Archive for the ‘Thailand’ Category
More Visitors are Getting Away to Thailand’s Tropical Koh Kood
Koh Kood is emerging as Thailand’s latest destination for those who want the tropical island lifestyle without the crowds, offering mountains, waterfalls, and perfect white beaches along with minimal development and only a limited number of quality resort hotels. Situated on the eastern side of the Gulf of Thailand, one hour by speedboat from the coast [...]
March 16, 2011
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Thailand’s Phangan Film Festival Returns February 4-6, 2011
Taking place February 4-6, 2011, The Phangan Film Festival is committed to providing the local community as well as travelers with a diverse presentation of high-quality independent films from around the world. The festival will be held this year at the Holiday Beach Resort in Kon Phangan, with themes of “nature” and “spirit,” two widely cherished [...]
February 2, 2011
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Thailand Tourism Ends 2010 With a New Record in Arrivals
Story & Photo By Luc Citrinot, eTN | Januar, 2011: BANGKOK (eTN) – Political turbulences during the first part of the year 2010 raised fears among professionals that Thailand could have further lost visitors last year, a feeling further exacerbated by the strengthening of the Thai baht, which appreciated last year by 12% against the dollar, [...]
January 7, 2011
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iThai – “Amazing Thailand” Application for iPhone and iPod Touch
The official “Amazing Thailand” application, which launched in late 2010, is powered by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and provides travel information such as: Destination Guides, Events & Festivals, Shopping, Thai Food, About Thailand, etc.
January 7, 2011
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Bung Kan – Thailand welcomes Bung Kan as 77th province
Thailand welcomes Bung Kan as its 77th province, which is being carved out of Nong Khai province along the mighty Mekong River in the northeast region commonly called Isan. It borders Laos and four other Thai provinces. Bung Kan has many temples such as Wat Phu Tok with its wooden stairs and ladders up seven [...]
December 9, 2010
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Two New Airport Hotels Help to Ease Connections through Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok’s newest luxury resorts, Best Western Premier Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel and Cottage Suvarnabhumi, are conveniently located only a short distance from the Suvarnabhumi Airport – perfect for visitors transferring to flights to Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and elsewhere in Thailand. The Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel provides shuttles to easily transfer guests the 15 [...]
August 11, 2010
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As security improves, US Department of State cancels Travel Warning for Thailand
By Oleg von Siziakov, eTN | July, 2010 The Department of State (US) has canceled the May 27, 2010, Travel Warning for Thailand due to improvements in safety and security conditions throughout the country. The Thai government ended the nightly curfew May 29, 2010. On July 6, 2010, the Thai Government renewed the emergency decree powers [...]
July 23, 2010
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Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Opens Today in Thailand
The 303 luxury room, cabana and suite property in the absolute centre of the Thai capital is Kempinski’s 64th iconic property worldwide. Kempinski, headquartered in Geneva, was established in 1897 in Berlin and is today Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand.
July 21, 2010
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Beautiful Thailand Works to Save its Tourism Industry
After a few months of political turmoil, Thailand has vowed to recover and save its tourism industry. The UN World Travel Organization and Pacific Asia Travel Association have both promised to help. It is no wonder that both foreigners and Thai tourists did not want to visit “the Land of Smiles” in April or May [...]
July 19, 2010
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Bangkok big cleaning to restore normalcy
On Sunday, May 23, 2010, The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) organized a Big Cleaning Day for Bangkok after the over two-month-long rally that ended on May 19, 2010. After a thorough safety check by the Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES), several areas in central Bangkok were returned to the BMA for rehabilitation.
May 27, 2010
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