Archive for July, 2010

Jul
30

Happy Airways to Launch Latest Service Bangkok-Ranong-Bangkok

Thailand Travel News and Current Events
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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Happy Air is announcing a new route Bangkok-Ranong, departing from Suvarnabhumi International Airport at 1.30 pm. and from Ranong at 3.30 pm. Flights will be operating two ...

Jul
30

Conflicting Statistics on Thai Tourism Obscure True State of the Industry

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: It’s been said often enough that there are lies, damn lies and statistics and those in the Thai travel industry are being left bewildered as to who ...

Jul
29

Tourists Not Target of Bangkok Bombing

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Two peak Thai tourism industry bodies, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) and the Federation of Thai Tourism Associations (FTTA), have expressed concern at what the fallout will ...

Jul
27

Impiana Private Villas and Spa, Kata Noi – Phuket’s Latest Boutique Resort

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS; Perched above the Andaman Sea 90-minutes from Phuket International Airport, Impiana Private Villas and Spa, Kata Noi, Phuket, is the latest boutique resort to open on the ...

Jul
27

Chinese Tanks to Form New Thai Reefs

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Recreational scuba divers in the waters off the southern Thailand provinces of Narathiwat and Pattani will soon have some unusual entries for their log books with 25 ...

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 ...

Jul
23

THAI Confirms Order for Seven Airbus A330-300s

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Thailand’s national airline, Thai Airways International (THAI), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of seven A330-300s. The MoU follows board approval last ...

Jul
23

Ratchayothin Serviced Residence Targets Government Stimulus Cash with Mice Offer

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: While the majority of Thailand’s hotels are offering free nights, three for two, or massive discounts and fighting over the same market, management of the newly opened ...

Jul
19

Hua Hin Sailing Regatta

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The annual Hua Hin sailing regatta will take place over four days commencing on August 3 - 8, 2010. The strong seasonal winds from the annual monsoon promises lots of ...

Jul
17

Industry Body Expects 2010 Tourism Arrivals to Exceed Last Year

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THAILAND TRAVEL NEWS: Another week and another new set of figures to show that brand Thailand as a tourist destination is so powerful and attractive that foreign tourists can't keep ...