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Tero Scenario and GWB Entertainment in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company is delighted to announce that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical will be touring to Bangkok at the Muang Thai Ratchadalai Theatre on 21 February until 3 March 2024. “Matilda The Musical” is adapted from the classic children’s book by Roald Dahl. The fantasy musical brings a magnificent production and guaranteed fun for all the family. The show has won over 100 awards worldwide, including 24 awards for “Best Musical”. Over the past 12 years, the show has been seen by more than 11 million people in 90 cities across the globe and is now making its way to Thailand for an exclusive season of 15 performances at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre from 21 February to 3 March 2024. Don’t miss out! The UK’s “TheTimes” described the show as “Spectacular, satirical and emotional,” while the “Independent” raved that the show is “Utterly exhilarating – Matilda explodes onto the stage!”. “Matilda The Musical” brings to life Dahl’s wonderfully imaginative story with outstanding performances from an amazingly talented cast. The show features magnificent sets and set-transitions as the action moves from Matilda’s home to school with oversized props – from giant books to machinery - adding to the wonderfully whimsical fantasy elements of the story. The show’s brilliant award-winning score, combined with the stunning lighting and sound design all add up to an unforgettable night of musical theatre for all ages and genders. Get ready to be enchanted by this marvelous, fantastical story of an extraordinarily intelligent and imaginative young girl who uses her courage and smarts to change her life. “Matilda The Musical” will be live on stage for 15 performances only from 21 February to 3 March 2024 at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre. Tickets start at Bt1,000 and are available at all ThaiTicketMajor outlets or via www.thaiticketmajor.com For more information, call 02 262 3838. Get all the latest updates at www.facebook.com/rachadalai

The southern Thailand hospitality Icon, Kata Group, marking 40 years of hospitality reign by unveiling "Colors of Beyond" – a transformative rebrand for the Beyond resorts and a splash of excitement into vacations. A 500-million-baht investment in Beyond Skywalk Nangshi, a sky-high landmark destined to attract global travelers. This is more than a facelift – it's Kata Group redefining hospitality and painting unforgettable experiences onto Southern Thailand's canvas. . Unforgettable Phang Nga Adventure Awaits at Beyond Skywalk Nangshi! Forget the ordinary and step into an exhilarating escape at Beyond Skywalk Nangshi in Thailand's stunning Phang Nga Province. Here, 500 million baht has been poured into crafting a 57-room haven that caters to every travel style and budget. Thrill-seekers will conquer their fears on Thailand's highest and longest glass-floored viewing platform, while nature lovers soak in panoramic vistas from the infinity pool. Couples can create lasting memories amidst verdant valleys, and families can embark on unforgettable adventures together. Beyond Skywalk Nangshi redefines the Phang Nga experience with its diverse room types, each promising a unique perspective on the surrounding beauty. Seaview Tent, these cozies 23 sq m tents offer comfort and style, blending seamlessly with the surrounding nature, imagine waking up to the gentle murmur of waves and a panoramic sunrise over the sparkling sea. Forest Tent, nestled amidst lush greenery, these 23 sq m tents promise a tranquil escape. Breathe in the fresh air and wake up to the symphony of birdsong, surrounded by the emerald embrace of the forest. Seaview Pavilions, climb the stairs to ultimate relaxation in these 30-31 sq m pavilions. Located in a charming two-story building, they boast sweeping views of Samet Nangshi's pristine beauty, offering a haven of luxury just steps from the beach. Pool Villa, unwind in a private oasis with one-bedroom and two-bedroom villas. Featuring a refreshing pool or Jacuzzi, stunning sunrise views, and a distinctive design, these villas offer the ultimate escape for couples or solo travelers. A noteworthy feature is the 'Beyond Skywalk,' recognized as the tallest and longest glass-floor walkway in Thailand. Spanning 180 meters and positioned 80 meters above sea level, the walkway comprises three layers of thick glass (30 mm), capable of supporting weights up to 500 kilograms per square meter. It reveals dazzling turquoise waters with stunning clarity. Every step feels like hovering, every glance offers a breathtaking perspective. Admission to Beyond Skywalk, which includes food and drink credits, is priced at 500 baht for adults, 300 baht for students/children, and free for young children (during the launch period until February 29). Beyond Skywalk Nangshi offers a smorgasbord of delights beyond its breathtaking skywalk. Fuel your adventures at Horizon, an all-day restaurant serving delectable cuisine with a panorama that'll leave you speechless. Or grab a casual bite and invigorating coffee at Skywalk Café, the perfect spot to soak in the laid-back vibes. Afterward, take a refreshing dip in the infinity pool on the 4th floor of the Upper Lobby building. Breathe in the fresh air as the Andaman Sea stretches before you, a shimmering

In celebration of its 75th anniversary in 2024, Onitsuka Tiger embarks on a special global collaboration with ASTRO BOY, marking the beginning of its anniversary year. ASTRO BOY, the first full-length anime TV series in Japan, and Onitsuka Tiger, the pioneer in crafting the first true athletic shoes in Japan, share a common thread in their origin stories. Both achievements were fueled by the shared desire to nurture the vitality and aspirations of children, who represent the future of humanity, fostering an environment where their dreams can flourish. The collection boasts items featuring the original logo and ASTRO BOY design, exclusively crafted for this collaboration, spanning a wide range of unisex categories. The lineup includes 43 items such as shirts, track suits, skirts, pants, body bags, hats, and footwear like MEXICO 66™ SD and DENTIGRE™ PUFF BOOT. Each item in this collection will be presented in its original packaging—a shopping bag and box adorned with ASTRO BOY. Explore this exclusive collaboration collection, now available at Onitsuka Tiger Global Flagship Store Siam Square One and on the official website https://www.onitsukatiger.com/th/en-th/p/astroboy

Festive times gather lights from around the world to paint the world with magical hues, and Macao is one of the destinations that shines out the light of joy beyond time. This year, the famous “Light up Macao 2023” organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in collaboration with six integrated resort enterprises, will showcase its wondrous amusement from now until 25th February 2024 under the theme “Dazzling Wonderland.” The lighting plans include a variety of romantic and colorful light installations, interactive installations, and mapping shows on Macao Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane. The enchanting light arts will illuminate the city, creating a unique wonderland at night that will not only be the talk of the town but also a world wonder. Expect the scene of Macao lighting up not just for the festive season, but the Dazzling lighting event will span major festivities such as the Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR, Winter Solstice, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, Renri, and the Chinese Lantern Festival in 34 locations across seven districts: Central District, Praia do Manduco District, Nam Van District, Zona Nova de Aterros do Porto Exterior (NAPE), Northern District, Taipa, and Coloane. There will be 36 light installations, 20 interactive installations, and 3 mapping show venues. The illuminations and interactive installations will light up different corners of communities at different stages. The highlights of the event include the Projection mapping shows at the front square of the Macao Science Center, Largo dos Bombeiros in Taipa (the façade of Cozinha Pinocchio Taipa), and the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier in Coloane. The projection teams are from Macao and the two UNESCO Creative Cities of Design – Seoul, Korea, and Wuhan, China. Their participation manifests the glamour of creative cities’ collaboration across fields in Macao and contributes to the concerted development of “tourism + culture and creativity.” In addition to making memories last longer and expand wider, visitors are invited to take photos on-site to share with the hashtags #lightupmacao2023 or #illuminateinmacau2023 on social media or obtain postcards and collect stamps at the information stations in various districts. Each stamp is themed after the major installation of each corresponding district. Upon collecting all the stamps in seven districts, a mobile phone holder as a gift can be obtained, and you can enter the grand lucky draw. Gifts will be available while stocks last. For more information, please visit the website for Light up Macao 2023 👉 https://lum.macaotourism.gov.mo

Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) introduces a top-end luxury masterpiece to cater to the high-end clientele, presenting the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e in a locally produced version for the first time. Thailand stands as the first country to produce the two-tone variant, embodying the essence of the longstanding Maybach brand’s philosophy, “the very best of the very best” This luxurious vehicle comes equipped with a Plug-in Hybrid powertrain capable of achieving over 100 kilometers according to the WLTP standard, excelling in all aspects of performance, exterior and interior design, along with the cutting-edge technology and convenience features. It offers an unparalleled experience to the driver and the passengers, complemented by the Mercedes-Maybach Lifestyle Concierge Service, provided by “Quintessentially” a global lifestyle assistant, to Mercedes-Maybach owners for three years from the handover day. “The introduction of the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e in the Thai market is a testament to our commitment to delivering the pinnacle of luxury under the Maybach brand, aligning with the philosophy inspired by Wilhelm Maybach, the founder of Maybach. We have strived to craft the highest level of automotive engineering artistry under Mercedes-Benz, earning celebration from numerous global celebrities who own the Mercedes-Maybach brand. One of the standout features of the Mercedes-Maybach is the rear passenger compartment, designed meticulously to provide a first-class experience, ensuring the utmost comfort in every detail. In addition to the luxury that all customers will experience as Mercedes-Maybach owners, another exceptional aspect is the elevated experience of the Mercedes-Maybach Lifestyle Concierge Service, in collaboration with Quintessentially, a full-service lifestyle concierge. This service aims to solve urgent and complex personal challenges, including travel planning, reservations at world-class restaurants, and organizing special events, allowing members to enjoy their valuable time with a peace of mind, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail that Mercedes-Maybach represents.” Mr. Martin Schwenk, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━👇🏻━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The locally produced Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e in the two-tone paint (Obsidian Black / High-tech Silver) is available at 11,200,000 baht. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━👆🏻━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ For further details and exclusive privileges of the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e, please contact Authorized Mercedes-Maybach Dealers or visit the website https://www.mercedes-benz.co.th, along with all Mercedes-Benz’s social media platforms.

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) holds the launch event of the new service to Istanbul, the Republic of Türkiye, to enhance its route network. Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI Chairman of the Plan Administrators, and Mrs. Serap Ersoy, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Thailand, presided over the event. Also present at the event were Mr. Asi Mamanee, Director-General of the Department of European Affairs, Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Deputy Governor for International Marketing Europe Africa Middle East and Americas, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mr. Pornchai Thiraveja, THAI Plan Administrator, Mr. Chai Eamsiri, THAI Chief Executive Officer, and THAI senior management. THAI is ready to take all passengers to experience Istanbul, the cultural gem with historical stories of the Republic of Türkiye and intercontinental travel hub connecting Asia, Africa and Europe especially Eastern European destinations through Star Alliance network. Roundtrip daily Bangkok-Istanbul flight operations will start on 1 December 2023 with details as follows: - TG900 departs from Bangkok at 23.45 hours and arrives in Istanbul at 06.05 hours (local time), the following day - TG901 departs from Istanbul at 16.30 hours (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 05.35 hours, the following day Furthermore, amuse-bouche served on these flights were inspired by the culinary culture of the two countries. The launch of Bangkok-Istanbul flight operations elevates THAI’s connectivity and cargo capabilities in Asia-Pacific and Australia as well as promotes Thailand’s economic, transportation, trade and investment ties to the Republic of Türkiye and other Eastern European countries according to the government’s policies. The Republic of Türkiye, with total population of over 85.3 million and the economic system worth 906 billion dollars, has abundant tourism potential. In introducing the new service, THAI and Mastercard offer discount for customers who purchase tickets with Mastercard on thaiairways.com in Bangkok-Istanbul routes with a discount code “TGMCBKKIST” at 2,000 baht and in Istanbul-Bangkok routes with a discount code “TGMCISTBKK” at 50 US dollars now until 30 November 2023 scheduled for travel 1 December 2023-31 March 2024. Royal Orchid Holidays (ROH) offers tour packages to picturesque landmarks in Istanbul and other tourist attractions in the Republic of Türkiye. For more information and reservation please call (+66)2545-3252 or LINE ID: (@)roh.tg For more information and reservation, passengers may visit thaiairways.com, local THAI offices, ticket agents or call (+66)2356-1111 (24 hours a day) for THAI Contact Center.

“TASTE OF THAI TALES”, the Exclusive Inflight Menu Curated by Chef Bo, has recently been unveiled with the aim of enhancing the journey with fantastic food services along the way. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) introduced the exclusive inflight menu at the “TASTE OF THAI TALES” event, presided over by Mr. Chai Eamsiri, THAI's Chief Executive Officer, and THAI executives at THAI's head office. The new menu, designed to enhance passenger satisfaction through a new culinary experience, was curated by Chef Duangporn (Bo) Songvisava, Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2013, who appeared in Netflix’s Chef’s Table Season 5. She worked alongside THAI Catering Chef Suchat Nanta, who demonstrated the preparation at this event. This adjustment was initiated with the idea of enhancing passengers' inflight experiences through the six Ayatana senses: sight, taste, smell, hearing, touch, and feeling. Inspired by Thai culinary culture, Chef Songvisava, the owner of the Food Trust BKK (Bo.Lan), selected local ingredients to blend with an international menu in designing these inflight meals. These meals have been available on THAI Royal First and Royal Silk classes on flights to Europe, Australia, and Japan since July 2023. • All Day Dine The Roll series: Thai-Northern Curry Sausage in a Sweet Potato Bun, topped with Sauerkraut, Pickled Ginger, and crispy pork crackling. Meatball with Spicy Tamarind Sauce in a Sweet Potato Bun, topped with Pickled Cucumber, Shredded Cabbage, and Semi-Dried Tomatoes. Grilled Honey Pork with Holy Basil and Chili in a Sweet Potato Bun, topped with a Soft-Boiled Egg and Fried Chili. Chicken Satay in a Sweet Potato Bun with Shredded Cabbage, Pickled Cucumber, and Green Chili. The Pie series: “Hung Lay” Pork Curry Pie with a Pickled Garlic and Ginger Skewer. “Khao Soi” Chicken Pie with Pickled Cabbage, Lime Wedge, and Chili Oil. • The Main dishes: (*starting in 2024) Lamb Cutlets in Red Curry with Green Banana, served with Thai jasmine Rice, five-spice braised Soft-Boiled Egg, Stir-Fried Green beans, and Thai Grilled Sweet Corn. Prawns in Red Curry with Pineapple (Gaeng Khua), served with Thai jasmine Rice, Thai Turnip Omelet, and Stir-Fried Aubergines with Sweet Basil. • The Ochazuke Breakfast series: Thai Jasmine Rice in “Tom Nok Mhor” Style Soup with Smoked Fish. Thai Jasmine Rice in “Tom Klong” Style Soup with Smoked Fish and Thai Herbs. Tapioca Pearls in Clear Soup with Young Coconut and Thai Basil, topped with Shredded Chicken, Poached Tiger Prawns, and Onsen Egg. • The Heritage series: Thai Rice Vermicelli Noodles with Prawn and Peanut Sauce (Sen-Mee Nahm Prik). THAI strives to introduce new products and services for optimal passenger satisfaction. As the national carrier, THAI is honored to strengthen the position of Thai food as a form of national soft power for global recognition, as well as to support local ingredient manufacturers.

To solidify its status as one of the leading names in the Thai hospitality industry, Tolani Hotels has announced a new partnership with Ploen Chaweng by Tolani. This represents a vital milestone for both parties in the travel scene in Thailand. The new management agreement for Ploen Chaweng by Tolani will see this funky modern hotel, located at the heart of Chaweng Beach in Koh Samui, offering an even more enhanced experience for visitors to the island. Tolani Hotels CEO Steve Lockhart expressed his excitement about this latest addition, saying, "We are really excited to team up with Ploen Chaweng by Tolani to bring our expertise in out-of-the-box thinking to this unique location. This agreement cements our commitment to providing exceptional experiences for our guests. We look forward to working closely with the team at Ploen Chaweng Samui to raise the profile of the hotel and provide unparalleled value to our guests.” Ploen Chaweng by Tolani is known for its modern facilities with the touch of true Thai hospitality. The modern yet traditionally designed hotel boasts 24 fully equipped rooms and a relaxed atmosphere with two pools and a rooftop bar. The hotel seamlessly blends the hotspot of Chaweng and the natural beauty of Samui, offering guests an unforgettable tropical experience. Khun Wuttichai Phaoenchoke, Managing Director of Sinthoranee Property and owner of Ploen Chaweng Samui, expressed his optimism about this collaboration: "We are pleased to partner with Tolani Hotels, a respected name in the Thai hospitality industry. Their proven track record of delivering exceptional financial results and guest experiences aligns with our vision for Ploen Chaweng by Tolani. Together, we aim to continue providing unmatched services to our valued guests. This partnership will surely usher in a new era of excellence for our hotel.” The new adventure is truly awaiting with an unforgettable tropical experience in Koh Samui. Special opening promotion: Room rates starting from THB 1,285 net with our Early Bird promotion.

Seasons change and curate different scenes in nature, concurrently providing great inspiration to the culinary world. Throughout September and October, the new seasonal menu, 'Autumn in Italia' is being introduced at Salvia, the Grand Hyatt Erawan. It draws inspiration from a combination of flavors reminiscent of head chef Roberto Parentela's childhood memories, featuring favorite ingredients such as artichokes, golden chanterelles, porcini mushrooms, and black truffle. These seasonal gifts from nature are the key ingredients for curating the new dishes of the season that everyone can easily fall in love with. • Involtini di pesce spada: Rolled swordfish with raisins, pine nuts, and marinated chanterelles served in white wine sauce. • Brasato di pecora: Braised Sardinian sheep in red wine sauce, served with root vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. • Tortellini in brodo: Handmade tortellini stuffed with braised beef tongue and seasonal vegetables. • Gnocchi ripieni: Stuffed potato gnocchi with radicchio and caramelized walnut, served in smoked Pecorino fondue. • Suppli’ alla Carbonara: Bucatini croquettes with pancetta served in a creamy, rich carbonara-style sauce. • Carciofo al forno: Braised ricotta and herb-stuffed artichokes with creamy polenta and tomato sauce. 'Autumn in Italia' at Salvia, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Available every day for lunch and dinner throughout September and October 2023 Prices start from Baht 320++ per dish for à la carte selections. • Lunch: 11:30 AM – 02:30 PM • Dinner: 05:30 PM – 10:00 PM Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Tel: 02-254-1234 Email: bangkok.grand@hyatt.com Website: www.grandhyatterawanbangkok.com