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Classical Music Concert at Villa Royale

On January 30, 2012 Villa Royale will proudly welcome back HE Admiral Mom Luang Usni Pramoj and his sting quartet for a classical music concert. He first played at Villa Royale over 20 years ago.

ML Usni will be accompanied by , Tasana Nagavajara on violin,
Siripong Tiptan on violin and Kittikhun Sodprasert on violoncello

The string quartet will perform:
Antonin Dvorak: String Quartet Op.96 in F major "American"M.L.Usni Pramoj:String Quartet No.2

Ticket price 500THB

A special set menu will also be available this evening. Click to see menu

For information contact pr@villaroyalephuket.compr@villaroyalephuket.com


New! Secluded tropical hideaway.

Set in a private extension of Villa Royale, five newly opened suites offer tranquility, seclusion and a complete hideaway in paradise.

Seafront suites perched above the rocks enjoy ocean views, balconies and full Villa Royale service. A discreet path leads to full usage of the hotel’s facilities.

Outdoor living areas are surrounded by lush tropical gardens and include a sunset terrace, an infinity pool and sun decks for two at the waters edge accessible by a path through the mature gardens.


 

Beauty Spa Kitchen By Su-Mei Yu

Guest at Villa Royale were treated to a workshop by Su-mei demonstrating alternative
use of ingredients easily found in the kitchen to make natural beauty and health treatments.

Su-Mei is a personal friend of Mom Tri and the author of The Elements of Life, A contemporary Guide to Thai Recipes and Traditions for Healthier living.

She resides in America but grew up in Bangkok and owns Thai restaurants in California.


H.E. Admiral  M.L. Usni Pramoj Classical Music Concert - Sold Out

Guests and residents were delighted by this rare event and extraordinary performance at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

In a celebration of classical music and culture H.E. Adm. M.L. Usni Pramoj, personally invited by Mom Tri came to Phuket to perform at Villa Royale, continuing the tradition of the Baan Kata Arts Festival, a celebration of art and cultural events at Villa Royale.

Although he was never formally educated in music H.E. Admiral M.L. Usni Pramoj has become an accomplished musician and composer including being the co-founder of the Bangkok Symphony and has played jazz together with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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Wine Spectator Award Phuket

Wine Spectator Awarded Mom Tri's Kitchen with the Award of Excellence for the 6th consecutive year

“We are proud and delighted with this award. It has been a long process. Mom Tri could not imagine owning a restaurant without a fully equipped wine cellar” says .Wine Director Georges Ciret.

The Ron Batori Wine Cellar at Villa Royale has be recently renovated and expanded and now has over 750 labels.


Wine Director Georges Ciret (right) and FB Mnager Khun Mongkol in the newly renovated wine cellar


Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is the winner of the Exclusive Luxury Hotel Award for Most Romantic Hotel

The World Luxury Hotel Awards are accepted as the pinnacle of
achievement for Luxury Hotels worldwide.


The Thailand Tatler has named Mom Tri’s Kitchen in their 2011 Thailand’s Best Restaurants guide.

The Thailand Tatler has named Mom Tri’s Kitchen in their 2010 Thailand’s Best Restaurants guide.

Mom Tri’s Kitchen has been listed as one of the best restaurants in Phuket and the only restaurant in the Thai / Mediterranean food category.

 

2009 Thailand’s Best Restaurants

Mom Tri invited up and coming Austrian chef Didi Maier to prepare an exquisite 7-course dinner and invited his close friends and family.

Didi Maier is the head chef at the Relais & Chateaux and 2 Michelin-Star restaurant Johanna Maier & Sons at the Hubertus Hotel in Filzmoos, Austria. In 2009 he was presented with the ‘Newcomer Award’ honouring him as the best new young chef in Austria.

The 7-course dinner consisted of traditional Austrian cuisine which he added his own flavors and tastes. His philosophy for the evenings dinner was “food must be a little bit fun. I want people to think about the textures and tastes. While I believe that the basic menu should be traditional, I added some European, Thai and molecular influences.”

Invited guests included author William Warren and Dutch painters, Leo Musch and Dineke Derksen. All guests agreed that it was a huge success and definitely and unforgettable meal.
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Didi Mair with Mom Tri


NewYork Times

The New York Times Discovers Mom Tri’s Villa Royale in Phuket Thailand

Phuket’s premier Boutique hotelier and gourmet restaurateur Mom Tri Devakul has landed on the pages of the New York Times. Mom Tri's Villa Royale mentioned as a place to stay in the NYT article 36 hours in Phuket. Click here to go to the NYT website to read the article.

 


HRH Prince Consort of Denmark. Prince HenrikOn 11th February 2010 Mom Tri’s Villa Royale welcomed HRH Prince Consort of Denmark. Prince Henrik of was greeted at the airport by Mom Tri’s Villa Royale General Manager Adisak Pitakrojananont.

HRH was the personal Guest of Mom Luang Tri Devakul (better known as Mom Tri) and stayed at his private property, Villa Terra Cotta, adjacent to and managed by Villa Royale.

To the delight of many Scandinavian tourists Prince Henrik could be seen dining at Mom Tri’s Kitchen, Mom Tri’s Oasis and Mom Tri’s Boathouse restaurants on several occasions.

Additionally Mom Tri hosted a dinner at Mom Tri’s Kitchen for the prince on February 18th.

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Ani Phyo Makes Baja Fresh Taco Boats at Mom Tri's Villa Royale Workshop in Phuket Thailand

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale hosted celebrity chef and award wining author Ani Phyo. The demonstration generated an overwhelming response and participants sampled seven delicious, healthy, raw food recipes including a mango cobbler, tom yum inspired soup and Baja fresh taco boats.. Watch the video to see excerpts of the event or visit click here to see a full length video of the demonstration for making the taco boats.

Ani Phyo



Mom Tri’s Villa Royale celebrated the launch of their new Royale Wing Suites

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale celebrated the launch of their new Royale Wing Suites on November 7th with a large cocktail party . Hotel guests, Phuket residents, family, friends, writers, architects and designers were amongst the crowd. The new suite consists of nine modern contemporary rooms with sea views and measuring 65 sqm.

Royale Wing Suites
Mom Luang Tri Devakul (better known as Mom Tri) with his wife Khun Tam Devakul
and good friend and author William Warren.
Royale Wing Suites
Mom Tri is presented with flowerer from relatives and friends who joined him to celebrate the launch.




"Four Hands" Fourmet dinner on January 24th, 2008

Mom Tri’s Villa Royale started 2008 with a much anticipated gourmet dinner with Michelin Star Chef Henri Charvet proprietor of Au Comte de Gascogne, Boulogne, France.

Michelin Star Chef Henri Charvet joined Mom Tri Kitchen’s Chef Sura Putta to prepare an exceptional dinner for selected Guests.

The event started with a Champagne Reception which was followed by a luscious 8-course menu which included duck foie gras, creamy consommé, grilled scallops with fresh ginger and an extraordinary Dessert Finale of delicate biscuit flavoured with praline and seasonal tropical fruit.

The creative dishes matched perfectly with the carefully chosen wine from Mom Tri’s award-winning Wine Cellar. Mom Tri’s Kitchen was distinguished with The Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence last year for the sixth consecutive year which put Mom Tri’s firmly on the map for world renowned wines.

 

NASA high technology to sleep in safety and comfort

Mom Tri Villa Royale has signed an agreement with a professional cleaning company using NASA technology to eliminate even the smallest traces of bacteria, viruses, and germs in the rooms.

Allergy-prone guests especially, will be pleased to have this assurance that their safety and welfare come first and a comfortable stay is guaranteed in the regularly treated rooms.

 

NASA high technology


Vadim Tchijik, Violin Concert on December 15, 2007

Thanks to the co-operation of Mom Tri’s Hotels, the Boathouse and Villa Royale, and Alliance Française an extraordinary violin concert was staged at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale’s Concert Hall. Over a hundred Guests were treated to a recital by violin virtuoso Vadim Tchijik, talented Professor of Violin at Paris Conservatories, who enchanted the audience with his brilliant rendition of Bach, Paganini and Ysaÿe. The evening ended in sublime style with a
delightful dinner at Mom Tri’s Kitchen.

 
“Four Hands” Fourmet dinnerVadim Tchijik, Violin ConcertChristmas
 

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