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Bangkok ranked in Top Ten list of global cities for dining and shopping in MasterCard Index 2018
MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index has published a survey on the dining and shopping (GDCI: Indulgences) spending patterns of tourists in various cities around the world. Bangkok was ranked third on the list of the Top Global Cities for Dining and sixth on the list of Top Global Cities for Shopping. The GDCI: Indulgences survey […]
Phuket’s hotel and property players look north
December 5, 2018
by Bill Barnett of c9hotelworks.com One of Greater Phuket’s real estate and hotel market’s that has a decided buzz of late is the area up over the Sarasin bridge in Phang Nga. In Natai, the entry of the Baba Beach Club and nearby Akyra is creating renewed visibility for the broad West Coast stretch of white […]
25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon to make a mark as Asia’s longest-standing triathlon race
November 19, 2018
The 25th annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) kicked off on Sunday 18 November and comprise a unique race distance of 1.8K swim, 50K bike and 12K run through the scenic backdrop of Phuket province in Thailand. To celebrate its status as Asia’s longest-standing triathlon race, 2018 Laguna Phuket Triathlon also features an inaugural “25 For […]
New additions to the Thailand Michelin foodie guide
November 14, 2018
Thai street food eatery Jay Fai has retained its one Michelin star for the second consecutive year and the legendary Thai restaurant Methavalai Sorndaeng is among the new 10 additions to have been awarded one star, according to the announcement of eateries making it the second edition of Michelin Guide Bangkok. No restaurant has achieved […]
Phuket Carnival at Patong “ready to rock Phuket”
October 31, 2018
The five day Patong annual carnival, this year themed “The Colours of Patong Beach”, starts tomorrow. The annual Patong Carnival is a celebration marking the beginning of the high season in Phuket. The carnival is usually held right at the beginning of November when the weather is starting to get sunnier. The carnival is run […]
GoAir’s launches first-ever Phuket-India direct flights
October 11, 2018
GoAir, one of India’s fastest growing airlines, landed its first-ever direct flight into Phuket from New Delhi this morning (Oct 11). The flight also marked the first-ever direct flight from India to Phuket. GoAir had recently announced Phuket as its first international destination, with new international schedule introducing direct flights connecting Phuket with Mumbai and […]
Thailand’s Marine Department announces progress made in improving Phuket tour boat safety
October 8, 2018
Thailand’s Marine Department has announced progress made in improving Phuket’s tour boat safety with the aim to enhance the standard of marine tourism in the country and to assure confidence among tourists that the necessary measures are moving forward. The Marine Department has assigned 26 more officers at every port and pier in Phuket to […]
Travelodge expands in Thailand with Phuket property
September 18, 2018
he UK-based hotel operator, Travelodge, has announced the third property of its brand in Thailand, scheduled to open for business in 2020. Making a debut in the country’s largest islands and one of its most popular destinations, Travelodge Phuket Town will provide 159 rooms featuring neutral tones, contemporary timber furniture and exclusive spaces to offer […]
Central Phuket pledges to ban free plastic bags
September 6, 2018
The Central Group, Thailand’s largest retailer, has pledged to abolish the practice of giving away free plastic bags to its customers on Phuket. The news was announced at an event at Central Festival Phuket today (Sept 6). “As it prepares to host the inaugural edition of PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism Forum 2018), […]
Thailand’s Khon Kaen and Phuket recognised for their smart-city projects
August 9, 2018
Carrying out smart-city transformations is feasible when emerging technologies and innovation are leveraged to make cities more liveable and its residents to be forward-looking. The winning projects showcased best practices of urban innovation focusing on use of technology, Khon Kaen and Phuket cities were recognised as having the most outstanding smart-city projects in Asia Pacific […]
Absolute Thai 
January 14, 2019
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