| October 2005 |
Thailand - Tastes of adventure
In three days we've travelled back in time 28 million years, escaped
unscathed from one of Asia's most terrifying bars, and discovered the
delights of having a butler. |
Phuket Cultural
Street Revitalization
Retrace the spectacular history, arts and culture of Phuket
November 4 - 6, 2005: This cultural festival being staged in the heart of
the island’s ‘old town’ provides a colourful introduction to Phuket’s
fascinating cultural legacy and rich historical past. |
AirAsia launches flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai
AirAsia launched flights between
Kuala Lumpur and
Chiang Mai, Thailand on Thursday 20. October 2005. |
Christmas and New Year
Promotions from the Banyan Tree Bangkok
Bangkok's tallest all-suite hotel, the
Banyan Tree Bangkok, is offering a
special Gala Countdown and sumptuous festive menus, special accommodation
promotions for this year's Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. |
Devarana Spa, Bangkok completes
Renovation
The Devarana Spa at
The Dusit Thani, Bangkok, recently completed its first
renovation, which was begun two months ago with the goal of providing the
best spa experience for all spa lovers. |
Dynamic Pattaya
Families looking for fun-filled, exciting vacations quickly discover why
Pattaya continues to be one of Thailand's top international seaside
playgrounds with over five million visitors a year. Extensive investment in
recent years has given Pattaya a new face as a dynamic and friendly resort
that has something for everyone. |
A new premium
experience arrives at Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort
In a continuing effort to deliver the finest hospitality experience in Hua
Hin,
Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort introduces The Sofitel Club. |
Aquariums make a splash in Southeast Asia
Marine Dream: Modern technology has spawned a raft of bigger and better
aquariums that hooked an awestruck public and are reeling in huge revenues. |
7,000 Chinese
visitors to boost Thai tourism revenue
Some 300 Chinese visitors arrived in
Bangkok Saturday evening, the first
group of 7,000 Chinese visitors for a weekend tour of this eastern city and
popular resort of
Pattaya, who are expected to boost Thailand's tourism
revenue. |
Final countdown for the
opening of Suvarnabhumi airport
The final countdown for the opening of Bangkok`s second airport,
Suvarnabhumi, began on 29 September 2005 when Prime Minister Thaksin
Shinawatra and an entourage of VIP guests landed on the first technical test
flight operated by Thai Airways International. The Prime Minister said that
the airport will now undergo its final tests as it heads for a full
commercial opening in June 2006, fulfilling a promise that he made when
elected for his first four-year term in 2000. |
Phuket tourist operators get prepared
for the Patong Carnival in November
Organized annually to mark the beginning of the tourist season of the
Andaman coastal provinces, Phuket carnival will be held during 1st November
until 3rd at Patong beach. |
Oriental Bangkok completes
final Renovations
The Verandah and the Oriental Health Centre at the
Oriental, Bangkok have recently undergone top to toe transformations.
This completes the final renovations at the hotel, which come just in time
to usher in The Oriental’s 130th Anniversary celebrations in 2006. |
Thai Airways to launch direct flights to Moscow
Thai Airways International is to operate direct flights three times per week
on the route
Bangkok -
Moscow (Domodedovo) v.v. utilizing MD-11 aircraft, from 1 November 2005
onwards. |
Stirring up some excitement
There is something thrilling about waiting for a rally car to pass. Your
ears strain to catch the distinctive throaty roar. Sometimes you make a
mistake and are disappointed when a motorbike swings into view. Other times
you see the rally car coming before you hear it – or rather you see an
approaching swirl of dust, inside of which is a car. |
