AOT chief airs expansion plans 02/07/2009
Newly appointed Airports of Thailand (AOT) president Serirat Prasutanond announced he would focus on raising non-aviation revenue and developing facilities at Suvarnabhumi Airport as his first priorities.
The Bt77-billion airport development is ...
Air France and Bangkok Airways Signs a Code-Share Agreement 30/06/2009
Air France has just signed a code-share agreement with Bangkok Airways, to offer its customers 6 new destinations in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, on flights with AF flight numbers.
The destinations concerned are Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and ...
Centara Karon Resort Phuket voted No 1 worldwide in Scandinavian poll 23/06/2009
Centara Karon Resort Phuket has been voted the number one resort in the world for guest satisfaction, and Centara Kata Resort Phuket has been voted number three under the same category by customers of leading Scandinavian leisure travel group TUI ...
Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speed Boat from Phuket 14/06/2009
Phang Nga Bay is where verdant limestone islands, honeycombed with caves and aquatic grotto's soar perpendicularly to heights of 984 feet or more, from almost perpetually calm waters. Explore Phang Nga Bay by luxury speed boat for a smoother and ...
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas to Open in Fourth Quarter of 2009 06/06/2009
Outrigger appointed exclusive manager for new luxury residential collection in Phuket, Thailand.
Outrigger Enterprises Group announced today that it has been selected to manage a new luxury collection of residences, villas, town homes and ...
Aochalong Villa Resort & Spa, Phuket 03/06/2009
Aochalong Villa Resort and Spa, situated on a quiet beach of Chalong Bay. Facing a crystal sea overlooking many yachts. The resort is near a pier, the gateway to many beautiful islands of Andaman Sea.
Our private villas cater for couples or ...
Rajthanee in talks to buy several hotels and resorts 25/05/2009
Rajthanee Group, an investment arm of property tycoon Boon Vanasin, is negotiating to buy several hotels and resorts from owners who have been hard hit by the global economic crisis, the recent political turbulence and the swine-flu outbreak.
At ...
Stockholm-Arlanda's Travel Habit Survey provides unique glimpse of travel trends 22/05/2009
Norwegians and Germans top the list of foreign visitors to Sweden. The Swedes prefer flying to Thailand or New York for a holiday outside Europe. For the past ten years, the largest travel habit survey in Sweden - and perhaps in the Nordic countries ...
Meet the Chef, Thomas Vanderlieb at Amari Coral Beach Resort, Phuket 22/05/2009
A jaw-dropping place to dine in Phuket, Amari Coral Beach Resort, ideally located on the quiet headland of Patong Bay, offers an inspiring choice of restaurants and bars, with excellent cuisine crafted by Chef Thomas Vanderlieb.
Born in the ...
Aspery Hotel, Patong Beach, Phuket 20/05/2009
Aspery Hotel, Patong Beach, Phuket
Aspery Hotel is favourably located only a 3-minute walk from the beach, and close to the shops and famous Patong Beach nightlife.
Hotel Aspery is a modern boutique-style hotel. Enjoy the well-appointed and ...
ASA gets green light for Phuket fixed base operation 19/05/2009
There was good news today for EBACE attendee Simon Wagstaff of Hong Kong-based ASA Group. He has been given the green light by Airports of Thailand to develop the country's first dedicated VIP fixed-base operations at Phuket International airport - ...
SALA Resorts Thailand - Free Flights Promotion 12/05/2009
SALA Resorts & Spas is now offering free flights between the Thai group's 5-star resorts in Phuket and Koh Samui so guests can experience the idyllic attractions of both on one holiday.
Complimentary one-way flights are on offer for up to two ...
Downturn leads to hotel sales in Thailand 11/05/2009
More than 100 hotels and resorts nationwide are being put up for sale, as operators succumb to the impacts of the economic crisis and political unrest, industry insiders said.
The number is expected to rise if the situation does not improve within ...
Blue Garden Resort & Spa 07/05/2009
Located 100 metres from Bangtao Beach, this small 3-star hotel offers a spacious and calm environment in which to relax.
With just 11 rooms, Blue Garden Resort & Spa is able to offer an attentive and personalised service to all guests. Chill out by ...
Wat Chalong (Wat Chaithararam) Phuket 04/05/2009
This Buddhist temple, located on the southern outskirts of Phuket Town (see map), is greatly respected by the local Buddhist community. Considered the most beautiful and most ornate of Phuket's 29 Buddhist monasteries, it contains a gilt statue of ...
Firefly flies into Singapore starting July 1 03/05/2009
FlyFirefly, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), is expected to commence its Singapore flights on July 1.
Its marketing and communication head Angelina Fernandez said the airline would start with three daily flights to the ...
Swine flu scanners at 3 key Thai airports 29/04/2009
Three major aviation gateways have installed thermoscanners to screen foreign passengers for swine flu.Three infrared sensors are now in use at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, one in Chiang Mai and another in Phuket.
Travellers found with ...
Laguna Phuket - Asia's Finest Luxury Destination Resort 27/04/2009
A holiday that's packed with variety
From a resort that has plenty of choice
Experiences at Laguna Phuket promise to be some of your most memorable, with a fine selection of hotels and luxury villas to choose from, abundant activities, spas, ...
Phuket runs for sea turtles 21/04/2009
Phuket's Mai Khao Beach is holding its annual Marathon & Fun Run on May 24 to raise funds for taking care of sea turtles at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre.
There's a 10.5 kilometre minimarathon (registration costs Bt200), a 3.5 km Fun Run ...
Best Western's fourth resort on Phuket Island will open September 2009 18/04/2009
Best Western has announced the September 2009 opening of Best Western Sawazdi Patong Hotel, Phuket, which will be the brand's fourth resort on Phuket, one of Thailand's premier tourist destinations.
The resort is conveniently located about 30 ...
Ramada Resort Khao Lak 11/04/2009
Fronted by pristine white sand beaches, this resort is close to fantastic outlying islands with tropical foliage, offering contemporary rooms, sumptuous dining choices, rejuvenating spa treatments and more.
Situated on the idyllic shores of Khao ...
THAI adds extra flights for Songkran 04/04/2009
Thai Airways has scheduled eight extra round-trip flights between Bangkok?s Suvarnabhumi Airport and Phuket International Airport to cope with the additional numbers of passengers expected to travel over the busy Songkran period.
The airline has ...
Songkran, Thailand's New Year's Celebration 02/04/2009
Songkran is Thailand's largest, most popular celebration and is similar to Loy Kratong with water being the focus. The use of water originally began as a demonstration of respect, by gently pouring a small amount of water over another person's ...
Ruen Thai, Thai Restaurant 30/03/2009
Charming, old teak house with Thai design and décor, set in a beautiful garden overlooking the crystal clear lagoon and the mountains on the west coast of the island, the renowned Ruen Thai occupies a classic Thai ambience, featuring mouth-watering ...
The Residence, Phuket 29/03/2009
The Residence is a 5-minute walk from Bangtao beach, the most desired beach in Phuket on the exclusive, much less developed West Coast. Comfort, space and seclusion reign supreme.
Bangtao is a truly spectacular 6km of white sandy beaches, crystal ...
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