She used to be the Grande Dame of the social scene, but now she is somewhere between life support and one of those black and white picture albums -- full of history. She is currently getting a face-lift and might soon become the toast of the town again. Some people swear about her, and others are too polite to comment.

A Bangkok landmark for more than a quarter of a century, The Dusit Thani is firmly established as a leading city hotel, distinguished by the charm of its traditional Thai hospitality and the excellence of its modern facilities.