Raising the bar in the premium credit card segment, Citi Prestige has enabled travel-loving card members to indulge themselves in a world of unforgettable experiences.

Recently, Citi Thailand hosted an exclusive party to introduce the new design of the Citi Prestige credit card, which reflects a sense of stability and sophistication and is ready to unlock a world of luxurious privileges. Sandeep Batra, head of Credit Cards and Loans of Citi Thailand, organised the event, which was attended by such celebrities as Von Sugunnasil, Sarun and Phanit Limsawatwong, Jay and Jareyadee Spencer, Vorravit Siripark, Vasu Surattiantra, Peeraya Bunnag, and Manvad Nakornthap. Renowned photographer Lik Sriprasert was on hand to snap the guests while they enjoyed an exclusive lunch at Lady L Garden Bistro, Nai Lert Park Heritage Home.

“Citi Prestige has now embarked on its fourth year of delivering exclusive privileges to sophisticated travellers for them to enjoy a world of experiences in Thailand and overseas. Recently, Citi revamped the design of Citi Prestige credit card to provide a sense of stability and security to our customers through the application of hard-earned detail while at the same time demonstrating our keen sensitivity and grip on progress with modern-reduced design,” Batra said.

“The material itself has a premium and sophisticated touch. You can feel the weight of metal, which complements the luxurious lifestyle of the cardholders themselves. We want our card to emerge from the card canvas as an icon; a steady-state expression that our underlying dynamic chassis product can live inside of for decades.”

Citi Prestige offers global benefits including unlimited access to more than 1,000 airport lounges in more than 120 countries e through the Priority PassTM card and complimentary airport limousine transfer at participating airports in Asia-Pacific twice a year.

Citi Prestige also rewards customers who have maintained relationship with the company. The card offers up to 5-per-cent annual Relationship Bonus Points, which are calculated based on the card member’s spending in the last 12 months. The annual Relationship Bonus grows as the years of relationship with Citi increases, allowing Citigold customers to earn points at an even better rate.

Citi Thailand is also collaborating with Von Sugannasil, a stylish and timeless tailor-made brand from Thailand with international recognition, to present an exclusive collection inspired by the new design and unique material of Citi Prestige. This special collaboration will be unveiled by the brand’s founder and designer on Friday (March 8) at King Power Mahanakhon.

For more information, visit http://www.Citibank.co.th/th/prestige.

This year’s theme is “Crenovative Origin” – the meeting of creativity, innovation and originality.

Materials are locally made and intricately crafted by local craftsmen.

The international platform is expected to attract 50,000 buyers and  inspire visitors with its stateoftheart creations by Thai and foreign talents.

Occupying 40,000 square metres, it combines three trade megashows – the Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair (BIFF & BIL), Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG+BIH), and Thailand International Furniture Fair (TIFF).

More than 1,000 brands will show their wares at 1,800 booths. Style Bangkok’s Niche Showcase will boast products specifically catering to active senior citizens, mothers and kids and metro.

For more information and preregistration, visit http://www.StyleBangkokFair.

Bruno Rotschaedl, the hotel’s general manager, and festival organiser Sylvie Baradel explained that events take place simultaneously around the world to let women “experience awakening and empowerment in a safe and intimate environment”.

“It’s a journey of selfdiscovery that facilitates women to feel, access and reconnect with the multiple facets of their selves, breaking away from the rigid expectations of peers, parents, colleagues, partners, and society at large,” Baradel said.

“Women empower one another when they connect with their inner selves, with one another and with the world.”

Founded in Paris, the “sisterhood movement” has expanded to Canada, the US, Mexico, Colombia, India, Morocco, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand and is taking root in Indonesia, Japan and the Middle East.

The aim is to bring together a “large tribe” of women to meet, share, transmit, honour and celebrate precious moments of their lives.

Twenty interactive workshops will feature midwives, energy healers, artists, psychologists, scientists, coaches, therapists, business executives and writers.

Some are more dynamic in nature, brought to life with chants. Others offer a softer and subtler femininity in motion. Still others are more reflective, where women delve into their psyche, emotions, weak points and discomforts. You’ll see Tibetan singing bowls, primitive expression and more.

Six Thai facilitators will participate.

Angeli Jagota is a yoga professional and author of the bestselling book on spiritual sexuality, “The Intimacy Protocol”.

Rasee Govindani is a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and cancer survivor who will facilitate the Survivor Circle. This is described as a space for women healing from trauma to share their stories, listen or sit in silence.

Sophirat Muangkum is a photographer of nudes who will facilitate the “If clothes wrap the body, the skin wraps the soul” workshop. Her session will change the way people look at each other. It will teach women not to judge people and to find the good things in others first. It will inspire women to be confident and have selfesteem.

In panel discussions, inspirational Thai women will share their thoughts, hopes and challenging experiences in relation to women’s relationships with their bodies. Cindy Sirinya Bishop, actress, supermodel, television host and initiator of the viral “Don’t tell me how to dress” campaign is just one of the headline personalities who will present their very personal profiles of girl power.

Registration is now open. Advance tickets cost Bt5,400 for both days and Bt2,700 for one. Single tickets will cost Bt3,000Bt6,000 and buddy tickets Bt10,800Bt15,400.

Email fdfbangkok@gmail.com.

Learn more at http://www.FestivalDuFeminin.com/en/bangkok2019.

All income from the ticket sales and souvenirs from the concert will go in their entirety to the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation.

Dr Kris Chatamra, founder and chairman, says the money will go towards financing the running costs of the “Pink Park Village” project, which take care of the poorest breast cancer patients.

“The QSCBC has more than 25 years of experience working with underprivileged cancer patients, many from slum communities. We can see the urgent need for a facility to look after patients who are living in abject poverty and after their cancer surgery, no longer need to be in a hospital bed, but have nowhere to go to recover other than the squalor of a slum home. Pink Park will offer a sanctuary where patients can recover from their treatment; receive physical and psychological care; or if it is their time, pass away with dignity. So many of our cases live in appalling conditions, hopeless, helpless and in pain both physically and emotionally. Pink Park Village’s mission is to provide them with the best possible care as they recover or if indeed it is their time to pass away. The patients will encompass not only the urban poor from slum communities but also the underprivileged from rural areas. These patients travel to Bangkok to receive cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy without money and accommodation; some even live under expressway bridges or in the corridors of the hospital. The Pink Park Village fills this desperate need by providing accommodation for this group of patients,” he says.

The Pink Park Village is built on a 121rai piece of donated land in Nong Chok [close to Minburi]. Currently, the compound comprises of three main buildings for accommodation for convalescing and terminal patients and a rehabilitation centre, which will be staffed with therapists and volunteers. The project is still being developed and completed; it needs on going funding for operating expenses and the construction of two additional buildings for patients.

Ticket for the concert are available at Thai Ticket Major and priced from Bt1,500 to Bt5,000.

The second edition of the global food forum Women in Gastronomy (WIG) organised by Gastronauts Asia will showcase an array of acclaimed female food personalities from Thailand and beyond. The full-day symposium will feature presentations and panel discussions, as well as a Bangkok street food lunch prepared by several of the chefs.

This year’s program will also introduce a new feature – women in wine – bringing together some of Italy’s most prestigious wine producers for tastings and more. WIG2019 will focus on Italy as part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Thailand. The event will be headlined by chef Cristina Bowerman from Michelin-starred restaurant Glass Hostaria in Rome, one of Italy’s most celebrated chefs. She is regarded as an inspiring chef in the mainly male-dominated field of haute cuisine. Bowerman completed a course in Culinary Arts in the US and returned to Italy in 2004. She won a Michelin star in 2010 for her highly modern cuisine, and she’s the only female chef in Rome holding the accolade.

The special Bangkok Street Food lunch will feature distinctive dishes by Nooror Somany-Steppe from Blue Elephant, Saki Hoshino from 80/20, Jutamas Theantae from Karmakamet, Pichaya Utharantharm – a judge from Top Chef Thailand, Rungthiwa Chummonkhon from The Front Room, Pantong Pratumpak from Err, Naree Boonyakiat, Rangsima Bunyasaranand and Renu Homsombat and Portntip Eumanan from Banyan Tree Bangkok.

On March 8 and 9, guests can also experience special Thailand meets Italy 4-hand dinners by Cristina Bowerman and first winner of Top Chef Thailand Chudaree Debhakam. Cooking together for the first time ever, Bowerman and Chudaree will present an exclusive tasting menu revolving around seasonal, local Thai ingredients. The six-course dinners will be paired with top Italian wines in a private area at Vertigo rooftop restaurant. The dinner costs Bt4,900-plus per person or Bt6,900 with wine pairing.

The conference and lunch on March 8 costs Bt1,900-net while the wine master class and tasting is priced at Bt1,600-net. The full day experience costs Bt3,200-net.

Find out more by visiting http://www.WomenInGastronomy.Asia, or call (02) 286 7821.

The festival from February 1 to 5 includes spectacular aerial performances 40 metres above the ground, blessings from the Emperor Dragon from Heaven and lucky souvenirs.

It all takes place in Quartier Parc on M floor at the EmQuartier.

Meanwhile auspicious meals will be served at Helix Dining from the sixth to ninth floors, including sweet and savoury Chinese cuisine from popular restaurants.

You can enjoy ah tiang (sticky rice dumplings), ah gong (chive dumplings), BBQ pork with rice from Thani, Rim Non’s dry porridge and bua loy kom kleow.