SOCIAL SCENE

ANNUAL BALL:

British Ambassador Mark Kent was the guest of honour at the 125th anniversary celebration of the Bangkok St Andrew’s Society Annual Ball, attended by the Scottish community of Thailand, at Amari Watergate Bangkok recently. From left, Donal Dixon; Frank Berry, president St Patrick’s Society; David Cumming, vice-president and area general manager, Bangkok Onyx Hospitality; Douglas Riach, chieftain of Bangkok St Andrews Society; Ambassador Kent; Ailsa Kneath; Laura Smith, president of St George’s Society; Martin Kneath, bard of St David Society; and Martin Smith.

WATCH BOUTIQUE:

Swiss watchmaker Tudor recently unveiled the brand’s inaugural boutique in Thailand, with retailer Siam Swiss at Siam Square Soi 5, as well as showcased the brand’s favourite Heritage range, and this year’s Baselworld releases. From left, Supaporn Poolsathitiwat, CEO of Siam Swiss; Sudarat Poolsathitiwat, marketing manager of Siam Swiss; Chris Gisi, CEO of Rolex South East Asia; actress and model Chollada Mekratri; Irene Ngu, general manager of Tudor Southeast Asia; Alvin Tan, executive director of Rolex Thailand; and actress, model and VJ Pitta Na Patalung.

NEW CONDO:

Kris Narongdej, fourth left, chairman of KPN Group Co, and Yam Churn Meng, third left, managing director of Kitchen Art (Thailand) Co, recently held an exclusive event to unveil the penthouse of ‘The Diplomat 39’, a luxury condominium. Also present, from left, Morakot Kittisara, Rawee Tathniyom, CEO of KPN Group, Nualphan Lamsam, Supatchana Asdathorn, Varavut Laohapongchana and Pongtawat Chalermkittichai.

HOTEL ANNIVERSARY:

Jatuporn Sihanatkathakul, managing director of The Landmark Bangkok, recently celebrated the hotel’s 28th anniversary with the management team led by general manager Douglas Glen. From left, Nareenart Tangkanobon, director of sales and marketing; Yutiya Hariwongsanuparb, director of human resources; Duangkaew Ratitamkul, managing director office manager; ML Chantanipa Kasemsri, director of marketing communications; Mr Jatuporn, Mr Glen, Jaruone Kheiwmanee, director of events; Yuppadee Srithong, director of revenue management; and Tosaporn Sihanatkathakul, executive director. Front row from left, Kanvarin Patpitruk, operation assistant; and Suwich Kokpipat, assistant F&B manager.

WELCOME LUNCH:

Luca Di Filippo, second left, CEO of G Four Fine Wines, recently hosted an exclusive lunch to welcome Angelo Gaja, second right, owner and president of the world-famous Gaja Winery during his recent visit to Thailand, at Gianni Ristorante in Soi Tonson, Phloenchit Road. Gianni Favro, left, chef/owner of Gianni Ristorante, and Davide Contu Salis, sales and marketing executive of G Four Fine Wines, were also present.