MANÍLA OCEAN PARK

The first phase of Manila Ocean Park was slated to open in February. Boasting an oceanarium with an area larger than Sentosa’s renowned Underwater World in Singapore, the marine park will be one of the most advanced parks in Asia. The main attraction is set to be a 25-metre walkway tunnel with curved acrylic walls similar in style to those at Sentosa and Ocean Park in Hong Kong. The second phase, which includes a hotel and marine-themed mall, is set to open this summer.

Behind the Quirino Grandstand Luneta, Manila, Philippines
+632 400 0604 www.manilaoceanpark.com

LIGHT OF LIFE

Winner of the Juror’s Choice Prize in the ASEAN Art Awards in 2000, Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul switches from his usual medium of oil on aluminium sheets to acrylic and oil on canvas in his latest exhibition which runs until 29 March.

D Gallery, Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket, Thailand tel: +66 7636 0867
www.dgallery.co.th

LE MÉRIDIEN BANGKOK

Set to open in April, Le Méridien Bangkok sits on Aurawongse Road in the heart of city’s tourist precinct and central business district. Beyond the 282 spacious guest rooms and suites, the hotel features a pan-Asian restaurant, swimming pool and spa in addition to a wide range of meeting and banqueting spaces.

7489, 40/5 Surawongse Road, Sripraya, Bangkok, Thailand tel: +66 2 6508 7489 www.starwoodhotels.com

HANKYU

The first day of February saw the opening of Hankyu, Japan’s largest menswear department. Among the six themed floors of international and domestic brands will be the first shop in Japan from former Gucci creative director Tom Ford.

7-10 Kakutacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan
+81 6 361 1381 www.hankyu-dept.co.jp