Marriott International expands in Thailand
IF you're used to the standards of a Marriott hotel and travel often to Thailand, there is reason to rejoice — the US-based hotel operator and franchiser recently announced the opening of three new properties this year. The Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa, The Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit and the Marriott Executive Apartments Bangkok — Sukhumvit Thonglor will all open this year, bringing ...
Russian Opens Spice Museum at Thai Resort
A museum of Asian spices, founded by Russian businessman Maxim Kosikhin, opened on Wednesday in Pattaya, a popular resort town in Thailand.
Beach Republic to Host Official Samui Regatta Party on Koh Samui, Thailand
On Wednesday May 30th 2012 Beach Republic, the ocean club, resort and residences located on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand will host the Official Samui Regatta Party.Koh Samui, Thailand (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 On Wednesday May 30th 2012 for the third year running Beach Republic, the ocean club, resort and residences located on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand will host the Official Samui ...
Combating Hardship in Rural Thailand
Watch Video | Listen to the Audio JEFFREY BROWN: Next tonight, narrowing the gap between urban and rural dwellers that exists even in a relatively prosperous country such as Thailand. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one social entrepreneur's project in that Southeast Asian nation. A version of this segment aired on the PBS program "Religion and Ethics Newsweekly." FRED DE SAM ...
Undiscovered Thai paradise
Phang Nga West Coast (Khao Lak, if you insist) became popular because of the nearby Similan islands, rated in the world's top-10 dive spots.
Asian spice museum opens in Thailand
Bangkok, May 17 (IANS) A museum of Asian spices, founded by a Russian businessman, has opened in Thailand's Pattaya city, RIA Novosti reported.
Thailand's grape hopes
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) - With Thailand's dining scene gaining fizz by the year, wine plays an important part in a meal these days. But despite the proliferation of wine bars, wine dinners and tastings, Bangkok's F&B industry is still dominated by foreign winemakers and sommeliers.
TAT in bid to tackle problems faced by Chinese tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday held talks with the Chinese Embassy in Thailand over ongoing problems faced by Chinese tourists as part of the TAT's plan to stabilise the local tourism industry and serve a growing number in this market annually.