The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined hands with Bangkok-based Locanation to launch an Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) Paradise hotel booking platform as the go-to quarantine information centre.
The website (asq.locanation.com) features a list of ASQ hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Buri Ram. Users can book a room with options of facilities such as couples allowed, fitness allowed, or room with a workspace.
The website has 107 participating ASQ hotels. Prices for a two-week quarantine package start from 27,000 baht to 220,000 baht.
Also provided on the website are activities during quarantine such as joining free online courses, information about things to do after quarantine, special offers from hotels and tips before flying to Thailand.
The information on asq.locanation.com is available in English and Chinese.
Mae Sot gets new elephant sculptures
The Department of Rural Roads has completed a 13.5km road project in Mae Sot as part of an investment which cost 450 million baht.
The road expansion is part of the government's special economic zone to facilitate logistics in the border city between Thailand and Myanmar.
The project starts from a new roundabout or KM 0+000 of Ngo 2, Ngo 3, Kho1 and Kho2 roads. The roundabout has two sculptures of white elephants, or chang phueak in Thai, surrounded by green plants in a decorative garden. It is known as "Wongwian Khok Chang Phueak" meaning a roundabout of a white elephant pen.
The roundabout is located not far from Tambon Administrative Organisation of Tha Sai Luat and Wat Phrathat Khok Chang Phueak.
The department expects that the elephant sculptures will become popular and known as a new tourism landmark in Mae Sot.
Nakhonchai launches new service
Nakhonchai Air interprovincial bus operator has launched a Bangkok to Buri Ram service.
The 32-seat bus leaves Nakhonchai Air bus terminal on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road daily at 11.15am and again at 11pm. The service from Buri Ram is available at 9.40am and 10.10pm. The fare is 349 baht for a one-way trip.
Visit nakhonchaiair.com.
AIRLINES UPDATE
- Thai Airways has joined hands with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to launch a second spiritual trip on Jan 1.
Called "New Year Celebration Flight", the service was introduced after the success of the first programme last month in which tickets sold out within the first week. The aim of the second trip is to bring positive energy to passengers throughout 2021, according to Thai Airways.
The flight will depart Suvarnabhumi airport at 11.30am and will fly over sacred sites in 43 provinces from Samut Prakan to the North and Northeast. While onboard, Khata Chinbunchon, a renowned expert in culture and religion, will lead a prayer. The flight will return to the airport at 2.30pm. A set lunch will be served.
Tickets cost 6,999 baht for an economy class seat and 12,999 baht for business class.
Visit thaiairways.com or call 02-356-1515.
- Bangkok Airways has resumed its food and beverages kiosk services at Sukhothai and Trat airports.
The food and beverage kiosk at Sukhothai airport is available from 7.30am-9.35am, and 3.30pm-5.30pm. The kiosk service at Trat airport is available from 11.10am to 1.10pm (opening hours may change). Passengers are required to wear face masks.
HOTEL DEALS & UPDATE
- Tower Club at Lebua has won the World's Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2020 by the World Travel Awards.
The awards, based on popular online votes, were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
In addition, the hotel's Sky Bar and Sirocco Restaurant were also listed as the World's Leading Hotel Rooftop Restaurant & Bar 2020.
Visit worldtravelawards.com/winners/2020/world.
- Wave Hotel in Pattaya introduces a Week Day Special promotion. Prices for a night stay between Sunday and Thursday start at 1,580 baht for Thais who have registered for the government's Travel Together campaign or 3,041 baht for a flexible rate. At least a two-night stay is required. The prices include breakfast for two.
The hotel also offers a 6,500 baht promotion for expatriates. The price includes a two-night stay in a 45m² Sunset room, daily breakfast, a food and beverage voucher worth 1,000 baht and an afternoon tea set.
Visit wavepattaya.com or call 038-410-577.
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