Centre Point Hospitality, Bangkok, Thailand: August 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Grande Centre Point Ratchadamri Hotel & Residence Bangkok, Thailand

Grande Centre Point Ratchadamri is an urban paradise at the heart of Bangkok. It take just a quick visit to the district to see how the spirit of Ratchadamri lives on Siam Paragon, Amarin Plaza, Central World, Erawan Bangkok, Gaysorn, Maneeya Center and President Tower Arcade. The city’s pulse beats right here – http://www.centrepoint.com/hotel/products.aspx?branch_id=8

Monday, August 27, 2012

Unbeatable price for One-Bedroom Suite 55 Sq.m. @2,930.00 THB Only

Finest accommodation with

The comfortable living space, including retreat, kitchen and dining area, workstation.
One master bedroom and one bathroom (Automatic Toilet Seat).

Glamorous price for Suite 55Sq.m.

Promotion period : July – September 2012

Promotion price : THB 2,930+ per night (BREAKFAST INCLUDE)

Average room rate ~~4,190.00 THB~~

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THB 8,550* only (Including Breakfast)
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Luxurious Three-Bedroom Suite with the Master bedroom (a king size bed), the Second bedroom (

queen size bed), the Third bedroom (single bed), 1 Large living room and 3 Bathrooms

2 Bottled water – complimentary for daily contract
Air Conditioner

ラチャダムリ（RATCHADAMRI）のホテル・サービスアパート

グランデ・センターポイント・ラチャダムリ（RATCHADAMRI）は、目の肥えたお客様に対して、他では体験することの出来ない、「自宅」でくつろいでいる様な滞在経験を提供します。都会で天国にいる様な滞在を経験してください。ラチャダムリ（RATCHADAMRI）のホテル・サービスアパートでは、国際的水準の洗練された設備と共に、心のこもったサービスと気配りが同居しています。窓からは、都会の景色を望むことが出来、お客様にくつろぎの場を提供しています。グランデ・センターポイント・ラチャダムリ（RATCHADAMRI）は、BTSラチャダムリ駅まで徒歩3分という便利な場所にあり、サイアムセンター、セントラルワールドなどのショッピングセンターや、エラワン廟などのバンコク内の主要な場所に10分で行くことが出来るホテル・サービスアパートです。http://www.centrepoint.com/japan/ratchadamri/index.html

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport receives the H.A.S. award for its toilet hygiene

The Ministry of Public Health has awarded Suvarnabhumi Airport with the HAS award for its standard clean toilets. According to a Ministry of Public Health survey, toilet hygiene is among major factors that determine passengers’ satisfaction when visiting the airport.

Deputy Health Minister Dr. Surawit Konsomboon, who presided over the award presenting ceremony, said that the Ministry of Public Health has launched the campaign to promote clean public toilets across the country since 2005.

The letter H in the HAS stands for health, A for accessibility and S for safety. In addition, the Ministry’s own survey has discovered that more than 80% of the respondents want public toilets to be clean and odor free.

The survey revealed that the 12 following places are most preferred by the Thai people to be kept clean: a government building, an education institution, a hospital, a religious compound, a fresh market, a restaurant, a tourist attraction, a public park, a shopping mall, a gas station, a public restroom and an airport.

22 places have so far received the award since the inception of the campaign. Airports of Thailand President Somchai Sawasdipol said it is essential for Suvarnabhumi Airport to abide by the standard practice of keeping the toilets clean as it is striving for the world’s best airport title.

The AoT has assured the cleanliness of its toilets around the clock and provided toilets for the elderly, people with disability and a diaper changing room for a mother and a baby.

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The specious living space, comprising retreat, kitchen and dining area, workstation.
The one bathroom (Automatic Toilet Seat).
Twin bed (on request)
Room Feature

2 Bottled water – complimentary for daily contract
Air Conditioner
Television
Bathroom(intergrated shower&bath tub)
Bath amenities-complimentary for daily contract
Cable / Sattelite TV
Desk
Hair dryer
Flash light
Internet Access (wireless)
Microwave
Pantry
Refrigerator
Safety box
Sofa
Washing Machine
Automatic Toilet Seat

Don’t forget your salad, especially cucumber!

Here’s wishing everyone a healthy happy lunch

Don’t forget your salad, especially cucumber! If you can spare a little time to read about the tremendous health benefits of this miraculous vegetable listed below, you may not want to part

with it even for a day!
Available in abundance and affordable, crispy, cool and refreshing – no reason to avoid it! Count it in on your daily diet!
When buying cucumbers, choose the ones that are firm to touch and dark green in color. Do not buy overly matured or yellow colored as they are prone to contain more insoluble fiber and mature seeds. Go for organically grown cucumbers to get a rich taste and nutrients content.Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a vegetable that belongs to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, which includes gourds, melons, and squashes.

Cucumber is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables and is believed to be originated in northern India. Today, cucumbers are the fourth most-widely grown vegetable crop in the world behind tomatoes, onions and cabbage. They’re grown worldwide in temperate regions.

There are two types of cucumbers: slicing cucumbers and pickling cucumbers. The pickling varieties tend to be smaller, thicker, and have bumpy skin with black-dotted spines.

Cucumber is often regarded as a healthy food because it is low in calories and fat. Cucumber also contains many vitamins and minerals that make them a healthy choice for cooking and snacking. Here are 15 health benefits of cucumber:

Keeps body hydrated
Cucumber has 96% water content that is more nutritious than regular water, which helps in keeping the body hydrated and regulating body temperature. It also helps in flushing out the toxins from the body.

Skin care
The high water content, vitamins A, B & C and the presence of certain minerals like magnesium, potassium, and silica make cucumbers an essential part of skin care. Facial masks containing cucumber juice can be used for skin tightening. Ascorbic acid and caffeic acid present in cucumbers can bring down the water retention rate which in turn diminishes the puffiness and swelling under the eyes. Cucumber skin also can bring relief to the skin caused by sunburn or windburn.

Fights cancers
Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol – three lignans that have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and ovarian cancer.

Controls Blood Pressure
Cucumber juice contains a lot of potassium, magnesium and fiber that work effectively for regulating blood pressure. This makes cucumber good for treating both low blood pressure and high blood pressure.

Beneficial for teeth and gums
Cucumber juice is also beneficial for people with teeth and gums problems, especially in cases of pyorrhea. Cucumber is a good source of dietary fiber and this fiber massage in the teeth and gums.

Aids digestion
Digestive disorders like acidity, heartburn, gastritis and even ulcers can be cured by the daily consumption of fresh cucumber juice. The high water content and dietary fiber in cucumber are very effective in driving away the toxins from the digestive system and hence aid digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as a remedy for chronic constipation.

Promotes Joint health
Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which known to help promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues.

Treats tapeworms
Cucumber seeds are used as a natural remedy for treating tapeworms. Bruised cucumber seeds mixed with water are also effective in the treatment of swellings of the mucous membranes of the nose and the throat.

Nail care
The high silica content of cucumber also helps to prevent splitting and spoiling of nails of the fingers and toes.

Relieves gout and arthritis pain
Cucumber is rich in vitamin A, B1, B6, C & D, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium, when mixed with carrot juice, they can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels.

Cures diabetes
The cucumber juice has been found to be beneficial for the diabetic patients. This vegetable contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin.

Reduces cholesterol
Researchers found that some compound called sterols in cucumber may help reduce cholesterol levels.

Stimulates hair growth
Cucumber contains silicon and sulphur and thus a regular intake of cucumber can help promote healthy hair growth. For best results, mix cucumber juice with the juices of carrot, lettuce or spinach.

Acts as a diuretic
The water content of Cucumber acts as a diuretic. It encourages the elimination of waste products from the body through urination. Regular intake of cucumber helps to dissolve bladder or kidney stones.

Aids in weight loss
Due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is an ideal diet for people who looking for weight loss.

courtesy: http://www.healthonlinezine.info/15-health-benefits-of-cucumber.html

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The joy of being close to nature, the relaxing atmosphere of Lumpini Park oozed peacefulness

The joy of being close to nature, the relaxing atmosphere of Lumpini Park oozed peacefulness. Relaxing in the heart of the city has never been so joyful… only at Langsuan.

Centre Point Langusan opens up a new dimension of superior comfort with residences that have been designed and decorated with meticulous attention and care, so you can stay in style while indulging in the lush greenery of the neighboring park, the distinctive charm of nature that never fails to leave an impression, the soil of Langsuan.

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Spacious room with 1 Queen-size bed or Twin bed (on request) and 1 bathroom (separated shower and bathtub)

Business Trip Promotion

Book now! get 40% discount! THB 4,000+

(Breakfast included) THB 2,400+

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Business Trip Promotion (minimum 2 nights)

Book now! get 45% discount! THB 4,000+

(Breakfast included) THB 2,200+

2 Bottled water – complimentary for daily contract
Air Conditioner
Balcony
Bath amenities-complimentary for daily contract
Cable / Sattelite TV
CD / DVD / Stereo System
Dining Table/chairs
Electronic Door Lock
Hair dryer
Internet Access (wireless)
Iron&Ironing Board
Microwave
Pantry with full Equipment
Refrigerator
Safety box
Smoke Detector/ Sprinkler
Toaster
Voltage 220-240

- Free of charge for child under 12 years when using the existing bedding, exclude breakfast.

- Extra bed is not available for this room.

Business Trip Promotion for Deluxe 38 Sq.m.

Special Price : THB 2,400+ per night

Breakfast : for 2 persons

Reserve date : July – August 2012

Staying period : Now – September 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Thailand streets decorated with Jasmine momentos to give away for Mother’s Day

Thai people take this day as an opportunity to thank their dear mother for her unconditional love. Mother’s day morning in Thailand starts by giving alms to the monks. Following the Thai tradition, kids kneel down before their mother to show their love and gratitude. They present her with white jasmine flowers or garlands, in return, mother shower her blessings on kids. On this day, white jasmine flowers are a common sight in Thailand as they are the symbol of maternal love. The white color of the flower symbolizes purity of mother’s true love, which will never change. Charitable activities, donations, offering to monks are also an important part of the day to express child’s love and gratitude towards mother.

Mom’, ‘Maa’, ‘Mae’, or ‘Haha’, the words might be different in different languages but signifies same everywhere: unconditional care, love, concern and sacrifice. The place that a mother holds in child’s heart is same all around the world. The first word that a child learns to speak is mother, whether one is happy or sad, she is the first person to know it all! For a child, her mother always remains the center of attention. She shines like a guiding star, whose trail kid follows. In each country and every culture, mothers are respected for their selfless devotion towards child. Mother’s day is the day to acknowledge her unconditional love, support, and the efforts in raising her kid. This day is celebrated across the globe though on different dates. In most of the countries, this day is celebrated on the second Sunday in the month of May. However, there are countries like Thailand, where mother’s day is celebrated on Twelfth August of every year.

On the day, early in the morning government officials, royal army, students, teachers, gather around high the high tower clock. They form a procession and walk to the king’s palace. On its way to the palace, music band plays popular music pieces. After arrival at King’s palace, the procession presents flowers to the representative of the HM the Queen. It’s followed by song ”Mother of Kingdom’, praising both Queen and King. In the evening ceremony at the Queen’s garden, government officials lit candles. In this way, they pay respect to the Queen and pay for her long life.

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DON’T MISS! Massive Perseids Meteor Shower On Saturday Sunday Night: Thailand August 2012

DON’T MISS!
Massive Perseids Meteor Shower On Saturday and Sunday Night: Thailand
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) invites the public to view the annual Perseids meteor shower and the Moon occulting Jupiter on the night of Mother’s Day, August 12.
Watch the skies on Saturday night
From 11pm till 4:30am
It’s the largest shower of its kind!
NARIT Director Assoc Prof Boonraksa Soonthornthum said on August 12 of every year, astronomical phenomena known as the Moon occulting the planet Jupiter and the Perseids meteor shower can be observed from the night sky.
The crescent Moon will occult Jupiter in the late hours of August 12, at 0.11 degrees north of the planet. The phenomenon will be primarily visible in the South of Thailand, where rain clouds are scarce.The Perseids shower, Assoc Prof Boonraksa said, can be viewed from midnight of August 12 to the early hours of August 13. The shower is the second brightest, next to the Leonids meteor shower. This year, stargazers can expect to see over 100 meteors per hour.Where to look up at the sky ?
In 2012, the peak of the Perseids meteor shower will coincide with a waning crescent moon. This will produce favorable viewing circumstances for observers expecting to get the full effect of this yearly summer experience. With upwards of 80 meteors per hour predicted, it may well be worth staying out to catch quite a few impressive bursts of light streaking through the night sky.
On average, under completely clear skies, and in complete darkness, observers may witness 20 to 80 meteors per hour; but these rates can exceed up to 120 meteors per hour in rural locations. Be aware that local conditions such as light pollution, cloud cover, and precipitation will also play a major role in the number of meteors you are likely to see.
For the best viewing experience, find an area unobstructed by a structure that is far away from city lights. Using optical devices such as binoculars or telescopes is not recommended, as your field of view will be greatly restricted, thus making the possibility of missing a “shooting star” more likely.
Once you have settled down at your observation spot, face half-way up toward the northeastern portion of the sky. Looking northeast, you will have the constellation of Perseus, the radiant of the Perseids shower, within your field of view. Not coincidentally, the Perseids meteor shower is named after the constellation Perseus for the reason that they appear to originate from the sparkling Greek “hero.”
Looking directly up at the sky or into the radiant is not recommended since this is just the point in which they appear to come from. You are more likely to see a trail when looking slightly away from this point. Looking half-way up into the sky will lead to the best show in the house.
Watching a meteor shower is sometimes takes a great deal of patience, but if you wait long enough, you should be rewarded with a an experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Happy gazing!

Source: http://bangkokscoop.com/2012/08/11/dont-miss-massive-perseids-meteor-shower-o...

Friday, August 10, 2012

Mother’s Day Thailand 2012

Mother’s Day was first linked to birthday celebrations for Queen Sirikit in 1976, making it a national tradition that continues to this day.

This year Thai Mothers Day will be celebrated on Sunday, August 12, 2012. Monday 13 August is the substitute National holiday.

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

King Prajadhipok Museum In Bangkok Thailand

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It was during the reign of King Prajadipok as King Rama VII that Thailand changed from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. This museum presents the life and tumultuous times of The Kings reign. The building, constructed in 1906, was initially an imported clothing store called John Simpson Store designed in the Neo-classical style by Charles Beguelin, a French-Swiss architect. It later became a hardware store and then headquarters of the Public Works Department.

A month-long celebration of Thai Women’s Day will take place throughout August in commemoration of the 80th birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

The celebration will be organized jointly by the National Council of Women of Thailand, under the royal patronage of Her Majesty the Queen, public and private organizations, and other women’s groups.

August is an important month for Thai people, as they celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday, August 12, and Thai Women’s Day, 1 August, in honor of Her Majesty, who is recognized as Mother of the Land.

A group of members of the National Council of Women of Thailand met Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and members of the Cabinet on 24 July 2012 to present them with pins showing the logo of Thai Women’s Day. The logo depicts the cattleya “Queen Sirikit” orchid. The year 2012 is also special as it marks the 10th anniversary of the celebration of Thai Women’s Day, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 80th birthday.

Thai Women’s Day has been celebrated since 2003. The celebration was proposed jointly by the Ministry of Interior, the National Council of Women of Thailand, and women’s groups across the country. The Cabinet approved the designation of the day in July in the same year. The reason is that August 1 usually marks the start of activities carried out to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday. Her Majesty was then asked if she would grant permission for the annual observance of Thai Women’s Day to be in her honor on this occasion.

She assigned Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to preside over the first celebration of Thai Women’s Day on 1 August 2003 at Ambhorn Gardens, Dusit Palace, in Bangkok. Later, Her Majesty granted permission for the use of the cattleya “Queen Sirikit” orchid as the symbol for Thai Women’s Day. This variety of orchid is one of the flowers bearing the royal name “Queen Sirikit” of Thailand, by Her Majesty’s royal consent.

Her Majesty has given immense support to the cause of Thai women. For instance, she has sponsored programs and organizations providing educational and training opportunities to enable women to improve their economic and social welfare, while enhancing appreciation for their national cultural heritage. Her Majesty’s exceptional leadership in fostering the role of Thai women has received international recognition in the form of awards and honorary degrees from many institutions and organizations. She stressed the duties of Thai women to bring happiness and progress to the family, society, and the country as a whole.

source: http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6387&a=1

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Hotel Centre Point Langsuan “surrounded by superior lifestyle in the heart of Bangkok”

Experience tranquil happiness as nature serenely embraces you, surrounded by superior lifestyle in the heart of Bangkok.http://bit.ly/langsuan.

Centre Point Langsuan is an absolutely unique location; Soi Langsuan has been described as ‘Bangkok ‘s best kept secret’, a perfect definition of welcoming warmth and comfort. It runs between the main Central Department store on Ploenchit Road to Sarasin Road bordering Lumpini Park. Even with the convenience of living in the vital heart of town, here your home is surrounded by tranquil, restful greenery. The businesses in Soi Langsuan also benefit the ‘elegant’ tag. This is above all a genteel street located in the middle of modern Bangkok between the financial districts of Silom and Sathorn, and the tourists and dormitory areas of Sukhumvit. It is a perfect alternative for nature lovers, for those residents who like a walk on the green side, Lumpini Park provides one of the few green areas in central Bangkok and is ideal for a stroll, or even a run if you are thus inclined. Giving credit to most popular fashion hub, Siam Square and Siam Paragon, where fashion-wise eternally moves are also just 5 minutes away. Soi Langsuan makes it an ideal location for those living and working in the city, especially for executives who demand an uncompromisingly high standard of living.