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Lisa Marie of the Flyaway Weblog is having a great time in Thailand — Phuket, Bangkok, Khao Lak, and who knows where else next.
If you’ve been to Thailand, or are planning on visiting the Siam City, you’ll enjoy Lisa Marie’s series of entries. Check it out!
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In the last several months, tourists have been flocking to these cities. Alas, there’s more to Asia that lures the tourist than just the stunning tropical beaches. So yes, if you can make it, go and explore before they truly become Asia’s lost gems.
Read Bangkok Chief of Bureau Denis D. Gray’s observations and lamentations on […]
Want to learn diving in Thailand? Or perhaps you’re already a seasoned diver but have never seen Thailand’s diverse underwater flora and fauna?
You might want to take advantage of Centara Hotels and Resorts’ Diving Packages. You can download a brochure of their diving packages here. They offer quite attractive rates that include hotel accommodations, plus […]
Here’s a lovely lovely place in Phuket where you can spend easter: the Indigo Pearl resort.
Inspired by Phuket’s tin mining past, Indigo Pearl’s architecture and décor evokes a Thai factory of a century ago. The landscaping overflows with surprises: the postmodern transformation of a mature plantation spiced with modern sculpture and found industrial art. Simply […]
Do you smoke? Well, unless you’re willing to pay a hefty fine, don’t light up in public places in Thailand. The Public Health Ministry has extended a national ban on smoking in public areas to include pubs, restaurants, discos and market-places, both open-air and air-conditioned.
Smoking is already prohibited in airconditioned restaurants but the ministry’s regulation […]
Popular holiday island Koh Samui will be al the more accessible as Thai Airways launches flights to Samui starting February 15. There will be two flights daily from Bangkok (one at 7:45 am and another in the afternoon at 4 pm).
If you are a Royal Orchid Frequent Flyer member, you might also want to avail […]
The following entry is a contribution from guest blogger, Toni, currently writing at Wifely Steps.
Why do I love Bangkok? Let me count the ways. For now, let’s go with the Top 5 reasons however, as I could go on and on with why I love this city so. I want to whet your appetite with […]
When I first read that the Dusit chain of hotels opened its first resort hotel in Koh Chang, I was like, “Huh?! Where is Koh Chang?!?” I know that koh means “island and chang means “elephant”, but I have never heard of an Elephant Island in Thailand.
Apparently, the island is located 225 km southeast of […]
There is a sombre mood in Bangkok as the nation mourn after passing of Princess Galyani Vadhana passed away last Jan 3. She is the elder sister of two kings of the Chakri Dynasty, King Rama Ananda and the present King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Most major hotels have cancelled bookings for parties, events and other festivities.
Here’s […]
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