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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
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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. |
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Travel License No. 11/4155