More Options to Bangkok from LAX
May 25, 2009 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
THAI Airways International (THAI) will increase the frequency of its direct four-weekly flights between Bangkok and Los Angeles to a daily flight from July 1.
THAI executive vice-president for commercial, Mr Pandit Chanapai, said the flight was to meet the healthy demand on the route.
According to Mr Pandit, THAI operates the Bangkok-Angeles flight at around 80 per cent load factor and expects to enjoy a similar... [Read more]
What’s Happening in Bangkok
September 5, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
I was in Bangkok just a couple of months ago — loved it! The following notice comes to In The Know Traveler directly from the folks at the Tourist Authority of Thailand and thought our readers might want to get “In The Know.” As I remind readers all the time, politics and disagreements happen everywhere and most large US cities have far more crime than destinations like Bangkok, but it is always good to... [Read more]
Rough Guides Announces $6,000 Trip Giveaway
August 28, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Big news: Rough Guides is giving away a two-week trip for two to Thailand (airfare included) worth $6,000 to help ring in the publication of our big Fall ‘08 book, Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel. The trip has been put together by one of the world’s coolest, most attentive travel agencies, Imaginative Traveler.
Packed with variety and activities, the lucky twosome chosen will go elephant... [Read more]
Gutsy Woman Culinary Tour
July 1, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
This release from Gutsy Women Travelers is one for my Aunt that keeps threatening to travel more. This would be perfect the foodie of the fairer persuasion.
-Editor ITKT-
Fort Washington, PA - July 1, 2008 — Gutsy Women Travel, a leading operator of experiential tours for women, believes that one of the best ways to learn about a culture is through its cuisine and wines and therefore culinary explorations... [Read more]
Golfing In Thailand With Caddies
April 19, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Golfing In Thailand With Caddies
One aspect of Amazing Golf Thailand are the caddies. I often speak about this with friends and we all have the same conclusion, playing golf with a Thai caddie adds a whole new dimension to the game of golf and is a MUST experience for all golfers.
What can I say? For anyone who has not played golf in Thailand before, then the famous Thai caddies will... [Read more]
Birdwatching in Thailand
March 30, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
FLYWAYS AND BYWAYS
Birdwatching in Thailand’s Golden Triangle and Upper Mekong River Basin
Story by Antony J. Lynam PhD
Birdwatchers spend billions of dollars on bird tours, chasing reports of rare and unusual birds. According to the US Bureau of Commerce and US Fish and Wildlife Service, in the late 1990s Americans alone spent over US$23 billion annually.
With Thailand... [Read more]
Fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui
March 16, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
NEW SERVICE FROM BANGKOK TO KOH SAMUI AS ‘SMOOTH AS SILK’
Passengers can now enjoy the comforts of Thai Airways on their visits to the beautiful Thai island Koh Samui. Starting Feb. 15, 2008, THAI will provide two non-stop flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Samui (USM) every day. This will be the first time Thai Airways has offered flights in this route.
“We’re thrilled... [Read more]
Culinary Tour of Thailand / Vietnam
March 13, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Asia Transpacific Journeys announces a new tour, The Cuisine and Culture of Thailand and Vietnam, a groundbreaking journey that is redefining how foodies travel to Asia.
This is 14-day trip small group trip (up to 18) departs Feb. 7, 2009. The per person,... [Read more]
Thai Hotel Package
December 21, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
‘PEARL OF SIAM ’ PACKAGE TO THAILAND ’S LEADING DESIGN HOTELS – SIAM@SIAM IN BANGKOK AND PHUKET’S DESIGN CHIC INDIGO PEARL
Two of Thailand ’s leading design hotels are offering high-season packages combining stylish holidays in Bangkok and Phuket.
Seven or ten day holidays for two are split between Phuket’s Indigo... [Read more]
Thai Adventure for Women
December 21, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
GUTSY WOMEN TRAVEL OFFERS EXOTIC 12-DAY ADVENTURE TO THAILAND
Explore the “Venice of the East,” Laos, and The Golden Triangle
Thailand is at once chaotic and serene, exotic but welcoming — a country where modern day life is still imbued with centuries-old customs and guided... [Read more]
Thailand’s Portraits of a Monarch
December 15, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
The Picture in Every Home
Visitors to Thailand are often struck by the number of portraits of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej — usually with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit alongside — that are prominently displayed in Thai homes, shops, businesses, restaurants, places of entertainment, bus stations and airports. Many assume that because these... [Read more]
Stay Longer at Pan Pacific Bangkok
July 6, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
From now until the end of this year, Pan Pacific Bangkok will provide a Long Stay Promotion for guests staying for extended periods of time at the hotel. In addition to the everyday hospitality, amenities and world class dining that the hotel offers its guests, long-term guests will also enjoy special discount rates and discounts on services. Guests staying at least 14 consecutive nights at the hotel will receive a special... [Read more]
Summer Package at Indigo Pearl in Phuket
July 5, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, 5 July 2007) – Indigo Pearl, a unique new luxury “industrial chic” resort in Phuket inspired by the island’s 100 year-old tin mining industry, is offering an activity-filled three day and two night package including Thai cooking lesson, spa pampering and even Thai boxing, perfect for weekend getaways.
The “Three Days Many Ways” is headlined by a day’s tuition in the fine art of Thai... [Read more]
The Moods pf the Mekong
June 13, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Stand on the banks of the Mekong at Chiang Saen at the northern edge of Thailand. Compare this with the Mekong 1,300 kilometres downstream at Ubon Ratchathani. Same river, two different personalities, two different cultures, enough so as to be two different rivers entirely. It has been instrumental in shaping the lives of the people of both regions—North and Northeast—who... [Read more]
Win a Trip Through Cathay Pacific
February 15, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 8, 2007— Leading luxury international airline and Asia travel specialist, Cathay Pacific Airways, is giving away some great prizes including digital cameras and iPods during the month of February as part of its “Spot the Difference” sweepstakes. One lucky grand prize winner will win an All Asia Pass package for two, providing travelers an opportunity to visit up to 23 cities such as Hong... [Read more]
Thailand Golf Secrets
February 6, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The As an expatriate living and working in Thailand, there are a number of advantages that we have as golfers over someone visiting from outside the country.In this article I would like to share some of these insider golf playing ’secrets’.
Obviously, both as a frequent golfer, and by socializing regularly with fellow golfers, you soon learn the ’secrets’ of many aspects of better golf in... [Read more]
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Opens
February 1, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
We are pleased to announce the opening of Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand, our fourth Four Seasons property in the country and 74th property worldwide. Some cool facts about the property and destination:
Fast Facts:
The Resort’s villas are built into the landscape, hidden from sight when looking at the Resort from the sea.
There are a total of 88 pools on property.
Sight-seeing Near Suvarnabhumi Thailand
December 31, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
5 RECOMMENDED SIGHT-SEEING PROGRAMMES
A ONE HOUR DRIVE FROM SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT
ROUTE 1 (7.5 hrs)
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Erawan Museum – Naval Museum – Ancient City – Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo
ROUTE 2 (6.5 hrs)
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo – Bang Pu seaside resort – Ancient City
ROUTE 3 (4 hrs 45 mins.)
Suvarnabhumi... [Read more]
W to Launch Retreat in Thailand
December 13, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
WHITE PLAINS, NY - November 17, 2006 - W Hotels, the world’s fastest growing style hotel brand, today announced plans to open its first hotel in Thailand. W Retreat & Residences-Koh Samui will be the brand’s third retreat in the world, following W Maldives which opened in September 2006 and W Vieques, scheduled to open in late 2007. The newly built 70-villa W Retreat & Residences-Koh Samui will cater... [Read more]
Thailand Golf Tips
October 2, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Welcome to the Fall 2006 newsletter of Golfasian. It has been a few months since I last wrote to you and there have been several new and exciting developments regarding Thailand and golfing here.
As all of you have heard, after initial uncertainly from the military coup, the change in government here is now underway. The new government, being more transparent and having greater popular support should have a positive... [Read more]
Suvarnabhumi Airport Eases Bangkok’s Traffic
September 25, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
BANGKOK, September 14, 2006 — Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) which begins handling all international flights on September 28th, has made getting between the new airport and Bangkok easier than ever before. Improved ground transportation options to and from the new airport makes traveling the approximately 15 miles into Bangkok as convenient as possible. This is very welcome news for business travelers,... [Read more]
The Latest from Asia Transpacific Journeys
August 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
BOULDER, CO, July 14 - A first-time visitor to Burma saw a young couple with a baby walking counter-clockwise together around the gold-leaf Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, a simple act of devotion repeated by countless thousands each day. Returning two years later, this visitor saw the same family, the baby now a toddler, walking counter-clockwise around the Shwedagon once more.
Saffron-clad monks, including novices... [Read more]
Thailand’s New Airport Set to Open
August 11, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
August 11, 2006: Thailand’s Minister of Transportation, Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisarn just announced that the new state-of-the-art Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will be ready and fully operational on September 28, 2006, its official operation day. (will have a ‘grand opening’ by the king in December)
Airports of Thailand (AOT) president Chotisak Asapaviriya stated “AOT will take the greatest care to ensure... [Read more]
10 Tips on Thailand
July 28, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) July 28, 2006 — eThaiGuide.com (http://www.ethaiguide.com) presents Top 10 Thailand Travel Tips to create new points of view concerning traveling to Thailand. The tips cover prominent tourist spots i.e. Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, Koh Samet and new tourist spots that are unknown paradise.
Thailand is considered a tourist spot that everyone... [Read more]
Elephant Polo, Who Knew?
July 20, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
2006 KING’S CUP ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT
September 4 - 10, 2006
Chiang Saen Secondary School, Golden Triangle,
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Spectator entrance is free of charge.
Thailand’s highly popular King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament heads for the hills in 2006. Event organiser Anantara Resorts announced that the 2006 tournament would take place from 4-10 September in the northernmost... [Read more]
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