| December 2005 |
The Business of Caring for Health
The government has announced that
Thailand is to be promoted as the Wellness
Capital of Asia, attracting those seeking medical and healthcare services
from all over the region. The four destinations slated to be fully promoted
by the government are
Chiang Mai,
Bangkok,
Phuket and
Samui, all of which
are already successful tourist destinations with impressive medical
facilities. |
Pattaya
to host PATA annual conference 2006
One of the Asia Pacific region’s most prestigious meetings, the annual
conference of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), is to return to
Thailand in 2006 with an inspiring conference programme reflecting the deep
changes taking place within the industry. |
The year in travel
Post-tsunami anxiety, meditative spas, private pools and the boondocks |
Paradise not lost in Phuket, says
Kiwi
A year after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami shattered the
billion-dollar tourism industry in southern
Thailand, Kiwi guesthouse and
bar owner David Simone is still annoyed. |
Hard Rock Hotel
Pattaya prepares for Special New Year's Eve celebrations
On Saturday, 31 December 2005 the
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya will unleash a
night of rockin’ entertainment as it celebrates the New Year with
“Rocklantis: the Rock Empire” Gala Dinner and Shows. |
Blue Canyon
Country Club in Phuket to observe Anniversary of Tsunami Tragedy
This festive season, the
Blue Canyon Country Club is opening its doors and reaching out to the
hearts of the Tsunami survivors by organising Christmas parties specially
for them. |
I lost my heart in Pattaya
Oh silly American. The calls of the bar girls going: 'Handsome man! Handsome
man!' are just a trap to lure one inside. And it works. |
Grand Hyatt Erawan
Takes Spa Hospitality To New Heights With
I.Sawan, Residential Spa & Club
With the recent launch of i.sawan, Residential Spa & Club, the
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok introduces a revolutionary new concept – a
city resort. |
Deutsche Bank buys
golf-course owner
The Deutsche Bank Group has invested two billion baht in the debt-ridden
Murex Co, the owner of
Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket, paving the way
for the golf-course developer to exit its rehabilitation plan. |
JW Marriott Bangkok
launches ‘Look No Further’ Meeting Package and Bonus
The JW Marriott Bangkok has launched a special ’Look No Further’ offer and
bonus on meetings that are booked and held prior to 31 March, 2006. |
The continuing property
allure of Pattaya and Jomtien
Few people, if any, predicted the huge economic boom in the
Pattaya area in the past few
years. Indeed, it was common to say in the late 1990s after the Asian crash
that the resort was past its sell-by date. |
Phuket, Bangkok voted among Asia’s top
five holiday spots
Thailand's southern resort province of
Phuket and the national
capital, Bangkok, have been
voted among Asia's top five holiday destinations, according to the TIME
Readers’ Travel Choice Awards 2005 survey. |
Banyan Tree Bangkok Unveils
Refurbished Facilities And New Restaurants
Banyan
Tree Bangkok recently re-launched its suites and restaurants after four
months of major refurbishment. The city’s tallest all suite business hotel
now boasts 50 stunning Banyan Tree Club Suites with fresh new looks and two
new and trendy restaurants for dining enthusiasts. |
Jingle Bell Rock!
The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
on Saturday, 24 December 2005 will roll out its fun and festive “Jingle Bell
Rock!”, a Christmas Eve Dinner & Dance at Starz Diner .... |
Dusit launches Sprinter
Shuttle Service between Bangkok and Pattaya or Hua Hin
Dusit Hotels & Resorts has launched a shuttle service, called the Dusit
Sprinter, to transport guests between
Bangkok and
Hua Hin
or Bangkok and Pattaya daily. |
The Phuket Thailand
Ladies Masters
The Phuket Thailand Ladies Masters, to be held December 15-17 at the
Phuket
Country Club layout, will hopefully help show the remarkable progress this
beautiful holiday resort has made since last year's devastating tsunami. |
Ayutthaya
World Heritage Site Celebrations
Formally known as Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, the ancient
city
of Ayutthaya, was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and remained the
capital city of the Kingdom of Siam for 417 years, (from 1350 to 1767.) |
Phuket International
Airport's operation and its passenger & flight figures
With the year end approaching, our special report today take in depth look
at the Phuket International Airport’s operation and its passenger & flight
figures for the first ten months of the year, January to October 2005, which
came out last week and we had a chance to examine them in depth with Flight
Lieutenant Pornchai Eua-aree, Director of Phuket International Airport. |
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Yachting
Nirvana
One of the world’s best-kept secrets is poised to catch the
spotlight. While yachting enthusiasts in their tens of thousands head each
year for the traditional charter destinations of the Caribbean and
Mediterranean, a few of the more adventurous go east – to
Thailand. |
Dusit Resort, Pattaya
launches the Dusit Club
The Dusit
Resort, Pattaya has launched the Dusit Club which comprises Dusit Club
and Dusit Grand rooms and the Dusit Club Lounge where guests can enjoy
value-added benefits. |
Paradise for birders and
naturalists
Besides
Hua Hin and other nearby beaches,
Prachuab Khiri Khan Province holds within its embrace marshes,
wilderness, and unspoiled natural beauty that can be found at
Khao Sam Roi Yot Marine National Park. |
Vintage Car Special
Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort, Prachuap Khiri Khan, is offering the
"Vintage Car Package" for participants of the third Hua Hin Vintage Car
Parade 2005 scheduled December 16-18. |
Phuket hotel operator adds
four-floor bazaar
Sainamyen Co Ltd has opened the Andaman Bazaar on
Patong Beach in Phuket,
offering high-end food and entertainment as well as fashion shops to Thai
and foreign visitors. |
The Phuket Golf Festival
2005 was held in Phuket.
More than 100 teams of golfers from 6 Andaman provinces including foreigners
took part in the Phuket Golf Festival 2005 taking place at
Loch Palm golf course in Phuket. |
Evason Hua Hin
Resort & Spa receives Conde Nast Traveler’s Travel Awards 2005
Evason Hua Hin Resort & Six Senses Spa has been included
in the Conde Nast Traveler’s “World’s Top 100 places to spend your special
vacation”. The resort also received the Conde Nast Readers’ Travel Award
2005, as one of the exclusive hotels that provide the best service. |
Thailand & Taiwan. Horizon yacht to debut at Phuket Boat Show
Horizon 53 to be exhibited at
Phuket International Boat Show. builder and distributor both anticipate
increased interest in Thailand
for Taiwan-built luxury yachts. |
Low-key Hua Hin
Hua Hin has long been Thailand’s quiet destination. When it does make
noise, it’s charming: the blare of a trumpet or the low hum of a classic
car. Befitting its status as the royal and high-society retreat, Hua Hin has
managed to retain a subdued sophistication over the years, even as its
hotel
industry has expanded to accommodate larger numbers of tourists. |
Heavenly Krabi
THE sounds of birds chirping, the gentle lapping of waves on the beach, and
the scent of lavender oil were calming as the masseuse’s firm strokes
kneaded my tired muscles. |
Kanchanaburi - Death
Railway
The
Tourism Authority of Thailand in association with Kanchanaburi's provincial
administration is showcasing the tragic events that occurred during the
construction of Death Railway or the
bridge over River Kwai to mark the 60th
anniversary of the end of Second World War. |
