From Thailand with LOVE Campaign (2020)
Because the Corona crisis we all need some extra love, we asked our Thai friends and relations to write a piece from the heart. Be nice to yourself and to each other! “And, in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.” – Paul McCartney Ilonka & Riel Dear all below: Thanks for the messages from the heart!
About us
From Passion to Platform: The Story Behind Thailand Magazine
Before founding Thailand Magazine, we led very different lives. Ilonka worked as a teacher and later became the director of a school for children with disabilities in the Netherlands. Riel, on the other hand, spent over 25 years running his own company, promoting international festivals, events, clubs, artists, and electronic music around the globe.
Everything changed after our first trip to Thailand together. While Ilonka had already been visiting the country since the late ’90s, this shared journey inspired us to create something meaningful — a platform to celebrate and promote the country we had both come to love. And so, in 2018, Thailand Magazine was born.
Even during the challenging Covid-19 period, we never stopped working. Our passion for Thailand kept us going, and we continued creating content with dedication and love. Seven years later, Thailand Magazine has grown into a platform with more than 1,300 articles. We’ve had the privilege of collaborating with countless travel and hospitality partners, always with one goal in mind:
To showcase the incredible Thai hospitality, stunning nature, rich culture, warm-hearted people, and of course — its unforgettable cuisine.
Did you know that?
A Personal Connection That Runs Deep
Riel’s bond with Thailand goes back even further than his first ever visit to Thailand years later. Right after the devastating 2004 tsunami, he organized a large-scale fundraising campaign to support Thailand and other affected regions across Asia. Thanks to the generosity of visitors at numerous events and club nights held in late December 2004 and early January 2005, over €40,000 was donated to aid those in need.
More about this initiative can be found in the article: Dance Scene Shows Commitment Right After the Devastating Tsunami in Asia.
From Blue Elephant with LOVE!
These are unsettling, challenging times and it’s impacting our personal and professional lives and those that we love. We are all navigating a situation that no one has ever had to deal with before. However, we are confident we will get through this together. It’s more important to us than ever that we stay connected and positive, as the situation remains fluid, we hope to remain a source of inspiration as we continue to thrive to provide the best service while also being mindful of the changing circumstances around us. We truly hope everybody remains safe and healthy, as we look forward to welcoming you very soon with delicious healthy Thai food! In the meantime, if you miss our cuisine you can always find Blue Elephant products at your favorite supermarkets!
—– With love and a big virtual hug from Chef Nooror Somany Steppe and the Blue Elephant Team! —–
From The Westin Grande Sukhumvit with LOVE!
Dear kind reader of Thailand Magazine, We would like to start by thanking every one of you for continuing to explore and enjoy all that Thailand has to offer. These are trying times for all of us and it seems that each day brings on another challenge to overcome. However, we believe in the strength and resolve in all of us. As nations, as communities and as individuals, each one of us has a part to play to making the world a better place. From the medical professionals working tirelessly around the world to the families staying at home, we are all doing our part as citizens of the world. On behalf of all of us at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, we hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. If we ever have the opportunity to host your stay here in Bangkok, know that we are always, as we are now, ready to welcome you with open arms and hearts to the land of smiles.
Be Well, —– The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok —–
From Paris Mikki with LOVE!
Dear Thailand Magazine readers, From the team at Paris Mikki, we hope this message frinds everyone well and safe. During this difficult time, we want to remind everyone to be nice to each other. This pandemic we are facing as a world together, choose no color, no sociale class, no religion, no education, no boundaries. Each and everyone of us has the possibility of contracting this novel coronavirus. Please be socially responsible and each do our part in fighting this pandemic together. All of this will be a blip 10 years from now. Let’s take this time and enjoy the down time we happen to find ourselves in with our loved ones. Paris Mikki will contnune to feed and nourish our clients as long as possible.
With love, —– From the team of Paris Mikki & Chef Carol —–
