< Previous100 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 HOTEL IN CHIANG MAI ➜➜ LOCATION Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort is nestled high up in the hills, surrounded by tropical forests, flower gardens and orchards, in Mae Rim, north-west of Chiang Mai. The resort lodges a unique adventurous experience among the natural beauty of northern Thailand. Distance from the city is 35 km and will take about 45 minutes’ drive from Chiang Mai International Airport. PANVIMAN CHIANG MAI SPA RESORT 197/2 Moo 1, Pong Yeang, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand +66 053 879 540 - 5 rsvn_chiangmai@panviman.com www.panviman.com T E WBANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 | 101 ➜➜ DINING The Panorama Restaurant is a spectacular restaurant with a 360 degree view of evergreen and teak trees, tropical flowers and orchards, serving seasonal and organic selection of Thai and International menu. Spa Plus Restaurant and Pool Bar, overlooking the two tiers swimming pool and further below and beyond, the gentle slopes of unlimited greenery. The restaurant serves light snacks and healthy meals as well as a selection of exotic cocktail. Room Service is also available. ➜➜ RECREATIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT • Archery • Meditation Cave • Babysitting Services • Moon Terrace • Boxing Glove & Sack • Outdoor Jacuzzi • Cooking Class • Petanque • Fitness • Pool Talbe • Giant Chess • Table Football • Hill Tribe Terrace • Table Tennis • Jogging Track • Spa (120 sqm) • Laundry Service • Swimming Pool (2-Tier) • Library (for books) • Spa (12,000 sqm) • Kids Club & Playground • View Point102 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 HOTEL IN CHIANG MAI ➜➜ LOCATION The hotel offers a quiet retreat despite being a mere 7-minute drive from Chiang Mai Airport and less than 100 meters from the busy Sridonchai Road and Chiangmai Night Bazaar. The convenient location, attention to detail, and faithful representation of the Tai Lue homes makes Yaang Come Village Hotel the perfect place for a relaxing holiday in Thailand. YAANGCOME VILLAGE 90/3 Sridonchai Rd. T.Changklan A.Muang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand 053237-222 Info@yaangcome.com Reservation@yaangcome.com www.yaangcome.com T E WBANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 | 103 ➜➜ DINING The Yaang Come Village Hotel Restaurant boasts an impressive menu, which is a delicious blend of both authentic Thai and international dishes with various drinks. Guests can choose between indoor or open-air dining under the shade of the Yaang Tree (Indian Rubber Tree). The Restaurant has performed more than 50 years of professional service in Chiang Mai, and is open daily from 7am-4pm. ➜➜ RECREATIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT Meeting Room, for visitors wishing to conduct business as part of their stay, the hotel has the facilities to hold meetings within its premises. Guests can choose between the Theatre Room which holds 40 people, or the Classroom which has the capacity to hold up to 30. Trained staff can provide all of the necessary equipment to support a professional meeting as required. There are also serene swimming pool and the Liberty room to lure every soul.104 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 BANGKOK Bangkok, Thailand’s vivacious capital city, is an intoxicating blend of modern energy and exotic culture. This bustling metropolis is home to gleaming temples, world-class shopping and vibrant nightlife. Travellers flock to its streets to experience world-famous Thai cuisine, explore fascinating markets and immerse themselves in unique local traditions. With its diversity, culture and energy both tangible and spiritual, Bangkok is a city that truly has something for everyone. BENCHAKITTI PARK Benchakitti Park is a tranquil oasis of greenery in the midst of Bangkok’s bustling concrete jungle and covers nearly 480,000 square metres. It provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city and, what’s more, admission is free making it one of the best places to go to for relaxation. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, making it very popular with walkers, joggers, picnickers, bikers and photographers alike. Benchakitti Park is truly the place to head to for anyone looking for a respite from the city.BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 | 105 ICI Visit ICI for an unforgettable patisserie stop! The array of exquisite pastries are created by award-winning pastry chef Paper and range from French classics such as buttery financiers and macarons to homemade ice cream with a Thai twist, such as the Starfish – a creamy coffee-vanilla mascarpone mousse stuffed with sweet- and-sour pineapple compote and nutty praline, topped with a herbaceous ginger foam. ICI is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! PASH PASH is the ultimate haven for lovers of healthy, delicious cold-pressed juices and smoothies. Chef Sunit’s passion for exciting taste buds and, at the same time, enhancing well-being has taken him to the best farms for the finest fruits and vegetables from which he then created more than 50 house blends. Your thirst will surely be quenched by the signature drinks, from a very invigorating Passionate Pineapple Cold-Pressed Juice, to a revitalising Detox Super Smoothie, and a decadent Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie. VANIDA BANGKOK Enjoy a Thai meal in the charming and stylish atmosphere of Vanida Bangkok, set in a 100-year-old house. Inspired by the street food scene of the capital city, the restaurant offers a unique menu of authentic Thai dishes as well as international flavours with a twist. Savour the full flavours of Thai cuisine and enjoy the top-notch service – a memorable meal awaits you here, whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or an extravagant dinner.106 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 WATTANA PANICH BEEF NOODLES A legendary noodle shop in Ekamai has been attracting diners like a magnet for over 50 years with its mouth- watering beef noodle soup. This beloved local spot is also renwowned for its delicious spicy mutton stew. JAY O CHULA When it comes to late-night street food in Bangkok, Jay O’s MAMA Noodles in Tom Yum is the hottest ticket in town! Her restaurant is renowned for its mouth- watering, generous dishes like fried tofu with crispy garlic, boiled rice with duck, and the signature crispy pork. But be warned – a queue forms quickly, especially since it was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and it’s best to arrive right before opening or near closing time to beat the crowd. Dig into a satisfying bowl of noodles sitting in Chinese herb-infused soup with tender beef – the quality of the food here’s already been guaranteed with a Michelin Bib Gourmand! K. PANICH The best mango sticky rice is to be found near the Grand Palace! This shop has been serving up its delicious family recipe for 80 years, said to have come from a royal kitchen in which the owner's mother-in-law once worked. Indulge in a perfectly- balanced dessert of sweet mango and soft, steamed sticky rice with banana or taro, accentuated by coconut cream. BANGKOKBANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 | 107 THE SIAM TEA ROOM Nestled on a bank of Bangkok’s legendary Chao Phraya River, The Siam Tea Room beckons with its unique blend of Thai culinary traditions. The setting is an elegant two-storey wooden building with views of the river that offers indoor and outdoor seating areas, a banqueting facility and a private dining room. It is headed by Chef Aunkool Poolpipat, aka Aony, who showcases the intricate flavours of Thailand’s rich culinary heritage with recipes passed down by her grandmother. The delicacies served here will transport diners to the era of captivating “Old Siam’’ cuisine. SRA BUA BY KIIN KIIN Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin offers modern Thai-inspired gastronomy with highly innovative dishes crafted by award- winning Michelin-star Chef Henrik Yde- Andersen and Senior Head Chef Berm Chayawee Suthcharitchan. Awarded one Michelin star for six consecutive years now, the restaurant serves exquisite Thai-inspired dishes reinterpreted from a cutting-edge modern perspective using refined cooking techniques. Recognised as offering “modern gastronomy at its best”, Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin is a far cry from home-style cooking.108 | BANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 WAT RATCHANATDARAM WORAWIHAN (LOHA PRASAT) Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan is a temple of royal class renowned for its exquisite Loha Prasat, or “Metal Castle”, a Thai architectural structure reserved for royal or sacred sites. It dates back to the 19th century and its unique design, inspired by similar structures once seen in India and Sri Lanka, has earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Marvel at its grandeur as you walk around it and then meditate in the serenity of this one-of-a- kind metal castle. JIM THOMPSON HERITAGE QUARTER Explore the stunning traditional architecture of Thailand’s past, and the history of the Thai silk industry, at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter. It is home to an art centre with ongoing exhibitions and events, an iconic silk store and dining outlets. A lush garden with verdant trees encloses six Thai teakwood houses dating back to the 50’s and 60’s. Visit the museum filled with Asian arts and antiques, and explore the story of Thailand’s silk industry, revived by James H.W. Thompson in the ‘50s. BANGKOKBANGKOK AIRWAYS BOUTIQUE JOURNEYS 2023-2024 | 109 THA MAHARAJ Tha Maharaj is a boutique community mall nestled riverside on Rattanakosin Island. Created from a cluster of traditional shophouses, the removed space has gifted the area with a new lease of life. It offers an open-air gathering place where visitors can spend a leisurely day, perhaps starting with a coffee in one of the cosy cafés followed by browsing the art bookstore, then indulging in a bowl of steaming noodle soup for lunch followed by a moment of relaxation by the riverside. JODD FAIRS DANNERAMIT Jodd Fair has opened another night market at DanNeramit, the theme park with a fairy-tale castle as its landmark. Spanning 33 rai, the night market is a must-visit for tourists and locals with its wide variety of goods from stylish apparel to vintage items, souvenirs, craft beer and amazing range of street foods from traditional Thai snacks to Japanese bites, Spanish churros and Taiwanese boba. It really is a feast for all the senses here; don’t miss out on a XXL seafood platter or a pork bone mountain!Next >