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Flooding in Bangkok

2011-11-14T19:15:00.000-08:00

FLOODING IN BANGKOK! The flooding situation in Bangkok has been documented by most international media organizations. However, these reports are often dramatized and rather superficial.

We should start of by saying that the North - Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai etc are all fine is the South - Phuket, Samui & Krabi. The area effected by the waters is basically just north of Bangkok itself - Ayuthaya, Pathum Thani, Rangsit, Don Muang etc.

The large volumes of water threatened to pour into central Bangkok. However, this threat has significantly receded. There is still water there but it is reducing and the City and Government authorities are making progress with reducing water levels.

Since mid October central Bangkok has remained dry and life has remained normal - all our transport service BTS, MRT, buses etc have operated as usual. Despite some initial concerns, supplies of all food and beverages has proceeded as normal.

The main tourist spots - Grand Palace, Wat Poh, Jim Thompson House etc have remained open. It's just too easy for the international media to right us of but Bangkok is still here and" open for business as usual"!

If you'd like any updated information on what is really happening here in central Bangkok then do email me ( David) at - info@ariyasom.com. Best regards and hope to see you in Bangkok - Krungthep - " city of angels".

Bread & Butter Pudding@AriyasomVilla

2011-09-06T03:54:00.000-07:00

Bread and butter pudding is an English classic simple to make but not simplistic! I normally prepare it in a deep glass dish. Remove the crusts fro 9 pieces of bread ( stale is fine) butter gerously. Lay the 1st 3 pcs on the bottom of the dish - sprinkle with raisins, candid orange peel and honey, repeat another layer of buttered bread and more raisins and honey. Final layer of bread and butter and honey.

In a s/s bowl beat 5 eggs and set aside - in a small pan add milk, cream and cardamons bring to the boil and leave to infuse for 15 mins. Pass the milk / cream through a sieve to remove the cardamon over the beaten eggs and combine with a little vanilla. Pour the mixture over the bread.

Place the dish in a bain marie and cover with foil bake in a medium oven for about 1 hour - remove the foil and let the top brown. The pudding will rise quite dramatically - looks and smells wonderful.

At AriyasomVilla we serve with both creme Anglais and vanilla ice cream.

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Cape gooseberry tart!

2011-08-25T05:20:00.000-07:00

Cape gooseberries - "physalis peruviana" makse a wonderful tart - both sour and sweet with a great flavour.

Prepare your standard pate sable pastry crust ( par cooked). Add a good quantity of fresh gooseberries, a little brown sugar and a spoonful of ginger powder.

Prepare the frangipani butter, sugar, ground almonds, eggs, a little vanilla and if you like, some extra nuts for flavour and texture. Spoon on the frangipani to the tart and bake in a moderate oven for about an hour.

A slice of warm tart with a scoop of homemade vanilla!!

Rhubarb Crumble @ AriyasomVilla

2011-05-16T21:07:00.000-07:00

After a wait of nearly a year - Doi Khum finally came up with the goods - Rhubarb.

Rhubarb, brown sugar, ginger cooked of lightly for a few minutes and then put into individual ramekins.

Flour, brown sugar, oats, ginger and butter - rubbed together and heaped on top of the rhubarb - cook in the oven for about 30 minutes until the crumble is just turning golden brown.

Serve with vanilla custard and or vanilla ice cream. Just wonderful!

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Special Events and Functions @ AriyasomVilla

2011-04-19T04:35:00.000-07:00

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2011-04-18T19:55:00.000-07:00

Two nights @ AriyasomVilla

1st April 2011 - 31st October 2011
2.1 Studio room - 2 nights accommodation including, breakfast, welcome drink, welcome fruit, wifi, newspaper, service charge and vat + massage for two hours and special Thai dinner for two.
Bt 10,888

2.2 Deluxe room -2 nights accommodation including, breakfast, welcome drink, welcome fruit, wifi, newspaper, service charge and vat + massage for two hours and special Thai dinner for two.
Bt 12,888

2.3 Executive Deluxe - 2 nights accommodation including, breakfast, welcome drink, welcome fruit, wifi, newspaper, service charge and vat + massage for two hours and special Thai dinner for two, bottle of sparkling wine and two way transfers.
Bt 18,888

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BANQUETING @ ARIYASOMVILLA

2011-03-21T02:38:00.000-07:00

Since opening the hotel we have been handling a number of private parties and banquets. Recently, we hosted a prominent Ladies club AGM followed by heir luncheon. This was followed by a pre-wedding dinner and then over the weekend we catered to an SME hosted seminar.

Our library seems to be a popular venue for cocktail parties, fund raisers, luncheons, dinners and seminars.

Please call to us if you are interested in our Banqueting facilities - meetings, lunches and dinners.

Call to our main number - 02 -2548880 or direct to me on -081 8371573 and we'll do our best to make your party / event a big success.

We look forward to welcoming you AriyasomVilla.

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Apple crumble @ AriyasomVilla

2011-03-10T21:06:00.000-08:00

We produce quite a number of home made deserts - but of all - the apple crumble is possibly our most popular.

Green apples - cut, peeled and cored

Raisins, currents & candid orange peel

Unsalted butter

Cinnamon

Crystal brown sugar

Put in a large pan and slowly cook over a low heat. Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes until the apples just start to go soft. Put the apple mixture into individual ramekins or a larger bowl.

In a large mixing bowl add soft flower, crystal brown sugar, butter, pinch of salt and cinnamon. Rub the butter into the flour until you have a crumbly biscuity mixture.

Top the ramekin / bowl with plenty of crumble mixture and bake in the oven - about 20 - 30 minutes.

Serve with vanilla ice cream and or creme Anglais. A great way to complete a meal!

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Cookies@AriyasomVilla

2011-02-07T04:18:00.000-08:00

For functions we often make home made cookies. Very easy to make but so much better than those from the supermarket.

I use organic self raising flour from Waitrose - combine with oatmeal, brown sugar, salt, a small amount of baking powder, chocolate chips, raisins or cranberries, nuts ( macadamia or almonds or cashew) - combine thoroughly. Gently melt the butter, a spoonful of golden syrup - add to the dry mixture and lastly beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly.

Spoon out on to a baking tray in small balls and bake in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes. Cool on a wire tray until cool and crispy.

Great with a cup tea!

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AriyasomVilla@amazing Thailand tamboon 2 !

2010-12-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

A couple more photos as we ran out of space on the previous blog!

AriyasomVilla@amazing Thailand tamboon!

2010-12-20T06:51:00.000-08:00

We attended the festival at Wat Po Hom - Angthong province - about 18 km north of Angthong - near Wat Chaiyo. Every year at about this time the temple holds a festival to mark the passing away of the first Abbot.

As usual the Temple was gloriously decorated and decked out - it was really quite something. The leading light at the temple is Mae Chee Dow and the decoration and smooth running of the event is a testamount to her organizational ability.

We were invited to take part in the "rong tarn" - as usual we took along our pancake stove and cooked pancakes. I think we produced about 500 over - but there was probably more than 800 people attending.

The events included an Isarn band , colourful folk dancers and as usual a very professional group of Khon dancers - the show was terrific - esp the khon.

we are including some photos of the events - hope you enjoy them.

AriyasomVilla@Thailand Travel Mart+2010

2010-09-13T21:57:00.000-07:00

AriyasomVilla recently attended the Thailand Travel Mart + 2010 organized by the TAT - Tourism Authority of Thailand. Several hundred hotels, tour agents and activity organizers put up their booths and held meetings with upwards of 300 foreign tour operators. Two full days of meetings were held at The Meung Tong Thani Exhibition Centre.

AriyasomVilla had a booth - B19 - we tried hard to give the flavour of AriyasomVilla - Boutique Hotel in Bangkok.

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Looking forward to welcoming you all to AriyasomVilla soon!!

Fresh Muffins @ AriyasomVilla

2010-09-05T22:09:00.000-07:00

We regularly host meetings and events at Ariyasomvilla - normally in the Library - a very pleasant venue for small meetings, lunches or dinners. For morning coffee break we are frequently asked to bake fresh muffins.

For your next meeting why not have it here at the Library @ AriyasomVilla and enjoy our fresh muffuns - home baked!

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AriyasomVilla and Doi Khum

2010-08-30T21:51:00.000-07:00

Doi Khum - the King's Project produce a huge variety of fresh vegetables and fruit. Largely organic and always fresh, AriyasomVilla buys every week from the store at Or Tor Gor. Currently, they have on offer fresh raspberries, fresh mulberries, fresh passion fruits, avocado as well as all the usual salad vegetables.

Passion fruit is wonderful either on it's own or on Pavlova. Raspberries and mulberries make wonderful pies and tarts. Imported fruit - especially temperate fruits are just so prohibitively expensive. Often what is available is grown for it's look rather than taste and I am sure they are highly chemically treated.

Being able to buy temperate fruits grown in the north of Thailand under strict supervision is a wonderful thing - the prices are also affordable.

Check out Doi Khum at Or Tor Gor and you won't be disappointed - or better still come to Ariyasom and try our delicious desserts made from their fruits.

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See you at AriyasomVilla soon!

David

Jeff Oliver@ AriyasomVilla - 26.08.10

2010-08-10T03:52:00.000-07:00

Thursday the 26th August,2010 - Dharma Discourse by Jeff Oliver.

Jeff:

Jeff has given a number of talks fat AriyasomVilla over the last year or so. Previously he practised both as a monk for 6 years, and as a layman under the tutelige of revered Burmese master U Janaka in the Mahasi Sayadaw lineage. More recently he has been practising with the Burmese master Sayadaw U Tejaniya.

Topic:

Much of dhamma is a small shift in attitude or focus of attention. Life goes on otherwise as normal – just like a small pinch of salt transforms the taste of some particular food. In particular, changing ones attitude to "Suffering" has big effects. Changing ones attitude to Vedana (liking and disliking – which rules the untrained heart) makes a huge difference. What shifts in attitude are required, or are useful? …..

Schedule:

6:00- 6:45pm – OPTIONAL :Yoga with Japanese teacher Natsuko (free if you want to just try it out)

6:15-6:50pm - Meet for coffee/snack at Ariyasom Villa Library

7:00 – 8:00 - Dhamma Talk with Jeff Oliver

8:00 – 8:15 - Q&A

8:15 pm – Finish (Jeff will still be around for those who want to stay longer)

Location:

Directions

Could not be easier – go down Sukhumvit Soi One, right to the end, and Ariyasom is on the left.

Check out the link to Littlebang. Org at:-
http://littlebang.org/2010/08/04/dhamma-talk-w-jeff-oliver-thrs-26th-aug/

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August@AriyasomVilla

2010-08-05T22:49:00.000-07:00

Please have a look at our August food promotions and our new "Quick Lunch" menu - at Bt 180++.

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Yin Yoga @ Ariyasomvilla

2010-07-27T03:43:00.000-07:00

Yin Yoga @ Ariyasomvilla - starting on the 2nd August at 17.30 we will be starting our Yin Yoga classes - thereafter every Thursday and Monday. Lead by teacher Nat who has extensive experience teaching "restorative" yoga. Aimed at helping the body to regain it's natural strength and immunity -Yin Yoga is good for everyone! There will be a charge of Bt 1,000 per 3 classes or Bt 400 for drop in. Call us on 02-2548880 or contact us on info@ariyasom.com. We look forward to welcoming you to Ariyasomvilla and our yoga classes.

Ariyasomvilla is located just 150 metres from Bumrungrad Hospital on Sukhumvit Soi 1

Our Restaurant - Na Aroon - serves vegetarian and seafood with the accent on healthy organic foods.

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Thai Tea Bread @ Ariyasomvilla

2010-07-20T00:16:00.000-07:00

An interesting variation on Delia Smiths' " Irish Tea Bread". Instead of the Lapsang Souchong tea we used the really strong orange Thai Tea!

Soak the dried fruits - sultanas, raisins, candid orange peel in a strong infusion of Thai tea and soft brown sugar. Leave it over night to be soaked up by the fruit.

Toasted nuts ( cashew or almond or pecan), 1 egg and self raising flour all given a good mixing with the fruit mixture - put into lined baking tins and bake in at 170c for about 1 hour +.

Can either eat on it's own or with a little butter.

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APPLE FRANGIPANI TART @ ARIYASOM

2010-07-12T05:08:00.000-07:00

A quick and easy dessert - prepare the pate sable as usual and par bake. Make your frangapani - ground almonds, butter, sugar, egg & vanilla. Spread evenly in the base of the tart and then arrange your sliced apples on top. Sprinkle sugar over the top and then bake. It seems totake a bit longer to bake this tart - about 45 mins and it's nice to caramelize the top of the apple.

Serve hot with fresh cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

HOMEMADECOOKIES@ARIYASOMVILLA

2010-07-06T02:26:00.000-07:00

I've always been a big fan of Delia Smith as all her recipes work and this ones no exception - "Chocolate Nut Crunchies". Of course, I made a few minor modifications! Easy to make - a quick tip - if your working in a hot kitchen refrigerate the mixture before forming into balls - its easier to work with the dough. Bake quickly - about 12 minutes.

Should be on the menu @ Ariyasomvilla Boutique Hotel and Spa soon.

As most people know Ariyasomvilla is located in Sukhumvit Soi 1 - about 100m from Bumrungrad Hospital ..... not that with my cookies you'll need the hospital!!!

FRESHBREAD@ARIYASOM

2010-07-03T03:15:00.000-07:00

With just a little flour, yeast, olive oil, salt and water you can make great tasting fresh bread. This recipe is from the famous baker - Richard Bertinet. I've prepared this bread several times and it has always come out well.

The only other ingredient is effort - making bread takes effort - quite a bit of physical effort actually. Bertinet's kneading method is a little different and pretty strenuous but the results are always worth it.

Ariyasomvilla is just a 100m or so from Bumrungrad and a short walk from Pleonchit BTS station.

For details of the hotel or the restaurant ( Na Aroon) contact us on 66(0)2-2548880 or write to me on davidlees@ariyasom.com

Yoga@ariyasomvilla

2010-06-12T20:22:00.000-07:00

For the last few months we've ben hosting the Monday evening meditation classes run by Aj. Pandit. These have proved popular and we regularly get 25 - 30 meditators attending.

From the 14th June we will add a pre mediation yoga class from 18.00 - run by well known yoga teacher Khun Natsuko . The aim is to help the body feel more comfortable during the mediation practice. For anyone who has done mediation - anything that helps reduce the pain has got to be a bonus!

We are going to run these sessions for free for the next few weeks and see how they are received - so do come don and join in both the Yoga and the Meditation.

David

Queen of puddings@Ariyasomvilla

2009-11-09T19:44:00.000-08:00

Queen of puddings is a dessert from my childhood - I quite frequently make it and serve it in our restaurant "Na Aroon". We often ate this dish in a restaurant in north Wales - The West Arms at Glanamon DG ( spelling) - well it is about 37 years since I went there!

I found the recipe in my Mothers old cookbook - The Good Housekeeping Cooking Compendium - published in about 1953!

Anyway, it's all pretty easy - fresh bread crumbs, butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon rind - combine - add pour boiling milk over and let stand for 20 minutes. Separate 4 eggs - beat the 4 egg yolks into the bread crumb and milk mixture. Divide into several ramekins and bake in the oven - about 200c for 30 mins.

The pudding should be firm when you take it from the oven - coat with a thin layer of strawberry jam. Beat the egg whites and add the sugar when it gets towards stiff peaks. I also add a little vinegar - it's supposed to help the meringue harden. Pile the meringue mixture on to each ramekin.

Turn the oven right down and even leave the door open a little - it's more a drying process than cooking - take 1 hour + . The meringue should be crispy - mine always goes a little brown as I use crystal brown sugar not white.

Serve with a little fresh cream - and enjoy...........

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Sayadaw U Tsuzana @ Ariyasomvilla

2009-09-23T08:43:00.000-07:00

Mark down the 8th October in your diary. Sayadaw U Tsuzana will be @Ariyasomvilla to deliver a Dharma discourse - 'The way to happiness through vipassana meditation". We normally gather at about 18.30 and the discourse will normally commence at about 19.00. For more information call us on 02-2548880/3.

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Birthday Bash @ Ariyasomvilla

2009-09-23T08:24:00.000-07:00

September is the month of our "Big Boss" K. Ayre's birthday and of course we celebrated at Ariyasomvilla. We started with a traditional ceremony - we invited 5 monks to come and chant and give the birthday girl and all of us a blessing. The monks were then feed with a combination of our delicious vegetarian and seafood .

After the Monks had blessed us all and we had "extended our merit" we also headed to "Na Aroon" restaurant for a great birthday lunch and some birthday cake too.

"Na Aroon" besides being the name of our restaurant was actually the name of K Ayre's grandmother. Ariyasomvilla was her house and she no doubt celebrated a number of birthdays and other events in the old house. So it's great that her grand daughter is still living in the house and celebrating her birthday there as well. Tradition is still alive and well in Bangkok @Ariyasomvilla.

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Tarte Sablee au Chocolat@Ariyasomvilla

2009-09-02T20:53:00.000-07:00

I seem to have come across "ChezPim" blog a bit late in life - K Pim Techamuanvivit - a Thai living, I believe, in San Francisco has an fascinating blog on food and beverage and has just produced a great Book - "The Foodie Handbook". The blog gets an amazing 500,000 hits a month.

Well I read the book and it contains some great recipes - I've now made the Tarte Sablee au Chocolat about 3 times and it has come out well each time.

The basic necessity is to make the short crust pastry - pate sablee - very short - very rich and delicious. Butter, sugar, salt, flour and an egg is that's required. Bake the pastry shell blind - about 10 - 12 mins.

The filling is also simplicity - beat eggs, egg yolk and a little sugar together ( ribbon stage). Melt good quality chocolate ( 70%) and add butter. Combine the chocolate mixture and the egg mixture - pour into the pastry shell and bake a further 15 - 20 minutes - or at least until just set.

Let it cool and set a little and eat with either vanilla ice cream or fresh cream or both!!

She also has a recipe for Frangipane fruit tart which was equally wonderful - I found fresh figs from Doi Khum and used those in the pie!

Come and try some of our home made desserts at Na Aroon - Ariyasom' restaurant.

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Real Quiche@Ariyasomvilla

2009-08-27T05:12:00.000-07:00

Come and try our homemade quiche.

A buttery short crust pastry, a little sauteed onions, roasted tomatoes and bell peppers. Grated cheddar, eggs, cream and milk with a little seasoning. Topped with a small amount of Parmesan cheese and baked in the oven for 30+ minutes.

Served with a fresh salad - dressed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. An extra dollop of homemade coleslaw - a perfect lunch.

Try Ariyasomvilla for a light lunch or dinner.

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Meditation Retreat @ Ariyasomvilla

2009-07-18T22:13:00.000-07:00

Since opening in the middle of last year we have held regular meditation retreats and workshops at Ariyasomvilla. We have also held numerous ceremonies and blessings presided over by a number of senior and well respected Monks.

The consequence is that Ariyasomvilla has a benign aura which is very conducive for doing meditation.

The meditation retreat slatted for the 3rd August - 6th August promises to be a meaningful and insightful event.

For full details please call us on 02-2548880 or contact pariya@ariyasom.com

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MEDITATION@ARIYASOMVILLA - LET'S SPEND 3 MEANINGFUL DAYS @ARIYASOMVILLA

2009-07-14T18:21:00.000-07:00

Meditation and Mindfulness Retreat - August 3rd - 6th , 2009

Program:-

Monday 3rd August -

14.00 Arrive and register

15.00 Introduction to the course

Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th

07.30 Breakfast

09.00 Mindfulness practice with instruction

09.50 Break

10.00 Mindfulness practice with instruction

10.50 Break

11.00 Question and answer

11.30 Lunch

13.00 Meditation session

14.30 Break

15.00 Meditation session

16.30 Break

17.00 Interview with the teacher

19.00 Light Supper

20.00 Meditation session

21.00 Extending meritorious deeds and loving kindness.

Meditation Master is Ven. Metino Bhikhu (Vimokkha) - a Thai Therawada Monk. He is a kind hearted, experienced, enthusiastic meditation master specializing in mind development. Ajarn Vimokkha has practiced meditation with various masters and in various techniques. he is able to instruct most levels of meditators with or without experience.

On a sharing basis the cost is Bt 1,000 per person per day. This special rate is offered or meditation only. If you don't wish to stay the night the charge per day for food is Bt 500 (3 meals per day).

Please contact us on info@ariyasom.com or pariya@ariyasom.com for details.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ariyasomvilla.

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July@Ariyasomvilla

2009-07-02T08:19:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to write and let you all know what’s new at “Na Aroon” Restaurant this July.

You can see all the details on the photo – I think we’ve got something rather interesting and very ethnic – we are using three “Ma” - Ma-now ( lime), Ma-kok (Thai Olive) and Ma-dan (Garcinia). As we all know Thai food not only tastes great but is also medicinal. Ma-dan – Garcinia Schomburgkiana Pierre – is rich in calcium and vitamin A – it is very sour to the taste but as part of the soup or the Nam Prik is a magical ingredient. Apparently good for coughs ( expectorant), monthly cycle, diabetes and is a natural laxative!

The Kanom Jeen from last month stays on the menu as it has been very popular

We’ve still got Rhubarb – so the Rhubarb Crumble has gone down well – hopefully it will stay in season for the rest of the month – if not we’ll have to return to Apple Crumble

Do call in and see us and enjoy a tasty and healthy meal.

With best regards

David

PS – If you have visitors coming to Bangkok do think of us as a venue for accommodation.

Mobile – 081-8371573
Website – www.ariyasom.com
Tel – 02-2538800

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Wi-Fi @ Ariyasomvilla

2009-06-26T22:29:00.000-07:00

Ariyasomvilla is connected through Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. This is a service provided by the hotel at no additional charge. Whether in your room or by the pool you can connect up. We also have a dedicated computer for internet connection at the 'Library" for those who don't carry a laptop.

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Breakfast@Ariysomvilla

2009-06-26T21:28:00.000-07:00

We have a good breakfast here at Ariyasomvilla. One of the best things is that it's available all day. Recognizing that guests arrive at all times of the day and night we thought it would be nice if they could have breakfast at any time - no having to be down before 10.00am!!

Besides our regular "English" breakfast we also a good Oriental breakfast - rice soup ( Kao Tom) vegetarian (pak) or fish (pla) or shrimp (kung).

Fresh juice, fresh fruit, cereals, natural yogurt, eggs (any style), sausage(V), bacon (V), saute potatoes, grilled tomatoes, mushroom and of course we have our version of Eggs Benedict. Butter croissant, good toast and home made marmalade or strawberry jam.

We have great "Lavazza" Coffee and our English Tea is full flavoured and strong. Outside guests are welcome for breakfast, at anytime, as well.

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The "Library" @ Ariyasomvilla

2009-06-25T04:33:00.000-07:00

The "Library" @ Ariyasomvilla is a quiet peaceful spot in House #65. Normally, a spot for reading, using the internet or just having a quiet cup of tea. The room is also used for meetings, small functions and exhibitions.

During our regular meditation sessions the room is used as a pre function space and also for refreshments and meals.

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Ariyasomvilla - Kanom Jeen Specials

2009-05-13T21:47:00.000-07:00

We are introducing a number of new monthly specials this week. These include a range of Kanom Jeen dishes:-

* Kanom Jeen Sao Nam

* Kanom Jeen Nam Prik

* Kanom Jeen Nam Yah

You can have the Kanom Jeen as the main course of our set " Quicky" lunch - Herbal drink, Kanom Jeen and dessert of Sala Loy Gao - all for Bt 220 net.

For more information about our food and beverage please call us on 02-2538800 or refer to our website at www.ariyasom.com.

Our food is vegetarian or seafood - mostly organic and healthy but always delicious! Private parties are catered for.

Ariyasomvilla - "Rhubarb Crumble" !

2009-05-10T03:54:00.000-07:00

I was surprised and delighted to find "Rhubarb" in the royal project shop - Doi Khum. Consequently, we've introduced Rhubarb Crumble on the menu.

To make rhubarb crumble follow a few easy steps:-

Clean and cut the rhubarb into small 1 inch long pieces. Put them into the dish or ramekin that you want to use. Add a little crystal brown sugar and ginger powder. Place in the oven and cook for about 15 - 20 minutes at about 200c. In a large bowl make the crumble - flower, crystal brown sugar, ginger powder and butter. Rub the ingredients together so that it is a bisquity/ crumbly texture. Cover the dish / ramekins with the crumble and bake in the oven for another 20+ mins.

The crumble should be turning brown and the rhubarb juice should be bubbling. Serve hot with , cream or creme Anglais and or vanilla ice cream - comfort food at it's best.

For reservation at our Na Aroon Restaurant call 02-2538800 or you can visit our website at www.ariyasom.com

Ariyasomvilla - "Big Break" in Bangkok !

2009-05-05T03:27:00.000-07:00

Until October 31^st the Resort is offering Thai citizens and Resident expatriates a special 2 night package priced at Bt7,900. 2 nights accommodation ( Deluxe Room) with breakfast, Thai dinner for two,1 hours Thai Massage for 2 persons, 1 Bottle of chilled sparkling wine upon arrival.

Email – info@ariyasom.com or call 02-2548880-3 . Ariyasom is a resort in the centre of the city. No need to travel to Chiang Mai or the south our Sanctuary in the City awaits you!!

Meditation Hall @ Ariyasomvilla

2009-04-30T23:10:00.000-07:00

The Meditation Hall is located on the 3rd floor of the same building that contains the Library ( 1st floor) on the 2nd floor we have 3 Guest Rooms.

The Meditation Hall is not a commercial part of the Hotel but caters to our personal interest in Buddhism in general and meditation in particular. We have had monthly meditation classes since the middle of last year as well as hosting several evening Dharma talks. For meditation it can comfortably cater to 24 meditators and for discourses we've had up to 47 participants.

Our next meditation will be held on the weekend of 9th and 10th of May so do call us and register - 02-2548880-3 - website can be accessed on www.ariyasom.com or you can seek further information by contacting info@ariyasom.com.

We look forward to welcoming anyone who would like to come along. There is no charge for attending meditation.

Dharma @ Ariyasomvilla

2009-04-29T01:27:00.000-07:00

On a monthly basis we normally have a Saturday and Sunday meditation session. For the last few months these have been lead by Ajahn Vimoak. One day is in English and the other is in Thai. Please see the other blog - Mind Matters @ Ariyasom for details of forthcoming events.

We have also had a few evening talks the last two by the Venerable U Wansa - a Canadian Monk ordained in Myanmar at Chammay Yeiktha under the auspices of Sayadaw U Janika. We were also lucky enough to have a visit from another Burmese Monk - Sayadaw U Jotika whilst he was in Bangkok . He is the author of the now famous book - "Snow in the Summer".

Please do keep a look out for our regular meditation sessions as well as the more ad hoc discourses.

Ariyasomvilla - Location

2009-04-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

Ariyasomvilla is located in the centre of Bangkok. It is located in Sukhumvit Soi 1. The first Soi ( side road ) off Sukhumvit Road. The Hotel can be found at the end of the Soi.

When arriving from the Airport the Soi is just off the down ramp of the Expressway at the Sukhumvit exit - so we are convenient for the Airport. It is also convenient to move out of Bangkok to all regions using the Expressway system.

Pleonchit BTS station is approximately 550 metres from the Hotel and allows easy access to the main shopping and entertainment areas of Bangkok.

The Hotel is within 200 metres of Bumrungrad International Hospital - undoubtedly South East Asia's leading Hospital.

Ariyasomvilla - Hotel near Sukhumvit Road

Ariyasomvilla - Hotel near Bumrungrad Hospital

Ariyasomvilla - Hotel near BTS

Ariyasomvilla - Hotel Thailand

Ariyasomvilla - Hotel Thailand Bangkok

Whether you are visiting for leisure, business or medical services Ariyasomvilla is well located.

Doors@ Ariyasom Villa (1)

2009-04-06T02:15:00.000-07:00

Doors are a very important design element here at Ariyasom Villa. We purchased quite number of doors from various parts of Thailand. As we purchased so many I thought I'd split the blog up. You might not recognize the photo as we spent considerable time and energy stripping the doors back and redoing them.

The entry to any space is important and to install a special door gives added emphasis.

Thai Orchids@ Ariyasom Villa

2009-04-05T09:34:00.001-07:00

We've all decided that Thai Orchids work really well in the hotel. The colours and varieties are just magnificent. We have been buying orchids from lots of places but now find that the area just beyond Salaya is one of the best. Quality, variety and price are all good. Actually, because of the price you just keep buying so in the end you spend the same but you have a huge amount of orchids around the hotel.

Burmese Oils @ Ariyasom Villa

2009-04-04T08:27:00.000-07:00

At about the same time that I purchased the Burmese water colours I also managed to get hold of some interesting and evocative Burmese Oils. Composition, colour, texture and technical ability are all good in these. But in the end of the day it is just subjective and you either like them or not.

It is a pleasure being able to go to each room and see all the different paintings that I have collected over the years - mostly I can recall something about them and enjoy seeing them all framed and hung on the walls - before I didn't have enough walls for them all.

Come and see the Burmese art at Ariyasom Villa.

A few watercolours.

2009-04-03T03:49:00.000-07:00

Several years ago I acquired a number of Burmese water colours. Most were painted by an artist from Mandalay with the name of Marlar. Almost all of these are now up on the walls of Ariyasom Villa Hotel. I believe that most of his scenes are taken from daily life in and around Mandalay.

The paintings are very evocative of the time I spent in Myanmar and bring back happy memories. I am enclosing a few photos .

I also have a number of oils from Burma and will publish them in the blog shortly. Altogether I think we have about 100 original paintings at Ariyasom Villa

Kalagas@Ariyasom

2009-04-03T01:37:00.000-07:00

We just hung most of our Kalagas - it's a sort of Burmese Tapestry. These are still being amde today but the new ones don't compare with the older ones.

I purchased these from a shop at the Oriental about 12 over years ago. The shop was closing down and offering special prices. We had each piece framed with fabric and they have now been hung in various locations around Ariyasom.

Summer Specials at Na Aroon Restaurant

2009-03-11T04:26:00.000-07:00

This month we are featuring some very special Thai dishes - Green Papaya Pad Thai, Kanon Jeen Sao Nam, Ma La Gor Nam Dok and of course Kao Chae. These are very delicious traditional Thai sumer dishes and we hope that you can come and enjoy them with us at our Na Aroon Restaurant

More Photos

2009-02-02T06:55:00.000-08:00

The New Year

2009-02-02T06:41:00.000-08:00

Sorry not to have updated the blog for so long. The Hotel has now been opened for about 5 months and is progressing well. Despite the difficult business environment the Hotel is increasingly busy. The fact that we have a real product to sell makes a big difference.

THE GREENING OF ARIYASOM

2008-11-12T03:01:00.000-08:00

The tropical gardens at Ariyasomvilla have taken so well and over the last three months have grown significantly - a combination of good top soil, lots of rain and sunshine have helped the gardens really establish themselves.

More Birthday Photos by Popular Demand!

2008-09-27T21:04:00.000-07:00

A few more photos of K Ayres' Birthday Party

BIRTHDAY GIRL

2008-09-24T06:14:00.000-07:00

The Boss celebrates her birthday at Ariyasomvilla Boutique Hotel - where else?

The Waters Edge

2008-09-16T05:37:00.000-07:00

After a long hot day here in Bangkok we have the perfect antidote - our pool - a great setting to lie back and relax.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also served at the pool.

Heritage House

2008-09-16T04:58:00.000-07:00

W really have a unique product here at Ariyasom. The old house built in the early 1940's is really a very lovely piece of architecture.

All the interiors of the old house are authentic and really gives a sense of time and place - something special here in Bangkok.

Soft Opening at Ariyasom

2008-08-03T01:50:00.000-07:00

On Saturday the 26th of July Ariyasom held a "Soft" Opening Party. Some 50 invitees enjoyed cocktails by the pool. A Dinner was also hosted for about 20 persons and 4 rooms were occupied that night. It was all part of our run in and training schedule. We are glad to report that all went well.

We have now fixed our commercial opening for the 28th of August and should be in a position to open at least 18 of our 24 rooms - perhaps even 21. The remaining rooms will follow a week or two after that.

Mural Paintings at Ariyasom

2008-07-10T04:14:00.000-07:00

Although built around a 1940's style Bangkok House we still feel that the decoration should be fresh and vibrant. To this end we have employed a mural artist and he has now commenced work. His first commission is to add life and colour to the main stairway. We have several other areas for Khun Bank to work on and we think that the results will speak for themselves.

FRANGIPANI - REPLANTED

2008-06-22T06:22:00.000-07:00

Another good day as we successfully transplanted a very large Frangipani Tree. We believe the tree to be well over 40 years - possibly more like 60 years old. We originally had to move it as it was located over the underground car park. So it has been in a temporary location for the past 18 months plus. Today we hired a 25 ton crane and moved it to it's permanent location. All went well and this beautiful tree is in a place of prominence.

Actually, we had many trees and shrubs before we started construction in the garden - we had them moved to our nursery at Klong 12 on the way to Nakon Nayok - very soon now they will be heading back home to Ariyasom.

Progress at Ariyasom

2008-06-17T03:22:00.000-07:00

We are glad to say that we are making good progress at Ariyasom and are looking forward to achieving our "soft opening" in July.

Our floors are teak wood - all of which is recycled old wood. Teak certainly makes the most beautiful flooring and with 10" planks are a very beautiful feature of the Hotel. We buy our old wood up in Ayuthaya which is the centre of the old teak wood trade. We have made numerous trips up there and have selected piece by piece.

As the planks are wide we have to screw and glue them on to wooden batons set in the floor. The screws are counter sunk and plugged with teak. Finishing is achieved with numerous coatings of Sherwin Williams matt, water based acrylic lacquer. The end product is both pleasing and practical.

We hope that you will come and see the results for yourselves as soon as we open.

Welcome to Ariyasom

2008-06-06T00:43:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Ariyasom. " Peace and harmony in the heart of Bangkok". Boutique accommodation in the centre of Bangkok. Built around a beautiful 1940's house.