Archive for July, 2010

Jul
23

Wien Tien Klang Nam Ceremony – The World’s Only Candle Light Procession of Kwan Phayao

Festivals & Events, Northern Thailand, Thailand Calendar of Events
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As large majority of people in Thailand practice Buddhism, this is evident especially during the significant days of Buddhist calendar such as Makha Bhucha, Visakah Bucha, and Asarnha Bucha. On these ...

Feb
27

2009 Profits Put Thai in the Black

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s national flag carrier, Thai Airways International (THAI), has reported an operating profit for the 2009 year of Bt7.34 billion (about $US221.7 million). The report was lodged with ...

Feb
26

Thai Airways Targets Mobile/Internet Market

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Within the next three months those with GPRS equipped mobile phones will be able to complete the full booking, buying, seat allocation and check-in process for Thai ...

Feb
24

2010 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Chiang Rai

Festivals & Events, Northern Thailand, Thailand Calendar of Events
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Thailand’s biggest Polo match (and I mean big... as in elephant sized!), the 2010 King’s Cup Polo Elephant Tournament, will be held during 22-28 March at Anantara Golden Triangle Resort ...

Feb
18

Thailand Top International Destination With Swedes

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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Thailand Travel News: Thailand has been voted the world’s top international tourism destination for a record eighth consecutive year by the 500 members of the Swedish travel and tourism ...

Feb
17

LPGA Opening Round in Thailand To Feature The Worlds Best Women’s Golfers – Full list of LPGA Thailand Players & Tee-off Times

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS - The opening round of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) 2010 tour kicks off in Thailand tomorrow with 60 of the worlds best female golfers competing ...

Feb
17

Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong – an Imposing Central Bangkok Landmark

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: The Marriot International owned Renaissance Hotels & Resorts brand has opened its second Thailand property, the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong, in the heart of Bangkok’s upscale shopping precinct ...

Feb
16

Burapa Bike Week Attracts over 200,000 Big Bike Fans

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Visitors to Pattaya last weekend could be forgiven for thinking they had woken up in Daytona Beach, Florida, instead of Chonburi Province, Thailand, as thousands of growling, ...

Feb
15

Fascinating Khao Sok National Park, Southern Thailand Rain Forest Reserve

Southern, Thailand Ecotourism - Natural Thailand
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Khao Sok national park in southern Thailand remains one of the most unique and beautiful areas in Thailand.  Khao Sok Park, one of the largest tracts of virgin rain forest ...

Feb
12

Thai Airlines to Lease New Aircraft, Further Cut Costs

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Following a successful 2009 year expected to show it has returned to profitability, Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced its plans to lease an additional 15 aircraft ...