And the winner of Mrs. National Universe 2022 is…
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And Bangkok’s Top Dining Venues Are… Travelindex Announced Its 2022 TOP25 Restaurants Awards
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Transformative Well-Being Retreat with Jolie Michael Ow in Phuket, 26-28 November 2022
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Restaurants to Try Before the MICHELIN Guide Thailand Lists Them Next Year
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SHR Ring Announces Grants for Research Projects in Metaverse, Digital Identity, and NFT
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Thailand Welcomes Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Tourists from 1 November 2021
Thailand is welcoming visitors from around the world from 1 November, 2021, via three entry schemes: For fully vaccinated visitors: TEST & GO Exemption from Quarantine. Living in The “Blue Zone” (17 Sandbox Destinations) For partially and unvaccinated visitors: Happy Quarantine 1. Test
What Is the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension”?
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that the Phuket Sandbox program received the green light from the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to be upgraded as the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension,” providing fully vaccinated international travelers with more
Phuket Sandbox Welcomed 14,055 International Arrivals on Its First Month
Launched on 1 July 2021, until 31 July the Phuket Sandbox program received 14,055 foreign tourists, generating THB 829 million in revenue for the local economy. Thus informed the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The largest source market was the U.S.
Krabi and Phang Nga to Reopen in Mid-August 2021
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New Measures to Travel to and Go Around Phuket during August
Phuket’s newest round of COVID-19 control measures includes upgraded screening measures for domestic travel into the island, as well as tightened rules for business and activities. However, international arrivals under the “Phuket Sandbox” program can still enter and exit Phuket
Brighten Up Your August Weekends with OceanASANA and Support Marine Conservation
Aow Thai Marine Ecology Center (ATMEC) invites you to brighten up your Saturdays in August 2021 by joining its health and well-being charity event, OceanASANA, in support of marine conservation efforts in Thailand. OceanASANA will offer four 90-minute online workshops suitable
This May Save Any Hotel During Lockdowns
Opened in March 2020, Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok went through challenging times and many transitions. But it’s surviving, and it’s here to stay, soon under the management of IHG Hotels & Resorts. by Alberto Tortolero While there is hope on the horizon
Phuket Is Open to International Tourists Via the Sandbox Program
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced today that Phuket’s highly anticipated reopening to tourism is now officially in effect, with the launch today of the Phuket Sandbox program that welcomes fully vaccinated international visitors to the destination with no
Stay longer, pay less at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
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‘May Escape in the City’ – Unwind in a Peaceful Urban Oasis Resort at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Escape and unwind in a peaceful urban-oasis resort in the city for a sumptuous break tucked away from the hustling pace of everyday life at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Book the ‘May Escape in the City’ now until 31 May
Banyan Hua Hin launches long-stay wellbeing program
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Discover unforgettable moments in Thailand with IHG Hotels & Resorts without the price tag
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Bangkok Community Theatre to hold Zoom auditions
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Meliá Koh Samui comes to the rescue to feed elephants during tough times
Meliá Koh Samui, the first Meliá resort to open in Thailand, has provided land for a community farm to help feed elephants rescued from exploitation activities. Located 200 metres from Meliá Koh Samui on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui island,
1 Year Anniversary 1 Baht Offer
See Bangkok from a new perspective. Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit is celebrating our first anniversary in Thailand. To mark this special occasion, come and stay with us from 19 February - 19 March 2021 and enjoy your second night stay at
Tourism students build industry linkage with leaders at Skål Bangkok networking event
Assumption University MSME Business School students from the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management networked with tourism industry leaders recently at the monthly Skål Bangkok lunch, held at the Peninsula Hotel, Bangkok. In addition to networking these event management students were
Seasonal Takumi sensations at Elements
Japanese Pebbles at Elements Chef Hans Zahner and his team at Michelin-starred Elements restaurant have introduced six-course Ta-ke and seven-course Matsu tasting menus that take advantage of premium seasonal ingredient from around the world. Tantalising dishes include fresh Ostra Regal oyster with
Thailand culinary legends Bo.Lan feature at Anantara Siam’s Chef’s Open Night
Chef Bo and Chef Dylan For connoisseurs of fine Thai dining that pushes contemporary boundaries, Chef Duangporn Songvisava (Bo) and her husband Dylan Jones (Lan) have been fixtures in Bangkok’s culinary arts scene under the name of Bo.lan for over a decade and
Travellers discover Thailand’s Bay of Pigs
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