Prapon Sai Chanasenee

Positive of the day: Once again, big congrats to every bar and every face that made it on A50BB stage that night! 🙌 And yes… out of hundreds of photos in my cellphone, this is the only one with me in it this year 🤣📸

And it took me two weeks to finally summarize this. Here we go… 2025 was another year fully driven by my passion for cocktails 🍸 🥇 1st contribution to bar awards as committee-judge 🎩 2nd annual guest shift (yes, annual already 🤣) 🧳 4 continents, 54 cities traveled 🏆 6 Bar awards ceremonies attended globally 👑 186 bars visited 🪄 214 guest shifts witnessed 😇 382 visits (or more) 🧊 1,200+ cocktails tasted 🫶 Countless new friends made 🪴 Truly an amazing year — none of this would have been possible without the incredible people I met along the way. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

Congrats to all friends who made it to #TatlerBestAward2025 and welcome you to your second home 🫶🏻🫰🏻

You already know @rosewoodhotels . But if you haven’t discovered @rosewoodphnompenh yet, maybe it’s time to give it a try ! 🎨 Rosewood Phnom Penh is more than just another luxury hotel . To me, it feels like a carefully curated mansion in the sky, where Cambodian culture, design, hospitality, and modern elegance quietly blend together. 🖼️ From the living room-style sky lobby to hidden details inspired by local craftsmanship, every corner reflects the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy in a way that feels subtle, tasteful, and deeply connected to the city itself. 🍹 And of course, there’s @sora_phnompenh (i mentioned in previous post) the iconic sky bar perched dramatically above Phnom Penh, where cocktails, music, skyline views, and the city’s energy come together night after night. Elegant rooms, 7refined dining & drinking venues (my most fav is Japanese ‘Ika’ and Whisky Library), tranquil spa experiences, and one of the most impressive perspectives over Cambodia’s capital… this is easily one of the city’s defining hospitality destinations.

@sora_phnompenh with its new menu… And when i was in Phnom Penh this year, one place that instantly reminded me how exciting the city’s bar scene has become is Sora. 🚦Their newly launched ‘Build & Sip’ menu takes inspiration from the nostalgia of iconic building bricks (yep, fav Lego) playful in concept, but executed with the kind of precision and elegance that has become Sora’s signature. Every cocktail feels thoughtfully “constructed” layer by layer, balancing Japanese aesthetics, Cambodian ingredients, and globally inspired techniques into something both familiar and completely new. 🧊What I enjoyed most is how the experience never feels gimmicky. From architectural glassware and studded ice blocks to the way each drink references a classic cocktail structure, everything feels intentional, refined, and genuinely fun. It reflects the kind of creativity that comes from a team deeply connected to both storytelling and craftsmanship. 👨🏻‍🌾Developed by @jonas_vittur and the Sora team, the menu also continues the bar’s strong focus on local ingredients and sustainability… something that has helped position Sora as one of the most internationally recognized bars in Cambodia today. 🌆Set high above the city on the 37th floor of @rosewoodphnompenh , with sweeping views over the Mekong and Phnom Penh skyline, Sora remains one of those bars where the atmosphere, the drinks, and the sense of place all come together effortlessly. 🥂A menu built on nostalgia, creativity, and detail… and i think one definitely worth experiencing in Phnom Penh.

This March, I had the chance to return to Phnom Penh after many years. Among all the great memories from the trip, one of the most impressive experiences was exploring the city’s distillery scene. What makes things different here from many other cities in Asia is the diversity of stories behind each place, each bottle… from experienced Western founders bringing global craftsmanship into Cambodia, to highly successful and inspiring local entrepreneurs redefining the industry, and even home to Asia’s first distillery behind a World’s Best Gin title. We left deeply impressed, and here are some distilleries you should absolutely check out when visiting Phnom Penh. @seekersspirits @samaidistillery @mawsimkh

Positive of the day : Beyond awards, beyond recognition — this is a celebration of passion, craftsmanship, and timeless hospitality. (quoted from @thepoohepicurean ) Congratulations to all the awardees across Hotels, Restaurants, and Bars for being named among the Best of @tatlerth . Your dedication, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence continue to elevate Thailand’s hospitality scene and make us all proud. Now, it’s time to celebrate the people and places shaping unforgettable experiences toward one of the best ‘Tatler Best Thailand’ ever have. #TatlerThailand #TatlerBest #TatlerBestThailand #TatlerDining #TatlerTravel

Last wknd at @moxyklchinatown for @klcwofficial 🎨

The Festival Village at Sentul Depot is where @klcwofficial really shifts into full energy mode, less formal, more immersive, and built for discovery. Running on 2 May (1:30 pm – 11:30 pm), it’s essentially a playground for anyone into drinks culture. You move freely between booths from global and regional brands, each pouring their own take on cocktails… some classic, some experimental, many designed just for the event. What makes this segment stand out isn’t just the drinking: * Live music keeps the tempo up throughout the day into night * Interactive games & activations make it feel more like a festival than a trade showcase * Masterclasses offer deeper dives if you want to pause and actually learn something from technique to ingredients * Performances add a layer of entertainment beyond the bar It’s a different rhythm compared to the talks or guest shifts—more social, more spontaneous. You’ll see bartenders, brand ambassadors, and enthusiasts all mixing in the same space, which is kind of the point. If you were there, it’s the kind of day where you don’t really follow a strict plan… you just drift, taste, and discover. But if you weren’t, c u next year ✨🤫

KLCW‘s Tipple Talks My most anticipated part of @klcwofficial 2026. A full-day deep dive engaging the F&B industry across Southeast Asia and beyond. 7 solo + panel sessions, back-to-back. Sat through all of them and here are my personal takeaways: ⸻ Session 1 The Versatility & Sophistication of Culinary Heritage @chefmaychow (moderated by @nicholasngkm ) * Sophistication = intellectually balanced taste + elements. * Evolution isn’t linear from Little Bao May to Chef May Chow today. * Inspiration comes from people and constantly reshaping her every decade. ⸻ Session 2 How identity shows up in Modern Hospitality @j.chinois (Bar Leone / Montana) * Identity is not branding but everything. * Every element communicates: drinks, pricing, ambience, service. * “Cocktail Popolari” isn’t a concept, it’s a system that defines the entire experience. ⸻ Session 3 Panel 1: Rethinking Work in the Age of AI @mchayla_k @bastien.ciocca @jonleekw @isaynegroni (Moderated by @rtann ) * Gen Z = the “WHY” generation. * They seek clarity of growth, not instant rewards. * “Care” + “Transparency” > control. * Staff retention > staff shortage. Career progression is key. * Not everyone wants to be a star, owner, or leader and that’s valid. * AI should accelerate backend (P&L, analytics) → free up time for human touch. * Strong takeaway: culture is built, not enforced. ⸻ Session 4 Rooted, Not Restricted : The Art of Showing up Local and Global @indra_kantono (Jigger & Pony Group) * “Context matters.” * Local vs Global is no longer binary. * From heritage bars in Madrid/Tokyo → to global expressions like Seoul. * The shift: * From loud locality → Local Sophistication * From imitation → identity * Today: Global relevance starts with refined understanding, not replication. * Local authenticity can become global authenticity. (Another 2 sessions in comments)

@banyantreephuket and me-time 🌊 🍃 🐠 🍷 🏊‍♂️ 🍾

Tatler Best of Andaman 2026 : Day2 Saffron Phuket X @r.haan_restaurant SAFFRON x R-HAAN: WHERE HERITAGE MEETS PRECISION If Off-Menu was energy, the collaboration dinners were intimacy. At Saffron, the signature restaurant of Banyan Tree, the spotlight turned to a rare partnership with R-Haan the one of Thailand’s most respected Michelin-starred institutions. Led by @starchefchumpol Chumpol Jangprai, the dinners explored royal Thai cuisine through a contemporary lens, using GI-certified ingredients from the Andaman region. Two nights. Two menus. Limited seats. This was less about indulgence and more about precision, heritage, and narrative on a plate. @tatlerth @tatlerdiningth @tourismthailand @banyantreephuket