Whether you like it or not, there’s no denying that the Pokemon Go craze is taking over Bangkok. With it also pops up promotions designed with trainers in mind. We scouted the city for places where you can catch Pokemon privileges.
+ Until Aug 31, catch a Pokemon anywhere in SO Sofitel Bangkok to receive 50% off on a dessert buffet during Cocoa Rush Hour (Mon-Fri 4-5:30pm, Sat-Sun 3-5:30pm) at Chocolab. Screenshot the sighting and post it in the comment of the hotel’s Pokemon Facebook promotion and present it to the Chocolab staff.
• SO Sofitel Bangkok, Sathon Nuea Road. http://Fb.com/SOSofitelBangkok, 02-624-0000.
+ JW Marriott Bangkok offers up to 30% discount on baked goodies at Bangkok Baking Company, a lunch set at Tsu Japanese restaurant or Nami burger at Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse for Pokemon trainers until Aug 31. Catch up to three Pokemons (each for 10% discount) within the hotel. Take a screenshot of the sighting, post it in the comment of the hotel’s Pokemon Facebook promotion and tag three friends.
• JW Marriott Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 2. http://Fb.com/JWMarriottBkk, 02-656-7700.
+ Until Sep 30, Le Méridien Bangkok lures trainers in with free Pokemon pastries when they buy coffee at Latitude 13 and show the app. Or enjoy a come-3-pay-2 deal at Latest Recipe when you show a screen capture of Pokemon popping up at the hotel.
• Le Meridien Bangkok, Surawong Road. http://Fb.com/LeMeridienBangkok, 02-232-8888.
+ Until Aug 31, Lim Lao Ngow gives every trainer who catches a Pokemon a free onsen egg. Take a picture of a Pokemon with some Lim Lao Ngow food and share it with the hashtag #LIMLAONGOW. The post with the most shares and likes wins a Pokemon Go Plus device.
• 10am-10pm. Lim Lao Ngow, Siam Square One, 5/F, BTS Siam. Fb.com /limlaongow, 02-115- 1435.
+ HYDE Cafe gives you one fizzy soda drink for free when your bill totals at least B350 and you share a picture of a Pokemon caught at the cafe with the hashtag #HYDECafe. This promotion is valid during weekdays until Sep 30.
• 10am-10pm. HYDE Cafe, Siam Square One, 7/F, BTS Siam. http://Fb.com/HYDECafe, 092-914-4426.
+ Wanderlust.Rooftop offers two-step trainer perks. Show a picture of Pokemon popped up at the restaurant to enjoy one Singha pint, half price. Post that picture and check in via Facebook or IG to receive 30% discount on three selected appetisers; Belgian fries, Black pepper chicken and Buffalo wings.
• 6pm-2am. Wanderlust.Rooftop, Thong Lor Soi 13. http://Fb.com/wanderlust.rooftop, 088-696-9445. g
This source first appeared on Bangkok Post Lifestyle.