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 Fabulous views as far as the eye can see, at The Pavilions in Phuket.  A resident at the Elephant Nature Park, near .   The soaring lobby of the luxurious Sukhothai — a serene haven in the heart of . Live the Thai life Bustling Bangkok will delight, Chiang Mai will charm, and Phuket is all about the pale blue sea

BANGKOK Sathorn Road, replete with private tunam Market (at the Ratchaprop/ a boutique hotel, it offers fantastic nic diversity of the region. Racha- A traveller’s delight, the City of An- balconies overlooking lotus ponds Petchburi intersection) is a maze views of Kata Noi Beach, and its mankha (rachamankha.com), a gels, as Bangkok is also known, is a and gardens. of wholesale vendors, but most are restaurant, Mom Tri’s Kitchen, has Relais & Chateaux property, has bustling city of some 8 million with willing to sell clothing and shoes at won the Wine Spectator’s Award a library, a gallery and a gift shop plenty of enticements, from bou- SUSTENANCE retail prices to individuals. of excellence for seven consecutive showcasing works of local design- tique hotels and ritzy restaurants to Secreted away on a small street near years. If you’re a golfer, make sure ers. Puripunn Baby Grand Bou- high-end shops offering the best in Rama IV Road is a 100-year-old WHAT TO SEE AND DO to drop by The Pavilions Phuket on tique Hotel (puripunn.com), which Thai goods. house surrounded by lush gardens. If you’re up with the sun, go to Lum- Bangtao Beach with its three golf features traditional Lanna design It is home to Issaya Siamese Club phini Park and join the Thais prac- courses. combined with colonial style, is SANCTUARY (issaya.com), which serves superb ticing Tai Chi or yoga. Take a Chao just a few minutes’ walk from the The perfect way to end a day is to re- Thai cuisine. Try the yum hua plee Phraya River cruise to check out the FOOD AND DRINK Night Bazaar. tire for the night at a serene oasis of (banana blossom salad) or the poo Buddhist monuments and the city’s Join the locals indulging in fresh a hotel, and Bangkok certainly has a nim tod kai kem (soft-shell crab). canal system. Make sure to visit the seafood at the rustic Mor Mudong FOOD AND DRINK good selection of luxurious accom- Little Beast (44/9-10 Thonglor Soi Temple of Dawn and the Temple of Restaurant in Soi Palai, near the Go for high tea at Nakara Jardin modations. 13), a French-American bistro, dish- the Reclining Buddha. Stop by Wat Phuket . Try the whole fish (11 Soi 9 Charoenprathet Rd.), a Despite its location — right in the es out gastropub fare for discerning Pho Traditional Medical School steamed in salt crust or any one of French bistro overlooking the Ping heart of the lively Sukhumvit dis- diners. Order the foie gras terrine (watphomassage.com) for an out- the dishes featuring kruang nam River, and sample the delicious trict — the 40-room Maduzi Hotel with beetroot and fig, along with door massage, and in the evening prik, a fiery hot sauce. For a swanky pastries it’s known for. Try Ristr8to (maduzihotel.com) offers tranquil- the special plate of the day, which, if take in a Muay Thai match at Lum- meal and gazillion-dollar views, Coffee (15/3 Nimmanhaemin Rd.), lity the minute you step inside — you’re lucky, could be the succulent pinee Boxing Stadium (Rama 4 Rd.). head to 360 Degrees at The Pavil- a chic small café that takes its coffee gleaming wood floors, clean-line “15-hour lamb shoulder.” At Gossip And if you love Thai food, book a ions Phuket (Bangtao), or Diavolo very seriously. Pre-dinner, stop by furnishings and artworks. It does (gossip-bangkok.com), a Mediter- class at the Blue Elephant Cooking Restaurant in the five-star Paresa Jagajee (1/1, Soi 15, Nimmanhaemin not take walk-ins, which makes ranean café also in Thonglor, go for School (blueelephant.com). Resort on Millionaires’ Mile (Naka- Rd.) for a glass of prosecco with, staying here almost like being in a one of the creative cocktails, say, the lay Rd.), on Kamala Beach. say, shrimp Newburg. For tradition- private home. The Siam Heritage pineapple-vanilla Manhattan or an PHUKET al northern cuisine, head to Dash! (thesiamheritage.com) on Sura- orange Vesper martini, and then ’s most popular southern CHIANG MAI Restaurant and Bar (38/2 Moon wong Road, which features tradi- tuck into a squid-and-chorizo rock- beach destination and largest is- If you love elephants and spicy Maung Rd.) for a stir-fry. And make tional Thai Lanna décor, is conve- et salad or perhaps the slow-cooked land, Phuket is all about powdery northern Thai cuisine, go to Chiang sure you try Grandma’s stir-fried niently within walking distance to chicken tagine. white sand and the aquamarine wa- Mai. A compelling stop on any tour eggplants in homemade chili sauce. Silom district with its many upscale ters of the Andaman Sea. of Thailand, this historically signifi- shops, restaurants and bars. Gour- SHOPPING cant, laid-back city offers intriguing ELEPHANT EXPERIENCES met meals and a beautiful rooftop For higher-end goods, head to the LUXE ESCAPES contrasts — 300-plus ancient tem- At Patara Elephant Farm (patara pool are major draws at the Cabo- Siam Paragon Mall (Rama 1 Rd.). At Sala Phuket Resort and Spa, ples as well as trendy bars, hotels elephantfarm.com), visitors are chon Hotel (cabochonhotel.com) At Jim Thompson House (6 Soi plunge into your private pool or and restaurants. allowed not just to ride the gentle on Sukhumvit Road, along with its Kasemsan 2), check out the exqui- head to pristine Mai Khao Beach for giants, but also to learn how to be architecture, a re-creation of 1920s site silk scarves. If you want to take blissful private sunbathing. Twin- HUSH, HUSH HIDEAWAYS a mahout, or elephant keeper, by Shanghai chic. Luxuriate in fine home a custom-tailored suit, go to palms Phuket in Surin has several Tamarind Village (tamarindvillage bathing and brushing the elephants Belgian bed linens and vintage ac- Tailor on Ten (tailoronten.com), large pools, a well-equipped gym, .com) is in the heart of Chiang Mai, in the river and communicating coutrements at this unique bou- near Nana BTS Station. Visit the 27- spa and a restaurant with an ex- surrounded by majestic 200-year- with special commands. Elephant tique hotel of just four suites and acre Chatuchak Weekend Market tensive wine list. Renowned Thai old tamarind trees and temples. Nature Park (elephantnaturepark four studios. Generous-sized rooms (chatuchak.org) to browse a mul- architect Mom Tri originally de- The richly patterned fabrics and .org) is a rescue centre where you and suites are available at The Su- titude of goods, from jewellery and signed Mom Tri’s Villa Royale as his carved wood furniture in its guest can come for the day or stay over- khothai (sukhothai.com) on South clothing to children’s toys. The Pra- personal cliffside Shangri-La. Now rooms and suites reflect the eth- night and get to know the herd.

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