Tag: Ranjith Chandrasiri
Pattaya Oenophiles go to California, Argentina and New Zealand
It was around 10 years ago that Pattaya’s first ‘real’ oenophile, Ranjith Chandrasiri, asked me whether I thought that Pattaya was ready for a...
Globally-experienced Ranjith joins Jetwing Hotels as Group GM
Sri Lanka’s largest family owned leisure company, Jetwing Hotels, has announced the appointment of veteran hotelier Ranjith Chandrasiri as their Group General Manger....
Rudy Casera delights Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
The Pattaya chapter (‘bailliage’) of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs held its latest dinner at Bruno’s restaurant. Rudy Casera is the chef in residence...
Peter Lehmann Wines at the Sheraton
It has been a wonderful month of wines for the Dining Out team with wine dinners at the Dusit Thani, the Dicey Reilly’s...
De Vine Wine Club introduces McGuigan’s world-beater
The de Vine Wine Club at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort once again achieved the (almost) impossible, in bringing the ‘world’s best Semillon’ to...
Czech beauties check-in at Royal Cliff Hotel
The Royal Cliff Hotels Group was chosen as the first location to host 14 finalists of the Miss Czech Republic Beauty Contest 2012...
The DeVine Chilean Wine Gala Dinner
The DeVine Wine Club, under the stewardship of celebrated wine judge Ranjith Chandrasiri, held its final wine dinner at the Royal Grill Room...
The 2011 Chaîne Intronisation Dinner at the Grill Room Royal Cliff...
The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is the oldest gourmet group in the world, with its roots in France going back to 1254, and ‘head...
Royal Cliff scoops the pool (again)!
The Royal Cliff Hotels Group has much to be proud of, but perhaps the icing on the cake has to be the prestigious Wine...
Rudy Casera delights at Bruno’s Chaîne Dinner
The Pattaya chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, under the presidency of its “Bailli” Ranjith Chandrasiri, held another of its gourmet dinners, this...
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Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...