All the new happenings!
BY MAHMOOD HOSSAIN
Misty Minx x VATANIKA Collaboration
A fashion collaboration that magnifies women empowerment, the Thai-Indian-owned label Misty Mynx is working hand-in-hand with Prae Vatanika Patamasingh Na Ayudhya, designer and founder of VATANIKA, to create a glamourous collection that represents the charm, sophistication and con dence of the modern woman. The collaborative collection is available online at www.mistymynx.com or at CentralWorld and EmQuartier.
Lenskart Debuts in Thailand
The famed Indian eyewear brand Lenskart brings its seamless combination of functionality and fashion to Thailand, opening its rst store at Zpell in Future Park. Available both online and in-store, the brand seeks to open three more branches before the end of 2024 and 12 more branches throughout the country by 2025. Lenskart is currently in more than 2,000 locations across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
Thai Lion Air to Amritsar Direct Flight Route
Travelling to Amritsar in India has just gotten easier as Thai Lion Air opens direct ights from Bangkok, starting on 28 October. The direct route is part of the FlyAmritsar Initiative, which is a global campaign creating direct ights and for the development of the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport Amritsar. For its initial comfort launch, the new route from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport will operate four times a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with an easy travel time four hours and 45 minutes from Bangkok to Amritsar. For more information and timings, visit www.lionairthai.com.
Dusit International Returns to India
Sure to be a serene Himalayan retreat, the soft launch of the dusitD2 Fagu is set to take place this December in the mountains of Fagu, near Shimla. The tranquil escape features 80 elegantly-appointed guest rooms designed to seamlessly blend contemporary comfort with local cultural touches. Located just 80 minutes from the Shimla Airport and a four-and-a-half-hour ride from Chandigarh Airport, this luxurious property boasts versatile spaces, exciting culinary journeys, and exciting ways to experience the stunning natural wonders that surround it.
Official Masala Wedding Fair 2025 Dates!
Thailand’s largest and most popular Indian wedding exhibition, The Masala Wedding Fair, is returning on 14-15 June 2025, and will be held as usual at the Thai Chitlada Grand Ballroom at the luxe Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Building off the success of the latest edition, the Masala Wedding Fair welcomes visitors to upgrade their wedding wardrobe, tantalise the tastebuds, and sway along to live entertainment in an electrifying atmosphere on one of the most exciting weekends of the year.
