Iconic Dusit Thani Bangkok confirms reopening date

Leadership team gets down to work ahead of the hotel’s reopening on 27 September.

Dusit Thani Bangkok’s executive team: (from left) Jonathan Forestier, Director of Food & Beverage; Somruedee Getwansopon, Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms; Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee, Director of Sales and Distribution; Peeradej Charoendireksup, Director of Marketing
Dusit Thani Bangkok’s executive team: (from left) Jonathan Forestier, Director of Food & Beverage; Somruedee Getwansopon, Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms; Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee, Director of Sales and Distribution; Peeradej Charoendireksup, Director of Marketing

Thailand-based Dusit International has confirmed that its reimagined flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel will open its doors to guests on 27 September 2024, after opening for bookings from 1 May 2024.

Completely rebuilt from the ground up as part of the Dusit Central Park mixed-use development, the new Dusit Thani Bangkok pays homage to its 50-year legacy while setting a new standard for luxury hospitality.

Rising on the same prestigious site as its predecessor, the new Dusit Thani Bangkok boasts a unique distinction: all 257 of its luxurious guest rooms boast breathtaking, uninterrupted views of Lumpini Park. Elegant, cantilevered window seats extend from each guest room, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the stunning panorama.

Meanwhile, the hotel has made a new series of key appointments in anticipation of its upcoming opening.

Joining as executive assistant manager of rooms, Somruedee Getwansopon will lead the hotel’s highly elevated guest room experience. Drawing on a wealth of experience in hotel operations and management for luxury brands such as Kempinski Hotels and Okura Hotels & Resorts, Getwansopon will oversee several departments to ensure every detail reflects Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality and delivers the utmost in comfort and convenience for guests.

In sales & marketing, Nuengruethai Sa-nguansakpakdee has assumed the executive role of director of sales and distribution. Previously group director of sales & marketing at 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts in Bangkok, she has a proven track record in senior roles for five-star hotels and resorts across Thailand.

Taking up the role of director of marketing is Peeradej Charoendireksup, a seasoned marketing and communications professional with experience at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Centara Hotels & Resorts, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

Overseeing the hotel’s six restaurants and bars is Jonathan Forestier, director of food & beverage. Forestier brings over 10 years of experience working in Thailand for luxury brands such as Sofitel and Anantara, most recently leading the food and beverage team at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

The newly appointed leadership team will work alongside the hotel’s Managing Director, Adrian Rudin, an industry veteran with over thirty years of experience leading luxury hotels under renowned banners such as Shangri-La and Kempinski Hotels.