theceomagazine.com | 173night up to a year. In the Ayutthaya Suite, the theme is
Art Deco-meets-gentleman’s-club, with separate lounge,
powder room, maxi-bar area and dining nook. There’s
a plush bedroom with a walk-in robe and separate toilet,
and a large balcony with a plump day bed. The bathroom
boasts a giant oval bath and separate shower. Suite guests
also have their own personal butler and access to the rooftop
infinity pool and cabana lounge. All guests can meet the
resident golf pro to improve their game on the indoor and
outdoor putting greens and golf range, and have access to
a second infinity pool and bar on the 27th floor.
Dine at the avant-garde Nimitr restaurant for something
special such as tandoori lamb, or at the Bangkok Trading
Post Bistro and Deli for comfort cuisine like pizza.
STAR APPEAL
Saneh Jaan
Head to this Michelin-starred fine-dining Thai restaurant
to enjoy khao chae, a traditional dish served in summer.
Meaning ‘rice soaked in cool water’ there’s much more
to this beautifully presented dish than the name suggests,
for the rice comes with several side dishes.SKY HIGH
Saffron Sky Garden and Vertigo TOO, Banyan Tree
Billed as Bangkok’s highest and newest sky garden,
travellers looking for a reprieve from this city’s concrete
jungle will adore the cool breeze, faux grass and relaxed
outdoor setting with views of the city on either side. Order
from the extensive list of tapas served in the adjacent
restaurant, and enjoy the New Zealand craft beer on tap.
Or join Bangkok’s beautiful people on the 60th floor for
some swish cocktails and chit-chat.HIDDEN GEMS
Nang Loeng Community Market
Hidden in the city’s old quarter, Nang Loeng was Bangkok’s
first land market (previously it was all floating boats) and
dates back 118 years. It is also the site of the first movie
theatre in Thailand, a giant timber building that once played
silent flicks. Wander past more than 50 food stalls here,
tasting as you go. Drink thick, sweet Thai coffee, meet
89-year-old Grandma Hong, who has been cooking Thai
sweets since day dot, and feast at a stall that once made
curry for the royal family, and another that supplies dessert
to five-star hotels.Museum of Floral Culture
Near the bustling Bangkok backpacker area of Khao San
Road, relax in the cool, green oasis that is the Museum of
Floral Culture. Spot hanging marigolds before being invited in
for a cup of floral tea and a traditional Thai high tea. Sated,
you can then tour this 100-year-old teak house, which still
supplies flowers to the Thai royal family. There’s a gallery of
black-and-white photos here that hark back to old Thailand,
displays of flower craft, floral pendants, and souvenirs of
floral cultures from around Asia. Renowned floral artist
Sakul Intakul runs the museum and you are also free to
wander through its gorgeous gardens. »WHERE TO EAT/DRINK
VISIT
137 Pillars Suites & Residences, Bangkok. City stopover | INDULGE