rooster59 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 “Dinner in the Sky” comes to Bangkok By The Nation Dining in the sky 50 metres above the ground is set to provide a new high-altitude experience as “Dinner in The Sky” takes off in Bangkok starting from December 20. Featuring the world’s only suspended dinner table, 22 guests are fixed securely in German TUV-approved safety harnesses, enjoying a four-course gourmet dinner prepared by Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit and accompanied by incredible city views above the Emporium and Dinosaur Planet – straight off BTS Phrom Phong. Guests will be seated around a large dinner table with the entire Dinner In The Sky system suspended by a 200-tonne European telescopic boom crane. The experience promises front row seats to the most astonishing views the city has to offer, either at sunset or late on into the night sky. Free Uber riders to and from the experience are also arranged. “Thailand has always been recognised as a leader in Asia for dining options of all kinds. But Dinner In The Sky is Thailand’s first high-end dinner table to be suspended and served at this altitude. This innovation encourages guests to take their eating experience to new heights,” said Friso Poldervaart of Dinner In The Sky Thailand. Dinner In The Sky has operations in more than 45 countries including France, USA, Holland, Colombia, China, Macau, Denmark, Finland, Japan, Sweden, Taiwan, and Portugal. “We have a catering team on site headed by executive chef Gaetano Palumbo who has designed a menu that perfectly complements the extraordinary high-altitude experience on first take-off,” added Robert Wittebrood, executive assistant manager of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. Dinner in the Sky is designed according to German safety standard DIN 4112 regarding flying structures specifications, and has surpassed world-leading German TUV-accredited standards. Based in Kuala Lumpur, DITS ASIA chose Thailand to become the second Southeast Asian country after Malaysia in 2015. Seats are sold online at www.Dinnerinthesky.co.th for Bt4,990 on weekdays and Bt5,390 on weekends, inclusive of the four-course meal. There will be two flight sessions per day; sunset at 6pm and city lights at 7.30pm. The flight duration is 60 minutes. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/lifestyle/30332416 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-11-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Just waiting for the first one to fall down. I would strongly advice all poor street beggars to line up at the presumed crasch site, for the most expensive dinner of their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) I'd bet that SomTam will be more than 35 baht....I'm out Edited November 25, 2017 by tonray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 10 k for a couple and that won't include the 3 k bottle of wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Probably very safe equipment...and I've seen this idea used in a few places....... What they fail to mention is that Somchai is in the crane seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Experience over the years thought me that when it comes to a gimmick in food usuaulay the food quality will be lacking Sheraton or not, not to mention the price that in most case doesn't justify the experience, i'll stick to a dinner in the sky when i fly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Probably very safe equipment...and I've seen this idea used in a few places....... What they fail to mention is that Somchai is in the crane seat!He will fall asleep at some stage, slump forward and bang his head on the red lever ... and then dissappear into the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 49 minutes ago, InMyShadow said: 1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said: Probably very safe equipment...and I've seen this idea used in a few places....... What they fail to mention is that Somchai is in the crane seat! He will fall asleep at some stage, slump forward and bang his head on the red lever ... and then dissappear into the night Yes,i fear it is inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 "free Uber riders.." Is this so diners can enjoy some traditional thai fisty cuffs as the thai taxi mafia kick off on the Uber drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 3 hours ago, ezzra said: Experience over the years thought me that when it comes to a gimmick in food usuaulay the food quality will be lacking Sheraton or not, not to mention the price that in most case doesn't justify the experience, i'll stick to a dinner in the sky when i fly.... The Hopewell Centre in Hong Kong has the Revolving Restaurant, aptly re-named the Revolting Restaurant by locals for the low standard of food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 nah. just go banyan tree. like to eat in a building not a fricking crane. whats that all about 555 nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 nah. just go banyan tree. like to eat in a building not a fricking crane. whats that all about 555 nonsensebanyan tree is awesome. cranes in Thailand will lack maintenance, what happens when the winch motor seizes and there is a 3 week wait for parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, InMyShadow said: banyan tree is awesome. cranes in Thailand will lack maintenance, what happens when the winch motor seizes and there is a 3 week wait for parts? yeah banyan in my opinion is still bkk's best rooftop place and there's loads now. banyan is still the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 50 metres up isn't high. They are selling the gimmick, not the view. Still, people are free to spend their money as they choose. up to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 What happens if you get caught short?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumarianson Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Dont see why this is seen as high end dining? Having experienced so called chef prepared food in first class on BA on many flights, I would state that the food in flight loses a lot of flavour. Along with the strapping in to dine and the possibility of dying with half a Lobster hanging out of my mouth does not appeal. I would prefer to dine with a river view on Tera firma thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 So middle class to focus on decor and setting, and food is an afterthought. Usually bland, overpriced prepared by "heating engineers" rather than chefs. Pathetic. Should do very well, given propensity to dine in "high class joints" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 An offensive troll post has been removed, and an off topic post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanjita Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Sixty minutes to get your food and drink down and the obvious risk involved. Count me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Imagine when you drop your fork... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Do they have it in hands free version as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 for that price i would want something special.street food is just as tasty and alot cheaper.over 100 pound per person,i,am sure some wanabes will pay that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 23 hours ago, ChrisY1 said: Probably very safe equipment...and I've seen this idea used in a few places....... What they fail to mention is that Somchai is in the crane seat! I bet somebody already has a note in his drawer stating exact figures how much profit will increase, if they skip mandatory routine security checks and maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Fantastic idea! I just hope no one falls off and dies on impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 19 hours ago, overherebc said: What happens if you get caught short?? true that. didn't even think of that. so if you need to go to the toilet half way through a meal which happens. where are you supposed to go? just piss over the side?? restaurant crane, what a shitty gimmick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Happy enough said: true that. didn't even think of that. so if you need to go to the toilet half way through a meal which happens. where are you supposed to go? just piss over the side?? restaurant crane, what a shitty gimmick No panic. Found a photo of the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Dude Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I trust and have used the restaurant in the Sky Tower in Auckland NZ....but will give this one a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USPatriot Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 For some it will eventually be a last meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 22 hours ago, fanjita said: Sixty minutes to get your food and drink down and the obvious risk involved. Count me out. We do a dinner night out in BKK every so often with SIL's BIL's and so on. Every time a different person picks up the tab etc. If the restaurant has a 6 -8 and 8-10pm system we won't go. Don't like the idea of 'got to finish this or that on a time table' may as well have someone standing at the end of a table with a whistle dictating start and finish times and snatching your plate away when you haven't finished what's on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 hum !!!...Burger King seems safer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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