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Destination Bangkok 40 MAY-JUN 2018 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM To entice MICE participants, hotels have upped the game when it comes to culinary oerings during the event and after. Even all-day dining takes on another level of sophistication with its oerings and ambience, while events catering themes get creative. Location, Location Close to the central district of Asoke, Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 oers delegates a ne selection of traditional Thai and other international fare at Food Exchange. Its modern, boxy design and individual show kitchens, which resemble modern markets make it a sophisticated yet earthy setting to unwind post-event. The Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit is also near Asoke. On downtimes there are three restaurants and a bar for dining. The Atelier has an extensive international buet spread, and on Fridays and Saturdays, it oers Dining showpieces For a touch of royalty, delegates can dine at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, which sits on the site of Kandhavas, the Palace of Princess Valaya Alongkorn. Decked in a modern Thai neo-colonial style, The Rain Tree Café oers a sumptuous fare of international dishes in buet style with seating for 216 guests, including two private dining rooms – the Valaya Room and The Secret Garden. Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is the latest addition in the locale. Tuck into a buet spread of Thai cuisine at The Praya Kitchen, while at Yao Restaurant, savour elevated Cantonese and Shanghainese fare. Crowning the top oor, Yao Rooftop Bar is great for artisanal cocktails with views of the Chao Phraya. With a Q3 opening scheduled this year, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit will have three F&B outlets, but look out for the 158-seat Market Cafe, an all-day eatery designed in the spirit of a local Thai market. Wind down with some drinks at the bar in Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit what it touts is the best seafood buet in Bangkok. A new addition to Bangkok's new CBD, Makkasan, Lancaster Bangkok can do themed lunches or creative dinners as they have a dedicated MICE team. At Siam Brasserie, a high-tech show kitchen serves up a mix of Thai and Western dishes and seafood buets. When conference session topics turn heavy, revitalise delegates' senses with tempting culinary experiences. WORDS S. S. YOGA Make merry and eat well The Rain Tree Cafe at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok