Archive for November, 2009

Nov
30

Accor Hotel Group Opens ibis Phuket Kata

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Accor hotel group will open its second ibis branded hotel in Thailand, the ibis Phuket Kata, on December 1, just in time for the county’s high ...

Nov
30

2009 Pattaya International Balloon Festival Lifts Off on December 10

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The 2009 Pattaya International Balloon Festival gets underway on December 10 with more than 40 competitors from Japan, Finland, the Netherlands, the UK and Thailand taking part. The ...

Nov
28

AirAsia Plans Bourse Listing – More Flights from India to Thailand

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Low-cost regional carrier AirAsia has flagged its intentions to list on the both the Thailand and Malaysian stock exchanges, while also announcing increased flights from Thailand to ...

Nov
28

Program of Events as Thais Prepare to Celebrate King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 82nd Birthday

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thais across the country are preparing to celebrate the 82nd birthday of their revered king, Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX), on December 5 and all visitors to ...

Nov
27

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair

Festivals & Events, Thailand Calendar of Events
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Once the glorious capital of Thailand, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was granted World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1991. To celebrate its status the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair ...

Nov
27

Come Join the 10th Nimmanhaemin Art & Design Promenade in Chiang Mai

Festivals & Events, Northern Thailand, Thailand Calendar of Events
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Welcome to Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 1 in Chiang Mai. This small, lively street becomes an extraordinary attraction each year during the Nimmanhaemin Art & Design Promenade. Nimmanhaemin Soi 1 ...

Nov
26

Yachties Prepare for 23rd Phuket King’s Cup Regatta

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Yachties from around the globe are beginning to converge on Phuket for Asia’a biggest sailing event, the annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. Though traditionally held in the first ...

Nov
26

Thailand Spas Acknowledged as Best in Region at 2009 AsiaSpa Awards

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s reputation as the spa capital of Asia has been firmly cemented with the country gathering five awards in the 2009 AsiaSpa Awards. Presented by AsiaSpa magazine, the ...

Nov
24

Thailand Sunflower Fields – Welcoming Winter at Lopburi

Central, Thailand Destinations, Thailand Ecotourism - Natural Thailand
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Lopburi, the central province of Thailand is a popular sightseeing destination during Thai winter time (cool season).  About 150 km north of Thailand, Lopburi is well known in Thailand for ...

Nov
24

InterContinental Hotel Hua Hin Set to Open December 1

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: InterContinental Hotels Group will open it’s first Thailand property in the seaside town of Hua Hin, just 2.5 hours from Bangkok, on December 1 this year. The InterContinental ...