Ever since it first opened its doors in December 2021, The Standard, Hua Hin has set a high bar for what stylish beach resorts can (and should) be, making it no surprise that it recently became one of only 17 new hotels across Asia and Australia — and, more notably, the only one in Thailand — to make it onto Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 “Hot List,” which recognizes the most exciting and can’t-miss new resorts across the globe. According to Condé Nast Traveler, The Standard, Hua Hin injects a “dose of youthful energy” into the beachside town.

As it’s the only Thai resort to be on this year’s list, Amar Lalvani, Executive Chairman of Standard International, said: “[T]his is truly a humbling honor. As Thailand reopens its doors to international visitors, we look forward to welcoming guests from around the world to discover Hua Hin and our beautiful seaside retreat.”

A highly decorated eatery located in central Bangkok, ARTUR serves gourmet French cuisine, superb cuts of premium beef, and melt-in-your-mouth, Dover sole. Don’t miss chef Artur’s famous Canard à l’Orange—a whole Red Label female duck carved tableside—and many other dishes prepared right in front of your eyes.

9 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road, 02-658-6288. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5-11pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get a complimentary Iced Nougat valued THB 330 when spending via Citi Credit Card (limit 1 serve /card /table /sales slip) 1 Mar ’22 – 28 Feb ’23

A familiar name among BK’s Top Tables Awards’ winners, this restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes in innovative ways. Ask for La Bottega’s recently launched omakase meal to experience Italian cuisine in new ways.

2nd Fl., Terrace 49 Building, Sukhumvit 49, 02-204-1731. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm; 5:30-10pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get a complimentary welcome drink and Chef’s dessert valued THB 700 when spending THB 1,000 or more /sales slip for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred and Select (limit 1 set /card /table /sales slip) 1 Jan – 31 Dec ’22

You’ll be mesmerized by the distinctive culinary creation of Michelin-starred chef Amerigo Sesti and Jean-Michel Lorain who are known for their white sea bass in black truffle butter sauce. The Lorain’s Signature and J’Aime Journey set menus of this acclaimed French fine dining establishment are must-trys.

U Sathorn Bangkok, Soi Ngam Duphli, 02-119-4899. Open noon-2:30pm, 6pm-9:30pm, close every Tue-Thu

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 15% discount on food only (excluding lunch set, Sunday brunch and special promotions) 1 Jan - 31 Dec ’22

Enoteca has been among the top of Bangkok’s Italian restaurant scene for all the right reasons: delicate food bursting with traditional flavors, rustic dining room, huge wine list and personable service. The restaurant has kept up the reputation for comfortably priced degustation menus that aim for Piedemontese flavors.

39 Sukhumvit Soi 27, Bangkok, 02-258-4386. Open daily 6-10:30pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get a complimentary Panna Cotta valued THB 460++ (limit 1 dish /card /table /sales slip) And Free corkage charge when spending via Citi Credit Card 1 Jan - 31 Dec ’22

From the group behind The Local and Crab and Claw comes Carne, a flame-focused, South American-learning restaurant that dares to be different. The food draws heavily on South American influence, while the cooking features fire in all forms—smoking, flame-grilling, charcoal grilling.

23 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 066-069-2288. Open daily 5:30-10:30pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 10% discount on food only 1 Jan - 30 Jun ’22

Bangkok’s first-ever plate-smashing authentic Greek restaurant and all-round party zone on Saladaeng is still as strong as ever. Feast on the likes of flaming cheese saganaki (imported kefalograviera cheese with honey, lemon and brandy flambeed tableside) or delve into a classic grilled octopus tentacle served on a sizzling plate.

120 Sala Daeng Soi 1/1, 062-567-7751. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight; Sun noon-11pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get 10% discount on food only (only on Sunday - Thursday) 1 Jan - 31 Dec ’22

The restaurant stands out easily as the only Japanese-style house in Ekkamai’s Acmen complex, Gen goes well beyond its grilled chicken-specializing sister to serve up a wider variety of meat grilled on binchotan charcoal. While the free-range chicken still stands as one of the stars (try the slightly-roasted breast with yuzu kosho paste), the restaurant also does some fine Japanese wagyu.

Acmen Complex, 267/31 Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai). Mon 5-11pm; Wed-Fri 5-11pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-2pm, 5-11pm

Exclusively for Citi Credit Card members: Get a complimentary Satsumaimo Dorayaki or Ice Cream valued THB 80 when spending THB 1,000 or more /sales slip (limit 1 serve /card /table /sales slip) 1 Feb ’22 - 31 Jan ’23