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Ideas to Make the Most of Your Visit to Phuket

2022-08-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Phi Phi Island

With as many as eight million visitors a year, Phuket Island is one of Thailand’s and Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destinations.

Tags: Phuket, Phuket attractions, Phuket beaches, Phuket boat tours, Phuket Buddha, Phuket hotels, Phuket tours, Phuket travel, Thailand, Visit Thailand

Places to Stay: BYD Lofts Patong Beach

2012-07-30 by Delia Gavrilescu

More BYD Loft love

Situated Thailand’s largest Island, Patong Beach is a Phuket resort any visitor to this part of Asia simply must discover. And, what better way to enjoy this fascinating part of the world than at a chic boutique like BYD Lofts, our Monday places to stay focus? Check out one hidden gem set to make your Thai vacation all the more enjoyable. If you are planning travel to Phuket, a look at this luxury boutique stay can’t hurt.

Tags: Asia travel, luxury boutique, luxury stays, managed apartments, Patong Beach, Phuket, Phuket hotels, Phuket rooms, Phuket travel, rooms, Thai beaches, Thai luxury, Thailand, TripAdvisor

Mystery and Tradition in Phuket: The Por Tor Festival

2012-05-31 by Miruna Corneanu

Phuket Thailand

Focusing mainly on a deeper spiritual side, the Por Tor Festival is far from being a gloomy event. On the contrary, beyond the proper respect to the dead and the solemnity required by this kind of event, visitors will find a colorful, noisy display full of fun, magic shows, live concerts, fascinating traditions and plenty of stalls with delicious food.

Tags: Chinese festival, Hungry Ghosts Festival, Phuket festivals, Por Tor Festival, Thailand, Thailand festivals

Thailand Opens “7 Miracles of Thailand” Exhibition

2012-03-26 by Miruna Corneanu

It may still rule the roost as Southeast Asia’s number one destination, but Thailand doesn’t plan to rest on its laurels. Between 23 March 2012 and 1 April 2012, the country will host its biggest tourism event of the year, “7 Miracles of Thailand”

Tags: 7 Miracles of Thailand, Amazing Thailand, TAT, Thailand, Thailand attractions, Thailand tourism, Tourism Authority of Thailand

Four Must See Beach Resorts in Thailand

2012-01-04 by Joe Johnson

Thailand treasures.

Taking a holiday to Thailand is an experience you will remember forever, as this is a beautiful corner of the world that is ripe for exploring. If you are looking for the ultimate paradise getaway to the beach, there are three places you should consider.

Tags: Amari Coral Beach, Hayes and Jarvis, Hayes and Jarvis holiday, Khao Lak, Ko Phi Phi, Phi Phi Don, Thai beaches, Thai tourism, Thailand, Thailand attractions, Thailand beaches, Thailand travel

Travel to Thailand This October for the Royal Barge Procession

2011-08-11 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Kathin Barge Procession

The water-borne royal kathin procession on 22 October will consist of a flotilla of 52 traditional-style barges arranged in five columns, based on a battle formation from ancient times. The five-column flotilla stretches 1,280 metres in length and 110 across. A total of 2,200 sailors from various units within the Royal Thai Navy will serve as oarsmen.

Tags: Chao Phraya River, Royal Kathin Barge Procession, Thailand

Father Accuses Thai Police of Tourist Deaths Cover-up

2011-05-10 by Mike Wheatley

Father believes that Thai police authorities are covering up tourist deaths in Chiang Mai

The father of a tourist who died in suspicious circumstances while on holiday in Thailand is accusing authorities of attempting to cover up the circumstances surrounding his daughter’s death. Richard Carter from Auckland, whose daughter Sarah Carter, 25, passed away while backpacking in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, has set up a website […]

Tags: Chiang Mai, chinag mai mystery deaths, Chinag mai tourist deaths, deaths in thailand, Richard Carter, Sarah Carter, suspicious deaths in thailand, Thai authorities, Thai Hotel deaths, thai mystery deaths, Thai police, Thailand, Thailand deaths

New Survey Shows Amazing Thailand Is Where It’s At

2011-04-20 by Mike Wheatley

The beautiful Thai countryside offers a unique exotic charm.

The Land of Smiles, otherwise known as Thailand is fast emerging as the number one choice for thousands of westerners looking to emigrate to an exciting new life in the sun.

Tags: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, emigration, Expat Explore Survey, GlenAsia, HSBC, Land of Smiles, Rick Walters, Thailand, Travel and Leisure Magazine Awards

A Premiere Resort At Paradise Beach – The Krabi Ananta Burin Resort

2011-04-18 by Mike Wheatley

Ananta Burin Krabi Resort Deluxe rooms

For chic, luxurious accommodation in the south of Thailand, look no further than the Krabi Ananta Burin Resort at Ao Nang Beach, a place where visitors can truly get away from it all.

Tags: Ananta Burin Krabi Resort, Ananta Burin restaurant, Andaman Sea resort, Ao Nang Beach, Deluxe rooms, Krabi, Krabi Ananta Burin Resort, luxurious accommodation, premiere resort, Thailand

Cool Off During Songkran – The World’s Biggest Water Fight

2011-04-09 by Mike Wheatley

Watch out for the elephants in Songkran!

From April 13th to 15th, every single person in Thailand goes absolutely bananas with street parties and water fights on an epic scale taking place throughout the country.

Tags: Asia festivals, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khao San Road, Songkran, Songkran festival, Southeast Asia festivals, Thai festivals, Thai New year, Thailand

Asia – Most Popular Destination For Indian Tourists

2011-04-09 by Mike Wheatley

India's emerging middle class has seen a rise in travelers from the sub continent.

The Far East is proving to be the Promised Land for many Indian travelers nowadays. After decades of fascination with North American and European destinations, travelers from the Sub Continent are now turning their attentions to Southeast Asia, lured by the pull of perfect weather, low cost flights and straightforward visa rules.

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia tourists, China, China tourism, Far East tourism, India tourism, India tourists, Indian tourists, Malaysia, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Singapore, Thailand, visit China

Thailand Floods Cause Chaos For Travelers

2011-03-30 by Mike Wheatley

Southern Thailand has been hit hard by torrential rains and flooding

Thousands of sun-seekers have found anything but in Thailand this week, instead being caught up in cyclone-like weather that has caused severe floods throughout the country’s popular southern islands.

Tags: chumphon, cyclone, flood, flooding, ko pha ngan, ko samui, ko samui airport, ko tao, nakhon sri thammarat, phattalung, satun, severe weather, storm, surat thani, thai tourist police, Thailand, tourists, trang

Need a Five-Star Hotel? Head to Thailand for the Cheapest Rates

2011-03-28 by Mike Wheatley

Five-star hotels in Thailand are available for under $100

The average cost of a one night’s stay in a Thai hotel dropped by almost 3% last year, making the country one of the best in the world as far as low-cost accommodation rates go.

Tags: cheap hotels, five-star hotels, Hotel Price Index, hotels, Hotels.com, Singapore, Singapore hotels, Thai hotel, Thailand, Thailand hotels, Thailand tourism, Thailand travel

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar Burma: Tremors Felt in Thailand

2011-03-24 by Mike Wheatley

PAGER Damage assessment graph

Thursday night saw a strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale strike north east Myanmar, shaking up a region that is already on edge following the recent events in Japan. The powerful Burma quake was reported by the USGS in a fairly remote area of the country.

Tags: Asia earthquake, Bangkok, burma, Burma quake, chiang rai, earthquake, japan quake, myanamar, seismic, Thailand, USGS

Langkawi Water Festival – A Thai Watersport Jewel

2011-02-09 by Delia Gavrilescu

The Westin Resort

If you are an extreme sports fan, and just happen to be headed to Thailand, then the much anticipated Langkawi Water Festival should be right up your alley. Hosted by the Malaysian resort, this high octane event is an opportunity to be amazed and to cool off under the hot Thai sun.

Tags: Asia Rooms, Asia travel, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, hotels, Langkawi Water Festival, Malaysian resort, Pantai Cenang, Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort, Sheraton Resorts, ski racing, Thai festivals, Thai tourism, Thailand, Thailand travel, watersports




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