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Bangkok tops list of affordable destinations
A study by money.co.uk analysed the most popular cities around the world on their average costs for luxury travel factors, including the costs of 5-star hotels, spa hotels, Michelin star meals and luxury car rentals, to reveal the most affordable destinations for a luxury travel experience.
19 May 2022
Samui Jazz fest returns
Samui Summer Jazz 2022 music festival returns this year to Koh Samui after an eight-year hiatus. Tickets for the six-night programme from June 7-12 are available online through samuisummerjazz.com or the Google Form forms.gle/X2HDVBx9yfRq9KKL9.
12 May 2022
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui gets new suites
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort recently unveiled new pool suites in time for the return of travellers to Koh Samui.
5 May 2022
Sustainability influences travel choices
Booking.com has released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travellers across 32 countries and territories, highlighting that the impact of their trips remains top of mind, with 88% of Thai travellers saying that they want more sustainable travel over the coming 12 months, which is a 10% increase over what was surfaced through the company's 2021 data.
28 Apr 2022
Helping Phuket's marine animals
Guests at Anantara Layan and Mai Khao and its sister property Avani+ in Phuket recently participated in the annual baby turtle and shark release programme in support of the conservation efforts of the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation and the Phuket Marine Biology Centre. Fifty-four green turtles ranging from 12 to 15 months old and 34 young bamboo sharks were released along the beaches where both Anantara Layan Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Villas are located.
21 Apr 2022
Enjoy a session of kitesurfing at ICONSIAM
This is the last chance for adults and kids to enjoy kite surfing at ICONSIAM Summer Kite Playground 2022 which takes place from 4pm to 8pm until Sunday.
7 Apr 2022
Donki Thailand sets eyes on Chon Buri
Donki Thailand is exploring a new market opportunity in the eastern region by developing a new Don Don Donki at J-Park Sriracha in Chon Buri province. It will be the 6th Don Don Donki outlet launched in Thailand and the first Donki store in the East.
31 Mar 2022
Centara launches new travel packages
Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched "Thailand Rediscovered" packages offering travellers a chance to enjoy a full- or half-board meal plan in Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya, Hua Hin or Bangkok, plus a choice of activities to immerse in local culture and experience more of the destination.
24 Mar 2022
Enjoy summertime with Le Méridien Chiang Rai
Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort recently launched its "Endless Sweet Summer" offer, which is the hotel's seasonal room to allow visitors to enjoy the summertime.
17 Mar 2022
Mandarin Oriental unveils extra spa benefits
In celebration of World Sleep Day which falls every year on March 18, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is rolling out additional benefits across the group's spas as well as complimentary F&B benefits.
