Decked out with wooden tables, nautical-striped cushions and bean-bags, this cute container cafe is a real ray of sunshine on Na Jomthien Beach. Skoop is all about sweets like waffles, brownies and, our pick, the ice cream sandwiches made from cookies and rice crackers. Try the dark chocolate chip cookie with dark mocha ice cream or Froot Loops with Bora Bora vanilla ice cream. Right nearby you’ll find Burgler Burger, a Bangkok-born food truck that doles out rather extreme burgers like the triple-cheese Nuclear Burger which feature a 180g patty made from Australian, US and wagyu beef. 

 

The health-centric cafe on Naklua Road has rolled out a second branch on Pratumnak Hill. The smaller venue consists of a slightly shorter menu, but you can still get the usual fresh-pressed juices such as the Green Potion (spinach, green apple, fennel and mandarin orange). Aussie-style all-day breakfast is king here—try the Eggs Benny (poached egg, lemon hollandaise sauce, bacon, toast, rocket and radish). There’s also an enticing pulled-pork “green burger,” so named because the bun is flavor with basil, spinach and rosemary.  For dessert, there are Australian classics like pavlova and lamingtons. 

 

Khao Yai’s iconic chocolate shop has branched out to the seaside, where it offers some stunning ocean views from Pratumnak Hill. Besides chocolate, they offer a gorgeous selection of French pastries from Eric Perez, a French chef with a macaron pastry training center in Bangkok. Come at sunset for more substantial dishes like grilled Australian lamb rack with rosemary sauce and salmon chae nampla (salmon in fish sauce). Drop by on the weekend to take part in chocolate workshops. 

 

Opened just in time for summer, this tiny cafe deals in sweet icy treats. The main attractions are the soft-serve ice cream (try the milky vanilla or Belgian chocolate) and Japanese-style shaved ice in flavors like soymilk, which you can customize with toppings like banana caramel. 

 

This quaint new complex takes the shape of a European country village, but its offerings are plenty Asian. Aside from Thai-Isaan restaurant Somtam Villa, there’s Tea Factory & More, a glasshouse that doubles as a tea lab with imported leaves from Japan, Sri Lanka, India, Taiwan and Israel, plus comfort dishes, “healthy” desserts, tea cocktails and kombucha. There’s also a shop and gallery, as well as an event venue for weekend activities like yoga classes and workshops. Making the most of the beautiful space, they’re also launching a Weekend Farmers’ Market which kicks off this Mar 26-27. 

 

The luxurious Pattaya Resort Cape Dara just unveiled its first serious bar. Sphere Bar may be set on the lobby floor, but its inspiration comes from the stars—as reflected in the futuristic decor and lighting, and space-themed drink list (think names like Interstellar and Berry Comet—plus lots of nitrogen). 

 

 

Set to be Thailand’s biggest waterpark when it opens mid-April, Ramayana spans 184,000 sq meters (or more than 700 tennis courts). It takes its inspiration from the epic tale of the same name, with seven zones comprising more than 50 rides and attractions, including a FlowRider wave machine. There will also be an adult’s zone with a pool bar and sports like water volleyball. Book ahead for a 20 percent discount. 

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