Thai raw papaya salad called ‘Som Tum’ in Thai… umm yum!

Thai raw papaya salad called ‘Som Tum’ in Thai… umm yum!, a photo by centrepointhospitality on Flickr.

Thai raw papaya salad called ‘Som Tum’ in Thai… umm yum! Green, healthy, crispy, crunchy, juicy, tangy, utmost delicious, and most of all oil-free! A delectable combination of sweet-sour-spicy tantalising your taste buds. Filling as well packed with energy giving peanuts(good source of monounsaturated fats)! Great healthy-cum-delicious alternative for dieters!
In case you are looking for a more filling meal.. it has a great combination paired with Thai sticky rice ‘khao-neo’, and Thai roasted chicken ‘kai yaang’ ! Go for it today!

The dish combines the five main tastes of the local cuisine: sour lime, hot chili, salty, savory fish sauce, and sweetness added by palm sugar. The ingredients are mixed and pounded in a mortar. Despite the use of papaya, which one may think of as sweet, this salad is actually savory. When not yet ripe, papaya has a slightly tangy flavor. The texture is crisp and firm, sometimes to the point of crunchiness. It is this that allows the fruit to withstand being beaten in the mortar.

In Thailand, it is customary that a customer ask the preparer to make the dish suited to his or her tastes. The dish as prepared in central Thailand may be referred to as ‘Som Tam Thai’.

Traditionally the local variety of green papaya salad in the streets of Bangkok is very hot due to the addition of a fistfull of chopped hot Bird’s eye chili, however with its rising popularity among tourists, it is often served now not as hot. You can say “mai phet” to have it non-spicy, or “phet-noi” for less spicy.

A perfect stay in the ‘City of Angels’ with Centre Point Hotel Silom Bangkok, Thailand

A perfect stay in the ‘City of Angels’ with Centre Point Hotel Silom Bangkok, Thailand, a photo by centrepointhospitality on Flickr.

Bangkok is one of the world’s top tourist destination cities. MasterCard ranked Bangkok as the global top destination city by international visitor arrivals in its Global Destination Cities Index, with 15.98 million projected visitors in 2013. The city is ranked fourth in cross-border spending, with 14.3 billion dollars projected for 2013, after New York, London and Paris. Euromonitor International ranked Bangkok sixth in its Top City Destinations Ranking for 2011. Bangkok has also been named “World’s Best City” by Travel + Leisure magazine’s survey of its readers for four consecutive years since 2010.

Bangkok has many luxurious and upbeat hotels that largely cater to business travelers and tourists. Amongst the various accommodations is a smart hotel that is best known for providing service efficiency and excellent comfort at affordable rates. Centre Point Hotel Silom Bangkok, one of the finest hotels in the City of Angels offers almost all the facilities a business person is looking for. The Executive Suite, Centre Point Deluxe Premiere, One Bed Room, Two-Bed Room and Standard Room have a refined décor and feature amenities like Cable/Satellite TV, DVD/Stereo System, Wifi access, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector/Sprinkler, Washing Machine, Dining Table/Chairs, Iron & Ironing Board, Microwave, Toaster, Work Desk and more…

Centre Point Hotel Silom Bangkok proves to be one of the best hotels in Bangkok. Apart from providing latest equipment, audio-visual system facility, the luxurious hotel also provide Kitchenette –Full Equipments, high-speed Wi-Fi, 2 Bottled water – complimentary for daily contract, Air Conditioner, Automatic Toilet Seat, Bathroom(intergrated shower&bath tub), Bath amenities-complimentary for daily contract, Cable / Satellite TV, DVD / Stereo System*, Hair dryer, Iron&Ironing Board, Kettle, Microwave, Refrigerator, Safety box, Smoke Detector/ Sprinkler, Sofa, Television, Toaster, Washing Machine and more.

Unlike other hotels, this hotel Bangkok keeps its regular and new guests delighted with lucrative offers that are available throughout the year. Mostly people booked directly from website centrepoint.com offer that bestows them with up to 60% discount on the available rate. “We do not merely believe in confining as a hotel. Throughout the city, we are identified as a one-stop solution for every type of accommodation requirements”, says the General Manager of the hotel.

Centre Point Hotel Bangkok, however, acts as a haven for everyone. With an idyllic location, value added services and attractive offers, there is nothing more a traveler can actually desire for. One must experience Bangkok’s beauty through this plush hotel.

About Centre Point Hotel Silom

Centre Point Hotel Silom is situated on the top of Robinson Bangrak Department Store (under renovation, open on 05 December 2013) situated at the bank of Chao Phraya River in proximity to SAPHAN TAKSIN skytrain (BTS) station and SATHORN ferry pier, aiding quick and easy transfer to The Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho Temple, TEMPLE of DAWN(Wat Arun), and Asiatique the Riverfront and Community Mall(night bazaar). The building is in the Jewelry Trade District on Silom and Sathorn road. It takes just a 5 min. drive to BKK Sea Shell Museum, Sri Mahamariamma Temple, 10 min. drive to Pat Pong (nightlife), and 15 min. drive to CHINA TOWN. Guests can enjoy use of the outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, free wireless internet , also a business center, conference room and coffee corner. Apartments provide the magnificent room with dining area, fully equipped kitchen, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine with dryer, iron amenities (on request).

Excellent room facilities at Hotel Centre Point Chidlom Bangkok Thailand

Excellent room facilities at Hotel Centre Point Chidlom Bangkok Thailand, a photo by centrepointhospitality on Flickr.

Serene Metropolitan…

Centre Point Hotel Chidlom is an absolutely unique location; Soi Langsuan is easy access to the business district and transportation links as well as nightspots on nearby Sarasin Rd., Erawan Shrine (four face buddha) and departments stores such as Central Chidlom, Central World Plaza, Isetan,Zen,Siam Paragon and Pratunam. The fresh air and vibrancy of Lumpini Park is 8 minutes walk to the south and the BTS Chidlom skytrain station just 7 minutes walk to the north. Spacious rooms from 35 sq.m. to 180 sq.m. include fully equipped kitchen, dining area, safety box, DVD player, iron and iron board, automatic toilet seat (Japanese style), daily maid service, and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Enjoy facilities such as the indoor salt swimming pool, sauna, putting green, library, restaurant, free Tuk-Tuk service (Mon – Fri: 07.00 – 20.00 hrs, except Sat, Sun and public holiday: 10.00 – 20.00 hrs) to the main road, free parking, free coffee & tea corner at the lobby area, 24-hour security and service desk, make one feel at home, but pampered, on lovely Chidlom.


Visit us at http://www.centrepoint.com/ to know us better.