Absolute Bangla Suites opens. Officially
All beauties - not a beast in sight.
If there’s one thing Bryan Lunt likes, it’s a party. And why not – he now has his own party venue, the suggestively named Climax at the top of his own love pad development – sorry, apartment development, Absolute Bangla Suites, just off the infamous womb of Patong, Soi Bangla.
Bryan, who spent a long time as a timeshare caterpillar, burst out into full butterfly (and yes, we use the word butterfly advisedly) mode a couple of years ago when his name and that of the Absolute Group, of which he is chairman, seemed suddenly to appear on a bunch of chic property developments.
Party president Bryan Lunt with two of his staff, all chosen for their wit and inteligence.
One is Absolute Bangla, then there’s Club Absolute in Pattaya, David Lloyd Absolute Beach Resort On Tong Krut Beach, Koh Samui (endorsed by former British tennis ace David Lloyd), and Absolute David Lloyd Beach Nakalay in Phuket.
Absolute is also into hotel management. That started with the Absolute Sea Pearl Resort in Patong, run by the admirable Supachai Ruamsamu, who formerly ran the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town and then the Club Andaman Resort in Patong. Absolute Resort Management now has seven resorts in its portfolio.
But back to the party, at the rooftop Climax club. On the right as you enter is the expansive kitchen, presided over by Chef Stephan Bouwman (formerly of the chic BYD Lofts), while on the left is the huge bar and, beyond it, the pool. The fourth quadrant is occupied by a generous seating area with deejay booth and stage at the kitchen end.
The magical Bonnie Anderson.
On the night – November 28 for those of you who were, oddly, not invited – the music was presided over by Paul “DJ Doris” Norris from 91.5FM, and the band was fronted by the amazing Bonnie Anderson. Bonnie’s one of those people who, when you listen to her pumping out R&B, you think, “What’s she doing here, in Phuket? She’s too good for this place.” But she’s been here a long time, so we guess she really likes it.
Absolutely delicious.
And, of course, the beautiful people were there in large numbers. We especially recall the Absolut Vodka girls (what other drink could it be?) in their white sheaths and vibrant metallic wigs (Yes, it’s hot, one of them confessed.)
So: Bryan, good vibes, a big bar, vodka girls, a fine bite of two to eat, lots of beauties and very few beasts. Does this sound like a place to go? Keep your ear to the ground for the next big party there. With Bryan presiding, there’s sure to be another soon.
Oh, and lest we forget, when you’re up there, ask to take a look at the suites themselves. The decor is stunning, each has a Jacuzzi, and the possibilities seem pretty much limitless.
