Calling young Thais with a passion for golf on Honda to apply for the Honda LPGA Thailand Junior Golf Clinic 2019

Applications can be submitted until 31st January 2019

Bangkok, 23 January 2019 – Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is taking another big step to promote golf in the country by inviting young golf enthusiasts aged 8-15 to “Dream Big” and apply for the “Honda LPGA Thailand Junior Golf Clinic 2019”. Participants will gain unique appreciation for how to have successful careers on professional golf courses, sharing knowledge and skills closely with pro golfers who will compete in the Honda LPGA Thailand 2019 and also network with their peers. The free workshop takes place on 18th February 2019 in the fun atmosphere of the Siam Country Club Pattaya, Old Course.

For any young aspirants who want to join this event are invited to visit and submit the application at www.honalpgathailand.com. The application period ends on 31st January. The names of the selected junior golfers will be announced on 4th February on the official website www.hondalpgathailand.com

Wongnai announces 2019 “Wongnai Users’ Choice 2019 Sponsored By Mali” awardees for Thailand’s top 480 restaurants

Bangkok, 16 January 2019 – Wongnai.com, a leading Thai lifestyle website for online shopping and listings for the best places to eat out, has released the Wongnai Users’ Choice 2019 Sponsored By Mali for Thailand’s top 480 restaurants. The carefully compiled list is based on more than three million users’ reviews of more than 230,000 restaurants throughout Thailand, filtered and analysed for being outstanding in terms of overall rating and popularity in various categories. 

“Awards were given based on the quality of each restaurant’s food and atmosphere,” says Yod Chinsupakul, CEO of Wongnai.

“The honour of being placed on our list cannot be bought. The accolade reflects the worth and effort of the chefs, creative management team and other staff members that come together to present a fine dining experience worth seeking out.”

The list is updated annually. Restaurants that have been placed on the prestigious list of 480 Wongnai Users’ Choice 2019, will be given a framed copy of the certificate that can be placed on display in storefronts for the benefit of customers, plus thematically related stickers and a display box, as well as copies of the Wongnai Users’ Choice 2019 booklet.

From www.wongnai.com, the hungry can access the full list of restaurants to choose from and their menus, as well as details on placing a delivery order and discounts on offer.

Congratulations to the awarded restaurants! And bon appétit!

Thailand Pins World Countdown Landmark in Heart of Bangkok at centralwOrld; Puts Forward Central Phuket as New International Countdown Landmark

Bangkok, Thailand – The government and prominent private sector companies led by Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s top retail property developer, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and other partners joined forces to create a world-class countdown phenomenon in ‘Thailand & AIS Bangkok Countdown 2019’, emphasizing centralwOrld as ‘Thailand’s Times Square’, the world countdown landmark in the heart of Bangkok for 19 years with its best countdown entertainment and registering Phuket as a new international countdown landmark in Thailand with ‘Central Phuket International Countdown 2019’. It also organized the countdown event in 13 locations nationwide to put forward Thailand as a must-visit destination for the new year celebration.

At AIS Bangkok Countdown 2019 @ centralwOrld, organized with CPN’s main partner, Advanced Info Service Plc. (AIS), around 300,000 people enjoy the spectacular fireworks and first-time multimedia show with 360˚ light & sound entertainment across the Ratchaprasong district and indulge in the latest in music from top DJs in Asia. It is the ultimate ‘Countdown Entertainment’ in the heart of Bangkok, with a live broadcasting on the panOramix, the world's largest digital interactive screen, on the centralwOrld building.

In addition, CPN registers another grand phenomenon by holding an international countdown event at the World’s Best Places to Visit, Phuket, in ‘Central Phuket International Countdown 2019’ at Central Phuket, the first luxury and leisure lifestyle shopping destination, under the concept of ‘The Reflection of Celebration’, pushing forward Phuket as a new global countdown landmark for Thailand. The event features spectacular music synchronized with light & sound techniques and an international concert from famous artists and world-ranking DJ’s; DJ Whitenoise (who has played at Tomorrowland – the global EDM festival) It is also the first time in Phuket with the colorful fireworks inspired by the charming beauty and diverse cultures of Phuket.

Ms. Wallaya Chirathivat, Deputy CEO of CPN, said: “CPN has a strong determination and commitment to be an important force in strengthening the potential of Thailand's tourism in all aspects and to organize international events to create the best experience for both Thais and foreigners since Bangkok is one of the world’s top destinations for New Year celebrations. Like every year, AIS Bangkok Countdown 2019 at centralwOrld has turned Ratchaprasong into a world-class countdown district, indeed, centralwOrld has been dubbed ‘Thailand’s Times Square’. This year, we are also putting forward Phuket to become an international countdown destination in Thailand. That’s why we are holding ‘Central Phuket International Countdown 2019’, which will create a new countdown experience at one of the most beautiful beach cities in the world. This will become a magnet for Thailand to further attract everyone to experience joy at the end-of-the-year celebrations here in Phuket.”

Central Pattana organized ‘Thailand & AIS Bangkok Countdown 2019’ held at 13 branches 13 provinces across Thailand with a total of 1,200,000 people attended and became the best countdown landmark for each area including centralwOrld, Central Phuket, CentralPlaza WestGate, CentralPlaza Rayong, CentralFestival Chiangmai, CentralPlaza Nakhonratchasima, CentralPlaza UdonThani, CentralPlaza Nakhon Si Thammarat, CentralFestival Samui, CentralFestival Hatyai, CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, CentralPlaza Mahachai and CentralPlaza Phitsanulok.

Central Pattana is Thailand’s no.1 shopping center and diversified property developer.
Established in 1980, CPN has been creating world-class rewarding experiences for Thais and foreigners. With its vision of ‘Center of Life’, CPN develops the world’s best destinations for all lifestyles and communities through collaboration with strategic partners as well as co-creating sustainability excellence with all stakeholders.