{"id":7855,"date":"2026-01-27T23:02:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/guest-shift-with-bank-watcharapong-suriyaphan-at-akoya-beach-lounge\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T02:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:33:13","slug":"guest-shift-with-bank-watcharapong-suriyaphan-at-akoya-beach-lounge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/guest-shift-with-bank-watcharapong-suriyaphan-at-akoya-beach-lounge\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Shift with Bank Watcharapong Suriyaphan at Akoya Beach Lounge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Guest<\/a>Hua Hin, Thailand, January 17, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Akoya | Beach Lounge is excited to announce an exclusive 2-night Guest Shift on 27-28 February 2026 featuring renowned mixologist Khun Watcharapong \u201cBank\u201d Suriyaphan. Founder of Taste of Spirits and the Brand Ambassador for PRAKAAN, Khun Bank is a whiskey aficionado, renowned for his deep knowledge of global spirits and for crafting spelling binding, story-driven cocktails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Guest Shift with Khun Bank<\/b> offers local Hua Hin residents and travellers a rare opportunity to experience original, spirits-inspired cocktails by one of Thailand\u2019s most exciting mixologists. Each evening, from 18:30 to 21:30, guests can enjoy curated cocktails created just for this event against the backdrop of relaxing beach vibes, gorgeous sunset views, and a live DJ.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Akoya | Beach Lounge is a contemporary beachside cocktail lounge situated within the award-winning V Villas Hua Hin \u2013 MGallery Collection, a five-star luxury private pool villa resort on Hua Hin Beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A STORIED MIXOLOGIST<\/b><\/p>\n

Popular in Bangkok\u2019s spirits and mixology community, Khun Bank is known for crafting charismatic, story-driven cocktails that explore the unique character of its base spirit. He is the Brand Ambassador for PRAKAAN and the founder of Tales of the Spirit, a multifaceted brand sharing knowledge about the culture and craft of spirits and whiskies. Khun Bank is also a partner and creative force behind award-winning Midlife Crisis, named 12th Best Cocktail Bar in 20 Best Bars of Thailand 2023 and the winner of the Roku Gin Competition 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

GUEST SHIFT EXCLUSIVE \u2014\u00a0SIGNATURE COCKTAILS<\/b><\/p>\n

During his Guest Shift, Khun Bank will create\u00a0 signature cocktails specifically for Akoya | Beach Lounge. Each cocktail is a deep dive into the personality and origin of the base spirit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, <\/span>Tropical Malady <\/b>unveils the complexities of Thai crafted rum. Infused with Thai fruits and herbs, the cocktail is a balance of sweet, sour, and salty \u2014\u00a0a true reflection of Thailand\u2019s\u00a0 tropical beach experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whisky lovers will swoon over <\/span>Coastal Compose<\/b>, a cocktail celebrating 200+ years of Old Pulteney, a distinguished distillery in\u00a0 northern Scotland. Headlined by a 12 year-old single malt Old Pulteney, the cocktail is spirit forward, briny, zesty, and imparts notes of vanilla and caramel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With<\/span> Tribura Highball<\/b> and <\/span>Peated and Fig, <\/b>Khun Bank delivers a twist on the typical highball experience. \u201cNormally, single malts are enjoyed neat on the rock, but Thai PRAKAAN whiskeys actually go well with sparkling water,\u201d says Khun Bank. In <\/span>Tribura Highball, <\/b>Khun Bank blends PRAKAAN Single Malt Whisky with honey, vanilla, citrus and sparkling water. The exceptionally flavourful <\/span>Peated and Fig<\/b> highlights the complexity and beauty of PRAKAAN Peated Malt by blending it with honey, vanilla, citrus and sparkling water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SIP YOUR WAY \u2014\u00a0TASTE OF SPIRIT PACKAGE OR A LA CARTE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Khun Bank\u2019s cocktails are available \u00e1\u00a0 la carte, starting at THB 390++ per cocktail. For a more robust experience, guests\u00a0 can choose the \u201cTaste of Spirits\u201d package which includes three cocktails, plus bar bites, for only THB 1,200++.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Guest Shift with Khun Bank is a must-go event for whiskey and cocktail enthusiasts. Due to limited spaces each evening, reservations are recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

THE DETAILS<\/b>
\n<\/span>Guest Shift with Watcharapong \u201cBank\u201d Suryaphan\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

27-28 February | 18:30 \u2013 21:30
\n<\/span>Akoya | Beach Lounge at V Villas Hua Hin \u2013 MGallery Collection<\/span><\/p>\n

PACKAGE: THB 1,200++ for 3 cocktails and 1 snack package<\/span><\/p>\n

A LA CARTE: THB 390++ per cocktail, THB 220++ bar bite<\/span><\/p>\n

About Akoya | Beach Lounge
\n<\/b>Situated on one of Hua Hin\u2019s most scenic beaches, Akoya | Beach Lounge is a contemporary luxury cocktail lounge surrounded by beautifully manicured beach-side lawns, lush tropical greenery, and uninterrupted seaside views. Akoya | Beach Lounge is renowned for its creative mixology menu and an ultra private and relaxing ambiance. Signature cocktails are inspired by the iconic cuisine, nature, culture, and attractions found in Hua Hin town. Akoya | Beach Lounge is inspired by Akoya | Star Lounge at V Villas Phuket\u2014MGallery Collection, the award-winning\u00a0 luxury rooftop bar at V Villas Hua \u2013 MGallery Collection\u2019s sister property.<\/span><\/p>\n

About V Villas Hua Hin \u2013 MGallery Collection
\n<\/b>V Villas Hua Hin \u2013 MGallery Collection is a tranquil, luxury private pool retreat perched along a tranquil stretch of white sand beaches in Hua Hin, just 2.5 hours from Bangkok. inspired by Thai and European architecture and designed for absolute comfort and privacy,\u00a0 the 28 private pool villas are available in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom options and feature expansive living and sleeping spaces, private pools and outdoor lounging areas. Guests enjoy 24-hour butler service and luxurious amenities. Villazzo | Ocean House, the resort\u2019s signature restaurant, boasts a regional Thai and European menu, with contemporary indoor and alfresco dining spaces. Guests can enjoy creative beachside cocktails at\u00a0 Akoya | Beach Lounge, the resort\u2019s sophisticated and relaxing beachside cocktail bar. La VIE Luxury Tea & Coffee Lounge features a fusion small plates menu, classic espresso and teas. V Spa offers guests European and Eastern wellness therapies and beauty rituals. Ideal for romantic and family getaways and destination weddings, the resort is within minutes of Hua Hin\u2019s exciting restaurant, nightlife and shopping scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hua Hin, Thailand, January 17, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Akoya | Beach Lounge is excited to announce an exclusive 2-night Guest Shift on 27-28 February 2026 featuring renowned mixologist Khun Watcharapong \u201cBank\u201d Suriyaphan. Founder of Taste of Spirits and the Brand Ambassador for PRAKAAN, Khun Bank is a whiskey aficionado, renowned for his deep knowledge …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8159,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[2315,37,14,2316,1966],"class_list":["post-7855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global-travel-news","tag-global-travelnews","tag-news","tag-travelindex","tag-travelindex-media-group","tag-untourism"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7855\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}