Learning Thai Categories Learning Thai Travel Thai Expat Thai Business Thai Thai Grammar Thai Travel News Bangkok named world's third best city Friday, 13 July 2007 A Travel + Leisure Magazine's readers' survey ranked Bangkok as the third best city in the world.  The city of angels was surpassed by Florence, Italy, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Last year, Bangkok ranked number 7 on the list.  Singapore Airlines was voted the world's best international carrier, while The Peninsula Bangkok won the title of the world's best hotel for $250 or less.  Meanwhile, the Four Seasons Resort in Chiang Mai was named the best hotel spa in the Asia Pacific region. Phuket ranked number 8 on the list of 10 best islands.   The Nation Travel + Leisure Add Comment (0) Read more...   Bangkok luring visitors with its growing gourmet scene Monday, 18 June 2007 An increasing number of tourists are venturing to Thailand on trips centered around the culinary arts.  Some experts now say that Bangkok is fast gaining on Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo as a major destination for dining in Asia.   "Almost every cuisine is available [in Bangkok]," said Cheryl Tseng, author of the bar and restaurant guide Chic Bangkok.  "I think the scene is very metropolitan and international.  It has become a dining destination in Asia."  Travel agencies, including Peregrine Adventures of Australia, are beginning to offer specialized tours of Thailand for food lovers.  AFP Add Comment (0) Read more...   Paradise lost at Chiva Som, Thailand Thursday, 07 June 2007 Stefanie Marsh of The Times of London speaks in this article about her recent trip to the Chiva Som spa and resort  in Hua Hin.  Chiva Som, or "Haven of Life," is described by Marsh as one of the most exclusive spas in the world, so much so that customers are not allowed to being cameras, in order to protect the privacy of the celebrity guests.   The spa specializes in deep stomach massage, colonic hydrotherapy, Thai massage, cleansing facials and body wraps, all in a magnificent setting. The Times of London Add Comment (0) Read more...   Thailand to study man-made island for billionaires' yachts Wednesday, 23 May 2007 Thailand Tourism and Sports Minister Suvit Yodmani said the government will study the feasibility of building a man-made island off the coast of Phuket to provide exclusive mooring for billionaires' yachts.  Suvit said the project would boost Thailand's image as a high-end tourism destination.  Microsoft founder Bill Gates reportedly visited Phuket last month on their 54-meter yacht and told Phuket Governor Niran Kallayanamitr that they would gladly return every year if they had somewhere private to dock their boat. DPA Add Comment (0) Read more...   One-Two-Go speeds up expansion Tuesday, 15 May 2007 Low-cost carrier One-Two-Go Airlines is undergoing a major fleet expansion as it recently signed a deal to acquire 14 McDonnell Douglas MD-80 jets from Japan Airlines, bringing its fleet to 22 jetliners.  The move is meant to take on the rapidly expanding rival Thai AirAsia. One-Two-Go executives are looking for the airline to emerge from the shadow of its parent, Orient Thai Airlines.  The carrier is planning to begin flying to overseas destination including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali and Bangladesh. Bangkok Post Add Comment (0) Read more...   << Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>