Monthly Archives: June 2014

Dusit revamps its Thai cuisine concept with new chef at the helm

Posted on June 30, 2014 by jimcarr

THE THAILAND-BASED HOTEL CHAIN DUSIT INTERNATIONAL has repositioned its popular Benjarong Royal Thai cuisine restaurants, taking the brand from its deep, classic roots to give it a contemporary flavour. Spearheading the shift is the company’s new Group Chef of Thai … Continue reading →

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King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament Aug. 27-31

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jimcarr

SIXTEEN TEAMS involving 50 players will take part in the 2014 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, set for Bangkok Aug. 27-31 Now in its 13th year, this year’s event – one of Thailand’s biggest charitable events — will move from … Continue reading →

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TripAdvisor rates Centara Grand Phratamnak one of Pattaya’s top hotels

Posted on June 22, 2014 by jimcarr

TRIPADVISOR ranks Centara Grand Phratamnak Pattaya as number five out of 361 hotels in Pattaya, less than eight months after the five-star luxury hotel opened. The TripAdvisor rating is 94%, based on the reviews and star-ratings provided by guests who … Continue reading →

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SALA Group opening five-star property in historic Ayutthaya

Posted on June 19, 2014 by jimcarr

 SALA HOSPITALITY GROUP’S 7th property, Sala Ayutthaya, comes on stream on Aug. 1, 2014. Sala Ayutthaya is located in the heart of historical Ayutthaya, along the north shore of the Chao Phraya River, directly opposite the famous Phutthaisawan Temple (Wat … Continue reading →

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Anantara’s ‘Thailand: Still Having Fun’ photo competition

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jimcarr

ANANTARA IS CALLING for all amateur photographers and Thailand enthusiasts from all over the world to enter the ‘Thailand: Still Having Fun!’ photo contest. The grand winner will receive an amazing 14-day Thai adventure for two staying at Anantara’s five … Continue reading →

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Night time curfew lifted in Thailand

Posted on June 14, 2014 by jimcarr

THE NATION-WIDE NIGHTTIME CURFEW in place since May 22 was lifted Friday night. The announcement from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), currently overseeing Thailand’s administration, has been welcomed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), as it … Continue reading →

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Moët Ice Impérial Launch Party at Catch Beach Club

Posted on June 11, 2014 by jimcarr

IT’S PARTY TIME at Twin Palms’ Catch Club this Saturday (June 14) for the launch of Moët Ice Impérial Champagne. The party runs from 5 pm to 7 pm. Twin Palms is located on Phuket’s popular Surin Beach. The Catch … Continue reading →

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Dusit D2 launches new resort in Phuket

Posted on June 8, 2014 by jimcarr

 DUSIT D2 PHUKET marked the official opening of its latest resort at a special party and a two-night getaway package that includes complimentary breakfast and one-way airport transfers for two.. The well attended event saw a number of senior executives … Continue reading →

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Australian troubadour Gabriel Lynch special perfromance at SALA Rattanakosin Bangkok

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jimcarr

AUSTRALIAN TROUBADOUR GABRIEL LYNCH is preparing to record and release his new album, All of Us. To celebrate, he will be playing a special performance on Sunday June 8, 2014 from 7 p.m. at Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok. Lynch will be … Continue reading →

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SALA Hospitality Group awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excllence

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jimcarr

SALA HOSPITALITY GROUP has received TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards for four properties, SALA Samui Resort and Spa, SALA Phuket Resort and Spa, Sala Lanna Chiang Mai and Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only … Continue reading →

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