Where to watch the royal wedding in Bangkok
Invitation to Westminster Abbey lost in the mail? No matter. Bangkok's royal watchers are putting on their own fancy shindigs. At this point most of the world is well over the royal wedding hype and would love nothing more than to hibernate in a dark, quiet room till the media fuss dies down.
Nonetheless, few will be able to resist watching Kate Middleton walk down the aisle on Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. Bangkok time to say “I do” to Prince William.
CNN’s special live wedding program begins at 3 p.m. but if you’d rather debate Kate’s choice of wedding dress designer with a crowd, join fellow British royal watchers at these city venues.
Bistro 33
From 2-6 p.m., Bistro 33 is hosting a British-themed buffet for guests as part of the restaurant's “Royal Wedding Party” -- wedding cake included.
Cost is 1,000 baht per person, including alcoholic drinks (500 baht if you'd rather sip soft drinks). After 6 p.m. the restaurant is offering a two-for-one happy hour special.
22 Soi Sukhumvit 33, Tel: +66 (0)2 260 3033. Reservations recommended
Grand Hyatt Erawan
The British Women's Group and the Bangkok St. George's Society are co-hosting a party at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel.
Live coverage from 3 p.m. with afternoon tea and a traditional British evening buffet from 7p.m.
Tickets are 2,400 baht per person. All sparkling wine, red wine, beer and soft drinks included. Visit Bwgbangkok.org for more information.
The Londoner
In celebration of the royal nuptials, Bangkok British pub The Londoner is airing the event and offering a buy-one-get-one-free special for its pub-brewed beer from 2-7 p.m.
591 UBC II Building, B104, Sukhumvit Soi 33. Tel: +66 (0)2 261 0238. www.the-londoner.com
Siam Kempinski
Bangkok's Siam Kempinski hotel is holding an afternoon tea for guests who want to watch all the Westminster Abbey action in its T Lounge.
Champagne and cake made especially for the nuptials will also be served to commemorate the event.
991/9 Rama 1 Road, Bangkok +66 (0)2 162 9000
British Club of Bangkok
Not surprisingly, Bangkok’s British Club is hosting its own royal wedding shindig. But you have to be a member or know someone to get in. Visit their website for more info.
