Mandarin is the name of the "group' that now owns and manages it. But going back. 1955 first time in BKK with my folks, The Oriental. 63 round the world trip with my folks The Oriental, First time back here as an adult 1978, showed off to my girlfriend and stayed at The Oriental. Been to many weddings, meetings, functions, and dinners at The Oriental. Never once heard a person Thai or farang call the hotel The Mandarin Oriental. We will save that for Always There. ðððĪŠ