Monthly Archives: August 2011

Double honors for Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jimcarr

The hotel also recorded second highest score of all city hotels in the world with 94.49 points. It now ranks 23rd best hotel in the world overall, up from 57th in 2010. Its spa – The oriental Spa – was … Continue reading →

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Two new promotions from Bandara

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jimcarr

The first is a limited-time “super saver”, good from now until Oct. 1, 2011 at Bandara Suites Silom in Bangkok. The promotion offers guests a special price for two persons of 2,170 baht a night for super room accommodation; and … Continue reading →

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12th annual World Gourmet Festival in Bangkok

Posted on August 24, 2011 by jimcarr

Eight internationally known master chefs have signed up for the 12th annual World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. The festival runs from Sept. 5-11, 2011. Gourmet festivals exist throughout the world but only Four Seasons Bangkok, said a … Continue reading →

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Expect the unexpected at elephant polo competition

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jimcarr

If you’re going to Asia this September, think about heading to Hua Hin in Thailand for the 10th annual King’s Cup Elephant Tournament from Sept. 4-11, 2011. You never quite know what to expect or what will happen. It’s full … Continue reading →

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Princess to preside over charity dinner

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jimcarr

HRH Princess Soamsawali will preside over a special charity dinner at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai on Saturday, August 27. The dinner will take guests on a culinary journey through the secrets of Thai cuisine, with dishes created for the … Continue reading →

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‘Thailand’s place in Asia is unique’

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jimcarr

By Dr. Michael Moreton Dr Moreton, a British graduate, trained as an obstetrician and gynaecologist in Montreal, Canada. After practising in the U.S. and Canada for many years, he went to China where he established the first Western-style maternity units … Continue reading →

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Six Senses Yao Noi’s Film on the Rocks

Posted on August 12, 2011 by jimcarr

Film on the Rocks – the fist event of its kind in Thailand – will feature four days and three nights of film screenings, local activities and lively conversation at Six Senses Yao Noi, Dec. 16-20, 2011. Tilda Swinton, cultural … Continue reading →

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Chedi Chiang Mai switches to organics

Posted on August 10, 2011 by jimcarr

GHM Hotels has embarked on a spa-by-spa makeover, starting with The Chedi in Chiang Mai and replacing its current products with new organic lines, and a green philosophy. The process continues through the end of the year. “We’ve always had … Continue reading →

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Six Senses Yao Noi dining open to everyone

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jimcarr

The Hilltop Reserve at Six Senses Yao Noi in Thailand – once the private haven for the rich, the famous and royalty – is being opened to all guests for cocktails, dining or just taking in “the most exceptional views … Continue reading →

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Economic outlook for Thai spas — 2011 onward

Posted on August 4, 2011 by jimcarr

By Dr. Kriengsak Chareonwongsak The spa industry is enormously important to Thailand’s economy with its capacity for huge nationwide revenue generation and its association with a variety of industries and numerous workers in the business. Thailand’s spas potentially attract foreign … Continue reading →

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