September brings with it one of the most meaningful traditions in Chinese culture: the Mid-Autumn Festival. A time for families and loved ones to come together beneath the full moon, the occasion is celebrated through shared meals, well wishes and, of course, the giving of mooncakes.
Across Thailand, Chinese culture has become beautifully woven into everyday life, from the food we enjoy and the festivals we celebrate to local architecture, craftsmanship and family traditions. Its influence can also be discovered in different ways across Chatrium Hotels & Resorts.
This September, Under the same moon brings together three stories of heritage, flavour and connection.
Carry the Moon, carry the blessings
A Taste of Phuket’s Heritage
Chinese influence in Thailand extends far beyond Bangkok. In Phuket, generations of cultural exchange have helped shape the island’s distinctive identity, particularly through its food, architecture and Sino-Portuguese heritage.
At Aujaan, the restaurant at Chatrium Phuket Rawai, this connection appears in subtle details throughout the dining experience.
Sino-Portuguese-inspired patterns feature across the restaurant’s colourful tableware, while selected local dishes reflect the Chinese influence that has become part of Phuket’s culinary heritage over generations.
Together, these details tell a story of the island through food and design, one that guests will soon be able to experience when Chatrium Phuket Rawai welcomes diners from Q4 2026.
A Cantonese Legacy
Back in Bangkok, another Chinese culinary tradition has quietly become part of Chatrium’s own story.
For nearly 23 years, The Emporia at Emporium Suites has welcomed generations of guests with classic Cantonese cuisine.
From leisurely family lunches to gatherings around baskets of dim sum, the restaurant has become a familiar dining destination for local families, residents and international travellers alike.
Its enduring popularity reflects something at the heart of both Cantonese dining and the Mid-Autumn Festival itself: food is often at its best when it is shared.
Different Stories, Under the Same Moon
From mooncakes crafted beside the Chao Phraya River and Phuket’s Chinese-influenced heritage to nearly two decades of Cantonese dining in Bangkok, these stories may come from different places, but they share the same spirit; connection, tradition and time spent together.
This September, discover how Chinese culture continues to inspire experiences across Chatrium, all under the same moon.