Hua Hin Tourist Information - Thailand NEWS
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Central Plaza Hotel announces new projects
The Central Plaza Hotel Public company Limited has announces
that it is opening a new 192-room
hotel in Krabi in a beachside resort in Southern part of
Thailand which will open later this year. The hotel will be
called Krabi Bay resort. |
Seabed sculptures to draw divers
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) plans to
install novel underwater attractions off the six Andaman
provinces affected by the tsunami. |
Thailand’s Royal beach resort, Hua Hin
Hua Hin
is Thailand 's oldest and some say, most traditional Thai
resort. Situated close to
Bangkok, the holiday resort combines the attractions of a
modern day holiday destination with the charm of an old but
still active fishing port. |
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Bank launches mortgages for foreigners
Bangkok Bank has broken ranks with the Thai banking
establishment to become the first Thai bank to offer mortgages
targeted firmly at foreigners wanting to buy property in
Thailand. |
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
The
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya has launched a special “Get Back”
promotion. |
Thailand's Best Health Resort for Body, Mind and Spirit
"There's much more to Chiva-Som than people know," said my
consultant Nicole Davies at
Chiva-Som International Health Resort. "Four or five
life-changing things happen here each week. See what happens for
you." |
Phuket Today is Beautiful
It is almost a year after the tidal wave incident on 26 December
2004. However, many people who visit
Phuket say that Phuket beaches of today are as beautiful as
they were 20 years ago. |
Muay Thai included in SEA Games
Muay Thai will be included in the inaugural Asian Indoor Games
and the 23rd SEA Games in the
Philippines.
Confirming the news, Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) governor
Santiparb Tejavanija said the executive committee of the World
Muay Thai Council consisting of delegates from 60 countries met
yesterday and decided to take the Thai fighting art onto the
world stage. |
Thais call up goddess to scare off tsunami ghosts
With Asian tourists still shunning its southern beaches,
Thailand is calling in a revered Chinese sea goddess to ward off
the restive spirits of the thousands who died in last December's
tsunami. A statue of Godmother Ruby, known as Mazu in Chinese,
will be brought to the Thai island of
Phuket from the Chinese coastal province of Fujian .... |
The Oriental, Bangkok launches Thai Resident promotion
Available until 30th September 2005,
The Oriental, Bangkok is offering a “One Night at The
Oriental” package for Thai residents priced at THB 11,999 on a
double occupancy basis. |
Ecotourism Training Centre opens in Khao Lak, Thailand
The Ecotourism Training Centre (ETC) in
Khao Lak, a long term tsunami recovery program, aimed at
assisting southern Thailand tsunami victims create new and
sustainable futures in the tourism industry, opened its doors on
4 August to the first students of its program. |
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Six Senses unveils The Earth Spa
A natural environment for Balancing Senses.
After twelve months with skilled craftspeople creating one of
the most unique spas in the world, the Earth Spa by Six Senses
has opened in the Royal seaside town of
Hua Hin,
Thailand. |
Evason Hua Hin Resort introduces Private Mini Pool Bars
Having what you want, when you want it, is one of the key
ingredients to an enjoyable, stress-free holiday. In their
ongoing quest to provide the best guest services,
Evason Hua Hin Resort has introduced Private Mini Pool Bars.
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New charter flights from Europe
One of the biggest names in European tourism is joining forces
with a German airline to launch a new
Phuket charter service at the start of the high season. |
Sheraton opens in Pattaya
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its newest resort, the
156-room Sheraton Pattaya Resort in Thailand. The new resort is
located only an hour’s drive from the new
Bangkok International Airport which is scheduled to open end
2006. |
Our clean cities, villages!
I can remember towns and cities with beautiful, leafy avenues
and fine public buildings. I can remember my own Punjabi village
as a place of genteel, rural elegance.This week's column comes
to you from
Chiva Som in Thailand where your weary columnist has come to
take a break. |
Sila Evason Hideaway & Spa at Samui
Sila Evason Hideaway, located on a headland on the northern
tip of the island of Samui, is the perfect Asian getaway. Set
amongst 20 acres of stunning indigenous plantings, the resort
offers stunning views of the surrounding sea and outlying
islands. |
Royal Phuket Marina earns '5 Gold Anchors' award
Asia’s newest and most sophisticated, high-tech yachting haven,
Royal Phuket Marina has become an award-winner four months prior
to its completion date (December 2005). |
Kaeng Krachan - Pa La-u
According to every motoring map I have, there are more than one
shortcut you can take from the famous Kaeng Krachan Dam,
Phetchaburi Province, to Pa La-u Waterfall in
Prachuab Khiri Khan Province further south. |
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PATTAYA: Jewel of the East Coast
Thailand’s east coast, unfolding some 150 kilometers from the mouth
of Chao Phraya river to the Cambodian border, is dotted with beach
resorts for all seasons. Pride of the coast is
Pattaya, once a sleepy fishing village |
Thailand tourism marketing plan
The eagerly-awaited Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) marketing
briefing for the fiscal year 2005-2006 was held here at the
SOFITEL Central Plaza Hotel on July 18. |
Chiang Rai: Nature, travel and education
Positioning itself as a
tourist attraction as well as a centre of learning, the Mae
Fah Luang University is poised to set a new benchmark for the
development of tourism in
Chiang Rai |
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Tourism gains from OTOP fallout
We believe you are aware of the government-supported "One Tambon,
One Product'' scheme which is better known by its acronym OTOP. |
New airport for Bangkok
Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport is expected to open for
business sometime in 2006, giving new impetus to the role of
Bangkok and
Thailand as the
aviation hub of
Asia. |
Kanchanaburi - What's in a name?
Anybody who's seen David Lean's thrilling film, Bridge Over the
River Kwai, and rushes off to
Kanchanaburi to see the bridge itself is going to be in for a
couple of surprises. |
Festival time in Trang
Trang, located on the Andaman coast, is inviting tourists to
come and admire its attractions and the unique lifestyle of this
province which has a sizable Chinese population. |
Niranlada Medi Spa, Chiva-Som
Chiva-Som health resort and spa, uniquely Thai in feature and
environment but internationally acclaimed for its facilities and
services, has been a success story ever since its establishment 10
years ago. It provides a "holistic approach" towards better health
and wellness. |
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Evason Hideaway Hua Hin
The Evason Hideaway at Hua Hin is located at Pranburi, a short 20 minutes
drive south of Hua Hin town. The resort offers elegantly designed modern
architecture, positioned with an innovative style. |
Sand Inn, Hua Hin
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