok holds a longstanding reputation as one of Bangkok’s premier destinations for Cantonese specialties. Helmed by Executive Chinese Chef Shui Wing Yau, a Hong Kong native twice recognised by the Michelin guide, this summer the lauded restaurant presents traditional Zongzi sticky rice dumplings to mark the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
The ancient practice of dragon boat racing began two millennia ago on the rivers of southern China as a fertility ritual believed to encourage good harvests. Today, traditional dragon boat racing usually takes place during the fifth Chinese lunar month – sometime between mid-May and mid-June when rice-planting begins – and to mark the auspicious occasion this year, the team at Summer Palace is serving authentic sweet and savoury Zongzi sticky rice dumplings.
Guests can indulge in a savoury Zongzi of Iberico ham, pork belly, dried Hong Kong shrimp and shiitake mushroom, while those with a fondness for all things sweet can get their fix with a Zongzi of tangerine peel, red bean, dried longan and black sticky rice.
Zongzi dumplings are available at Summer Palace from 22 May 2025 to 8 June 2025, from 11.30 to 22.30 hours, priced from THB 308 to THB 988 net per piece.
To place an order, please contact InterContinental Bangkok at dining.bkkhb@ihg.com or by calling +66 (0) 2 656 0444.
Prices are net in Thai Baht and inclusive of applicable government taxes.
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26 April 26 2025AROUND TOWNhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51259 - Dhara Dhevi Hotel’s gutted spa building uninsured
This report was originally published by www.thainewsroom.com THE FIRE that gutted the spa building of Chiang Mai’s iconic five-star Dhara
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THE FIRE that gutted the spa building of Chiang Mai’s iconic five-star Dhara Dhevi Hotel was extinguished several hours after it broke out at 2 a.m. on Wednesday but this structure is uninsured, Amarin TV said last night (Apr. 23).
It was only at 4 p.m. yesterday that the blaze was finally extinguished at this building, which consists of a group seven structures, after it was brought under control in the morning.
Officials were unable to inspect the ruins yesterday but are expected to do so today to investigate the cause of the fire and make a detailed survey.
The Office of Insurance Commission, whose officials inspected the destroyed building from a safe distance together with other officials and Mae Ping police yesterday, later said this hotel did not have insurance cover but there were no casualties and damage is being assessed.
The construction of Dhara Dhevi started in 2002 with Mr. Suchet Suwannamongkol, a car businessman in Pattani province who was passionate about collecting antiques and loved northern city, investing approximately 3 billion baht in building the luxury resort and hotel on 150-rai land plot with there being 123 rooms, Sanook.com quoted Thebangkokinsider as saying.
Dhara Dhevi’s design is entirely in the style of ancient Lanna architecture, creating a sense of luxury and mystery, with room rents starting from tens of thousands up to hundreds of thousands of baht.
At first Mandarin Group was selected to manage it but later all contracts and services were cancelled.
In late 2015, Inter Far East Energy Corporation Plc (IFEC) acquired Dhara Dhevi Hotel for 2.52 billion baht but after that there were internal conflicts throughout 2016-2018.
Then at the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, this luxury hotel mounted losses leading to its temporary closure with no money to pay employees. A petition was filed for business rehabilitation, but the Appeals Court dismissed it leading to bankruptcy procedure starting and permanent closure in late 2020.
The Legal Execution Department then announced the auction of this hotel at a starting price of 2.116 billion baht in 2023 and Inter Far East Thermal Power Co. Lt. won the auction at 3.594.62 billion baht, but there are still ongoing lawsuits because it did not have enough money to pay.
In early 2024 the Bankruptcy Court then appointed IFEC to rehabilitate the hotel. This work was completed early this year and it started generating income again while maintaining its Lanna architecture.
The area in front of the complex was developed as Kad Dhara Dhevi to be a new tourist landmark of Chiang Mai province and this was unveiled on Feb. 21 this year. Unfortunately it was followed by the fire at its spa building yesterday.
Photo: Amarin TV
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25 April 25 2025LOCALhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51255 - Phutham denies Uyghurs issue led to him skipping trip to US
DEPUTY Prime Minister/Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai denied he is not part of the team still to visit US for the
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DEPUTY Prime Minister/Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai denied he is not part of the team still to visit US for the postponed tariff talks due to Thailand having deported 40 Uyghurs back to China stating that he has not received a letter banning his entry, Amarin TV said today (Apr. 23).
Asked about Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa also not going to US for these negotiations, Phumtham replied that there is no conflict about who goes and who does not with the government negotiating for the best benefit of the country.
Even though security agencies are not going, if US raises a proposal during these talks the negotiating team could contact him and he would proceed immediately.
“As for the reason for the postponement, this is unimportant. When the country of origin requests a postponement, there is no need for us to be anxious about it. We just have to prepare as best we can,” he said.
The army has surveyed how much weapons Thailand has purchased from US but this was not included in the trade balance and has to be discussed, he said, adding there are also other details to be sorted out.
Asked whether US will pressure Thailand to buy a squadron of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 jet fighters rather than Saab JAS 39E Gripen in exchange for a reduction of newly-imposed 36% tariff, Phumtham replied that this is something that has to be discussed because the F-16s come with the condition that Thailand borrow money from US for the purchase.
“I have already spoken to the US ambassador. We have never borrowed money to buy weapons. Suddenly, if we borrow money to buy weapons, you will not die, but I will. If there are no conditions about this loan, we can discuss it,” he said.
On whether Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is preparing to travel to Sweden to sign a contract to purchase the Gripen jet fighters, Phumthum said he did not know because the Air Force has not submitted papers for him to sign nor has it reached the cabinet.
He also mentioned that he talks to American officials often and there are many forums where he would be meeting them with defence ministers from many countries to meet in Germany in the middle of May and there is also the upcoming Shangri-La conference in Singapore where he will be meeting his counterparts from US and China.
Photo: Amarin TV
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24 April 24 2025WORLDhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51251 - Two issues led to Thai-US talks being postponed: Pichai
DEPUTY Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said today (Apr. 22) US is concerned about two key issues which will be
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DEPUTY Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said today (Apr. 22) US is concerned about two key issues which will be brought up when the postposed Thai-US tariff negotiations take place, Naewna newspaper said.
The first is that while US wants more Thai exports to flow in, it is concerned about other countries manipulating the currency.
The second is exporting false claim of origin products and both sides have to discuss and reach an agreement on the terms and methods to verify that products being exported to US do not circumvent the rule of origin.
Pichai added that he could not say when he would be travelling to US for these negotiations, having to see when it is appropriate to do so.
“These negotiations are like business negotiations and I will use my personal experience in handling it,” he said.
He also mentioned that he wants to study the information carefully and did not want to negotiate without being fully prepared and that it is neither good to be quicker or slower than the others.
“The most important thing is to see what the front and the middle sections of the train are affected by. By staying in the middle almost at the end we will know what to do.
“Actually, they want us to go, they want everyone to go, it is just a matter of how to arrange the queue. As for me, I may have to be a bit more careful,” said Mr. Pichai.
In the remaining 70 days work will be divided into operational levels. Those in the US, led by the Thai ambassador and assisted by a team from Thailand, will coordinate with the Americans to obtain clear information in addition to sounding out Thai proposals.
Those in Thailand have to monitor the situation for any changes and impact. This is divided into financial matters which must be discussed with the Bank of Thailand and financial institutions to find out how to resolve any arising problems.
Talks also have to be held with the National Economic and Social Development Board on finding a solution to rehabilitation and compensating for drop in exports including assisting workers as well as necessary reforms.
Photo: Amarin TV
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23 April 23 2025WORLDhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51247 - Thai-US tariff negotiations postponed
THE expected Thai-US trade negotiations focusing on the 36% tariff US President Donald Trump has imposed on Thailand which was
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THE expected Thai-US trade negotiations focusing on the 36% tariff US President Donald Trump has imposed on Thailand which was set to take place on Wednesday Apr. 23, 2025 has now been postponed, Naewna newspaper said this evening (Apr. 21).
Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said the Thai delegation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, is now awaiting a response from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on when the appointment could take place.
There is currently no official confirmation of the date and time of the negotiations which Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has previously announced would take place on Apr. 23.
Pichai, who had on Apr. 17 applied for leave from tomorrow’s cabinet meeting to fly to the US, has now cancelled the trip and will be attending the meeting at Government House.
It was reported that as part of this trip to the US by the Thai government team, representatives of the Board of Investment had already travelled there in advance to kick off a roadshow and hold talks with various sectors. This is partly to collect information from investors for use in the negotiations.
Photo: Thai Rath
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22 April 22 2025WORLDhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51242 - Villagers set fire to forest to later collect mushrooms
FIREFIGHTERS have been battling to put out a blaze spreading through a forest at Phabong dam area of Mae
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FIREFIGHTERS have been battling to put out a blaze spreading through a forest at Phabong dam area of Mae Hong Son province which local villagers had started in order to later collect mushrooms that would grow there, Naewna newspaper said today (Apr. 20).
At 9 a.m. yesterday Mr. Chittiphan Phayam, head of the Forest Fire and Haze Situation Command and Monitoring Centre, Namtok Mae Surin National Park, was alerted about this fire and in turned informed Mae Hong Son Forest Fire Control Station that then sent firefighters to put it out with the help of officials from both this national park and Ban Pha Bong Nuea Forest Fire Watchpoint.
They succeeded in extinguishing the raging forest fire in some areas but could not directly tackle the flames racing down at some steep cliffs. A helicopter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment was used to help put it out while those on the ground created fire breaks and set up a Smart Patrol Team to continue monitoring the area.
Local villagers have been secretly burning forests in this area because many kinds of wild mushrooms grow all over the mountain range at the start of the rainy season generating huge income for them.
As the Meteorological Department forecast a summer storm in the northern region soon, the villagers rush to set the forest ablaze, being afraid that they might not be able to do so conveniently when the rainy season sets in.
This has created a problem for local officials who have to spend a large budget to put out forest fires including calling for helicopter support.
Photo: Naewna
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21 April 21 2025LOCALhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51238 - Thai beef farmers oppose opening door to US beef
REPRESENTATIVES of nationwide beef farmers today (Apr. 17) submitted a letter to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat opposing import
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REPRESENTATIVES of nationwide beef farmers today (Apr. 17) submitted a letter to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat opposing import of US beef as part of any settlement on the 36% tariff US President Donald Trump has imposed on Thailand, TV Channel 7 said.
The beef farmers, who also represent Thai Beef Association, had also given a letter to Thai Chamber of Commerce expressing their opposition to allowing import of US beef and offal before talks are held with the US administration.
They are concerned that the imported beef could be contaminated with red meat accelerators which is banned under Thai law. This would affect consumer safety and would be unfair to 1.4 million beef farmers nationwide, with the produce being worth over 200 million baht.
They added that they are currently having to cope with falling beef prices due to competition from imports from Australia and New Zealand under the Free Trade Agreement.
Importing US beef would make the situation worse for them, they added.
Earlier Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira will be travelling to US for talks on the new steep tariff on April 23, Amarin TV said.
However, her father/ de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra has already held informal talks with many people close to US President Donald Trump.
Paetongtarn said informally sounding out the American position is beneficial for the country and the Americans also want to know what the Thai standpoint is before formal discussions are held.
As the Thai standpoint is quite strong there should be a positive outcome for both countries, she added.
Photo: Naewna
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18 April 18 2025AROUND TOWNhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51233 - Asparagus spears hit the mark this summer at Fireplace Grill and Bar
Beautifully crisp asparagus takes centre stage throughout May and June in a special menu at Fireplace Grill and Bar at
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Beautifully crisp asparagus takes centre stage throughout May and June in a special menu at Fireplace Grill and Bar at InterContinental Bangkok, which has been delighting patrons with quality European cuisine since 1966.
Packed with antioxidants and high in vitamins and minerals, asparagus is a superfood and it plays the superstar role this summer in three- and four-course meals that include stand-out starters such as marinated mackerel with white asparagus, burrata cheese, caper leaves and tomatoes, and a refreshing tuna tartare served with raw asparagus salad, crispy egg yolk and a sauce of wild garlic leaves.
In fact, asparagus pairs so well with seafood that a highlight of the main course selection is a wonderful dish of slow-cooked Australian Fremantle octopus with green asparagus, potatoes, sun dried tomatoes and a citrusy lemon butter sauce. A hearty alternative from the land though is a signature serving of roasted Australian lamb with white asparagus dressed in a rich coffee reduction and orange and red wine jus.
A zesty summer dessert of Elderflower Citrus comprising almond dacquoise, elderflower mousse, lemon chamomile curd, honey thyme jelly and white chocolate crunch rounds out a delicious meal.
The Asparagus promotion menu is available at Fireplace Grill and Bar from 1 May 2025 to 30 June 2025, priced at: 3-course set menu THB 3,300 ++ per person (choice of 1 appetiser or 1 soup,1 main, 1 dessert); 4-course set menu at THB 4,000 ++ per person (choice of 1 appetiser, soup ,1 main and dessert). Special a la carte menu, from THB 420++ per dish.
For reservations and inquiries, please contact InterContinental Bangkok at dining.bkkhb@ihg.com or by calling +66 (0) 2 656 0444.
Prices are in Thai Baht and subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes.
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17 April 17 2025AROUND TOWNhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51229 - Engineer says his signature was forged in collapsed building’s papers
AN ENGINEER whose name appeared in documents as having designed and supervised the construction of the State Audit building that
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AN ENGINEER whose name appeared in documents as having designed and supervised the construction of the State Audit building that collapsed during the huge March 28 earthquake claims his signature was forged and he was not involved with this project, Amarin TV said.
Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong today (Apr. 15) joined senior Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officers in questioning Mr. Somkiat Chusangsuk, chairman of the Engineering Institute of Thailand’s Engineering Clinic Subcommittee under Royal Patronage as well as a senator in the environmental engineering branch.
Afterwards Tawee said initial investigation showed that the company supervising the construction of the 30-storey highrise had named Somkiat as the engineer with his signature being in the documents. These documents were handed over to DSI by the Office of the Attorney-General.
However, as Somkiat denied having signed the papers, DSI officers got him to sign his real signature to compare with what appeared in the papers. The two signatures will be scientifically verified and if forgery is found then the person impersonating him will be prosecuted.
Normally, when a government agency builds something, the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning or the Fine Arts Department would be the designer. However, when it came to the State Audit building neither agency could complete the work within 180-day timeframe, which is not unusual.
With it now being revealed that the alleged designer of the building is 85 years old investigators are busy collecting evidence and have requested for information from the Engineering Council to help solve this case.
Pol. Lt. Col. Suravut Rangsai, DSI’s deputy director-general, said the information received today is part of the nominee case, which will be beneficial overall. This is one of the jigsaw puzzle pieces that will help connect the whole story.
The scope of the forged documents has to be checked and whether forged papers were used for other projects prior to this, though initially none has been found but investigation will be expanded.
Somkiat had yesterday filed a complaint at Wang Thonglang police station that another person had falsely used his name and forged his signature.
He confirmed that he is not the designer and supervisor of this project but would have to consult his lawyer on whether or not to pursue a civil case.
Even so he admitted that he has known Mr. Patiwat (surname not mentioned), the person authorised to sign on behalf of PKW joint venture, for a long time but clarified that he has not supervised any construction project for over 20 years.
Regarding red dust and alleged substandard steel collected from the factory of the supplier to the collapsed building, Xin Ke Yuan Steel Ltd (SKY), Pol. Lt. Col. Woranan Srilam, director of the Consumer Protection Litigation Division, said the Industry Works Department had sent a letter asking to cooperate in the investigation of the red dust with this being submitted to DSI’s chief for approval.
Regarding the steel DSI officers and representatives from the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) had together collected as evidence, this is undergoing scientific examination. If found to be substandard additional charges will be filed.
Photo: Amarin TV
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16 April 16 2025AROUND TOWNhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51225 - Chinese youths rounded up for blasting high-pressure water at Songkran revellers
This report was originally published by www.thainewsroom.com POLICE at Bangkok’s Makkasan district have taken legal action against a group of
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POLICE at Bangkok’s Makkasan district have taken legal action against a group of Chinese youths who rented three to five water trucks and blasted high-pressure water at other Songkran revellers thus endangering them, TV Channel 7 said today (Apr. 14).
This became a hot topic on Thai social media after Drama Addict and The Momentum Facebook pages highlighted the danger.
The Chinese youth sat on top of these water trucks and sprayed high-pressure water at other people in RCA entertainment zone, Sukhumvit and Sanam Luang areas.
Hit by powerful water jets were motorcyclists and passers-by who shouted and begged them to stop, despite this the Chinese youths did not listen but this could be due to communication problems, The Momentum said.
Later Drama Addict posted a message: “Regarding news that Chinese people rented trucks to spray water in celebrating Songkran, disturbing residents in Makkasan zone, Makkasan police station would like to inform that they are not sitting still and have taken action.”
This police station also mentioned that they have arranged for 129 officers to take care of orderliness during Songkran Festival in their area of jurisdiction during April 11-17.
Photos: Nont Meewatthananon, The Momentum
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15 April 15 2025AROUND TOWNhttps://thairesidents.com/?p=51221